Official THN Gameday Thread: Skins vs the other team

vtfootball07 · Post by **vtfootball07** » Sun Sep 17, 2006 10:06 pm

GibbSkins wrote:our O-line looks weak... and i have yet to see a passing game

The o-line has actually played decently well the first half, IMO. After all, there were only a few plays where Brunell was really pressured, and he created some of that himself (a la running right at a 'blocking' Duckett)

nnskinsfan · Post by **nnskinsfan** » Sun Sep 17, 2006 10:06 pm

snyder_is_the_devil wrote:"I would like to see an honest commitment to establising the run to openup the pass some"

AMEN, brother!

Yeah, it seems like we're struggling with our identity again.

NikiH · Post by **NikiH** » Sun Sep 17, 2006 10:07 pm

SOME Chris, SOME! GO back and read this thread and tell me it's not fairweather fans in action??

We can discuss without complaining. I'm not saying they look perfect. Far from it. But I believei n my team. I believe they are going to get better and I will be saying so until the last seconds tick off of that clock. If you're not the same way then you are not a die hard fan. Plain and simple.

grabndabizketz · Post by **grabndabizketz** » Sun Sep 17, 2006 10:07 pm

Chris Luva Luva wrote:
NikiH wrote:Anything else you guys would like to bitch about?

What is there for them to cheer about? I ride the bandwagon hard but some of the complaining is warranted.

I agree....having played ball in college, I would hope that my teammates and my fans would be honest with me when we were performing badly. I am still a fan, but if they are underperforming, as a fan I am going to critique.

SCSkinsFan · Post by **SCSkinsFan** » Sun Sep 17, 2006 10:07 pm

Let's get a turnover right off the bat. Go Skins!

redskingush · Post by **redskingush** » Sun Sep 17, 2006 10:07 pm

NikiH wrote:Anything else you guys would like to bitch about? No wonder Redskin's fans have a reputation for being fair weathered. Totally pathetic.

Pathetic is what us fans have watched since training camp began, Im sorry for being an ass from time to time, but i faithfully follow this team and put money into Danny's pocket, im sorry but i feel ive earned the right to bitch a little bit.

ryanw7196 · Post by **ryanw7196** » Sun Sep 17, 2006 10:08 pm

i think the d is just gonna have to step it up another level, this offense has potential but its gonna take a bit to click, and i dont think we will get a miracle like last year tonight, its just gonna take some work and time. and... d has to give the spark like theyve done in the past

thaiphoon · Post by **thaiphoon** » Sun Sep 17, 2006 10:08 pm

NikiH - I too believe they will get better- I root for them week in and week out .. .when they are stinking - I'll say so.

I won't tell the EMporer that his clothes look nice ...

Justice Hog · Post by **Justice Hog** » Sun Sep 17, 2006 10:08 pm

Okay, I finally have a few minutes to sit at my PC...so I can't read all of the previous posts before posting this.

Here are my half-time observations.

1. Brunell's throws are stinking up the joint.
2. Redskins offensive line is not giving sufficient pass protection, nor are they opening up large enough holes for the run.
3. Why isnt' Santana Moss into the game at all? To win, we need him!
4. Why wasn't Ducket used on that 3rd and 1 in the 1st series. Someone please tell me why we signed this guy . . . if we won't use him there!
5. Redskins are giving up too many 3rd down conversions or, even worse, committing stupid penalties on 3rd down.
6. Speaking of penalites, there are way way too many penalties on the Redskins this game!
7. The defense is bending too much. They're not giving up the big play but too many penalties on defense are giving the Cowboys great field position. I really hope this defense gets more aggressive in the 2nd half!
8. I loved that hit that Taylor layed on T.O..

To win this game:

1. Skins need to get Santana Moss involved in the game;
2. The defense needs to get more aggressive and stop committing so many penalties.
3. Brunell needs to stop throwing like McNabb (at the feet) and start getting better placement on his passes.
4. We also need to get Cool

ey into the game.

