Thanks Skins

[SmootSmack]

I can't imagine what it must be like to pull in to the stadium for the game and his parking space is empty, his locker is now enclosed in plexiglass. You put on your jersey and you see a decal with his number on it. You walk out on the field and you see his name up there in the Ring of Honor.

And then you have to go out there and not just play, but you have to win because an entire nation of Redskins fans won't accept anything less. No matter what the circumstances.

I'm glad you made this thread, to remind me that there are still some people with common sense out there.

[mheisig]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

I can't imagine what it must be like to pull in to the stadium for the game and his parking space is empty, his locker is now enclosed in plexiglass. You put on your jersey and you see a decal with his number on it. You walk out on the field and you see his name up there in the Ring of Honor.

And then you have to go out there and not just play, but you have to win because an entire nation of Redskins fans won't accept anything less. No matter what the circumstances.

I'm glad you made this thread, to remind me that there are still some people with common sense out there.

Very true, Smoot, very true.

I'm blown away at how angry so many "fans" are about losing today. It just demonstrates an utter lack of class, thoughtfulness and perspective.

I couldn't care less about the Skins winning today from the football standpoint, I really wanted them to win for THEM. They lost a teammate and a friend, the pain of which FAR exceeds our pain at losing a hero and a football player.

I really wanted these guys to pull out a win so that they could feel like they really honored Sean. In the end it wasn't meant to be, but it just breaks my heart to those guys crying on the sidelines feeling like they let Sean down.

[EternalEnigma21]

Originally Posted by mheisig

it just breaks my heart to those guys crying on the sidelines feeling like they let Sean down.

when I saw them zoom in on Fred Smoot with his hands covering his eyes on the sidelines I lost it. I was bawling like a little girl... and Im a pretty large manly dude...

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by canthetuna

when I saw them zoom in on Fred Smoot with his hands covering his eyes on the sidelines I lost it. I was bawling like a little girl... and Im a pretty large manly dude...

Smoot gave it everything he had today. I mean everything. That was tough to watch at the end.

[Beemnseven]

It was tough for me to get mad at my team today.

I never thought I'd cry at the death of a man I never knew, never even met. But through all the pregame tributes, the moments of silence, it finally hit me. I've been tearing up all day.

For some reason, during one of the sideline shots, I was looking for #21.

I have no idea why. I guess there's still a part of me that still can't believe he's gone.

[Sheriff Gonna Getcha]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Smoot gave it everything he had today. I mean everything. That was tough to watch at the end.

Yeah, that was Smoot's best game in a Skins uniform that I can remember. He was playing lights-out football all day.

[SouperMeister]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Smoot gave it everything he had today. I mean everything. That was tough to watch at the end.

Probably Smoot's best game since his first stint with the Skins. Anybody who says the guy can't support the run need only watch this game. Smoot was outstanding.

[Sammy Baugh Fan]

Originally Posted by SouperMeister

Probably Smoot's best game since his first stint with the Skins. Anybody who says the guy can't support the run need only watch this game. Smoot was outstanding.

Smoot gave 150% from my seat in the stadium.

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by canthetuna

when I saw them zoom in on Fred Smoot with his hands covering his eyes on the sidelines I lost it. I was bawling like a little girl... and Im a pretty large manly dude...

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[GMScud]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

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Wow. God, I am so heartbroken. I can't even put into words how much my broken heart goes out to our team.

[GMScud]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

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And BTW I just saw the SportsCenter recap of the Sean Taylor day of memoriam around the league. Very classy, and once again, very emotional. Man. I think I'm off to bed. What a long, trying week.

[Sammy Baugh Fan]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

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That was on the Big Sceen at stadium

[NYC2LA]

Originally Posted by mheisig

Very true, Smoot, very true.

I'm blown away at how angry so many "fans" are about losing today. It just demonstrates an utter lack of class, thoughtfulness and perspective.

I couldn't care less about the Skins winning today from the football standpoint, I really wanted them to win for THEM. They lost a teammate and a friend, the pain of which FAR exceeds our pain at losing a hero and a football player.

I really wanted these guys to pull out a win so that they could feel like they really honored Sean. In the end it wasn't meant to be, but it just breaks my heart to those guys crying on the sidelines feeling like they let Sean down.

This is a great thread. It was so disappointing/frustrating to read all the posts of people 'ashamed' of our team today. Thanks for bringing the perspective back in.