Friday, December 28, 2012
Let The Facts Speak.
For all those who don't think RG3 is worthy of this year's Rookie of the Year honor, keep reading. That is all.
No 'Average' Leader
Possible Rookie of the Year. Pro-Bowler. Hall of Famer.
These are just a few of the accolades given to one Robert Griffin, III, and it's only his rookie season.
He's a stellar person, and he's no average football player. He makes Redskin history every time he steps on the field to play in the NFL.
He's made Washington football relevant again. The Redskins are talked about on sports shows more this year than at any other time, and RG3's stats are off the chart.
Take a look at this one, in particular.
#LeaderNotAverage.
RG3 Taking Redskins To the Promised Land?
Pay When We're In.
The Redskins are already preparing for the Playoffs, and are offering season ticket holders first dibs on the tics, should the Redskins make it in.
These are just a few of the accolades given to one Robert Griffin, III, and it's only his rookie season.
He's a stellar person, and he's no average football player. He makes Redskin history every time he steps on the field to play in the NFL.
He's made Washington football relevant again. The Redskins are talked about on sports shows more this year than at any other time, and RG3's stats are off the chart.
Take a look at this one, in particular.
#LeaderNotAverage.
RG3 Taking Redskins To the Promised Land?
Pay When We're In.
The Redskins are already preparing for the Playoffs, and are offering season ticket holders first dibs on the tics, should the Redskins make it in.
The two ways for season ticket holders to reserve seats are: Pay-When-We-Are-In (credit card only) or Pay In Full (check or money order).
Pay-When-We-Are-In (credit card only)
Season ticket holders that choose the Pay-When-We-Are-In (credit card only) option can reserve their seats by logging into www.Redskins.com/MyAccount (using their Redskins Account ID and PIN/password) and following the prompts.
When signing up for the Pay-When-We-Are-In plan, the credit card submitted will be automatically charged within 48 hours of when it is determined that the Redskins will host a home playoff game at FedExField. All reservations are final; no refunds or exchanges. However, if the Redskins do not host a playoff game, credit cards will not be charged.
Pay In Full (check or money order)
Season ticket holders that select the Pay In Full (check or money order) plan can send the full payment for their invoice by check or money order. For those fans that select this option, they must pay the full invoice amount by the Dec. 27 deadline.
To Pay In Full, fans must return the lower portion of their invoice with a check or money order made payable to the Washington Redskins. Please allow three-to-four days for delivery via mail. No refunds or exchanges. However, if the Redskins do not host a playoff game, season ticket holders who select this option will receive a credit toward the 2013 season ticket invoice.
Thursday, December 13, 2012
Rob Jackson: You Are The Bamma of The Week, Week, Week
Even Steven A. Smith is at a loss for words - and SAS is NEVER at a loss for words as ESPN commentator tries to define RG3.
Monday, December 3, 2012
RG3 vs Eli Manning!
The Redskins and RG3 took care of the Dallas Cowboys and Tony Romo on Thanksgiving night with a 38-31 win.
Tonight, RG3 & Company will rubble with Eli Manning and the New York Giants in their second conference game of the season.
Says RG3, "I just know they'll come with something different. No team will necessarily play you the same way they played you the first time."
Let's hope the Redskins have a different game plan as well.
This will be the two team's second meeting; the first a victory for Victor Cruz who 'cruzed' into the end zone for a New York touchdown that sealed a win. Tonight, the Skins are out for revenge in a Monday Night Football prime time exclusive!
Kickoff begins at 8:30. Going to the stadium? #GetThereEarly!
Tonight, RG3 & Company will rubble with Eli Manning and the New York Giants in their second conference game of the season.
Says RG3, "I just know they'll come with something different. No team will necessarily play you the same way they played you the first time."
Let's hope the Redskins have a different game plan as well.
This will be the two team's second meeting; the first a victory for Victor Cruz who 'cruzed' into the end zone for a New York touchdown that sealed a win. Tonight, the Skins are out for revenge in a Monday Night Football prime time exclusive!
Kickoff begins at 8:30. Going to the stadium? #GetThereEarly!
Sunday, October 7, 2012
RG3 Taken Out of Game With A Concussion
Tough day for RG3 and the Washington Redskins.
After immobilizing the undefeated Atlanta Falcons in the first quarter, and much of the first half, the tide takes an ugly turn in the second.
RG3 was hit by Falcons' Sean Weatherspoon leaving the rookie QB dazed and confused, with a concussion.
RG3 made a tweet of his own, letting fans know that he is alright and will be ready to play next week.
"I'm ok and I think after all the testing I will play next week."
Top Performers on the day:
Passing: M. Ryan (ATL) - 345 YDS, 2 TD, 1 INT
Rushing: A. Morris (WSH) - 19 CAR, 115 YDS
Receiving: T. Gonzalez (ATL) - 13 REC, 123 YDS, 1 TD
After immobilizing the undefeated Atlanta Falcons in the first quarter, and much of the first half, the tide takes an ugly turn in the second.
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| RG3 gets stitches on the sideline. |
“He wasn’t sure what quarter it was in the third quarter", said Redskins coach Mike Shanahan. "At
that time, when he wasn’t really sure what the score was or what quarter it
was, we knew he had a mild concussion – at least according to the doctors. He
feels good right now – a lot better right now. But that was the situation, why
he didn’t go back into the game.”
Scary play for the fans. Brutal reality tweets on Twitter, from non fans, many 'welcoming' RG3 to the NFL.
Michael Glenn Daise @2shortmike
RG3 Got that official Welcome to the League Hit #Popped
RG3 made a tweet of his own, letting fans know that he is alright and will be ready to play next week.
"I'm ok and I think after all the testing I will play next week."
Top Performers on the day:
Passing: M. Ryan (ATL) - 345 YDS, 2 TD, 1 INT
Rushing: A. Morris (WSH) - 19 CAR, 115 YDS
Receiving: T. Gonzalez (ATL) - 13 REC, 123 YDS, 1 TD
Friday, September 21, 2012
With Stats Like These ...
Robert Griffin III
leads the NFL in first-quarter passer rating (146.5).
