Why Keep Watching?

SmootSmack · 10-23-2006, 09:57 AM

So let's say they don't make the change and keep Brunell in at QB. Why would you keep watching? I know there are people here every year who say they're done with the team, not to watch them anymore but they're usually just idle words.

So, my question to all of you is why will you keep watching this team this year if there are no depth chart changes (primarily at QB)?

I'll keep watching because win or lose I like to watch my team play, it's a fun diversion for me. And there are still 9 games left to the season. It's a small ray of hope but I still have it.

But that's just me, why will you keep watching?

Daseal · 10-23-2006, 09:58 AM

So I can find out who to complain about next!

MTK · 10-23-2006, 09:59 AM

Good question. I guess I'll keep watching since I spent all this money on the Sunday Ticket. But seriously, win or lose I'll watch every wretched minute. Things can only get better. Right?

Hog1 · 10-23-2006, 10:01 AM

It's like when a hot lookin' broad looks your way and mistakenly makes eye contact with you. Your thinking.........................maybe?????????

Twilbert07 · 10-23-2006, 10:04 AM

Because to know there's a Redskins game on, and you're not watching it is torture - even if they're playing the way they've been playing. Just one great TD catch or run or INT can make you forget that we're having a lousy season - for a second.

JWsleep · 10-23-2006, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Twilbert07

Because to know there's a Redskins game on, and you're not watching it is torture - even if they're playing the way they've been playing. Just one great TD catch or run or INT can make you forget that we're having a lousy season - for a second.

I agree--it's torture, but it's OUR torture... I guess this is what it is to be a fan. Ugh.

GhettoDogAllStars · 10-23-2006, 10:10 AM

I'll keep watching because it's fun. Win or lose, it's fun to watch (IMO) -- it's just more fun when they win.

#56fanatic · 10-23-2006, 10:12 AM

its like a bad car wreck, you just cant help but look. I honestly dont know how much I can watch this group of under achievers anymore. it is truely frustrating. to do the same stupid crap we do week in and week out. but, it is a little comical to see Rumph and Wright and Arch to try and play coverage.

Summo · 10-23-2006, 10:15 AM

I'll keep watching as well. I feel like I'm married to this team, Till death do us part. IMO Brunell shouldn't take total blame for the lack of production. He is put in bad situations consistanly with the shoddy play calling. Yea he makes mistakes, but if a vet like him is having a hard time picking up Saunders 700 page playbook, how much better do you think J.C. will? That doesn't mean I don't think a change should be made though. They should see what they have in J.C. so they can gauge for the future.

mike340 · 10-23-2006, 10:27 AM

Studies say that in a relationship, the most "addictive" behaviour to a partner is when the other one is sometimes kind and sometimes abusive, without rhyme or reason. If this is the case, the Redskins must have a lot of people hooked.

But you may have better luck in the next two weeks, because I seem to be a jinx right now. Due to issues (a 9 week old baby along with 2 other children and a recently angry wife) I have been only able to watch part of the games. In both, I started watching when we were the farthest ahead of any part of the game and only got to watch them disintegrate. :-(

The good new for you is it looks like I'm going to Mexico for a few weeks and hopefully my "hex" should lift. (I'm trying to do 10 Ironman-distance triathlons in 10 days starting the 6th of November. Wish me luck.) So have hope. Maybe the Skins can start playing football while I'm away.

GhettoDogAllStars · 10-23-2006, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by mike340

I'm trying to do 10 Ironman-distance triathlons in 10 days starting the 6th of November. Wish me luck.

damn! 10 triathalons in 10 days?! at age 49?! maybe you should try out for the squad

Gmanc711 · 10-23-2006, 10:30 AM

At this point, I've kinda excepted our place this year.....

So I'll keep watching because (a) I'm a fan (b) I know how much I"ll miss Redskins football in 9 short weeks.

