mithong1 Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 He makes BMitch look like a homer/fanboy/cheerleader the way he talks about Portis. If Portis is going to attack anyone for being a hater, it should have been Riggins, not Mitchell. I've NEVER heard Riggins say anything good about the guy... Even through this incredible stretch, Riggins only gives the O-line credit. What about Clinton's ability to read his blocks, have patience, and burst through the cutback lanes... Where's the props for that? What an effing curmudgeon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCS Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 Ya know. If for no other reason, this thread gets points for the op using curmudgeon. I like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark The Homer Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 Ya know. If for no other reason, this thread gets points for the op using curmudgeon. I like it. I was thinking that same exact thing. However, it loses one point for forgetting the apostrophe after the S in Riggins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Skins Tailgate Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 I think Riggins is hung up on what CP said after game 1 when he threw the OL under the bus. Riggo mentioned this again on this weeks George Michaels show last night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mithong1 Posted November 2, 2008 Author Share Posted November 2, 2008 Ya know. If for no other reason, this thread gets points for the op using curmudgeon. I like it. your screen name reminds me of snowboarding =( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McD5 Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 Bonus points for curmudgeon. Nice lexicon. :applause: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DieselPwr44 Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 He makes BMitch look like a homer/fanboy/cheerleader the way he talks about Portis. If Portis is going to attack anyone for being a hater, it should have been Riggins, not Mitchell.I've NEVER heard Riggins say anything good about the guy... Even through this incredible stretch, Riggins only gives the O-line credit. What about Clinton's ability to read his blocks, have patience, and burst through the cutback lanes... Where's the props for that? What an effing curmudgeon. From watching him on this week's Redskins Report, it seems to me that when Portis criticized the Oline(and in effect,Joe Bugel) that touched a nerve with Riggins. To me, it seems like Riggo thinks the world of Buges and "needles" Portis every chance he gets because he took Portis' comments as a show of disrespect for Bugel. I don't think Portis meant disrespect but that's the way Riggo took it. I don't think it's professional on John's part to take shots like that but when you've been through "the wars" with Buges and won a championship together, I can see why Riggo may have taken that as a sign of disrespect. Then again, I could be completely wrong because it's just an interpretation on my part. :2cents: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badgerrocks Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 I have too much respect for 44 to moan about what he says. For the most part I find him to be informed and subsequently entertaining. He's been there, I haven't. He has a right to say whatever he wants about CP. I've never been a football player, much less a running back. Take what he says and move on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mithong1 Posted November 2, 2008 Author Share Posted November 2, 2008 I was thinking that same exact thing. However, it loses one point for forgetting the apostrophe after the S in Riggins. How exactly does an "it" happen to "forget" something? Are you referring to me as an it? Are you saying that the thread has obtained the ability to "forget" things? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCS Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 your screen name reminds me of snowboarding =( If as much snow falls between later this afternoon and Wednesday that they are predicting here, it'll really remind you of snowboarding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mithong1 Posted November 2, 2008 Author Share Posted November 2, 2008 From watching him on this week's Redskins Report, it seems to me that when Portis criticized the Oline(and in effect,Joe Bugel) that touched a nerve with Riggins.To me, it seems like Riggo thinks the world of Buges and "needles" Portis every chance he gets because he took Portis' comments as a show of disrespect for Bugel. I don't think Portis meant disrespect but that's the way Riggo took it. I don't think it's professional on John's part to take shots like that but when you've been through "the wars" with Buges and won a championship together, I can see why Riggo may have taken that as a sign of disrespect. Then again, I could be completely wrong because it's just an interpretation on my part. :2cents: Honestly, I think it's just jealousy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mithong1 Posted November 2, 2008 Author Share Posted November 2, 2008 If as much snow falls between later this afternoon and Wednesday that they are predicting here, it'll really remind you of snowboarding. Yeah, I'll probably try to make a trip out to SLC sometime this winter. What's a skins fan doing in Utah anyways? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark The Homer Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 How exactly does an "it" happen to "forget" something?Are you referring to me as an it? Are you saying that the thread has attained the ability to "forget" things? No sir. I was following PCS's lead, and referring to the thread. The thread is an it. I guess you're right, a thread can't forget, so I screwed up. Okay, minus one point for post #3. Carry on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingfish50 Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 Riggins was just saying how great the line is playing and that even Ladell Betts could probably get those yards. I think he's also a little ticked off at CP for those idiotic comments CP made a month or so ago. I took it as Riggins saying it was a slap in the face to Joe Bugel and that the o-line is playing their guts out for him, Joe Bugel, more so than CP. If you really listened, Riggins also stated that he hopes CP breaks his (Riggins) single season rushing record as long as the team wins. :steelersu:steelersu:steelersu:steelersu:steelersu:steelersu:steelersu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCS Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 Yeah, I'll probably try to make a trip out to SLC sometime this winter. What's a skins fan doing in Utah anyways? Kidnapped by aliens and taken to their Planet Utah. * Came out to visit mom 21 1/2 years ago and never left. What the hell was I thinking? As for John, I haven't heard what he said, but from what I'm reading, it could be a little of that being pissy for what C.P. said earlier this season. Hey, like the old saying says, everyone has one and John has his. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metalhead Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 I think Riggins just feels threatened by Portis' ability as a runner. Portis could soon be considered the best RB of the Redskins in franchise history at this rate. We all know Riggo has an absolutely huge ego and him being second best would be crushing. No longer would Riggo be able to toot his own horn, and I'm sure he's terrified of that. So now he's getting defensive and down-playing any of Clinton's achievements. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xempt Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 you people are overlooking the real underlying problem here that riggins has with portis. by the time CP is done here in washington he will surpass most if not all of riggins team records(except maybe the redskins single season td record), and riggins realizes that so he is trying to shift credit to the oline EDIT: Metalhead just beat me too it, thats what happens when the tv distracts me in the middle of a post Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blondie Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 BONUS QUESTIONS: PLEASE DEFINE THE FOLLOWING: 1. curmudgeon 2. lexicon PCS, you get one bonus point for using the contraction it'll. My opinion to the OP's question, I believe Metalhead has the correct premise. Although he may be pissy about CP's statement earlier in the season, I believe Riggo is not getting the attention he currently craves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AAARedskin Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 John Riggins is an arrogant jerk....plain and simple. (once you realize this, everything about him becomes easy to understand) Oh, by the way....he's also in the top 5 of the greatest players to ever wear the burgundy and gold. Me and about 20 other people were in DC 101's studio to watch the Greaseman Show (back in the 90's) one morning, and during the 25 minutes he was in the studio doing his Riggo Report, John Riggins never acknowledged the audience (even during commercial breaks!) , despite the fact that we were less than 20 feet away. I've got more stories about this guy.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCS Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 A bonus point. :cool: Think I finally found a good reason to study. Oh and Mark. Here you go. http://www.extremeskins.com/showthread.php?t=268593 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LD0506 Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 Ok, let's see if anyone is erudite enough to use lexemes in their definition....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubba9497 Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 If as much snow falls between later this afternoon and Wednesday that they are predicting here, it'll really remind you of snowboarding. I love snow.... until I have to get out in it :paranoid: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dead Money Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 Watching the Redskins Report.... I'd have to say his problem is cardiac arrest. He is gasping for air when he speaks... For someone who lived/lives a hard life, he should probably get checked out. :2cents: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hail2skins Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 Riggins also seems reluctant to show any excitement about this team at all. I know what he's saying about with parity that there's a lot of "average" teams out there, and maybe (like a lot of us) he's seen how a season that looked promising early on could turn south, but he's showing no inclination to giving props so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldfan Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 Although he may be pissy about CP's statement earlier in the season, I believe Riggo is not getting the attention he currently craves. Either of those explanations is possible. But, the most obvious explanation shouldn't be overlooked as possible: Riggo isn't as high on Clinton's ability as the typical Redskins fan and the media and wants to balance the credit a tad by praising the O line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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