Griffin III
ranks fourth in the NFC and fourth in the NFL in passer rating (111.6).
Alfred Morris and Griffin III
rank tied for first in the NFC and tied for third in the NFL in rushing touchdowns (two).
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With stats like these, RG3's Chinese fortune cookie would say...
Your future is looking even brighter than it did ten seconds ago.
Thursday, September 13, 2012
RG3 Gets Accolades From Madden
More accolades are pouring in after RG3's performance last Sunday over the New Orleans Saints where the Redskins defeated the former Super Bowl Champions, 40-32.
Not only has RG3 gained new Twitter followers, he's even gotten the elite of NFL commentators singing praises. (Even the retired ones).
"This is probably early, too stupid, too soon, but I was watching him and I said, "RGIII is the best player in the NFL."
That comes from former NFL player and ESPN commentator John Madden, who was speaking on a weekly radio show in the Bay area.
Unfortunately, he liken Griffin to Tim Tebow. Tim Tebow?
Really?
We tweeted RG3 to get his opinion on Madden's comment. Stay tuned. In the mean time, check out this Twitter quote...
Shoq Value @Shoq
is just like#TimTebow, except for the fact that he's not annoying and is a brilliant football player.
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More
#thingswecantexplain...
...Like why is Griffin's salary only a little over $300,000/year; and why was the Heisman award winner chosen #2 instead of #1 in the 2012 NFL Draft?
Not only has RG3 gained new Twitter followers, he's even gotten the elite of NFL commentators singing praises. (Even the retired ones).
"This is probably early, too stupid, too soon, but I was watching him and I said, "RGIII is the best player in the NFL."
That comes from former NFL player and ESPN commentator John Madden, who was speaking on a weekly radio show in the Bay area.
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| RG3 likened to Tim Tebow, per John Madden. |
"You know, the thing that he did that was so amazing was he reminded me -- and I don't mean to throw names around -- but he reminded me of a Tim Tebow that can pass," Madden said, obviously. "You know, Tim Tebow, when he was playing for Denver last year, he would tend to freeze the defenses, because they weren't sure if it was run or pass, if he was gonna hand off or run. I mean, he couldn't pass like RGIII -- [Griffin] can throw the ball -- but he has a tendency to freeze the defense.
"If he fakes inside, you don't want to collapse, because he may keep it and run outside," Madden continued. "And when he runs outside, he may run or he may throw it. And then throughout all that stuff, he didn't have any turnovers. He played a clean game."What a double edged statement. Madden said Griffin was the best player in the NFL, yet he likened him to Tim Tebow in passing.
Really?
We tweeted RG3 to get his opinion on Madden's comment. Stay tuned. In the mean time, check out this Twitter quote...
Shoq Value
is just like
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More
#thingswecantexplain...
...Like why is Griffin's salary only a little over $300,000/year; and why was the Heisman award winner chosen #2 instead of #1 in the 2012 NFL Draft?
Tuesday, September 11, 2012
RG3 Sets Records In NFL Season Opening Debut
Look at what the stats show. (Watch the video).
RG3...
- ... completed 19-of-26 passes for 320 yards and two touchdowns. He finished with a passer rating of 139.9.
- ... became the first player in NFL history to compile 300-plus passing yards, two or more passing touchdowns and no interceptions in an NFL debut.
- ...'s passer rating was the highest by a rookie with no professional football experience, besting Matt Ryan’s 138.4 passer rating at Oakland in Week 9 of the 2008 season (minimum 200 attempts). Only Dieter Brock, who played in the Canadian Football League prior to playing in the NFL, had single-game passer ratings higher than Griffin III’s, including a 144.8 passer rating vs. Atlanta in 1985 at 34 years of age.
- ... was the first rookie to start at quarterback for the Redskins in Week 1 since Norm Snead started at San Francisco on Sept. 17, 1961. The only other rookie quarterback to start for Washington in Week 1 since 1950 was Jack Scarbath against the Chicago Cardinals on Sept. 27, 1953.
- ... is now the youngest quarterback to start a game for the Redskins since the 1970 NFL-AFL merger (22-years, 210-days old). The previous youngest Redskins starting quarterback in that era was Heath Shuler, who started at 22-years, 275-days old vs. Dallas on Oct. 2, 1994.
Watch the video.
Still with all the accolades that came with Game 1 of the regular season, it's only one game.
Coach Mike Shanahan sums it up beautifully.
“ Like I said to the team after the game, it’s one game. We played well. We beat a good football team in their backyard and you’ve got to feel good about yourself, enjoy it about 24 hours, and it’s one game. We’ve got 15 left. You’ve got to take it one game at a time. I think our football team is mature enough that it’s a nice win, but it’s one win. What you do over the course of the season dictates what type of team you are. You have got to feel good about what you did, but when they come back here on Wednesday, it’s over and we get started.”
The Redskins face the St. Louis Rams on Sun, 09/16 at 4:05 PM EDT.
Sunday, September 9, 2012
Today Is The Day! Season Opener Against New Orleans Saints!
Preseason football is over, and the real deal is here!
After summing up their preseason activities - winning three of their four contests - their best score, 30-3 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the Redskins are anxious to see what their No. 2 Draft pick can do in a professiona, regular season setting at the QB position.
The team has three quarterbacks: Cousins. Grossman. Griffin.
All three showed promise in preseason. All three got their chance to shine. But only one is the starter. Only one has all of the NFL watching.
And so are we.
Redskins vs New Orleans Saints.
Game time: 1pm. Fox Network, and on ESPN 980. Be there!
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| Redskin fans in New Orleans make a statement. |
After summing up their preseason activities - winning three of their four contests - their best score, 30-3 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the Redskins are anxious to see what their No. 2 Draft pick can do in a professiona, regular season setting at the QB position.
The team has three quarterbacks: Cousins. Grossman. Griffin.
All three showed promise in preseason. All three got their chance to shine. But only one is the starter. Only one has all of the NFL watching.
And so are we.
Redskins vs New Orleans Saints.
Game time: 1pm. Fox Network, and on ESPN 980. Be there!
