danbee Posted January 27, 2006 Share Posted January 27, 2006 Dan Synder own's the rights to the Washington Warriors and the 70th Anniversary "throwback" uniforms were actually designed for the Washington Warriors. An Article from the Washington times states the following: "There also is the unresolved state of the Washington AFL franchise to be owned by Dan Snyder. When Snyder announced his Arena Football intentions in 1999, the goal was to start playing by 2003. That did not happen, and where a local AFL team would play remains a riddle. The two local arenas most obvious for an AFL team — MCI Center and Comcast Center — both appear, at least for now, unworkable due to scheduling, monetary or operational issues, not to mention a less than optimal working relationship between Snyder and Abe Pollin. Snyder also has considered on several occasions building his own arena to house his AFL team, dubbed the Warriors in 1999. But neither the economics nor the available real estate has made that a reality. AFL, meanwhile, continues to look at other expansion markets as the economy rebounds. Cities on the latest list include Boston, Cleveland, Pittsburgh, Miami and Minneapolis. "Washington is obviously a place where we need to be," Baker said. "It's a top-10 market [in population], and it's a terrific football city. The issue still out there is which building is the right one for us. It's not an easy situation. We've been working a lot with [snyder partner] Fred Drasner on this effort. There will be a Washington team in either 2005 or 2006. We just don't know which one yet."" My Question is would you support an AFL team in DC? I live in Southern California and my wife and I love the L.A. Avengers. It's not the NFL and it doesn't try to be. I admit watching it on TV leaves something to be desired, but once you see it live you'll love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeanTaylor#21 Posted January 27, 2006 Share Posted January 27, 2006 That would be Great!! I am looking forward to it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaceman Spiff Posted January 27, 2006 Share Posted January 27, 2006 any kind of football in the summertime would be welcomed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCRunner Posted January 27, 2006 Share Posted January 27, 2006 I am happy to make it possible for us in DC to enjoy more hunky and sweaty men doing men things in cute uniforms. Can they wear shorts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaceman Spiff Posted January 27, 2006 Share Posted January 27, 2006 I am happy to make it possible for us in DC to enjoy more hunky and sweaty men doing men things in cute uniforms. Can they wear shorts? Alright, I'll ask... are you a chick? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhodatSkinsFan? Posted January 27, 2006 Share Posted January 27, 2006 I am happy to make it possible for us in DC to enjoy more hunky and sweaty men doing men things in cute uniforms. Can they wear shorts? ha, ha, ha i'm glad SOMEONE asked...... not that there is anything wrong with that..... ha, ha, ha (depending on who you ask!!!) I prefer to watch the GAME and not the guys...... BUT HEY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOF44 Posted January 27, 2006 Share Posted January 27, 2006 Tailgates year round. Yipppeee!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrdoctor Posted January 27, 2006 Share Posted January 27, 2006 that would be pretty cool im down for it WOOT first work post Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gridironmike Posted January 27, 2006 Share Posted January 27, 2006 I've waited patiently since the '99 announcment. Commish Baker still mentions DC in expansion talks, so we can cross our fingers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rypien 91 Posted January 27, 2006 Share Posted January 27, 2006 Heck, I support one D.C. football team owned by Snyder, why not another one? Go Warriors!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LegionOfDoom Posted January 27, 2006 Share Posted January 27, 2006 AFL in DC I'm all for it....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DButz65 Posted January 27, 2006 Share Posted January 27, 2006 We had a arena team way back in the day when it first came out, but it only lasted a few years (our team anyway) they played at the old Cap Center, from like 1987-1988/89. My highschool football coach was the teams coach, Ray Yauch , he came from the CFL and was the coach of the year there 2 or 3 times. I can not remember why the team folded though. :2cents: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinzfan4life Posted January 27, 2006 Share Posted January 27, 2006 NEver been a big AFL fan, but if we had our own team that very well could change. And if its a dc sports team of course i will support it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCRunner Posted January 27, 2006 Share Posted January 27, 2006 Alright, I'll ask...are you a chick? Yes, I am a chick. Not that there would be anything wrong with it if I wasn't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thinking Skins Posted January 27, 2006 Share Posted January 27, 2006 An AFL team here would be nice because it would give people like me, the broke people of DC, an opportunity to fo to a football game without having to turn my heat off for the winter. .......we had a blizzard that year. Big mistake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blondie Posted January 28, 2006 Share Posted January 28, 2006 I love arena football. Of course, the closest team to me is the Dallas team. I just can't seem to get away from them!! Blondie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danbee Posted January 28, 2006 Author Share Posted January 28, 2006 We had a arena team way back in the day when it first came out, but it only lasted a few years (our team anyway) they played at the old Cap Center, from like 1987-1988/89.My highschool football coach was the teams coach, Ray Yauch , he came from the CFL and was the coach of the year there 2 or 3 times. I can not remember why the team folded though. :2cents: Yeah your talking about the Washington / Maryland Commandos. They played from 1987 to 1990. They played at the Patriot Center in 1989 and the other years they played in the Capital Centre. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seabee1973 Posted January 29, 2006 Share Posted January 29, 2006 I always wondered why no one tries to sign afl field goal kickers. it would seem that the ones that were decent would be good at least in a dome stadium Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCS Posted January 29, 2006 Share Posted January 29, 2006 Finally have arena football here. Wouldn't mind going to see a game. However, with Danny White being the coach..well...... :mad: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mania Posted January 29, 2006 Share Posted January 29, 2006 hmmmmmm, I wonder if we were forced to change the name of the Redskins if they would change it to Warriors. Just a thought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EA7649 Posted January 29, 2006 Share Posted January 29, 2006 DAn Snyder should put some players who got cut from the skins during mini camp to the warriors Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danbee Posted January 30, 2006 Author Share Posted January 30, 2006 DAn Snyder should put some players who got cut from the skins during mini camp to the warriors That's what Jerry Jones does with the Dallas Deperado's Arena team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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