The-Hogs.net - Washington Football Discussion, Redskins to Commanders Era

eryeal wrote:One thing I've been meaning to ask ... went to the Skins playoff game, and was surprised there was absolutely no pyro, no fireworks, nothing. Went to a Ravens preseason game last year that had tons of pyro, player entrances, and stadium fireworks - and that was just to start a preseason game. What is up with FedEx Field and absolutely nothing going on for the playoffs? Is this normal? Every other game I watch on TV has team intros with a lot of pyro, most of the stadiums have some fireworks, and sometimes other things going on. The Skins have an inflatable helmet and some flags.

eryeal wrote:I don't think that's really a valid reason - you can say the same thing about a million different things ... It's a matter of pride and giving the fans a good show. That's like saying you shouldn't complain about parking or traffic, because easy parking and less traffic doesn't make the football so much better. But again, just found it odd that it seems every other team does a bigger spectacle at the team intro to fire up the crowd, but the Skins don't .. was curious if there was some other reason they choose not to do it.

eryeal wrote:I don't think that's really a valid reason - you can say the same thing about a million different things ... It's a matter of pride and giving the fans a good show. That's like saying you shouldn't complain about parking or traffic, because easy parking and less traffic doesn't make the football so much better. But again, just found it odd that it seems every other team does a bigger spectacle at the team intro to fire up the crowd, but the Skins don't .. was curious if there was some other reason they choose not to do it.

DarthMonk wrote:

eryeal wrote:I don't think that's really a valid reason - you can say the same thing about a million different things ... It's a matter of pride and giving the fans a good show. That's like saying you shouldn't complain about parking or traffic, because easy parking and less traffic doesn't make the football so much better. But again, just found it odd that it seems every other team does a bigger spectacle at the team intro to fire up the crowd, but the Skins don't .. was curious if there was some other reason they choose not to do it.

Countertrey wrote:

DarthMonk wrote:

eryeal wrote:I don't think that's really a valid reason - you can say the same thing about a million different things ... It's a matter of pride and giving the fans a good show. That's like saying you shouldn't complain about parking or traffic, because easy parking and less traffic doesn't make the football so much better. But again, just found it odd that it seems every other team does a bigger spectacle at the team intro to fire up the crowd, but the Skins don't .. was curious if there was some other reason they choose not to do it.

Problem... whatever you think about the Danny... being tight is not one of his problems...

Countertrey wrote:

eryeal wrote:I don't think that's really a valid reason - you can say the same thing about a million different things ... It's a matter of pride and giving the fans a good show. That's like saying you shouldn't complain about parking or traffic, because easy parking and less traffic doesn't make the football so much better. But again, just found it odd that it seems every other team does a bigger spectacle at the team intro to fire up the crowd, but the Skins don't .. was curious if there was some other reason they choose not to do it.

Whatever, dude... it has nothing to do with the game... and has never been required for a demonstration of pride... btw, I don't think the Packers do it either...

DEHog wrote:So do the Redskins

DarthMonk wrote:

Countertrey wrote:
Problem... whatever you think about the Danny... being tight is not one of his problems...

Certainly not with FA salaries !!

cowboykillerzRGiii wrote:

DarthMonk wrote:

Countertrey wrote:
Problem... whatever you think about the Danny... being tight is not one of his problems...

Certainly not with FA salaries !!

Every team has the same SALARY Cap... I don't think any of the players checks come out of Danny boys pockets though? The coaching staff is a different story; Or at least that's how I always thought they kept things "fair"

SkinsJock wrote:Danny probably got mad that they wouldn't use his favorite QB and took the fireworks away ....

it's certainly not a $ deal - this guy bought the Redskins for $600M using other peoples money & HIS franchise is now valued at over $1.2B

btw - initially Danny wanted as many seats as he could get at FedEx - is it true that they have reduced the number of seats since then

DarthMonk wrote:

SkinsJock wrote:Danny probably got mad that they wouldn't use his favorite QB and took the fireworks away ....
btw - initially Danny wanted as many seats as he could get at FedEx - is it true that they have reduced the number of seats since then

Yep. They can't fill 'em.

SkinsJock wrote:

DarthMonk wrote:

SkinsJock wrote:Danny probably got mad that they wouldn't use his favorite QB and took the fireworks away ....
btw - initially Danny wanted as many seats as he could get at FedEx - is it true that they have reduced the number of seats since then

Yep. They can't fill 'em.

ahha - slightly off topic but if we keep having playoff games at that joint, I'll bet the new stadium topic comes up again