BengalszoneBilly Posted October 26, 2016 Report Posted October 26, 2016 1 minute ago, AMPHAR said: I would keep the name Redskins but change the logo to a potato. Compromise. Brillant! Quote
redsbengalsbucks Posted October 26, 2016 Report Posted October 26, 2016 Why are Chiefs, Braves, Yankees or the Texans not being asked to change the name of the team also? Quote
Stripes Posted October 26, 2016 Report Posted October 26, 2016 Those terms don't literally refer to skin color. Maybe I'm some bleeding heart liberal, but I think this controversy is a legitimate one. The name of that team is awful. 1 Quote
BengalszoneBilly Posted October 26, 2016 Report Posted October 26, 2016 3 hours ago, StripesInSuffolk said: Those terms don't literally refer to skin color. Maybe I'm some bleeding heart liberal, but I think this controversy is a legitimate one. The name of that team is awful. I live next to the Yavapai Apache Reservation here in Arizona. I've seen them wearing Redskins gear. Hats, team jackets, the works. They don't seem too offended to me. Quote
cincyhokie Posted October 27, 2016 Report Posted October 27, 2016 I can't speak from experience because I'm not a Native American. But, the intention of the name was not out of disrespect. If you look at Miami University and their former use of Redskins, I know that a few decades ago they had members of the Miami tribe give permission on how they used that mascot. They designed the dress, the colors, etc for the person that walked the sidelines during the game. The tribe was a part of the tradition at that school. I can't speak for Washington, but I do think that intention has alot to do with it. For example, the word "retarded" was socially acceptable by definition. Then it changed when people got offended by the word. Then it changed again. So, who's really got the problem with the words? Who decides something is offensive? If anything it should be the people with that so called definition. Not a bunch of white people who want to feel good about a cause. But I digress. 1 Quote
Passepartout Posted October 27, 2016 Report Posted October 27, 2016 Yeah but easier said than done Amphar! Quote
GapControl Posted October 27, 2016 Report Posted October 27, 2016 Look out for Dalton this week. Redskins have two good pass rushing DEs. If the line can't perform it could be a loss... or even serious injury to Dalton. Check out Lap's Look on the .com Quote
Stripes Posted October 27, 2016 Report Posted October 27, 2016 I guess I just think it's blatant. Celebrating African-American culture is always great, but there'd never be a team named the Blackskins. Or the Yellowskins. Sure as hell not the Whiteskins. Whatever though, Snyder has made it clear they won't change it. 2 Quote
ArmyBengal Posted October 27, 2016 Report Posted October 27, 2016 Was watching "Get Him to the Greek".... How about the Washington African White Space Christs ?? Quote
volcom69 Posted October 27, 2016 Report Posted October 27, 2016 12 minutes ago, ArmyBengal said: Was watching "Get Him to the Greek".... How about the Washington African White Space Christs ?? Stop smoking those Jefferies there Army! Quote
HoosierCat Posted October 27, 2016 Author Report Posted October 27, 2016 I've always thought they ought to just change the name to the Hogs. Never really understood Snyder's and the NFL's resistance, they could make a mint selling all the new logo'd merchandise. Quote
AMPHAR Posted October 27, 2016 Report Posted October 27, 2016 Whit must love him some meat mince pie. Quote
COB Posted October 28, 2016 Report Posted October 28, 2016 Just checked the time, and it appears the game is at 9:30 am eastern. Good news for me. Typically, on Sunday even if it's a 1 o'clock game, my mind is pretty well occupied by the game from the time I wake up until the game starts. This will free up a big part of my day. Quote
kingwilly Posted October 28, 2016 Report Posted October 28, 2016 It's a bit early for me on the west coast. My youngest will probably wake me up anyways but I won't be happy about it. Who Dey think gonna wake me up? Quote
ArmyBengal Posted October 28, 2016 Report Posted October 28, 2016 Yeah, I'm usually laying around with the kids in the morning, so this will be great. Places around town hosting pajama parties to watch the game. Quote
AMPHAR Posted October 28, 2016 Report Posted October 28, 2016 yeah I've seen several early breakfast buffet and drink specials being offered for early morning Bengals viewing. That would be interesting as I was planning to do yard work afterwards. Quote
ArmyBengal Posted October 28, 2016 Report Posted October 28, 2016 I got the yard work done ahead of time so I have absolutely NOTHING to do once the game is over. I see some X-Box One with my son, playing ball in the yard, and have some nice beverages into an evening in front of the grill. Plus, the weather is going to be great this weekend. BONUS !!! Better enjoy it while we can because that "F*CK YOU WINTER" thread will get revved up soon I'm sure. Quote
volcom69 Posted October 28, 2016 Report Posted October 28, 2016 Nice no excuse not to win this game. So hopefully they can have another dominant win, but who knows. Quote
BengalszoneBilly Posted October 28, 2016 Report Posted October 28, 2016 12 hours ago, kingwilly said: It's a bit early for me on the west coast. My youngest will probably wake me up anyways but I won't be happy about it. Who Dey think gonna wake me up? I'm with you willy. 6:30 AM is going to be an odd hour to be watching the Bengals game. Quote
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