A Call for Unity

Sheriff Gonna Getcha · 09-15-2005, 10:31 PM

As some, or many, of you warpathers know, I am an ardent Ramsey fan. I love Ramsey not simply because he is Patrick Ramsey or because he is perfect (he is far from it), but because I think he is our beloved team’s best chance to provide a spark on offense that we all so badly want. I strongly disagree with the decision to bench Ramsey in favor of Brunell and I will not change my mind about the quarterback change until I see that Brunell can deliver us several more wins and hopefully, a winning season.

However, given this past week’s events and the overall anxiety exhibited by many warpathers (myself included), I think it is time to call for fan unity. We do not all have to agree with the decision to bench Ramsey. We do not all have to agree that Gibbs is infallible. We do not all have to agree that we should have run this play or that play during one series or another.

But, I think that we can all agree that we love the Redskins. And, as Redskins fans, we ultimately all want the same thing….Redskins victory after Redskins victory after Redskins victory. We also should all know that we only have one coach, one starting quarterback, and one team to root for.

We can, will, and should express different opinions about what direction this team is headed and how we will fare on any given Sunday. But, let’s not act like Philly fans and lash out at each other, launch into personal attacks on fellow Redskins fans, or otherwise act like children.

So, in conclusion, think before you attack anyone’s love of the Redskins, intelligence, or personal life and let’s have our civil disagreements while rooting for the Redskins. Our Redskins are going up against our rivals this Monday night and whether you are at the game, at a bar, or at home, Joe Gibbs, the Redskins, and yes, Mark Brunell need and deserve our support.

BrudLee · 09-15-2005, 10:33 PM

Hear, hear!

I will gladly stand shoulder to shoulder with any Redskins fan.

Assuming, of course, they aren't a minority or something.

[/sarcasm!!!]

jermus22 · 09-15-2005, 10:35 PM

Good word!

Big C · 09-15-2005, 10:38 PM

gonna email brunell and tell him i love him

gibbsisgod · 09-15-2005, 10:56 PM

THAT IS SOME DEEP SHIT

AMEN

BigSKINBauer · 09-15-2005, 11:12 PM

Yes sir

GoSkins! · 09-15-2005, 11:28 PM

The team will need more people to think like you.

Thanks for the level head!

mooby · 09-15-2005, 11:50 PM

it's a call to arms brothers, now let's unite for our common cause.

Cooley 350Z · 09-16-2005, 12:16 AM

William Wallace himself couldn't have been more inspiring. We'll struck Ramseyfan, well struck... Go 'Skins!!!

Big C · 09-16-2005, 12:32 AM

i love this football team!!! yay redskins!!!!

LadyT · 09-16-2005, 08:51 AM

Very well said, Ramseyfan. We've had a quite an emotional week over the QB issue. Now, it's time to get just as emotional about Monday night. Regardless of how I feel about the QB change, I will be cheering just as loudly as I always have and I'll continue to do so.

PSUSkinsFan21 · 09-16-2005, 09:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ramseyfan

But, let’s not act like Philly fans and lash out at each other, launch into personal attacks on fellow Redskins fans, or otherwise act like children.

BOOOO!!! What's with the slight on Philly fans? F- You, Ramseyfan........you freakin momma's boy. I've had it.....I'm packing up my stuff going home.

Ok, in all seriousness, excellent post Ramsey. Very well said and very needed after the week we've had.

MTK · 09-16-2005, 09:31 AM

We're united, but I've been taking names!

Hog1 · 09-16-2005, 10:41 AM

Words to live by! Now lets all join our cyber hands for a few chorus's of "Kumbaya"

ladyfan06 · 09-16-2005, 10:52 AM

Hail to the Redskins, Hail Victory....Braves on the Warpath! Fight for old D.C.!!!!!
There's a soft spot in my heart for all my brethren on www.thewarpath.net.

United we stand, divided we fall!!!!!

Go Skins!