Friday, August 10, 2012
With RG3 Redskins Win Preseason Opener
If we learn nothing else about the Washington Redskins' win over Buffalo on Thursday night, it's that the team wins with him in the game. RG3 threw a 20 yard pass to Redskins' new addition, Pierre Garcon, on a screen pass to earn Griffin's first touchdown of his NFL career - his first time out.
"You don’t always have to go out and try to put together the best scheme to the one play to the one route that’s going to be wide open", Griffin said in an ESPN interview. "Sometimes you have got to go out and out-execute the team.”
Out execute, seemingly, is what the Skins did, holding Buffalo to just two field goals on the night, a practice that was synonymous with the Washington Redskins for more than two seasons.
Griffin finished 4 of 6 for 70 yards and a lost fumble. (The team went scoreless the remaining three quarters with Rex Grossman and 2nd string QB, Kirk Cousins).
What did Griffin's NFL coach have to say about his new quarterback's NFL debut performance?
"He did everything you asked him to do," Shanahan said. "He stepped up. Made some plays, some excellent throws. He was very calm cool collected. Excellent for his first game."
The Skins won 7-6 over Buffalo, leaving some (us included) hoping the Skins will be able to score much more points than that in the regular season.
Said Griffin, "Give it time."
He tweeted, simply: "Great win. HTTR."
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Setting a new record. Comcast Network's highest viewership.
Comcast SportsNet’s coverage, which featured the debut of Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III, posted a peak household rating of 10.75 in the Washington market during the game’s first quarter, which equates to approximately 254,000 households and 402,000 viewers. Combined with the Baltimore television market, approximately 470,000 Washington/Baltimore-area viewers watched Comcast SportsNet during the first quarter, even surpassing viewership of the Washington Capitals’ Eastern Conference Quarterfinals Game 7 vs. Montreal on April 28, 2010.
The network’s highest average household rating for a Redskins preseason game was a 4.24, set during last preseason’s opening game on August 12, 2011, against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
In other NFL news.
What Baltimore did. Up I-95 a ways, the Baltimore Ravens smashed Atlanta, 31-17, making a great combination of preseason wins for the area.
Yeah, we're claiming B'more too.
"You don’t always have to go out and try to put together the best scheme to the one play to the one route that’s going to be wide open", Griffin said in an ESPN interview. "Sometimes you have got to go out and out-execute the team.”
Out execute, seemingly, is what the Skins did, holding Buffalo to just two field goals on the night, a practice that was synonymous with the Washington Redskins for more than two seasons.
Griffin finished 4 of 6 for 70 yards and a lost fumble. (The team went scoreless the remaining three quarters with Rex Grossman and 2nd string QB, Kirk Cousins).
What did Griffin's NFL coach have to say about his new quarterback's NFL debut performance?
"He did everything you asked him to do," Shanahan said. "He stepped up. Made some plays, some excellent throws. He was very calm cool collected. Excellent for his first game."
The Skins won 7-6 over Buffalo, leaving some (us included) hoping the Skins will be able to score much more points than that in the regular season.
Said Griffin, "Give it time."
He tweeted, simply: "Great win. HTTR."
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Setting a new record. Comcast Network's highest viewership.
Comcast SportsNet’s coverage, which featured the debut of Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III, posted a peak household rating of 10.75 in the Washington market during the game’s first quarter, which equates to approximately 254,000 households and 402,000 viewers. Combined with the Baltimore television market, approximately 470,000 Washington/Baltimore-area viewers watched Comcast SportsNet during the first quarter, even surpassing viewership of the Washington Capitals’ Eastern Conference Quarterfinals Game 7 vs. Montreal on April 28, 2010.
The network’s highest average household rating for a Redskins preseason game was a 4.24, set during last preseason’s opening game on August 12, 2011, against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
In other NFL news.
What Baltimore did. Up I-95 a ways, the Baltimore Ravens smashed Atlanta, 31-17, making a great combination of preseason wins for the area.
Yeah, we're claiming B'more too.
Friday, August 3, 2012
RG3 Graces NoVa Mag
So, just when RG3 tells reporters he's done with all the promotional work: - i.e. advertising, commercials, etc., - what do we find? The anointed one gracing the cover of Northern VA Magazine.
Actually, the cover was done well in advance of RG3 stating he's relinquishing the lime light to focus on the 2012 season, but it's worth noting that he's on the cover of one the area's premiere magazines.
The August issue, on stands now, talks about where Robert will buy his first house, and tries to cement Robert's status in our area. In an article titled 'Hail to the Redskins, or to the Chief?', writer Dan Friedell, discusses Griffin's first two months in D.C. as Griffin blurs the lines between quarterback and 'candidate'.
Well Friedell, we'll bet two things:
1) RG3 is the best quarterback this team will ever see (this decade), and
2) RG3 is a good 'candidate' for all things good that's continuing to come his way.
By the way, check out RG3, and the rest of the team, coaches and cheerleaders, this Saturday during the 2012 Redskin Fan Appreciation Day. It promises to be one of the most memorable FADs of our time.
No pun intended.
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| RG3 graces cover of Northern Virginia mag. |
Actually, the cover was done well in advance of RG3 stating he's relinquishing the lime light to focus on the 2012 season, but it's worth noting that he's on the cover of one the area's premiere magazines.
The August issue, on stands now, talks about where Robert will buy his first house, and tries to cement Robert's status in our area. In an article titled 'Hail to the Redskins, or to the Chief?', writer Dan Friedell, discusses Griffin's first two months in D.C. as Griffin blurs the lines between quarterback and 'candidate'.
Well Friedell, we'll bet two things:
1) RG3 is the best quarterback this team will ever see (this decade), and
2) RG3 is a good 'candidate' for all things good that's continuing to come his way.
By the way, check out RG3, and the rest of the team, coaches and cheerleaders, this Saturday during the 2012 Redskin Fan Appreciation Day. It promises to be one of the most memorable FADs of our time.
No pun intended.
Thursday, July 26, 2012
RG3 Media Training Camp Interview
"In a short time we've built great relationships", Griffin said of the camaraderie between he and his new Washington Redskin teammates.
Griffin completed his first training camp session since officially signing with the team last week.