But if we dont make the QB change.....i'll be upset

Longtimefan · 10-23-2006, 11:16 AM

How can I not watch the team of which I've been a fan for 56 yrs. Even during those years when it wasn't fashionable to be a Redskin fan in my neighborhood, we ,(my family) always found a way to Griffin Stadium on Sunday's. We have experienced many up's downs high's and low's with this team through the years, and believe me there have been some comprable to what we're going through now. I will continue to watch every single game because I love the team, and as unrealistic as it is I believe we're going to win every game we play. These next nine games will be a true test for determining who the real individual Redskins are, to watch the effort they put forth when they don't have a post-season berth to play for. I want to see how many quit, how many lay down with fake injuries, and how many want to continue to carry the torch. These next nine games will reveal much to me about the character of this team, and I'll be here to watch every single one.

freddyg12 · 10-23-2006, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Longtimefan

How can I not watch the team of which I've been a fan for 56 yrs. Even during those years when it wasn't fashionable to be a Redskin fan in my neighborhood, we ,(my family) always found a way to Griffin Stadium on Sunday's. We have experienced many up's downs high's and low's with this team through the years, and believe me there have been some comprable to what we're going through now. I will continue to watch every single game because I love the team, and as unrealistic as it is I believe we're going to win every game we play. These next nine games will be a true test for determining who the real individual Redskins are, to watch the effort they put forth when they don't have a post-season berth to play for. I want to see how many quit, how many lay down with fake injuries, and how many want to continue to carry the torch. These next nine games will reveal much to me about the character of this team, and I'll be here to watch every single one.

one of the best posts ever on the warpath! 56 yrs of the skins, I'm going on half that

Schneed10 · 10-23-2006, 10:34 AM

I'm with Summo, it's kind of like a marriage. I'll watch through thick and thin.

You have to suffer through the bad to truly be able to appreciate the good... whenever the "good" decides to come along again.

Besides, even when losing I still like to analyze and evaluate the team for myself and form my own ideas for what we should do to fix it. It's fun.

10-23-2006, 09:57 AM	#1
SmootSmack Uncle Phil Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 45,256	Why Keep Watching? So let's say they don't make the change and keep Brunell in at QB. Why would you keep watching? I know there are people here every year who say they're done with the team, not to watch them anymore but they're usually just idle words. So, my question to all of you is why will you keep watching this team this year if there are no depth chart changes (primarily at QB)? I'll keep watching because win or lose I like to watch my team play, it's a fun diversion for me. And there are still 9 games left to the season. It's a small ray of hope but I still have it. But that's just me, why will you keep watching? __________________ You're So Vain...You Probably Think This Sig Is About You

10-23-2006, 09:58 AM	#2
Daseal Puppy Kicker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arlington, Virginia Age: 42 Posts: 8,341	Re: Why Keep Watching? So I can find out who to complain about next! __________________ Best. Player. Available.

10-23-2006, 09:59 AM	#3
MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Age: 52 Posts: 99,832	Re: Why Keep Watching? Good question. I guess I'll keep watching since I spent all this money on the Sunday Ticket. But seriously, win or lose I'll watch every wretched minute. Things can only get better. Right? __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

10-23-2006, 10:01 AM	#4
Hog1 Quietly Dominating the East Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Naples, Florida Posts: 10,675	Re: Why Keep Watching? It's like when a hot lookin' broad looks your way and mistakenly makes eye contact with you. Your thinking.........................maybe????????? __________________ Goodbye Sean..........Vaya Con Dios thankyou Joe....... *“God made certain people to play football. He was one of them.” – Joe Gibbs*

10-23-2006, 10:10 AM	#7
GhettoDogAllStars Playmaker Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Denver Age: 43 Posts: 2,762	Re: Why Keep Watching? I'll keep watching because it's fun. Win or lose, it's fun to watch (IMO) -- it's just more fun when they win. __________________ To succeed in the world it is not enough to be stupid, you must also be well-mannered.

