Why you chose to be a Redskins fan:

pagouras · 04-09-2009, 08:48 PM

It's especially interesting to hear about how Skins supporters with no connection to Washington became fans.

Dblock804 · 04-09-2009, 09:05 PM

Dead show@ RFK smoked grass and passed out under Jocobes wife's, well; snatch. Lived there for weeks....

Lotus · 04-09-2009, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Dblock804

Dead show@ RFK smoked grass and passed out under Jocobes wife's, well; snatch. Lived there for weeks....

Was that the Dead with Bob Dylan and Tom Petty? I was there (kind of) that day...fond memories.

NM Redskin · 04-09-2009, 10:16 PM

Inherited. Dad was from Virgina, then moved to New Mexico to go to school. Pop! Out came a Redskin fan from NM.

NM Redskin · 04-09-2009, 10:20 PM

In fact, there is a fair amount of Redskin fans in NM. My guess it is all the rebels, who wanted to rebel against there Cowboy family members. Or just sick of all the stars and cowgirl fans floating around here.

CanadianSkin · 04-10-2009, 05:53 PM

I am a born and raised Canadian, and live in Calgary (Just above Montana). I have been a Skins fan since back in 1986-87, I was 10 at the time. My dad has been a Bears fan his whole life and when the Skins played against them in the playoffs that year he was going on how the Bears were going to kill the Redskins and so I bet him my allowance ($5) that the Skins would win. The Skins went on to win that game and then of course the Superbowl and I was hooked. I have been to FedEx twice to see them play and my first ever visit I got to go on the field and had my picture taken by the goal post. I also drove to Seattle a few years back to catch them playing there. This year I am heading to Atlanta for their game there.

Hail to the Redskins, Hail Victory.

Lotus · 04-10-2009, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by CanadianSkin

I am a born and raised Canadian, and live in Calgary (Just above Montana). I have been a Skins fan since back in 1986-87, I was 10 at the time. My dad has been a Bears fan his whole life and when the Skins played against them in the playoffs that year he was going on how the Bears were going to kill the Redskins and so I bet him my allowance ($5) that the Skins would win. The Skins went on to win that game and then of course the Superbowl and I was hooked. I have been to FedEx twice to see them play and my first ever visit I got to go on the field and had my picture taken by the goal post. I also drove to Seattle a few years back to catch them playing there. This year I am heading to Atlanta for their game there.

Hail to the Redskins, Hail Victory.

That Bears-Redskins playoff game was the one where Darrell Green returned a punt for a TD despite pulling a muscle. What a stud.

skins89moss · 04-11-2009, 01:53 AM

I became a Redskins fan in 1972, the year they played in the Super Bowl losing 14-7 to the undefeated Miami Dolphins. I grew up in the DC/Maryland area, but when i was in the 10th grade we moved to Phx,Az. I had been to RFK 2 times before we moved , watching a Cowboys game with Kilmer still the QB. I can remember how crazy it was with the stadium sits moving up and down from the fans. We did win that game against the Cowboys. When i lived in AZ this was way before the internet and NFL Ticket. I would watch highlights on Monday Night football with Howard cosel and read the newspaper. As i grew older i would go to Sports Bar to watch the Redskins before i got DTV. Now I watch every game on NFL Ticket and also get Washington Post and comcast on my DTV package. When speaking about the Redskins i refer to the team as we need to draft this player. I feel like the team is my extended family. I was very upset when Sean Taylor was murder, knowning that he was so young and coming into his own. We as fans could see Sean growing and maturing right before our eyes. I also have 3 kids, 2 boys and 1 daughter which made me realiaze how short life can be. Sean RIP.
to sum it all up i may disagree with how our team does business but i will always be a Redskins fan win or lose. The different in California fans and Redskins is we support our teams no matter what their record is. I hope we our Owner can be Patient and Build via the Draft. Also lets give our coach and QB some time to get this ship turn into a Championship Team again.

CanadianSkin · 04-13-2009, 03:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Lotus

That Bears-Redskins playoff game was the one where Darrell Green returned a punt for a TD despite pulling a muscle. What a stud.

Yes it was, that was an amazing play. Who couldnot become a fan of the Skins after that and Darrell Green has been my all time favorite player ever since.

tryfuhl · 04-13-2009, 03:05 AM

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Originally Posted by CanadianSkin

I am a born and raised Canadian, and live in Calgary (Just above Montana). I have been a Skins fan since back in 1986-87, I was 10 at the time. My dad has been a Bears fan his whole life and when the Skins played against them in the playoffs that year he was going on how the Bears were going to kill the Redskins and so I bet him my allowance ($5) that the Skins would win. The Skins went on to win that game and then of course the Superbowl and I was hooked. I have been to FedEx twice to see them play and my first ever visit I got to go on the field and had my picture taken by the goal post. I also drove to Seattle a few years back to catch them playing there. This year I am heading to Atlanta for their game there.

Hail to the Redskins, Hail Victory.

These posts always get me; doesn't make you any less of a fan but that could've been nearly any team. No legacy behind it but whatever, as long as you're a loyal fan that's good in my books.

53Fan · 04-11-2009, 02:05 AM

Welcome to the board skins89moss! You just brought back some memories by mentioning Howard Cosell. I kinda miss the guy.