"The leaders are stepping up trying to make this team successful", Griffin said. (Would that be the same 'leaders' we had the last four years? Or different leaders?)
Click here for the complete RG3 interview, including him saying the team should "let your play do the talking."
Hopefully they won't be talking the same thing that they have been for the last 20 years.
If so, we're all in for another long, painfully laborious-to-watch Redskins football season.
Griffin completed his first training camp session since officially signing with the team last week.
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| Robert Griffin, III answers media questions. Photo/RG3 Watch. |
On team dedication Robert said that “Throwing with the guys over the break and doing those types of things gets you more familiar with them. And you can really see who’s truly dedicated and who you have to continue to stay on to make sure that they can show the team that they are dedicated. But aside from that, you know, just working with those guys is a great thing.”
We wonder which guys need that little extra 'attention' since there aren't really any team distractions to know of at this point. (Save for the Redskins PR people who are trying to keep the media from doing their jobs. Major controversy).
Hopefully they won't be talking the same thing that they have been for the last 20 years.
If so, we're all in for another long, painfully laborious-to-watch Redskins football season.
Tuesday, July 17, 2012
Some Questions Are Just Plan Stupid!
Talk Show Hosts Ask: "Will RG3 Lose His Job Between Now and The Start of the Season?"
While changing the radio dial in my car today I happened upon the two 'other' sports radio jackals - this time over on ESPN - where the question during their 'Redskins At 1:00' segment was 'will RG3 lose his Job before the start of the season?
What? You're kidding me! The Most Interesting Man In the League, lose his job?
What kind of idiots would even propose a question like that of a franchise starting quarterback?
It's like Rush Limbaugh saying after the 2008 election that he hopes President Obama fails.
These two guys, in essence, were saying they hope RG3 fails. Oh, they're good at hiding behind their true feelings by saying things like, "I'm with you, I don't think he would lose his job." All the while waiting with bated (bad) breath for Robert Griffin THE THIRD to submit to their demise.
This line of questioning is just ludicrous. Instead of being supportive of the Redskins' new quarterback, they're already wishing him an ill fate.
How about for once, actually supporting the Redskins team. No other city puts down their team as much as Washington does. We may have had reason to do so, but the fans show up and buy the tickets no matter what.
I already see fans donning their Redskins jerseys, painting their vehicles burgundy and gold, and displaying the big ol' curly R sticker on their cars. Washington is ready for Football 2012. They are ready for RG3, and RG3 is ready for Washington.
Will you two lose YOUR jobs before the start of the season? Oh, how some wish you would!
Quit with the dumb projections. If you really want to help the Washington fan base try Weight Watchers; and for the other guy on the show, stop acting like the scarecrow in the Wizard of Oz.
Just shut up, sit back and enjoy the winning RG3 ride!
#HTTR! #HTRG3!!!
Related
Updated 7/18/2012 ---
Reported this morning. Griffin signs a lucrative 4-year, $21M deal with Washington Redskins. Thats roughly $5 million a year, folks.
RG3 Still MIA at Skins Rookie Camp: Because RG3 still hasn't signed his Contract with the Washington Redskins, he is again absent from the Redskins' rookie training camp currently taking place at Redskins Park.
No word, yet, on when he will sign his contract with the Redskins.
RG3 isn't the only one yet to sign. According to the AP: "Fourteen of the 32 first-round draft choices, including top overall pick Andrew Luck, and 12 of the 32 third-round selections remain unsigned."
While changing the radio dial in my car today I happened upon the two 'other' sports radio jackals - this time over on ESPN - where the question during their 'Redskins At 1:00' segment was 'will RG3 lose his Job before the start of the season?
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| RG3: The Most Interesting Man in the League. Official NFL gear. Oh how lucky the designer of this shirt is! But it should be in B&G color. |
What kind of idiots would even propose a question like that of a franchise starting quarterback?
It's like Rush Limbaugh saying after the 2008 election that he hopes President Obama fails.
These two guys, in essence, were saying they hope RG3 fails. Oh, they're good at hiding behind their true feelings by saying things like, "I'm with you, I don't think he would lose his job." All the while waiting with bated (bad) breath for Robert Griffin THE THIRD to submit to their demise.
This line of questioning is just ludicrous. Instead of being supportive of the Redskins' new quarterback, they're already wishing him an ill fate.
How about for once, actually supporting the Redskins team. No other city puts down their team as much as Washington does. We may have had reason to do so, but the fans show up and buy the tickets no matter what.
I already see fans donning their Redskins jerseys, painting their vehicles burgundy and gold, and displaying the big ol' curly R sticker on their cars. Washington is ready for Football 2012. They are ready for RG3, and RG3 is ready for Washington.
Will you two lose YOUR jobs before the start of the season? Oh, how some wish you would!
Quit with the dumb projections. If you really want to help the Washington fan base try Weight Watchers; and for the other guy on the show, stop acting like the scarecrow in the Wizard of Oz.
Just shut up, sit back and enjoy the winning RG3 ride!
#HTTR! #HTRG3!!!
Related
Updated 7/18/2012 ---
Reported this morning. Griffin signs a lucrative 4-year, $21M deal with Washington Redskins. Thats roughly $5 million a year, folks.
RG3 Still MIA at Skins Rookie Camp: Because RG3 still hasn't signed his Contract with the Washington Redskins, he is again absent from the Redskins' rookie training camp currently taking place at Redskins Park.
No word, yet, on when he will sign his contract with the Redskins.
RG3 isn't the only one yet to sign. According to the AP: "Fourteen of the 32 first-round draft choices, including top overall pick Andrew Luck, and 12 of the 32 third-round selections remain unsigned."
Tuesday, June 26, 2012
Griffin on Extortion Claim
If "pressure make diamonds" then vultures circle high.
RG3 is calling the extortionist, and others who want some of the deep pockets of pro athletes, "vultures". This after 25 year old Richard Hurd, one of the students at Griffin's Baylor alma mater, tried to dip into the pockets of the RG3 Dynasty, albeit indirectly.
Griffin said Tuesday, "There's vultures out there, people looking to climb on top of all your money."
