MattFancy Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 10 Worst Moments in Redskins' History* *Not including the team's insistence on keeping a racially insensitive nickname and mascot or becoming the last professional team to integrate, which they did only under pressure of legal action from the Kennedy administration. 10 - 2002: Daniel Snyder hires Steve Spurrier, who is doomed to fail when he studies his first opponent on film and remarks, "That defense looks a little tougher than Vanderbilt's." 9 - 1959-1961: Also known as the Matt Millen years. In '59, the Redskins drafted Boston College QB Don Allard fourth overall. In '60, they drafted Penn State QB Richie Lucas fourth overall. In '61, they drafted Wake Forest QB Norm Snead second overall. In related news, the Redskins had two winning seasons from 1949 to 1968. 8 - 2009: Lions 19, Redskins 14. Detroit snaps its 19-game losing streak. Fans start fondly remembering Richie Petitbon. 7 - 1940: Lose NFL championship game 73-0 to the Bears. The team threw eight interceptions, committed eight penalties and allowed 519 yards. On the bright side, the Bears missed four extra points. It could have been worse. 6 - 1997: Quarterback Gus Frerotte injures himself after slamming his head into a wall to celebrate a touchdown. At least the wall was padded. 5 - 1984: Quarterback Joe Theismann throws a perfect screen pass to Raiders linebacker Jack Squirek for a touchdown in the Super Bowl. 4 - 1997: Wide receiver Michael Westbrook is caught on camera attacking teammate Stephen Davis during practice. Considering the pounding Westbrook delivered, it became even more evident he had hands of stone. 3 - 1985: The flea-flicker play that didn't quite work out way back in 1985. 2 - 1999: Snyder buys team. Signs first free agent. 1 - 2009: That excruciatingly awful fake/trick field goal attempt Monday night that will go down as the worst designed play in NFL history. Even Richard Nixon had a better playbook. http://espn.go.com/espn/page2/index?id=4765251 I would've never guess what #1 was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fear Our D! Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 Wow, this isn't already a thread? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scuppajones Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 This list is way off 1999 Snyder buys team should be #1 by a country mile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinnyfan57 Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 Gibbs calling back-to-back timeouts to lose us the game when we were supposed to be playing in honor of Sean Taylor was pretty bad as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD_washingtonredskins Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 This is a pretty bad list. Granted, ESPN Page 2 is meant to be entertaining. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePreciating Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 Leaving out back to back timeouts from our HOF coach? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryGreenMonk Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 the last 10 years. every year is worse than the last... can you hypnotize me and make me think i'm fishing or something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spjunkies Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 The worst moment is the death of #21. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OU_skins Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 I think that Bills loss after ST's death was pretty bad...Just walking out of that stadium with thousands of silent fans was the lowest I've felt as a Skins fan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DieHard86 Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 Pile on much, ESPN? No worries, the skins will make it back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GhostofSparta Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 3 - 1985: The flea-flicker play that didn't quite work out way back in 1985. Despite them showing that replay on MNF, this right here was the proof I needed that this was written for Redskins fans, as most people would have no clue what he was talking about. But #1 should by Snyder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattFancy Posted December 23, 2009 Author Share Posted December 23, 2009 The worst moment is the death of #21. You would think that would be on there. Looks like this was more of a way to make of the Skins than to have actual stories involved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimster Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 Pile on much, ESPN? No worries, the skins will make it back. Have they done stuff like this for much, much, much worse franchises? Maybe people would have rather Milstein bought the team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koolblue13 Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 Monday was my worst experience as a Redskin fan. It really cut me deeply. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperMario Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 you guys are taking this list wayyyy too serious... its suppose to be funny.. I loved it! I would only add our Hall of Fame coach calling back to back timeouts which cost us the game.. Thumbs up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robb01 Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 Dont put too much stock in charts like this personally Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MassSkinsFan Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 you guys are taking this list wayyyy too serious... its suppose to be funny..I loved it! I would only add our Hall of Fame coach calling back to back timeouts which cost us the game.. Thumbs up! I agree it was supposed to be humorous. That's why no ST mention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ST is my boy Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 #2 is pretty funny....probably should be #1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HailGreen28 Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 I'd put Snyder buying the team at #1. The heart-breaking INT or Marcus Allen's long run in the '84 Superbowl at #2. Joey-T's broken leg should be in there. As well as firing Marty and bringing Vinny back. I know the list was intended to be funny, but damn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jservs7 Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 I witnessed at least 6 of these. :doh: And people seriously have to stop being so defensive. We suck: period. We'll be better but that depends on how things come together. I also thought that Snyder buying the team should have been #1 or #2 if Sean Taylor's death was added to the list. If they decided not to add that because this was supposed to be humerous, then it should have been renamed to "10 Worst Mishaps in Redskins History" or "10 Worst Foul-Ups in Redskins History." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikie Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 I'd like to nominate the absence of anabel from the cheerleading squad this year as a top five worst moment.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GhostofSparta Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 I'd put Snyder buying the team at #1. The heart-breaking INT or Marcus Allen's long run in the '84 Superbowl at #2. Joey-T's broken leg should be in there. As well as firing Marty and bringing Vinny back.I know the list was intended to be funny, but damn. "3 - 1985: The flea-flicker play that didn't quite work out way back in 1985." Take a guess what that's in reference to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MWCREDSKINS Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 There are more worthy that aren't on this list. How about: losing Super Bowl XVIII in a blowout. 1998 Monday night when the 49ers beat the Redskins 45-10 and you realized the Redskins seemed hopeless. Whole 1994 season especially when Dallas blew us out 1993 losing to Arizona 36-6 when Arizona was a doormat and it made you realize the greatness of Joe Gibbs I was over and we wouldn't even sniff the playoffs for 6 seasons 2000 and 2006 offseasons when we spent money foolishly on the wrong people Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HailGreen28 Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 "3 - 1985: The flea-flicker play that didn't quite work out way back in 1985."Take a guess what that's in reference to. Skip Bayless voice: "OHHHH I SEE". Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Destructis Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 4 - 1997: Wide receiver Michael Westbrook is caught on camera attacking teammate Stephen Davis during practice. Considering the pounding Westbrook delivered, it became even more evident he had hands of stone. LMAO I have to admit that one was good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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