tsunami001 Posted January 10, 2006 Share Posted January 10, 2006 I was thinking about the Raiders, Cards, Ravens, Oilers, et all...and couldn't imagine what I would do if something like that happened to us one day. That would easily be one of the worst moments of my life so far. Would you guys still be skins fans? Would you hire a hitman to take out the Danny? Curious of other people's reactions. I'm pretty sure I'd be depressed for awhile, but still support the skins. I guess it would also depend on the circumstances of the move. Thoughts? (and yes, I know this is totally random...please don't happen *knock on wood*) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dawgjk9 Posted January 10, 2006 Share Posted January 10, 2006 no way it will happen..and if it ever did im sure we'd get antoher washington team like cleveland did when they moved. it will NEVER happen though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGGS_DADDY Posted January 10, 2006 Share Posted January 10, 2006 It depends....In your scenario, what are the odds of this "hitman" getting caught and sqeauling? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hambone26 Posted January 10, 2006 Share Posted January 10, 2006 I've spoken with people from Alienware who, as many of you know, advertise at FedEx - it's actually their only major sporting venue because they did market research and came to the conclusion that the Washington Redskins have the most loyal and most affluent fans of any other professional team in the country. Therefore, if the team moved, I'd be one of the people in the mob of protesters. I'd likely not support the team if they moved and changed names (ie. the Ravens, Titans), but I'm sure a new team would come in soon enough. Under no circumstances would I convert to a Ravens fan though - I'd just be pissed that I didn't have a team until we got a new Redskins. Redskins for life! Otherwise, no team for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fwo40 Posted January 10, 2006 Share Posted January 10, 2006 No problem for me...I don't live anywhere near FED-ex anyway. I'll support them wherever they are... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinsfanxxvi Posted January 10, 2006 Share Posted January 10, 2006 obviously, the skins will never move. But if they did...well, there aren't enough bullets to express how i'd feel about the owner (seeing as snyder would not do it). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khun Kao Posted January 10, 2006 Share Posted January 10, 2006 Hypothetical Thoughts.... 1. Snyder would never, ever move the team from the DC area. 2. If the team were to relocate, it is my sincerest belief that the name "Redskins" would be "retired" in the way the Oilers name was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-Prime Posted January 10, 2006 Share Posted January 10, 2006 Hypothetical Thoughts....1. Snyder would never, ever move the team from the DC area. 2. If the team were to relocate, it is my sincerest belief that the name "Redskins" would be "retired" in the way the Oilers name was. Or reused to start a new franchise ala the browns Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iheartskins Posted January 10, 2006 Share Posted January 10, 2006 I'd probably ban you. Ideas have to come from somewhere, you know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OaktonSkins/BushFan Posted January 10, 2006 Share Posted January 10, 2006 Oh, great - another pointless thread. :doh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FunBunch7 Posted January 10, 2006 Share Posted January 10, 2006 The only thing that scares me in the deepest, darkest places or horror, is that they change their name and colors. I would be in danger of life in prison... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOVA2Tampa Posted January 10, 2006 Share Posted January 10, 2006 The Redskins will NEVER be moved...end of story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fight_on_til_you_have_won Posted January 10, 2006 Share Posted January 10, 2006 I'd cry. Seriously. But I think a more realistic hypothetical question to ask is, what would be your reaction to changing the name from Redskins to something else? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asnpcwiz Posted January 10, 2006 Share Posted January 10, 2006 I wouldn't mind if they moved. PLEASE MOVE to actually be inside DC or on the southern side of the potomac...not having to cross the bridge from VA to MD to go to a game would be great!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tsunami001 Posted January 11, 2006 Author Share Posted January 11, 2006 The Redskins will NEVER be moved...end of story. I agree. I think we'd be one of the least likely (if not THE least likely) franchise to be moved. That's why I posted it as a hypothetical. I think sometimes we don't realize how lucky we are to be skins fans. We have history. We have championships. We have a loyal fanbase. We have security. I'd probably ban you. Ideas have to come from somewhere, you know. It would probably be for the better. :notworthy Oh, great - another pointless thread. :doh: It was something interesting to me and I've never seen a thread on this topic before(if it has, i'm sorry). I would like to think that I can discuss anything related to the Redskins, especially if it hasn't been posted before (or in a long time). