Riggo on WTOP 10:00

[EddieF]

With Herzog again, for an hour, answering questions.

Listen live from your browser...

http://www.wtopnews.com/

[TD_washingtonredskins]

Any update on this? Can someone recap it?

[EddieF]

last time they did it, a few hours later it was up as a podcast. I'm half-listening on a busy work day...

[TD_washingtonredskins]

Thanks...I appreciate it. I'll take a listen when the podcast is up.

[IbleedBnG83]

can people post a recap, please

[SkinsFanJPD]

can people post a recap, please


Go to DC Sports bog to see Riggo's comments. I give him maximum credit for not backing of one iota from his previous comments.

[hail2skins]

Steinberg posted Riggo addressing his "heart is dark" comments:

http://voices.washingtonpost.com/dcsportsbog/2009/11/riggins_responds_to_critics.html?wprss=dcsportsbog

[ECU-ALUM]

Okay he said his peice...move on...I think everyone else has as well.

People are going to hear what they want to hear on this issue...let the sleeping dogs lie and move on.

[askounes]

I went in to that article with the idea that I've had about enough of Riggo's media tirades. But after reading it, I was very, very impressed. He really hit the nail on the head, and goes into an area that is deeper than football.

If the multiple reports about Snyder are true, he has a very unhealthy sense of ENTITLEMENT that is only intesified by his surplus of financial resources and his sycophantic inner circle. He is NOT the type of person who I want to lead my football team.

You hear reports of Pittsburgh's owner being one of the most humble and unassuming people in his community. And his team is successful partly because of his humility, and his fan-base is the most loyal in the league. Sure, there may be more Cowboys fans nationwide, but outside of Texas natives who are just supporting their home team, the people are rooting for the Pukes due to daddy issues or some other psychological issue that makes them desperate for attention. They don't love the Cowboys as much as they just love the attention being a Cowboy fans brings them, even if that attention comes in the form of being laughed at. On the other hand, I believe that Steelers fans REALLY LOVE their team. And they should, because they have a franchise that does things the right way, and presents a product that they can be proud of.

Money does not have to corrupt one's morals if morals are something one cares about. And I question - after hearing all the reports that have been surrounding this circus over the past month - whether or not our owner CARES about morals or doing things the right way.

His desire to win is that of a 4-year old who throws tantrums when he loses, but is unwilling to put in the work it takes to BE a winner. Synder doesn't want to win for the fans or for the players or for the town... he wants to win because HE FEELS HE'S ENTITLED TO WIN. He is a 43 year-old spoiled brat. And when you back this team, you're indirectly backing everything that Snyder stands for. The Redskins don't require just loyalty any longer; they require BLIND loyalty. Which frankly makes us - the Redskins faithful - a bunch of fools.

Initially I thought Riggins was just being a blow-hard. But after reading his response, I have done a 180. Riggins is Right.

[RabidFan]

back to irrelevancy...and is it me or has Riggo always disliked Theisman and called him egotistical? He even talked smack about Theisman and the hogs running drills at Lake Braddock during the strike....that was way before Snyder so I ain't buying this bs angle he took again.

[McSkin30]

Podcast is up: http://icestream.bonnint.net:8000/dc/wtop/ask_the/1111_riggo.mp3.m3u

[bird_1972]

He is NOT the type of person who I want to lead my football team....

His desire to win is that of a 4-year old who throws tantrums when he loses, but is unwilling to put in the work it takes to BE a winner. Synder doesn't want to win for the fans or for the players or for the town... he wants to win because HE FEELS HE'S ENTITLED TO WIN. He is a 43 year-old spoiled brat. And when you back this team, you're indirectly backing everything that Snyder stands for. The Redskins don't require just loyalty any longer; they require BLIND loyalty....

But after reading his response, I have done a 180. Riggins is Right.

Good points all.

I also thought it was a good and accurate post. I'm proud to have Riggo in my corner as an ex-skin, warts and all.

