mcarey032 Posted October 3, 2006 Share Posted October 3, 2006 I was at the Jacksonville game on Sunday and it was probably the top five games that I have ever been to. It is always great to sing "Hail to the Redskins" after a touchdown. I understand it is sort of hard to get into after a field goal, however, I have noticed as did my friend that it seems like they are breezing through the song and they don't really anunciate the song when it is sung. I really enjoy singing it and I think also it indoctrinates new fans who have never been to a redskins game. I know that there are tv timeouts and time restrictions, but I would settle for a little less funky four time or less commercials than having it cut into hail to the redskins. It is a staple and one of the few places in the NFL that has a band playing a fight song in professional football. I do hope that this changes. How do you all feel about this? I know that it is rather inconsequential, but this thread does say peeve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fifty Gut Posted October 3, 2006 Share Posted October 3, 2006 I still don't know most of the words, but I sing it anyways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Posted October 3, 2006 Share Posted October 3, 2006 Ive never noticed it really, but in the big picture, its a small gripe dont ya think? After an absolute shootout like you saw, you are griping about HTTR during the commercial breaks!?!?!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt'n Obvious Posted October 3, 2006 Share Posted October 3, 2006 I always sing the song after scores and I like to sing it, I did at the game. I really dont understand the funky four though, every game it seems like they do the same thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcarey032 Posted October 4, 2006 Author Share Posted October 4, 2006 Like I said, I know it is small. Hey it is better than ragging on the D. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncan Posted October 4, 2006 Share Posted October 4, 2006 I still don't know most of the words, but I sing it anyways Blasphemy! Hail to the Redskins! Hail Victory! Braves on the Warpath! Fight for old D.C.! Run or pass and score -- we want a lot more! Beat 'em, Swamp 'em, Touchdown! -- Let the points soar! Fight on, fight on 'Til you have won Sons of Wash-ing-ton. Rah!, Rah!, Rah! Hail to the Redskins! Hail Victory! Braves on the Warpath! Fight for old D.C.! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DG_is_GOD Posted October 4, 2006 Share Posted October 4, 2006 I always sing the song after scores and I like to sing it, I did at the game. I really dont understand the funky four though, every game it seems like they do the same thing. I agree, personally I expected the funky four to be a novelty that would have faded away by now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcarey032 Posted October 4, 2006 Author Share Posted October 4, 2006 Also, I would add that it gives us more of a home field advantage. I just think that it is disappointing to see how it once was and now how it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirk McGirk Posted October 4, 2006 Share Posted October 4, 2006 I just got a shirt for my B-day that has it written on the back, so atleast me and the guy behind me will sing all the words at the next game i attend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the burgundy and gold Posted October 4, 2006 Share Posted October 4, 2006 the funky four suck. i'd prefer just singing hail to the redskins instead of them dancing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zallera Posted October 4, 2006 Share Posted October 4, 2006 That's crap. I live in San Diego and never went to that many games even when I was back home in Maryland, but I always remembered hearing it through the TV everytime we scored and it's just. I still sing it in whatever sports bar I watch the game at. Just this past weekend, my brother, another random Redskins fan, and I all sang it as loud as we could everytime we scored. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldskool Posted October 4, 2006 Share Posted October 4, 2006 I still don't know most of the words, but I sing it anyways If you don't know the words, then buy the sweater from the Redskins store. :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luca Brasi Posted October 4, 2006 Share Posted October 4, 2006 (FYI- I'm in the Redskins band) We do a short version after field goals and a longer version after touchdowns. If it were a game clinching field goal, rest assured we'd do the long version. With Saunders' offense clicking now, be prepared to sing the long version. Also, I would add that it gives us more of a home field advantage. I just think that it is disappointing to see how it once was and now how it is. It's the same now as it has always been. Sorry you remember something different. Hang on to that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nace14 Posted October 4, 2006 Share Posted October 4, 2006 i still like the original verse that was "beat em, scalp em...." i'm