Btubes18 Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 I know this is a Fantasy Football Article, but I thought it was a pretty interesting read, since it mainly focuses on RG3. Love the persepective presented and the story behind it. Just thought you all in the Stadium may want to read... I knew. In the preseason, when I would talk up Robert Griffin the Third, people would often dismiss it as rampant Redskins fan homerism. Which I understand. It's one of the reasons I am so public about my fandom of that team. I want anyone considering my advice to understand my biases and objectivity. Or lack thereof. But I knew. I had stats to back it up. In my "100 Facts You Need To Know" column in July, I listed the following stats. "15. In the two years with Mike Shanahan as head coach, the Redskins have been in the top five in passing attempts each season. "16. If you combined the stats of Donovan McNabb, Rex Grossman and John Beck over the past two years and made them one quarterback, that QB would have averaged 3,843 passing yards and 20 touchdowns. "17. In 41 games at Baylor, Robert Griffin III had 2,254 yards rushing and 33 rushing touchdowns." Lots of good stats to try to shape your opinion. But they didn't matter. I knew. I listed him as a "Love" in my preseason "Love / Hate" article while owning up to my emotional attachment. "Robert Griffin III, QB, Redskins (take in the 8th): They are going to pass a lot and his potential rushing and ... whatever. I am not rational when it comes to Robert Griffin the Third. I am a teenaged girl and he is my Justin Bieber. #ILOVEYOURG3." But jokes aside … I knew. When the season started, I was the one who ranked him the highest in our Week 1 composite rankings. And he was on my love list that week. And again in Week 2. And Week 3. And on and on as he kept making me look smart as every week, I was continually the highest on him among my fellow rankers and I kept putting him in my love list until he became such a fantasy stud that it was no longer necessary. I did it … because I knew. Click link to read more: http://sports.espn.go.com/fantasy/football/ffl/story?page=TMR121024 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big#44 Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 I love Mathew Berry. The fact that he's a skin fan just like any one of us is just icing on the cake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wholee Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 Pretty good read. Thanks for posting. HTTR! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve09ru Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 nice read but i wouldn't be bragging a lot if i was him...sure RG3 has been exceptional in fantasy but the reasons he stated preseason were because he was going to be throwing the ball a ton (he has yet to do that). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinsGuy Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 nice read but i wouldn't be bragging a lot if i was him...sure RG3 has been exceptional in fantasy but the reasons he stated preseason were because he was going to be throwing the ball a ton (he has yet to do that). Only because he hasn't needed to. The Redskins haven't had to play from behind much this season which would mean a lot of throwing if they were. Their problem has been losing leads, not aquiring them. Not to mention the wonderful surprise that is Alfred Morris. Between his and RG3's yards on the ground, there hasn't been a need for a lot of high-risk long passes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoolHandLuke Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 I love Mathew Berry. The fact that he's a skin fan just like any one of us is just icing on the cake. Agreed. And this part had me rolling. So true though! " I am not rational when it comes to Robert Griffin the Third. I am a teenaged girl and he is my Justin Bieber. #ILOVEYOURG3." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I_Bleed_B&G Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 Who doesn't love this guy Freshman year photo http://www.indystar.com/usatoday/article/1654875 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinsGuy Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 Agreed. And this part had me rolling. So true though! " I am not rational when it comes to Robert Griffin the Third. I am a teenaged girl and he is my Justin Bieber. #ILOVEYOURG3." I love what he says about RG3 in his love/hate section for week 8: "I don't love RG3 for this week... I love him for life" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cphil006 Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 Good read. Hope he continues to develop this season... hope our season is more than 16 games... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s0crates Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 I read Matthew Berry's love/hate every week. It is usually a pretty good column even if you are not a fantasy football fan, but it is a must read if you are. I knew he was high on RG3 and I knew he was a huge 'skins fan, so I have been waiting for this article. I was glad to see it this week, and the Talented Mr. Roto did not disappoint. I love the unapologetic and long-suffering 'skins fan perspective. Very good read. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Btubes18 Posted October 26, 2012 Author Share Posted October 26, 2012 I love what he says about RG3 in his love/hate section for week 8:"I don't love RG3 for this week... I love him for life" I saw that, well played. I like Berry because he is one of few analysts for ESPN that is actually proud to be a fan of a team and let his opinions known. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hp703 Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 I saw that, well played. I like Berry because he is one of few analysts for ESPN that is actually proud to be a fan of a team and let his opinions known. This right here, it's good to see someone in sports media who has a genuine rooting interest in your team. Plus he always has some great fantasy nuggets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinsmarydu Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 Agreed. And this part had me rolling. So true though! " I am not rational when it comes to Robert Griffin the Third. I am a teenaged girl and he is my Justin Bieber. #ILOVEYOURG3." For my age, my Donny Osmond, but whatever! Great OP, love it, love RGIII, named a female kitten RG and she's a complete lap-kitty. I've been so completely stupid outtamymind happy since the day we traded up, even my husband says I'm a happier person with a better outlook on just about everything...(I take it all out in the Tailgate, lol). Every week he gets to see why I'm so happy, he's proving to be everything we hoped for! HTTR!!:point2sky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asnpcwiz Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 I have to admit it myself. I love this guy for life as well. I tried to remain level headed when we made the move to pickup RG3, and to not get TOO excited. But now... "I am not rational when it comes to Robert Griffin the Third. I am a teenaged girl and he is my Justin Bieber. #ILOVEYOURG3." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinsFTW Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 Another link on ESPN led to this guys article saying that the Redskins are the most entertaining team to watch in the NFL http://www.grantland.com/story/_/id/8553749/ranking-nfl-teams-watchability 1. Redskins … Robert Griffin III, who is the most exhilarating football experience since Michael Vick emerged on the scene in 2002. And RG3's numbers blow Vick's away. Keep in mind that Griffin leads the league in completion percentage (70.8 percent) and yards per attempt (8.5) with Leonard Hankerson and Josh Morgan as his starting wideouts, and that doesn't even consider his value as a runner. You know how Simmons has the Tyson Zone for celebrities who are so crazy he'd believe anything he heard about them? I feel the same way about Griffin on the field. If I'm watching the Red Zone channel on Sunday and I see the "Coming up … " image with a Redskins graphic, my mind races. Did RG3 just kick a 65-yard field goal? By accident? Did he go back in time and relieve Drew Storen? Is he hosting the Red Zone Channel right now? You could tell me RG3 accomplished just about anything during a game on Sunday and I'll believe it. These days, nobody in football is more watchable or entertaining. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCthomahal Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 Another link on ESPN led to this guys article saying that the Redskins are the most entertaining team to watch in the NFL http://www.grantland.com/story/_/id/8553749/ranking-nfl-teams-watchability1. Redskins … Robert Griffin III, who is the most exhilarating football experience since Michael Vick emerged on the scene in 2002. And RG3's numbers blow Vick's away. Keep in mind that Griffin leads the league in completion percentage (70.8 percent) and yards per attempt (8.5) with Leonard Hankerson and Josh Morgan as his starting wideouts, and that doesn't even consider his value as a runner. You know how Simmons has the Tyson Zone for celebrities who are so crazy he'd believe anything he heard about them? I feel the same way about Griffin on the field. If I'm watching the Red Zone channel on Sunday and I see the "Coming up … " image with a Redskins graphic, my mind races. Did RG3 just kick a 65-yard field goal? By accident? Did he go back in time and relieve Drew Storen? Is he hosting the Red Zone Channel right now? You could tell me RG3 accomplished just about anything during a game on Sunday and I'll believe it. These days, nobody in football is more watchable or entertaining. That was hilarious. Great post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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