Feb 11, 2013
Post Ombudsman Weighs in on Football Team’s Name
The ranks inside The Washington Post that are uneasy with writing the name of the Washington football team are continuing to grow.
Feb 08, 2013
Shorter Vince Gray: Getting Football Team Back More Important Than Dumping Ugly Team Name
Mayor Vince Gray definitely wants the local NFL franchise to move back into the District. Getting the team to drop its name? Not that high of a priority, it seems.
The logo, imagery, and full name of the Washington ‘Skins were the subjects of a daylong symposium at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian yesterday.
Feb 03, 2013
Robert Griffin III Named NFL Rookie of the Year
Robert Griffin III was named the Associated Press offensive rookie of the year on Saturday night.
Jan 14, 2013
Trees Wrongly Sacrificed for ‘Skins (Again)
If Washington’s professional football team ever gets with the times and decides to adopt a more sensible name, it might do well to consider something along the line of Treecutters or Lumberjacks.
Robert Griffin III is undergoing major reconstructive surgery on his right knee today, and according to several reports, the operation could very well lead to the star quarterback missing the beginning of his sophomore season.
Rob Parker, the ESPN commentator who was suspended last month after ranting about ‘Skins quarterback whether Robert Griffin III is “black enough,” is done at the supposed worldwide leader in sports.
Jan 08, 2013
Griffin Has Possible Tears in Two Knee Ligaments
The ‘Skins will find out later today just how badly quarterback Robert Griffin III injured his knee during Sunday’s loss to the Seattle Seahawks, but the early reports are not particularly optimistic.