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hambone26 Posted January 11, 2006 Share Posted January 11, 2006 I'd cry. Seriously.But I think a more realistic hypothetical question to ask is, what would be your reaction to changing the name from Redskins to something else? You're right - that's much more likely. If they changed the team name - even though the team isn't named after actual native Americans, only a bunch of white dudes dressed up like Indians - then I'd still support the team. A name change doesn't change the coach, the players, the owner, the location, or even the name of the stadium. I wasn't a fan when the Bullets changed to the Wizards but it didn't kill the team or their fans. Personally though, as someone who is part native-American, the whole thing about being offense is ridiculous. It's not like the team is named "Savages" or even "Indian givers" - which imply negative stereotypical connotations. Honestly, wouldn't Washington Whitemen be more offensive? The name of the team implies nothing about the nature of native americans, their behavior, or stereotypes associated with it. Hell, I have a reddish complexion, even my ancestors who served in the Civil War were desribed in their military records as being "ruddy." Saying that someone is red is a physical description and nothing else. Personally, I love that my team is called the Redskins - even more reason for me to feel at home. People should leave it alone. :2cents: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinklein Posted January 11, 2006 Share Posted January 11, 2006 Well I hate to be blunt, and uncreative...but I think I would cry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoeRedskins Posted January 11, 2006 Share Posted January 11, 2006 I would never cheer for any other football team then the Skins. Even if they brought in a new team, it would be burgandy and gold, but it won't be the skins since if they are starting a new franchise they most def. would force the owner to pick another name. BTW, where did the idea of moving the team come from. Somebody been playing to much Madden? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinsNut73 Posted January 11, 2006 Share Posted January 11, 2006 Depends. If they moved to CT I'd be happier than a pig in poop....if they moved to LA then I'd be pissed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasRedskinFan Posted January 11, 2006 Share Posted January 11, 2006 Redskins should move to San Antonio or Austin. I just want to watch 1 home game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stratosphere Posted January 11, 2006 Share Posted January 11, 2006 Well considering that I do not live in D.C. it probably wouldn't affect me much. Hopefully they would bring 'em here to New Mexico! lol. But seriously there is way to grand of a fan base in D.C. to move this team..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C-Trey Posted January 11, 2006 Share Posted January 11, 2006 this thread is well-meaning enough, I'm sure, but completely absurd. there are certain teams in the NFL that have absolutely ZERO chance of EVER leaving their current cities. they are: Packers Redskins Giants Cowboys Bears Dolphins Steelers 49ers and probably the Eagles, too. notice how the NFC East is the staple division in the league? if the NFL has a "division of record", it would certainly be the NFC East. I hope the league never, ever expands again. it's finally in balance. there are 4 divisions in each conference, with 4 teams in each division. having six division games every year is perfect, 8 is too many. six games allows for more games against teams you don't play every year, so it's like, "whose division is better?" instead of adding teams, the league should just move teams (like Seattle) around. if a team is lackluster, move it. Seattle, Detroit, Oakland, Arizona, St. Louis, New Orleans, could probably all be relocated to cities that would appreciate them more. that's the route to go instead of perpetually expanding the league. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fischer fan Posted January 11, 2006 Share Posted January 11, 2006 Mr. Synder did you write this post? Are you testing the waters? You better not move this team or I'll cry! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlinginSammy HOF '63 Posted January 11, 2006 Share Posted January 11, 2006 The only thing that scares me in the deepest, darkest places or horror, is that they change their name and colors. I would be in danger of life in prison... I have no ties to DC so if they moved I'm fine. If the name and colors changed I don't know that I could follow them. I couldn't imagine cheering for our team if they moved to San Antonio and changed their name to some stupid modern name like "Storm" and the colors changed to gold and blue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inigo Montoya Posted January 11, 2006 Share Posted January 11, 2006 I no longer live in the Dc area, but I would be crushed. And yes, like many others here... I would cry like a baby!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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