The incident comes on the heels of Griffin finishing up a rookie symposium that discussed the very topic of people trying to get at highly paid athletes. (Many of you WISHED you had such a problem).
"There's a fine line between guarding yourself and being guarded," the rookie QB said. "I think I do a pretty good job of guarding myself, even with this situation. It's just something unfortunate that happened so I think guys can learn. It's just something that everyone can learn from and just move on."
Just tell us already what the storyline is Robert. It's better to get it out now, before the season starts, than be half-way through the seaason and find out.
The Redskins don't need any more distractions about anything negative. To not have any negativity circling around Redskins Park would suggest a utopian Redskins society, though wouldn't it?
And we know that society doesn't exist.
Stay tuned.
RG3 is calling the extortionist, and others who want some of the deep pockets of pro athletes, "vultures". This after 25 year old Richard Hurd, one of the students at Griffin's Baylor alma mater, tried to dip into the pockets of the RG3 Dynasty, albeit indirectly.
Griffin said Tuesday, "There's vultures out there, people looking to climb on top of all your money."
The incident comes on the heels of Griffin finishing up a rookie symposium that discussed the very topic of people trying to get at highly paid athletes. (Many of you WISHED you had such a problem).
"There's a fine line between guarding yourself and being guarded," the rookie QB said. "I think I do a pretty good job of guarding myself, even with this situation. It's just something unfortunate that happened so I think guys can learn. It's just something that everyone can learn from and just move on."
Just tell us already what the storyline is Robert. It's better to get it out now, before the season starts, than be half-way through the seaason and find out.
The Redskins don't need any more distractions about anything negative. To not have any negativity circling around Redskins Park would suggest a utopian Redskins society, though wouldn't it?
And we know that society doesn't exist.
Stay tuned.
Extort Money From RG3? No Way!
A former Baylor University basketball star, Richard Khamir Hurd, tried to extort money from Redskin quarterback, Robert Griffin III, in attempt to keep what is being called "derogatory information" from being leaked to the media.
254Sports.com is reporting that Hurd was charged last Friday with 'interstate communication containing a threat to injure the property or reputation of another person'.
An affadavit submitted on June 18 shows that Hurd told an unidentified person with the initials B.D. that “he had derogatory information on a client of B.D., and that he intended to release that information to the media to damage or injure the reputation of B.D.’s client unless the client paid Hurd a substantial sum of money.”
Griffin is represented by Ben Dogra of Creative Artists Agency (CAA). Dogra also represents linebacker London Fletcher of the Washington Redskins.
Dogra ranks 2 out of 10 as the NFL's most powerful agents.
The question to be asked is: What information does Hurd have about Washington's starting quarterback?
Needless to say, the Washington Redskins who may have faced yet another controversy before the start of the season, are mum on the topic.
254Sports.com is reporting that Hurd was charged last Friday with 'interstate communication containing a threat to injure the property or reputation of another person'.
An affadavit submitted on June 18 shows that Hurd told an unidentified person with the initials B.D. that “he had derogatory information on a client of B.D., and that he intended to release that information to the media to damage or injure the reputation of B.D.’s client unless the client paid Hurd a substantial sum of money.”
Griffin is represented by Ben Dogra of Creative Artists Agency (CAA). Dogra also represents linebacker London Fletcher of the Washington Redskins.
Dogra ranks 2 out of 10 as the NFL's most powerful agents.
The question to be asked is: What information does Hurd have about Washington's starting quarterback?
Needless to say, the Washington Redskins who may have faced yet another controversy before the start of the season, are mum on the topic.
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
RG3: "I'm In The NFL" Now
After completing his first OTA with his new team yesterday, RG3 says it's feeling like it's official.
"I'm a Redskin now", he told reporters where he talked about practicing with the team's veteran players.
Feeling right at home at the Ashburn in-door practice facility, Griffin said, "When you’re with the vets it’s more, 'I can help this team win,' show them why coach has so much confidence in you," he explained. "It’s a little bit more pressure, but we were working out earlier, and to come out and put helmets on and play football now is pretty simple."
Griffin, also talking to reporters on how well the workout went, said he felt like he "knew what he was doing" out there.
“It was good. The workout was good. I was talking to the guys in the locker room, it felt like I had pretty good command of the offense. I knew what I was doing, knew where to go and I could just play football and let loose.”
As a rookie, Griffin says none of the veterans have implemented any rookie hazing practices, yet. But he's been watching and keeping a close eye.
“Nope, but I am watching", he said. "Nobody has done anything, but I’m definitely keeping an eye out for anything anyone tries to do.”
We're sure RG3 is fast enough and smart enough to break free from any would-be hazing events at the Park.
Now, if the guys unexpectedly have something planned for OFF the field, that would be a whole different kind of rookie hazing to watch out for.
But we're not giving the players any ideas here.
In other Redskins news. You probably heard that coach Mike Shanahan got ran into by a couple players.
Brandyn Thompson and Pierre Garcon both ran into the coach in 'lights out' fashion, knocking the coach to the ground. No word yet on his status, but that had to have hurt. Thompson, 5'10, 188 pounds; Garcon a stealthy 6'0, 210 pounds pounding into to a little guy like Mike Shanahan?
Can you say, "Ouch"?!
Griffin called his coach "tough". (Like he'd say anything to the contrary).
“He showed some toughness, got up, stuck it out. So that’s the benchmark of our team, you know. But it was pretty scary actually to see two guys running full speed smack dab into your coach. We’re glad he got up, glad he was fine. And hopefully he’s fine tomorrow, because usually hits like that don’t kick in until the next day.”
You hear of players going down, becoming injured before the season even starts, but coaches? Not so much.
But this is Redskin country. Where anything can happen. And usually does.
That's our new Redskin slogan, and we're sticking to (and copyrighting) it.
"I'm a Redskin now", he told reporters where he talked about practicing with the team's veteran players.
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| Griffin talks to reporters after Monday's OTA. |
Griffin, also talking to reporters on how well the workout went, said he felt like he "knew what he was doing" out there.
“It was good. The workout was good. I was talking to the guys in the locker room, it felt like I had pretty good command of the offense. I knew what I was doing, knew where to go and I could just play football and let loose.”
