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pagouras 03-09-2009, 08:19 PM I'd put the most iconic figures on the Redskins Mt. Rushmore:
Jack Kent Cooke, the flamboyant tycoon who made our beloved franchise into a monster
George Allen, the obsessive winner who did more than anyone else to build up the greatest rivalry in the pro football
Dexter Manley, the lovable man-child who showed why we wanted Dallas by practically raping Danny White
John Riggins, the charismatic anti-hero who busted through to the end zone during SB 17 in what must be the greatest play in Redskins history
For my money, these guys are the soul of the Redskins. Despite their flaws, these are the kind of guys you tell stories about to your sons. These are the kind of guys that make you thankful that you are a Redskins fans and have them as your heroes. Hell, these are the kind of guys that make you think that it's possible that even if you didn't have a connection to Washington and didn't even like football that much, you still would have been a Redskins fan because of them.
SkinDogg 03-09-2009, 08:40 PM ESPN's latest "Hey look at us" feature on Sportscenter has fans voting for who they would put on a Mt. Rushmore for sports figures from their state. That got me thinking (see ESPN, it works!) about who you'd put on your Redskins Mt. Rushmore. 4 faces, players or coaches, here's the caveat-that you saw play or coach for the Redskins. Who would you put up there?
Here's mine:
Darrell Green
Art Monk
John Riggins
Joe Gibbs
Mine too, but if there was space for ONE more. It'd be Sean Taylor.
SkinDogg 03-09-2009, 08:46 PM I'd put the most iconic figures on the Redskins Mt. Rushmore:
Jack Kent Cooke, the flamboyant tycoon who made our beloved franchise into a monster
George Allen, the obsessive winner who did more than anyone else to build up the greatest rivalry in the pro football
Dexter Manley, the lovable man-child who showed why we wanted Dallas by practically raping Danny White
John Riggins, the charismatic anti-hero who busted through to the end zone during SB 17 in what must be the greatest play in Redskins history
For my money, these guys are the soul of the Redskins. Despite their flaws, these are the kind of guys you tell stories about to your sons. These are the kind of guys that make you thankful that you are a Redskins fans and have them as your heroes. Hell, these are the kind of guys that make you think that it's possible that even if you didn't have a connection to Washington and didn't even like football that much, you still would have been a Redskins fan because of them.
Good call; glad you gave props to The Squire. As for the guys you picked, they are the kinds of guys you tell your DAUGHTERS about, too.
SpeedyDuncan 03-10-2009, 12:58 AM Joe Gibbs
Sonny Jurgensen
Darrell Green
John Riggins
These fit the caveat.
Sammy Baugh has to be on it if we open it up. It's hard enough to leave Art Monk off and then I have to take off one more...Riggo? tough call!
I understand the sentiment for JKC as well.
steveo395 03-10-2009, 01:27 AM Patrick Ramsey
Lavar Arrington
Steve Spurrier
Vinny Ceratto
dblanch66 03-10-2009, 02:51 AM Fun post. When I think "Redskin", the first number and figure that pops into my head no doubt is:
1. John Riggins. - Super bowl 17 run was just TOO unforgettable!
2. Darrell Green. - 20 years baby! All class and can still out run most players in the NFL
3. Joe Gibbs. - In his prime, no one was better. The best half time adjustments I ever saw.
4. Gary Clark. - I know, I know...how can I go with Clark over Arthur you ask? Well, he was just so much damn fun to watch play! He was little, scrappy and NEVER dropped a ball over the middle. #84 over the middle against the VaGiants on Monday Nite...Sooo friggin sweet.
My honorary picks have to go to the unsung heroes:
1. Neil Olkewicz - underrated Terrapin.
2. Monte Coleman - redifined linebacker play
3. Ken Harvey - The best player on shitty teams
4. Wilbur Marshall - For the few seasons he was here, he was a friggin beast!
I know, there's a pattern here. You're thinkin': "wait...where's Marvcus Patton!!"
tryfuhl 03-10-2009, 04:31 AM Mine would be the same, though swap Riggins for Joe Jacoby as I was only 2 during Riggins last year, so I saw him, but don't remember.
tryfuhl 03-10-2009, 04:35 AM thought that I'd see a Hanburger mention due to all of his pro bowls
Monksdown 03-10-2009, 10:12 AM Adam Archuleta, Brandon Lloyd, LaVar Arrington, Daniel Snyder
BDBohnzie 03-10-2009, 10:19 AM Riggo, Monk, Green, Portis
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