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TheMalcolmConnection · 09-27-2005, 02:07 PM

This is what I emailed to him:

"Where I come from, it's called home field advantage, it's called the 12th man.

There's nothing bush league about getting riled up to cheer for your favorite team. Things start getting hairy with batteries start getting chucked from the stands (Thanks Eagles). Since when did football become a gentleman's game? I feel that as every year goes by, more and more REAL football is being taken out of the sport. If we wanted to see people quiet during plays and lightly clapping for a good shot or play, we'd go see golf or tennis.

But we come to see FOOTBALL, where the fans are loud and the fans cheer for their favorite team with all they have. If that makes you bush league, consider every fan from every city guilty as charged.

Sincerely,
Ben"

CRT3 · 09-27-2005, 03:20 PM

Why we all disagree with these statements by George S. I went on the extreme site and brought up a interesting issue. Now the claim was that extreme would never be used by the skins and it was for the fans. But I find it interesting that they have used it on there own webpage redskins.com as a lead story. Seems to me that they are using the forum to spread ill will. Would love to see everybody weigh in on this issue.

VTSkins897 · 09-27-2005, 03:32 PM

i'm afraid i don't understand

MTK · 09-27-2005, 03:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VTSkins897

i'm afraid i don't understand

Yeah I think we need a little more clarification there CRT3

VTSkins897 · 09-27-2005, 04:20 PM

i guess i should have clarified. i meant i don't understand why the guy (in the paper) was what some might call "freaking out" about HMA.

sorry MATT72KY

Gmanc711 · 09-27-2005, 04:22 PM

That has to be one of the dumbest things I have ever read. Like seriously. I hope that guy was joking, but that was so idiotic its not even funny.

TheMalcolmConnection · 09-27-2005, 04:23 PM

Are you calling the fearless leader a sex jelly?

RedskinRat · 09-27-2005, 04:31 PM

Yeah? KY? Matt, is there something you're not sharing with the class?

MTK · 09-27-2005, 04:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VTSkins897

i guess i should have clarified. i meant i don't understand why the guy (in the paper) was what some might call "freaking out" about HMA.

sorry MATT72KY

Right, I was agreeing with you, I didn't understand what CRT3 was saying either.

MTK · 09-27-2005, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by RedskinRat

Yeah? KY? Matt, is there something you're not sharing with the class?

Originally from Kentucky?

Has a problem with dryness?

Take your pick LOL

VTSkins897 · 09-27-2005, 04:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

Right, I was agreeing with you, I didn't understand what CRT3 was saying either.

good to have it cleared up... go skinnies!

SmootSmack · 09-27-2005, 04:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

Originally from Kentucky?

Has a problem with dryness?

Take your pick LOL

Don't worry about it Matty, I've been experiencing dryness ever since my girlfriend and I broke up....Ba-Zing!

FRPLG · 09-27-2005, 05:06 PM

Not to be redundant but "WHA????????" It seems inconceivable that a featured sports journalist for a major newspaper like the Post would make such a misguided statement. It displays one of a couple things. None of which are good. Either he is a complete idiot when it comes to sports, he dislikes the Redskins organization so much he has to find a reason to get angry or it's that time of the month and he isn't thinking clearly. In any case it is completely unprofessional and honestly I am amazed the post would even allow it. What do you all think the editor said when he read it? Truly amazing.

BigSKINBauer · 09-27-2005, 05:23 PM

just point and laugh

56FAN · 09-27-2005, 05:34 PM

:headbange

if i remembeer right the quote came from doug willams not the writer.but, it is nonthe less crap and against everything gibbs has stood for sinse 1981. so, here's to rock'n the house.p.s.

09-27-2005, 02:07 PM	#16
TheMalcolmConnection I like big (_\|_)s. Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Lexington, Virginia Age: 43 Posts: 19,225	Re: Washington Post This is what I emailed to him: "Where I come from, it's called home field advantage, it's called the 12th man. There's nothing bush league about getting riled up to cheer for your favorite team. Things start getting hairy with batteries start getting chucked from the stands (Thanks Eagles). Since when did football become a gentleman's game? I feel that as every year goes by, more and more REAL football is being taken out of the sport. If we wanted to see people quiet during plays and lightly clapping for a good shot or play, we'd go see golf or tennis. But we come to see FOOTBALL, where the fans are loud and the fans cheer for their favorite team with all they have. If that makes you bush league, consider every fan from every city guilty as charged. Sincerely, Ben" __________________ Regret nothing. At one time it was exactly what you wanted.

09-27-2005, 03:20 PM	#17
CRT3 Impact Rookie Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Rockville Age: 61 Posts: 795	Re: Washington Post Why we all disagree with these statements by George S. I went on the extreme site and brought up a interesting issue. Now the claim was that extreme would never be used by the skins and it was for the fans. But I find it interesting that they have used it on there own webpage redskins.com as a lead story. Seems to me that they are using the forum to spread ill will. Would love to see everybody weigh in on this issue. __________________ 16-0 for 2007

09-27-2005, 03:32 PM	#18
VTSkins897 Impact Rookie Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Richmond, VA Age: 41 Posts: 890	Re: Washington Post i'm afraid i don't understand

09-27-2005, 04:20 PM	#20
VTSkins897 Impact Rookie Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Richmond, VA Age: 41 Posts: 890	Re: Washington Post i guess i should have clarified. i meant i don't understand why the guy (in the paper) was what some might call "freaking out" about HMA. sorry MATT72KY

09-27-2005, 04:22 PM	#21
Gmanc711 Thank You, Sean. Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Gaithersburg, MD Age: 39 Posts: 7,506	Re: Washington Post That has to be one of the dumbest things I have ever read. Like seriously. I hope that guy was joking, but that was so idiotic its not even funny. __________________ #21

09-27-2005, 04:23 PM	#22
TheMalcolmConnection I like big (_\|_)s. Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Lexington, Virginia Age: 43 Posts: 19,225	Re: Washington Post Are you calling the fearless leader a sex jelly? __________________ Regret nothing. At one time it was exactly what you wanted.

09-27-2005, 04:31 PM	#23
RedskinRat Franchise Player Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: I'm in LA, trick! Posts: 8,700	Re: Washington Post Yeah? KY? Matt, is there something you're not sharing with the class?

09-27-2005, 05:06 PM	#28
FRPLG MVP Join Date: May 2004 Age: 46 Posts: 10,164	Re: Washington Post Not to be redundant but "WHA????????" It seems inconceivable that a featured sports journalist for a major newspaper like the Post would make such a misguided statement. It displays one of a couple things. None of which are good. Either he is a complete idiot when it comes to sports, he dislikes the Redskins organization so much he has to find a reason to get angry or it's that time of the month and he isn't thinking clearly. In any case it is completely unprofessional and honestly I am amazed the post would even allow it. What do you all think the editor said when he read it? Truly amazing.

09-27-2005, 05:23 PM	#29
BigSKINBauer Pro Bowl Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Washington, DC Age: 36 Posts: 5,688	Re: Washington Post just point and laugh

09-27-2005, 05:34 PM	#30
56FAN Special Teams Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: MANASSAS VA Age: 62 Posts: 323	Re: Washington Post :headbange if i remembeer right the quote came from doug willams not the writer.but, it is nonthe less crap and against everything gibbs has stood for sinse 1981. so, here's to rock'n the house.p.s.

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