As a rookie, Griffin says none of the veterans have implemented any rookie hazing practices, yet. But he's been watching and keeping a close eye.
“Nope, but I am watching", he said. "Nobody has done anything, but I’m definitely keeping an eye out for anything anyone tries to do.”
We're sure RG3 is fast enough and smart enough to break free from any would-be hazing events at the Park.
Now, if the guys unexpectedly have something planned for OFF the field, that would be a whole different kind of rookie hazing to watch out for.
But we're not giving the players any ideas here.
In other Redskins news. You probably heard that coach Mike Shanahan got ran into by a couple players.
Brandyn Thompson and Pierre Garcon both ran into the coach in 'lights out' fashion, knocking the coach to the ground. No word yet on his status, but that had to have hurt. Thompson, 5'10, 188 pounds; Garcon a stealthy 6'0, 210 pounds pounding into to a little guy like Mike Shanahan?
Can you say, "Ouch"?!
Griffin called his coach "tough". (Like he'd say anything to the contrary).
“He showed some toughness, got up, stuck it out. So that’s the benchmark of our team, you know. But it was pretty scary actually to see two guys running full speed smack dab into your coach. We’re glad he got up, glad he was fine. And hopefully he’s fine tomorrow, because usually hits like that don’t kick in until the next day.”
You hear of players going down, becoming injured before the season even starts, but coaches? Not so much.
But this is Redskin country. Where anything can happen. And usually does.
That's our new Redskin slogan, and we're sticking to (and copyrighting) it.
Saturday, May 19, 2012
RG3 Does the JLS
RG3 stopped by the Jay Leno show this past week to laud military families, talk socks, President Obama, and give a major announcement (now that the ink on the deal has dried).
Video segments: It has to be the socks || To hoop, or not to hoop, with the Commander in Chief || the big 'announcement', and... || The RG3 talents just keep on coming!
Video segments: It has to be the socks || To hoop, or not to hoop, with the Commander in Chief || the big 'announcement', and... || The RG3 talents just keep on coming!
This video: More BB, sock talk, and finally, Robert talks the Washington Redskins.
The team begins their OTAs (organized team activities) this week, so keep it here for RG3 updates from Redskins Park - all week long!
Thursday, May 10, 2012
The RG3 Trademark Legacy
Have you ever heard that RG3 really doesn't like the 'RG3' moniker, or being called RG3?
If President Obama can change his mind on gay marriage, Robert Griffin, III can change his mind about being called RG3. Especially if it makes him some loot. A lot of loot.
The Washington Redskin's new quarterback has decided to trademark all things "RG3", "RGIII," "Robert Griffin III," and the term "Unbelievably Believable".
He's even started a business, Thr3escompany, LLC which will start selling RG3 shirts, sweatshirts, jackets, pants, shorts, footwear, hats, caps, and athletic uniforms.
If President Obama can change his mind on gay marriage, Robert Griffin, III can change his mind about being called RG3. Especially if it makes him some loot. A lot of loot.
He's even started a business, Thr3escompany, LLC which will start selling RG3 shirts, sweatshirts, jackets, pants, shorts, footwear, hats, caps, and athletic uniforms.
RG3: He's the Starting Quarterback. Period.
And so boys and girls, after all the apparent RG3 bashing going on between lunatics sports radio talk show hosts, they learn what all of us have known from the start: that Robert Griffin, III will be the starting quarterback for the Washington Redskins.
Come on. You people really needed to debate that, asking silly questions like will the position be given to RG3 or will he have to earn it?
Come on, you haters, (and you know who you are) no team will forfeit two early round draft pics to have a quarterback just sit on the bench and watch.
Robert is talented. He's smart. He's athletic. He's willing to learn. He politely answers the crazed questions of the media with poise and grace, and you expect him to just sit on the sideline?
In case you haven't heard, even Coach Shanahan has put the naysayers out to pasture when he said definitively, "He's the starter, period".
There you have it. Period.
Come on. You people really needed to debate that, asking silly questions like will the position be given to RG3 or will he have to earn it?
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| RG3 doing work at Redskins rookie mini camp last week. |
Robert is talented. He's smart. He's athletic. He's willing to learn. He politely answers the crazed questions of the media with poise and grace, and you expect him to just sit on the sideline?
In case you haven't heard, even Coach Shanahan has put the naysayers out to pasture when he said definitively, "He's the starter, period".
There you have it. Period.
Friday, April 27, 2012
RG3 Signed, Sealed, Delivered Tomorrow
“That is the one we always thought we would get from the beginning. Indy had made some speculation that they were going to go after Andrew [Luck] right from the beginning. We liked both quarterbacks, as we talked about before, from the beginning but we were hoping that we were going to get Robert.” - Washington Redskins head coach, Mike Shanahan
It's official folks. Robert Griffin, III is the new Washington Redskins quarterback!
Singing the Hail to the Redskins! official victory song after being selected last evening at Radio City Music Hall in New York City, Griffin spoke as if he was truly elated to be a Washington Redskin.
"That’s how I felt. It felt that good.”
So, just how 'good' will Robert fit into the Skins scheme offensively? He gave an answer to that, too.
“Everybody wants to say that the schemes are different. Every scheme is trying to do the same thing, and that’s score points. So I think the one thing that I do need to work on and, it just comes with time and just being with the team, is the verbiage. The verbiage of the West Coast system is extremely long, but it’s something that I’ve been picking up on lately. And I know once I get in that huddle, I’ll be able to go out and have bumps in the road at the beginning of training camp, but once we get to the end, it’ll be like reading the back of my hand.”
After trying to fit the right QB into the Skins peg, rather you like to call it square or round, Griffin seems to be the right pick and applauds the organization for going a different route in choosing their quarterback.
"I’ve seen the Redskins over the years. I’ve seen the many quarterbacks that they’ve gone through, said Griffin, "and I’m glad that the organization and the coaching staff bought into drafting a younger quarterback, trying to make him their franchise quarterback and growing with him.”
Excellent, isn't he? (And he even says "I've seen", instead of the proverbial, wrongly pronounced "I seen" used by others - athletes included - all too frequently. I soooo-ooo hate that! People should know better).