53Fan · 04-13-2009, 06:46 AM

Anyone who comes all the way from Canada to attend Redskin games is a great fan as far as I'm concerned.

CanadianSkin · 04-14-2009, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by 53Fan

Anyone who comes all the way from Canada to attend Redskin games is a great fan as far as I'm concerned.

Thanks 53Fan. I appreciate that.... My first game in FedEx I actually bought myself a 53 Washington Jersey, going to miss him.

Lotus · 04-14-2009, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by CanadianSkin

Thanks 53Fan. I appreciate that.... My first game in FedEx I actually bought myself a 53 Washington Jersey, going to miss him.

It is hard not to like MW. Keep the chin up - he may yet return.

CanadianSkin · 04-14-2009, 05:41 PM

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It is hard not to like MW. Keep the chin up - he may yet return.

That would be sweet to get him cheap.

04-09-2009, 08:48 PM	#1
pagouras Camp Scrub Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 15	Re: Why you chose to be a Redskins fan: It's especially interesting to hear about how Skins supporters with no connection to Washington became fans. __________________ "I'm bored, I'm broke and I'm back" - John Riggins

04-09-2009, 09:05 PM	#2
Dblock804 Special Teams Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Richmond Posts: 143	Re: Why you chose to be a Redskins fan: Dead show@ RFK smoked grass and passed out under Jocobes wife's, well; snatch. Lived there for weeks....

04-09-2009, 10:16 PM	#4
NM Redskin The Starter Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: New Mexico Posts: 1,014	Re: Why you chose to be a Redskins fan: Inherited. Dad was from Virgina, then moved to New Mexico to go to school. Pop! Out came a Redskin fan from NM. __________________ Despite my solid 40 time and great intangibles I went undrafted AGAIN!

04-09-2009, 10:20 PM	#5
NM Redskin The Starter Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: New Mexico Posts: 1,014	Re: Why you chose to be a Redskins fan: In fact, there is a fair amount of Redskin fans in NM. My guess it is all the rebels, who wanted to rebel against there Cowboy family members. Or just sick of all the stars and cowgirl fans floating around here. __________________ Despite my solid 40 time and great intangibles I went undrafted AGAIN!

04-10-2009, 05:53 PM	#6
CanadianSkin Special Teams Join Date: May 2006 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Age: 50 Posts: 226	Re: Why you chose to be a Redskins fan: I am a born and raised Canadian, and live in Calgary (Just above Montana). I have been a Skins fan since back in 1986-87, I was 10 at the time. My dad has been a Bears fan his whole life and when the Skins played against them in the playoffs that year he was going on how the Bears were going to kill the Redskins and so I bet him my allowance ($5) that the Skins would win. The Skins went on to win that game and then of course the Superbowl and I was hooked. I have been to FedEx twice to see them play and my first ever visit I got to go on the field and had my picture taken by the goal post. I also drove to Seattle a few years back to catch them playing there. This year I am heading to Atlanta for their game there. Hail to the Redskins, Hail Victory. __________________ HTTR from North of the 49th!!!!! Two things I love.... Canada and the Redskins!!!!

04-11-2009, 01:53 AM	#8
skins89moss Playmaker Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 3,634	Re: Why you chose to be a Redskins fan: I became a Redskins fan in 1972, the year they played in the Super Bowl losing 14-7 to the undefeated Miami Dolphins. I grew up in the DC/Maryland area, but when i was in the 10th grade we moved to Phx,Az. I had been to RFK 2 times before we moved , watching a Cowboys game with Kilmer still the QB. I can remember how crazy it was with the stadium sits moving up and down from the fans. We did win that game against the Cowboys. When i lived in AZ this was way before the internet and NFL Ticket. I would watch highlights on Monday Night football with Howard cosel and read the newspaper. As i grew older i would go to Sports Bar to watch the Redskins before i got DTV. Now I watch every game on NFL Ticket and also get Washington Post and comcast on my DTV package. When speaking about the Redskins i refer to the team as we need to draft this player. I feel like the team is my extended family. I was very upset when Sean Taylor was murder, knowning that he was so young and coming into his own. We as fans could see Sean growing and maturing right before our eyes. I also have 3 kids, 2 boys and 1 daughter which made me realiaze how short life can be. Sean RIP. to sum it all up i may disagree with how our team does business but i will always be a Redskins fan win or lose. The different in California fans and Redskins is we support our teams no matter what their record is. I hope we our Owner can be Patient and Build via the Draft. Also lets give our coach and QB some time to get this ship turn into a Championship Team again.

04-11-2009, 02:05 AM	#11
53Fan Franchise Player Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Kill Devil Hills, N.C. Posts: 7,570	Re: Why you chose to be a Redskins fan: Welcome to the board skins89moss! You just brought back some memories by mentioning Howard Cosell. I kinda miss the guy. __________________ Defense wins championships. Bring it!

04-13-2009, 06:46 AM	#12
53Fan Franchise Player Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Kill Devil Hills, N.C. Posts: 7,570	Re: Why you chose to be a Redskins fan: Anyone who comes all the way from Canada to attend Redskin games is a great fan as far as I'm concerned. __________________ Defense wins championships. Bring it!

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