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Washington NFL team to announce retirement of 'Redskins' nickname, reveal new name Monday |
2020-07-13 |
[USAToday] Just less than two weeks after one of his most prominent corporate sponsors urged him to change the name of his football team, Washington owner Daniel Snyder plans to announce the retirement of the "Redskins" nickname and reveal a new team name Monday morning, a person with knowledge of the situation confirmed to USA TODAY Sports. Hold off, y'all. I understand the Indians name is coming open. The person spoke on the condition of anonymity because the announcement of a pending change had not been made. It's a secret, so don't tell nobody, okay? The new name remains unknown, but Warriors, Red Wolves and Redtails have ranked among the post popular choices among fans on social media. How about the Russets? Red Peppers? Beets? I can hear the cheeers now: "Beat 'em, Beets!" Maybe "Bake 'em Russets!" Ooh! Ooh! Something Italiano? How about the Washington Iron Eyes? Snyder has long ignored requests of Native American tribes and other organizations to change the name because some deem the term offensive, citing the fact that the dictionary classifies it as a racial slur. How about the Custers, then? No. He lost. How about a victorious general? General Crook? The Washington Crooks sounds so apropos. In 2013, Snyder, who grew up cheering for the team and purchased it in 1999, told USA TODAY Sports that he would "NEVER" change the name. But never's such a long time. Keep the Injun theme, without the "only good one" connotation. How about the Washington Arrowheads? Go Heads! He and the team have maintained that the name was intended to honor Native Americans. They pointed to a 2016 Washington Post survey that found that 9 of 10 Native Americans polled had no problem with the name. However, opposing Native American tribes questioned the accuracy of that research. Maybe something a little more alliterative? Washington Wampanoags, mebbe? As the climate in the country has changed to a place of greater awareness of racial insensitivities, the Redskins name debate returned to the spotlight. A group of investors urged FedEx, Nike and Pepsi to join their fight to change the name. Meanwhile, reports surfaced that Washington’s minority owners also had encouraged Snyder to make a change. He had turned a deaf ear until FedEx, whose president and chairman Fred Smith owns a stake of the team, publicly demanded a change on July 2. Something Hispanic, perhaps? There probably wouldn't be any controversy about that. How about the Washington Goyas? They could replace the Jefferson nickle Injuns on the sides of their helmets with ears. On only one side. Think of the money it'd save? The following day, Snyder issued a team statement that he would be conducting a thorough review of the matter. Shortly after, coach Ron Rivera told the Post that he hoped the new name could be in place by the start of the 2020 season, and revealed that he and Snyder shared a goal of honoring Native American culture and the military with the selection of the new name. Go Skins! How 'bout the Washington Foreskins? |
Posted by:Beavis |
#22 Babylon Bee already had this: The Washington Lizard People. It will make the politicians, bureaucrats, lobbyists and hangers on feel quite comfortable. In all seriousness, the "Redtails" might work. Its after the 332nd Fighter Group, AKA Tuskegee airmen, from WW2. Mascot would be a P-51. Logo would be a WW2 airman in leather flying helmet in silhouette, and the colors could stay the same since the historical markings were primary red with yellow highlights. Cover a lot of ground: honot blacks, honor military (about time), and they only need to change the logo and 4 letters in their stuff. |
Posted by: Marilyn Tojo7566 2020-07-13 23:01 |
#21 Watched Major League the other day. Absolutely refreshing. |
Posted by: swksvolFF 2020-07-13 18:07 |
#20 If they could get to owner Snyder, then that's it. Cleveland Indians should be next, particularly with that Sitzpinkler owner there. |
Posted by: Clem 2020-07-13 17:20 |
#19 Washington Globalists Washington Crooks Washington Whores Washington Sellouts Washington Grifters Washington Sleazebags |
Posted by: Abu Uluque 2020-07-13 16:46 |
#18 Could they rename it The Washington Foreskins? |
Posted by: Pink Charlie Sperens6603 2020-07-13 16:33 |
#17 Surely someone asked some real Indians what they thought of losing the name. I thought the logo looked great, and I understand a redskin was the title for a warrior Indian. Big fear and ignorance driven mistake in my mind. |
Posted by: gorb 2020-07-13 15:36 |
#16 Should be the Washington Eunuchs....and require all players to be eunuchs. |
Posted by: Silentbrick 2020-07-13 14:41 |
#15 The new name remains unknown, but Warriors, Red Wolves and Redtails have ranked among the post popular choices among fans on social media. No Boaty McBoatface? Unserious poll. |
Posted by: swksvolFF 2020-07-13 13:08 |
#14 Washington Weasels |
Posted by: Frank G 2020-07-13 11:44 |
#13 First of all, "Washington" the slave owner, has to go. |
Posted by: g(r)omgoru 2020-07-13 11:14 |
#12 Washington Wokes, Traitors, or Irrelevants... |
Posted by: 49 Pan 2020-07-13 11:11 |
#11 Tidal Basin Floaters ? |
Posted by: Besoeker 2020-07-13 11:04 |
#10 How about "the Washington Tomatoes"? |
Posted by: Seeking Cure For Ignorance 2020-07-13 10:47 |
#9 The Washinton Fedexes? It'd get their name on the stadium at least. |
Posted by: Fred 2020-07-13 10:25 |
#8 Washington (Social Justice) Warriors |
Posted by: Bob Grorong1136 2020-07-13 10:00 |
#7 The Washington Jackasses. The Washington Losers. The Washington Idiots. |
Posted by: Barbara 2020-07-13 10:00 |
#6 The Swamp |
Posted by: DarthVader 2020-07-13 09:44 |
#5 The DC Dickweeds |
Posted by: Deacon Blues 2020-07-13 08:35 |
#4 As a Dallas Cowboys fan we always called them the deadskins or the foreskins |
Posted by: Sock Puppet of Doom 2020-07-13 07:46 |
#3 Hold off, y'all. I understand the Indians name is coming open. (Snerk). I suggest the Washington Unified Ruling Party Overlords. Mike |
Posted by: Mike Kozlowski 2020-07-13 05:42 |
#2 The Washington... Cuckolds? Bankrupt? Oikophobes? Knee-Benders? Virtue-Signallers? |
Posted by: Bright Pebbles 2020-07-13 04:15 |
#1 The Washington Washouts |
Posted by: Alaska Paul 2020-07-13 00:50 |