But back to RG3.
The highly anticipated second pick of the first round of the 2012 NFL Draft is expected to make his appearance in front of the Washington fan base tomorrow afternoon at the Redskins Draft Party at FedEx Field.
If you haven't gotten your FREE Draft Party tickets, go to www.washingtonredskins.com.
Hail to the Redskins! Welcome RG3.
We, of course, are watching.
Related
Griffin's teacher on her former student.
It's official folks. Robert Griffin, III is the new Washington Redskins quarterback!
"That’s how I felt. It felt that good.”
So, just how 'good' will Robert fit into the Skins scheme offensively? He gave an answer to that, too.
“Everybody wants to say that the schemes are different. Every scheme is trying to do the same thing, and that’s score points. So I think the one thing that I do need to work on and, it just comes with time and just being with the team, is the verbiage. The verbiage of the West Coast system is extremely long, but it’s something that I’ve been picking up on lately. And I know once I get in that huddle, I’ll be able to go out and have bumps in the road at the beginning of training camp, but once we get to the end, it’ll be like reading the back of my hand.”
After trying to fit the right QB into the Skins peg, rather you like to call it square or round, Griffin seems to be the right pick and applauds the organization for going a different route in choosing their quarterback.
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| RG3 holds his new, official Redskin jersey. Photo/RG3watch.blogspot.com. |
Excellent, isn't he? (And he even says "I've seen", instead of the proverbial, wrongly pronounced "I seen" used by others - athletes included - all too frequently. I soooo-ooo hate that! People should know better).
But back to RG3.
The highly anticipated second pick of the first round of the 2012 NFL Draft is expected to make his appearance in front of the Washington fan base tomorrow afternoon at the Redskins Draft Party at FedEx Field.
If you haven't gotten your FREE Draft Party tickets, go to www.washingtonredskins.com.
Hail to the Redskins! Welcome RG3.
We, of course, are watching.
Related
Griffin's teacher on her former student.
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Redskin Fans on RG3: What's Not to Like?
Take a look at this video.
Redskin fans, and fans of Robert Griffith, III, have already started welcoming him to Washington.
And guess what?
Griffin seems to be ecstatic about playing for the Redskins, too. He's gone on record saying even though he's from Texas, he isn't a Dallas Cowboys fan, nor does he plan to root for Dallas.
"I'm a Redskin", the No. 2 NFL Draft pick said. (Good choice of words, huh?)
In another interview, Griffin is asked when he knew the Redskins 'loved' him.
"Love is something that’s hard to define but it’s also defined with actions. So I didn’t know they loved me until they traded for me. They could say ‘we really like you. We really want you’. But how many times have you said that to a girl straight to her face and you didn’t love her? You have to show her that you love her. In this case I guess I was the girl and they showed me that they loved me. I’ll always work my butt off for them.”
Here's more of that interview between Griffin and Redskins beat reporter, Grant Paulsen.
Ah-hhhh. It's Spring and the NFL Draft is upon us. And love is in the air.
What's not to like?
Redskin fans, and fans of Robert Griffith, III, have already started welcoming him to Washington.
And guess what?
Griffin seems to be ecstatic about playing for the Redskins, too. He's gone on record saying even though he's from Texas, he isn't a Dallas Cowboys fan, nor does he plan to root for Dallas.
"I'm a Redskin", the No. 2 NFL Draft pick said. (Good choice of words, huh?)
In another interview, Griffin is asked when he knew the Redskins 'loved' him.
"Love is something that’s hard to define but it’s also defined with actions. So I didn’t know they loved me until they traded for me. They could say ‘we really like you. We really want you’. But how many times have you said that to a girl straight to her face and you didn’t love her? You have to show her that you love her. In this case I guess I was the girl and they showed me that they loved me. I’ll always work my butt off for them.”
Here's more of that interview between Griffin and Redskins beat reporter, Grant Paulsen.
Ah-hhhh. It's Spring and the NFL Draft is upon us. And love is in the air.
What's not to like?
Just. One. More. Day. To. Go.
Just one more day to go folks before the OFFICIAL announcement that the Redskins will take Robert Griffin, the third, in the 2012 Draft as their OFFICIAL quarterback.
Where will you be on that glorious, magnanimous day?
If you have no plans, and can't be live at Radio City Music Center this Thursday, the Redskins invite you to attend their Draft Day Party out at FedEx Field.
Here are the deets: (And oh, yeah. Parking is FREE).
The Washington Redskins announced expanded fan festivities for the 2012 NFL Draft which will include the Redskins annual Draft Day Party presented by NFL Ticket Exchange by Ticketmaster at FedExField on Saturday, April 28 and the first ever Redskins Draft Day Watch Party at FedExField on Thursday, April 26.
A group of current and former Redskins players will be on hand to sign autographs and take pictures with fans. Schedules permitting, Redskins Executive Vice President/Head Coach Mike Shanahan and the team’s first round draft pick will also attend. The draft party will feature the debut of the 2012 Redskins Cheerleaders and will also include performances by the Redskins Marching Band.
Where will you be on that glorious, magnanimous day?
If you have no plans, and can't be live at Radio City Music Center this Thursday, the Redskins invite you to attend their Draft Day Party out at FedEx Field.
Here are the deets: (And oh, yeah. Parking is FREE).
The Washington Redskins announced expanded fan festivities for the 2012 NFL Draft which will include the Redskins annual Draft Day Party presented by NFL Ticket Exchange by Ticketmaster at FedExField on Saturday, April 28 and the first ever Redskins Draft Day Watch Party at FedExField on Thursday, April 26.
Fans are invited to watch the Redskins select their first
round draft pick on Thursday, April 26 at the Draft Day Watch Party on the Club
level of FedExField from 6-11 p.m. Admission and parking is free. Fans will be
admitted through the Comcast SportsNet Gate (Gate H) starting at 6 p.m.
The Redskins will also host their annual Draft Day Party on
Saturday, April 28. Admission and parking is free for this event as well.
Parking lots open at 11 a.m. and fans will be admitted through the Comcast
SportsNet Gate (Gate H) at 11:30 a.m.