10-23-2006, 10:04 AM	#5
Twilbert07 Impact Rookie Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Atlanta, GA Age: 60 Posts: 594	Re: Why Keep Watching? Because to know there's a Redskins game on, and you're not watching it is torture - even if they're playing the way they've been playing. Just one great TD catch or run or INT can make you forget that we're having a lousy season - for a second. __________________ a Skins fan every day, every way.

10-23-2006, 10:12 AM	#8
#56fanatic The Starter Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Charlotte NC Age: 51 Posts: 1,801	Re: Why Keep Watching? its like a bad car wreck, you just cant help but look. I honestly dont know how much I can watch this group of under achievers anymore. it is truely frustrating. to do the same stupid crap we do week in and week out. but, it is a little comical to see Rumph and Wright and Arch to try and play coverage.

10-23-2006, 10:15 AM	#9
Summo The Bringer of Digital Bling Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Lindenhurst NY Age: 54 Posts: 893	Re: Why Keep Watching? I'll keep watching as well. I feel like I'm married to this team, Till death do us part. IMO Brunell shouldn't take total blame for the lack of production. He is put in bad situations consistanly with the shoddy play calling. Yea he makes mistakes, but if a vet like him is having a hard time picking up Saunders 700 page playbook, how much better do you think J.C. will? That doesn't mean I don't think a change should be made though. They should see what they have in J.C. so they can gauge for the future.

10-23-2006, 10:27 AM	#10
mike340 Special Teams Join Date: Jun 2006 Age: 68 Posts: 322	Re: Why Keep Watching? Studies say that in a relationship, the most "addictive" behaviour to a partner is when the other one is sometimes kind and sometimes abusive, without rhyme or reason. If this is the case, the Redskins must have a lot of people hooked. But you may have better luck in the next two weeks, because I seem to be a jinx right now. Due to issues (a 9 week old baby along with 2 other children and a recently angry wife) I have been only able to watch part of the games. In both, I started watching when we were the farthest ahead of any part of the game and only got to watch them disintegrate. :-( The good new for you is it looks like I'm going to Mexico for a few weeks and hopefully my "hex" should lift. (I'm trying to do 10 Ironman-distance triathlons in 10 days starting the 6th of November. Wish me luck.) So have hope. Maybe the Skins can start playing football while I'm away.

10-23-2006, 10:30 AM	#12
Gmanc711 Thank You, Sean. Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Gaithersburg, MD Age: 39 Posts: 7,506	Re: Why Keep Watching? At this point, I've kinda excepted our place this year..... So I'll keep watching because (a) I'm a fan (b) I know how much I"ll miss Redskins football in 9 short weeks. But if we dont make the QB change.....i'll be upset __________________ #21

10-23-2006, 11:16 AM	#13
Longtimefan Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Germantown, Md. Posts: 4,832	Re: Why Keep Watching? How can I not watch the team of which I've been a fan for 56 yrs. Even during those years when it wasn't fashionable to be a Redskin fan in my neighborhood, we ,(my family) always found a way to Griffin Stadium on Sunday's. We have experienced many up's downs high's and low's with this team through the years, and believe me there have been some comprable to what we're going through now. I will continue to watch every single game because I love the team, and as unrealistic as it is I believe we're going to win every game we play. These next nine games will be a true test for determining who the real individual Redskins are, to watch the effort they put forth when they don't have a post-season berth to play for. I want to see how many quit, how many lay down with fake injuries, and how many want to continue to carry the torch. These next nine games will reveal much to me about the character of this team, and I'll be here to watch every single one.

10-23-2006, 10:34 AM	#15
Schneed10 A Dude Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Newtown Square, PA Age: 46 Posts: 12,458	Re: Why Keep Watching? I'm with Summo, it's kind of like a marriage. I'll watch through thick and thin. You have to suffer through the bad to truly be able to appreciate the good... whenever the "good" decides to come along again. Besides, even when losing I still like to analyze and evaluate the team for myself and form my own ideas for what we should do to fix it. It's fun. __________________ God made certain people to play football. He was one of them.

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