robojoel Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 So in my youth I was a massive American football fanatic, I grew up with Riggins Theismann and Jacoby as my heroes. I was obsessive about the game and knew every player, I used to play Statis-pro football solo for hours and then..... Well for one reason or another (it was no longer on terrestrial TV mainly I think??) I lost touch with goings on . ( I am guessing around the mid nineties?) Anyway, I want to make an effort to get back into it, I actually have a job nowadays and fancy going to see my beloved Redskins as part if a USA wide jaunt. So -How are the redskins nowadays? -What shape is the sport in, who are the big names to look out for -Where/when do I get to watch the NFL on TV in the UK (or internet?) -Which websites are good for me to keep up to date with goings on? Thanks in advance for any pointers folks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maqroll Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 Well, you picked a good time to come back. The Redskins are on the up. They've got a rookie QB who is an awesome talent, a new stadium that brings the fans closer to the playing field than any other stadium, and a wide open division. Welcome back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robojoel Posted December 17, 2012 Author Share Posted December 17, 2012 Just checked it out, joint top with Dallas, 5 game win streak and Away to the cowboys last game of the season, I remember how much I hate the Cowboys now Will have to try and watch the next two matches! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maqroll Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 Unfortunately Griffin the QB is hurt, and he might not play this weekend, stay tuned...or check out their website for updates and whatnot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurtsimonw Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 -Where/when do I get to watch the NFL on TV in the UK (or internet?) Sunday 6pm and 9pm games - Sky Sports Sunday Night Football (12:30am-ish) - Channel 4 (or is it 5?) Monday Night Football (1:00am-ish)) - BBC1 red button If you want to watch all games that aren't on any of the above, you can go the legal/expensive route of buying NFL game pass, or the ummm, not so legal route of searching firstrowsports at kick-off and you'll find links there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leviramsey Posted December 21, 2012 VT Supporter Share Posted December 21, 2012 You missed the Redskins' slide from just before Dan Snyder bought them to being one of the laughingstocks of the league for a good decade or so... They almost certainly spent more money per game won than anybody else in the second biggest example in the division of owner-meddling. I always used to compare them to Spurs. Capital city, spend big on stars who don't work out, etc. Mike Shanahan is their Redknapp in that sense (I'm not a fan of his, and it probably has more to do with his face than anything else)... They're probably my second or third team in the NFC (partly because I managed to convince a security guard at FedEx Field to let me go onto the turf). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurtsimonw Posted December 21, 2012 Share Posted December 21, 2012 Mike Shanahan is their Redknapp in that sense (I'm not a fan of his, and it probably has more to do with his face than anything else) If they weren't in the NFC East I don't think I'd hate the Skins a whole lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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