Fans will have the opportunity to tour the Redskins locker
room, test their passing and kicking skills on the field, dress like a Redskins
player, play in the game arcade, take pictures with the Super Bowl trophies and
experience the Redskins Play 60 youth fitness stations all on the club
level.
A group of current and former Redskins players will be on hand to sign autographs and take pictures with fans. Schedules permitting, Redskins Executive Vice President/Head Coach Mike Shanahan and the team’s first round draft pick will also attend. The draft party will feature the debut of the 2012 Redskins Cheerleaders and will also include performances by the Redskins Marching Band.
Fans can shop at the Redskins Hall of Fame Store for all new
2012 merchandise, including the New Era draft hat worn by the number two pick
and other products specific to the Redskins selection. For the first time, fans
will have the chance to buy new NFL team apparel from Nike and be the first to
own the new Nike Game or Elite jerseys. Fans will also have the opportunity to
enter free raffles for autographed Redskins memorabilia.
Fans interested in attending must sign up for their free
Redskins Draft Day Party Pass at www.Redskins.com, which is required for admission to the
event. Signing up also enters fans in the Draft Party Dream Contest, giving them
a chance to win a grand prize consisting of V.I.P. access to the Draft Day
Party, including a pair of Premium Tickets to a 2012 Redskins home game, the
opportunity to meet Redskins cheerleaders, and an autographed football.
In addition to the fan festivities at FedExField, www.Redskins.com will also
broadcast a live video stream on the night of the Draft, April 26, beginning at
7:30 p.m. The Broadcast, produced by Redskins Broadcast Network, will contain
coverage of the Redskins first round selection, Coach Shanahan’s press
conference and much more.
Sunday, April 22, 2012
Let the Endorsements Begin
Last week Robert Griffin, III inked an endorsement deal making him the new face of the Subway sandwich franchise, as its 'biggest fan'. Look for Subway print ads in SI and USA Today, coming soon.
Additionally, Subway is set to design an RG3 bust, inspired by its “Smokehouse BBQ Chicken” made famous in Manhattan, New York. We're sure he's working on those Subway commercials right now, even as we're writing this article.
Griffin joins other famous pro athletes on the Subway endorsement train. Among them the NBA's Blake Griffin, former NFL star Michael Strahan, and Olympic gold winner Michael Phelps. (I wonder what Jared thinks about being etched out in favor of professional athletes?)
Back to RG3, though.
Let the shoe endorsement begin. Adidas has welcomed RG3 to the fold as 'the new face' of their brand.
In the commercial spot Adidas writes, 'welcome to the family, robert'. (Yes, in all lower case).
Griffin is also the face of the new Adidas shoe, the adiZero 5 Star.
Says Griffin in the commercial, "The adidas adiZero is a light shoe." Calling it "a great shoe to play football in."
Watch the vid, and those legs, below.
Want more RG3 video? Click here. (WaPo has a few good ones).
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| Update. The RG3 Subway bust, in all its glory, was unvealed on Monday. Two things: We're not seeing a particular likeness, and #2 we're not getting an 'I like it' expression on RG3's (real) face. More of a 'I'm not feeling this, at all' look. What say you? But there's this one, too. |
Additionally, Subway is set to design an RG3 bust, inspired by its “Smokehouse BBQ Chicken” made famous in Manhattan, New York. We're sure he's working on those Subway commercials right now, even as we're writing this article.
Griffin joins other famous pro athletes on the Subway endorsement train. Among them the NBA's Blake Griffin, former NFL star Michael Strahan, and Olympic gold winner Michael Phelps. (I wonder what Jared thinks about being etched out in favor of professional athletes?)
Back to RG3, though.
Let the shoe endorsement begin. Adidas has welcomed RG3 to the fold as 'the new face' of their brand.
In the commercial spot Adidas writes, 'welcome to the family, robert'. (Yes, in all lower case).
Griffin is also the face of the new Adidas shoe, the adiZero 5 Star.
Says Griffin in the commercial, "The adidas adiZero is a light shoe." Calling it "a great shoe to play football in."
Watch the vid, and those legs, below.
Want more RG3 video? Click here. (WaPo has a few good ones).
Friday, April 20, 2012
Draft Time Decision
The Redskins enter the 2012 NFL Draft with a total of seven scheduled picks. The team’s first pick in the draft is at No. 2 overall, acquired in March via trade with the St. Louis Rams. Should the Redskins make a selection at No. 2, it will be the team’s highest selection since picking LB LaVar Arrington with the second overall pick in the 2000 NFL Draft.
Currently, the Redskins’ second selection is scheduled for the sixth pick of the third round (No. 69 overall). The Redskins have made two selections at No. 69 since the Common Draft era, including using the No. 69 overall pick in 1981 to select G Russ Grimm from Pittsburgh. Grimm ultimately became a member of Washington’s famed "Hogs" and was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2010.
Two of the Redskins’ scheduled selections in 2012 are the function of trades involving quarterbacks. Washington holds the No. 109 overall pick, received as compensation in a trade for Jason Campbell. The team also holds the No. 173 pick from Minnesota in exchange for Donovan McNabb.
So You Don't Get It Twisted, Who Is RG3?
Robert Lee Griffin III (born February 12, 1990) is an American football quarterback, formerly with the Baylor Bears college football team, who announced that he would forgo his final year of college eligibility to enter the 2012 NFL Draft. Griffin, who graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science with a 3.67 grade point average in December 2010, began pursuing a masters in communications in 2011.
As a true freshman, he earned Big 12 Conference Offensive Freshman of the Year honors. As a redshirt junior, Griffin (popularly known as RG3) won the Heisman Trophy on December 10, 2011, becoming the first player from Baylor University to win the award. Griffin is expected to be selected byeither the Indianapolis Colts or the Washington Redskins in April's NFL Draft.
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As a true freshman, he earned Big 12 Conference Offensive Freshman of the Year honors. As a redshirt junior, Griffin (popularly known as RG3) won the Heisman Trophy on December 10, 2011, becoming the first player from Baylor University to win the award. Griffin is expected to be selected by
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