The Redskins Rule

[BringBackJoeT]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

I thought this streak ended in 2004? Apparently not.

I'm sure we're going to get an earful about it tonight.

Washington Times - Redskins Rule ideal for 'Monday Night'

It did, but the "rule" is now being refined in order to persist. Here's the most important part to take from the story:

"In 2004, the Redskins lost to the Packers 28-14, suggesting Bush should have lost to John Kerry. Hirdt changed the way the rule is applied to have it refer to the previous winner of the popular vote, not the electoral vote . . .
Is that cheating? Perhaps, but keep in mind that this is a rule that was discovered only during efforts to help fill the airwaves during a football game."