09-15-2005, 10:31 PM	#1
Sheriff Gonna Getcha Franchise Player Join Date: Feb 2004 Age: 45 Posts: 8,317	A Call for Unity As some, or many, of you warpathers know, I am an ardent Ramsey fan. I love Ramsey not simply because he is Patrick Ramsey or because he is perfect (he is far from it), but because I think he is our beloved team’s best chance to provide a spark on offense that we all so badly want. I strongly disagree with the decision to bench Ramsey in favor of Brunell and I will not change my mind about the quarterback change until I see that Brunell can deliver us several more wins and hopefully, a winning season. However, given this past week’s events and the overall anxiety exhibited by many warpathers (myself included), I think it is time to call for fan unity. We do not all have to agree with the decision to bench Ramsey. We do not all have to agree that Gibbs is infallible. We do not all have to agree that we should have run this play or that play during one series or another. But, I think that we can all agree that we love the Redskins. And, as Redskins fans, we ultimately all want the same thing….Redskins victory after Redskins victory after Redskins victory. We also should all know that we only have one coach, one starting quarterback, and one team to root for. We can, will, and should express different opinions about what direction this team is headed and how we will fare on any given Sunday. But, let’s not act like Philly fans and lash out at each other, launch into personal attacks on fellow Redskins fans, or otherwise act like children. So, in conclusion, think before you attack anyone’s love of the Redskins, intelligence, or personal life and let’s have our civil disagreements while rooting for the Redskins. Our Redskins are going up against our rivals this Monday night and whether you are at the game, at a bar, or at home, Joe Gibbs, the Redskins, and yes, Mark Brunell need and deserve our support.

09-15-2005, 10:33 PM	#2
BrudLee Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Rehoboth Beach, DE Posts: 3,494	Re: A Call for Unity Hear, hear! I will gladly stand shoulder to shoulder with any Redskins fan. Assuming, of course, they aren't a minority or something. [/sarcasm!!!] __________________ There's nowhere to go but up. Or down. I guess we could stay where we are, too.

09-15-2005, 10:35 PM	#3
jermus22 Special Teams Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Frankfort, KY Age: 42 Posts: 336	Re: A Call for Unity Good word! __________________ Win it in the trenches.

09-15-2005, 10:38 PM	#4
Big C Mr. Brightside Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Leesburg, VA Age: 38 Posts: 4,453	Re: A Call for Unity gonna email brunell and tell him i love him __________________ "I don't care what nobody say I'm a be me, stay hood stay real, cause I'm out here grindin'" -Joe Gibbs

09-15-2005, 10:56 PM	#5
gibbsisgod Playmaker Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: 129 W 81st street Age: 45 Posts: 3,503	Re: A Call for Unity THAT IS SOME DEEP SHITAMEN

09-15-2005, 11:12 PM	#6
BigSKINBauer Pro Bowl Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Washington, DC Age: 36 Posts: 5,688	Re: A Call for Unity Yes sir

09-15-2005, 11:28 PM	#7
GoSkins! The Starter Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Yorktown, Va Age: 55 Posts: 1,587	Re: A Call for Unity The team will need more people to think like you. Thanks for the level head! __________________ Not everything that counts can be counted, and not everything that can be counted counts. A. Einstien

09-15-2005, 11:50 PM	#8
mooby Hug Anne Spyder Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 20,468	Re: A Call for Unity it's a call to arms brothers, now let's unite for our common cause. __________________ Hail to the Football Team

09-16-2005, 12:16 AM	#9
Cooley 350Z Special Teams Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Richmond, VA Age: 42 Posts: 209	Re: A Call for Unity William Wallace himself couldn't have been more inspiring. We'll struck Ramseyfan, well struck... Go 'Skins!!! __________________ <PeterGriffinVoice> Lotta Honky's In Here... </PeterGriffinVoice>

09-16-2005, 12:32 AM	#10
Big C Mr. Brightside Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Leesburg, VA Age: 38 Posts: 4,453	Re: A Call for Unity i love this football team!!! yay redskins!!!! __________________ "I don't care what nobody say I'm a be me, stay hood stay real, cause I'm out here grindin'" -Joe Gibbs

09-16-2005, 08:51 AM	#11
LadyT Special Teams Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Ashburn, VA Posts: 219	Re: A Call for Unity Very well said, Ramseyfan. We've had a quite an emotional week over the QB issue. Now, it's time to get just as emotional about Monday night. Regardless of how I feel about the QB change, I will be cheering just as loudly as I always have and I'll continue to do so.

09-16-2005, 09:31 AM	#13
MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: NY Age: 52 Posts: 99,518	Re: A Call for Unity We're united, but I've been taking names! __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

09-16-2005, 10:41 AM	#14
Hog1 Quietly Dominating the East Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Naples, Florida Posts: 10,675	Re: A Call for Unity Words to live by! Now lets all join our cyber hands for a few chorus's of "Kumbaya"

09-16-2005, 10:52 AM	#15
ladyfan06 Special Teams Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Suitland, Maryland Age: 48 Posts: 123	Re: A Call for Unity Hail to the Redskins, Hail Victory....Braves on the Warpath! Fight for old D.C.!!!!! There's a soft spot in my heart for all my brethren on www.thewarpath.net. United we stand, divided we fall!!!!! Go Skins! __________________ LOYALTY is being Redskins fans!!

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