not a native american, so i can't say if that is derogatory at all, but i just think it is a cool line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ceviker Posted October 4, 2006 Share Posted October 4, 2006 (FYI- I'm in the Redskins band)We do a short version after field goals and a longer version after touchdowns. If it were a game clinching field goal, rest assured we'd do the long version. With Saunders' offense clicking now, be prepared to sing the long version. It's the same now as it has always been. Sorry you remember something different. Hang on to that. That's awesome that you're in the band. Continue the good work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rdskn4Lyf21 Posted October 4, 2006 Share Posted October 4, 2006 That's awesome that you're in the band. Continue the good work! ^^^^ What he said! Ya'll are great! Keep it up! HAIL TO THE REDSKINS! :gaintsuck :gaintsuck :gaintsuck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Titaw Posted October 4, 2006 Share Posted October 4, 2006 (FYI- I'm in the Redskins band)We do a short version after field goals and a longer version after touchdowns. If it were a game clinching field goal, rest assured we'd do the long version. With Saunders' offense clicking now, be prepared to sing the long version. It's the same now as it has always been. Sorry you remember something different. Hang on to that. Soooooooo, technically you are in the Pro Football Hall of Fame! That's intense. You should get your own avatar for that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoudMouth12thMan Posted October 4, 2006 Share Posted October 4, 2006 If you don't know the song, you aren't a Redskins fan. j/k That's like saying I'm catholic, but I don't know the hail Mary's. To all of you that don't know the song, learn it...at least learn the first and last part I can deal with that :laugh: I love the band, and I don't mind the Funky Four they're cool and funny. HTTR! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frunobulax Posted October 4, 2006 Share Posted October 4, 2006 the funky four suck. i'd prefer just singing hail to the redskins instead of them dancing The Funky Four rule. That's my :2cents: . Go figure... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kindred Posted October 4, 2006 Share Posted October 4, 2006 everybody who says ooooohhh during the anthem and doesnt enunciate every line of hail to the redskins, should be taken out of the game and shot!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheUSkins Posted October 4, 2006 Share Posted October 4, 2006 I always sing the song after scores and I like to sing it, I did at the game. I really dont understand the funky four though, every game it seems like they do the same thing. they were cool in 1999! although this weekend they seemed to get more cheers than usual...definitely need to change things up or just stop though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luca Brasi Posted October 4, 2006 Share Posted October 4, 2006 Soooooooo, technically you are in the Pro Football Hall of Fame! That's intense. You should get your own avatar for that! Now you're onto something....ahem, Art? Om? jk- I'm just happy to have been part of this board for so long and to be part of the only marching band in the NFL. (Sorry, the Ravens' band sucks) Enjoy the ride. The Redskins are going to win the Superbowl this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jofizz Posted October 4, 2006 Share Posted October 4, 2006 Section 425 was singing louder than anyone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blondie Posted October 4, 2006 Share Posted October 4, 2006 I was at the Jacksonville game on Sunday and it was probably the top five games that I have ever been to. It is always great to sing "Hail to the Redskins" after a touchdown. I understand it is sort of hard to get into after a field goal, however, I have noticed as did my friend that it seems like they are breezing through the song and they don't really anunciate the song when it is sung. I really enjoy singing it and I think also it indoctrinates new fans who have never been to a redskins game. I know that there are tv timeouts and time restrictions, but I would settle for a little less funky four time or less commercials than having it cut into hail to the redskins. It is a staple and one of the few places in the NFL that has a band playing a fight song in professional football. I do hope that this changes. How do you all feel about this? I know that it is rather inconsequential, but this thread does say peeve. I sat by the tunnel with the Hogettes. The funky 4 were only out there once. The TV timeouts are mandated.....so no chance of a change there. I actually thought everyone was really into the song......and all that I saw were enunciating the words quite nicely. Blondie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheUSkins Posted October 4, 2006 Share Posted October 4, 2006 HTTR is definitely my ringtone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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