At least Rock's return is keeping it close. The Cowboys should be blowing the Skins out on the scoreboard right now. The fact that they are not is making me optimistic.

We'll see.

SCSkinsFan · Post by **SCSkinsFan** » Sun Sep 17, 2006 10:08 pm

Too much time. Sack 'em!

NikiH · Post by **NikiH** » Sun Sep 17, 2006 10:08 pm

There's pressure!!!!!! We need to actually put him on his butt to scare him a bit.

Champsturf · Post by **Champsturf** » Sun Sep 17, 2006 10:09 pm

NikiH wrote:SOME Chris, SOME! GO back and read this thread and tell me it's not fairweather fans in action??

We can discuss without complaining. I'm not saying they look perfect. Far from it. But I believei n my team. I believe they are going to get better and I will be saying so until the last seconds tick off of that clock. If you're not the same way then you are not a die hard fan. Plain and simple.

Cheering for our team doesn't put blinders on me. I am a realist, and am watching a poor offense....as is the rest of this country. Nothing like looking awful 2 weeks in a row ....PRIMETIME.

thaiphoon · Post by **thaiphoon** » Sun Sep 17, 2006 10:09 pm

It will take time for the Offense to gel a bit ... I'm mroe disappointed in our D right now. Not sure why we're not playing as well as last year.

thaiphoon · Post by **thaiphoon** » Sun Sep 17, 2006 10:09 pm

Good play MArcus !!

vtfootball07 · Post by **vtfootball07** » Sun Sep 17, 2006 10:09 pm

finally hear marcus washington's name, he has been very quite so far this season

NikiH · Post by **NikiH** » Sun Sep 17, 2006 10:10 pm

thaiphoon wrote:NikiH - I too believe they will get better- I root for them week in and week out .. .when they are stinking - I'll say so.

I won't tell the EMporer that his clothes look nice ...

No where here have I said they look great, even good. I just will not bad mouth them while they play.

Steve Spurrier III · Post by **Steve Spurrier III** » Sun Sep 17, 2006 10:10 pm

NikiH wrote:SOME Chris, SOME! GO back and read this thread and tell me it's not fairweather fans in action??

We can discuss without complaining. I'm not saying they look perfect. Far from it. But I believei n my team. I believe they are going to get better and I will be saying so until the last seconds tick off of that clock. If you're not the same way then you are not a die hard fan. Plain and simple.

Fairweather fans don't register and participate on a Redskins message board. Redskins fans don't stick around to complain about their team, they flip the channel to Law and Order.

There are plenty of pessimistic fans here, but none are fairweather.

And the idea that you can't complain about your team and be a diehard fan is beyond stupid.

Chris Luva Luva · Post by **Chris Luva Luva** » Sun Sep 17, 2006 10:10 pm

thaiphoon wrote:It will take time for the Offense to gel a bit ... I'm mroe disappointed in our D right now. Not sure why we're not playing as well as last year.

I think its Brunell. Not that he needs to be benched but he's thrown 2 balls in the dirt. One of them was 3rd down conversion.

Hoss · Post by **Hoss** » Sun Sep 17, 2006 10:10 pm

block in the back

snyder_is_the_devil · Sun Sep 17, 2006 10:10 pm

SCSkinsFan · Post by **SCSkinsFan** » Sun Sep 17, 2006 10:10 pm

Let's hope the laundry is on them.

RedskinsFreak · Post by **RedskinsFreak** » Sun Sep 17, 2006 10:10 pm

Whew! Big play averted.

But that still doesn't forgive the 3-4 absurdly missed tackles.

snyder_is_the_devil · Sun Sep 17, 2006 10:11 pm

HOSS wrote:block in the back

Good call, Hoss

SCSkinsFan · Post by **SCSkinsFan** » Sun Sep 17, 2006 10:11 pm

Thank goodness the laundry is on them.

GibbSkins · Post by **GibbSkins** » Sun Sep 17, 2006 10:11 pm

hey we all pay good money to watch and suport our team...witch makes me part owner...if i want to critique my investment i will...doesnt change that fact that i love this team and always will!!!!