Redskins QB RGIII Blasts ‘The Tyranny of Political Correctness’

May 1, 2013 By Lee Hernly in news, NFL, sports, washington redskins No Comments

In a land of freedom we are held hostage by the tyranny of political correctness

— Robert Griffin III (@RGIII) April 30, 2013

Amen brother. Kudos to RGIII for speaking his mind. Twitchy points out that liberals aren’t too happy with his tweet.

Post Columnist Blames RGIII’s Injury, Redskins Loss On ‘Bad Karma’

Jan 9, 2013 By Lee Hernly in NFL, sports, washington dc, washington redskins No Comments Tags: courtland milloy, Redskin, robert griffin III, washington post, washington redskins

I can’t believe I am saying this but, I agree with Courtland Milloy at the Washington Post. It is time to change the Redskins name and logo.

So, Washington football fans, how’s that offensive team name and demeaning sports mascot working out? Whooping and hollering as RGIII goes on a “Redskins” warpath only to leave a trail of tears when his wounded knee gets buried at FedEx Field.

In this obscene home team sports fantasy, the gifted Robert Griffin III was reduced to a “noble savage.” Let the “Redskin” play hurt. He can take it. Hail to the young brave-hearted quarterback as he limps into battle on that injured knee. Three cheers as he fights on his one good leg for Old D.C.

And when he’s felled during Sunday’s playoff game against the Seattle Seahawks, bringing the postseason to an ugly and immensely unsatisfying end — torn ligaments no doubt shortening his own career as well — Washington gasps in horror.

Bad karma, I tell you, that team name.

Report: What’s in a name? ‘The Redskins’ bad karma’ (wtkr.com)
Mike Shanahan’s Exploitation of RGIII Is a Complete Disgrace (bleacherreport.com)
The RGIII injury, Mike Shanahan, and the same old Redskins (sbnation.com)
Washington Redskins: Who is Responsible for Robert Griffin III’s knee injury (thepigskinreport.com)

RGIII Tweets ‘See You Guys Next Season’

Jan 9, 2013 By Lee Hernly in NFL, sports, washington redskins No Comments Tags: rgiii, robert griffin III

Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III underwent reconstructive knee surgery this morning and tweeted out the following to the Burgundy & Gold Nation (a.k.a. Redskins fans):

Thank you for your prayers and support. I love God, my family, my team, the fans, & I love this game. See you guys next season.

— Robert Griffin III (@RGIII) January 9, 2013

Tweet your support to RG3 using the hashtag #GetWellRG3.

RGIII defends himself as Redskins await knee results (wjla.com)
RGIII Defends Himself From Critics: ‘I Thank God For Perspective’ (washington.cbslocal.com)
RGIII has knee surgery (m.si.com)

What Is It Like Attending A Redskins Game At FedEx Field?

Jan 6, 2013 By Lee Hernly in NFL, sports, washington redskins No Comments Tags: FedExField, football, Robert McCartney

An interesting column from the Washington Post’s Robert McCartney on the ‘misery’ of attending a Washington Redskins home game at FedEx Field. Check it out at this link.

FWIW, if you know how to avoid such ‘miseries’ Mr. McCartney describes in the article, it’s actually pretty fun to attend the games.