[MassSkinsFan]

You hear reports of Pittsburgh's owner being one of the most humble and unassuming people in his community. And his team is successful partly because of his humility, and his fan-base is the most loyal in the league.

Bob Kraft in NE is the same way. All accounts I've heard from Patsy fans who've interacted with him have been glowing - he's a down-to-earth guy who's also rich, not a spoiled brat. He expects the team to be the same (ahem Randy Moss).

[FrFan]

Riggo rocks, even though I have a hard time believing that it's the last time he is going to speak on this topic.

[#98QBKiller]

I went in to that article with the idea that I've had about enough of Riggo's media tirades. But after reading it, I was very, very impressed. He really hit the nail on the head, and goes into an area that is deeper than football.

If the multiple reports about Snyder are true, he has a very unhealthy sense of ENTITLEMENT that is only intesified by his surplus of financial resources and his sycophantic inner circle. He is NOT the type of person who I want to lead my football team.

You hear reports of Pittsburgh's owner being one of the most humble and unassuming people in his community. And his team is successful partly because of his humility, and his fan-base is the most loyal in the league. Sure, there may be more Cowboys fans nationwide, but outside of Texas natives who are just supporting their home team, the people are rooting for the Pukes due to daddy issues or some other psychological issue that makes them desperate for attention. They don't love the Cowboys as much as they just love the attention being a Cowboy fans brings them, even if that attention comes in the form of being laughed at. On the other hand, I believe that Steelers fans REALLY LOVE their team. And they should, because they have a franchise that does things the right way, and presents a product that they can be proud of.

Money does not have to corrupt one's morals if morals are something one cares about. And I question - after hearing all the reports that have been surrounding this circus over the past month - whether or not our owner CARES about morals or doing things the right way.

His desire to win is that of a 4-year old who throws tantrums when he loses, but is unwilling to put in the work it takes to BE a winner. Synder doesn't want to win for the fans or for the players or for the town... he wants to win because HE FEELS HE'S ENTITLED TO WIN. He is a 43 year-old spoiled brat. And when you back this team, you're indirectly backing everything that Snyder stands for. The Redskins don't require just loyalty any longer; they require BLIND loyalty. Which frankly makes us - the Redskins faithful - a bunch of fools.

Initially I thought Riggins was just being a blow-hard. But after reading his response, I have done a 180. Riggins is Right.


:applause:

Excellent post.

[Boss_Hogg]

askounes, great post and analysis.

I'm starting to think that the Tiny Tyrant will never change causeway he wants to do things his way.

[askounes]

askounes, great post and analysis.


Thanks! I very much want to be a proud Redskins fan... but at the moment, I'm just a Redskins fan. Hopefully, one day, I'll be proud again as well.

[Woofer]

Riggos statements. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wGI0U1DDT4E)

Pay particular attention to the statements he makes around the 4:30 time mark.

[stickyshooZ]

Riggos statements. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wGI0U1DDT4E)

Pay particular attention to the statements he makes around the 4:30 time mark.
Huh? That's a highlights video.

[ECU-ALUM]

Bob Kraft in NE is the same way. All accounts I've heard from Patsy fans who've interacted with him have been glowing - he's a down-to-earth guy who's also rich, not a spoiled brat. He expects the team to be the same (ahem Randy Moss).

I have heard that as well from a friend of mine who is a Pats also...he has a great counter for anyone who keeps saying, "Snyder is a fan who became an owner he's still a fan at heart.' To which he replies, "Okay yeah he's a fan at heart but so is Kraft because he was a season ticket holder for 20 years before he bought the Pats." (Was Dan ever a season ticket holder?)

Back on topic though....I agree with Bird 1972 as well about having Riggo in my corner.

[Woofer]

Huh? That's a highlights video.

No it isn't. :no:

Irony sucks.

[stickyshooZ]

No it isn't. :no:

Irony sucks.
Okay, you're going to have to explain this to me then, because I don't think both of us are seeing the same thing.

[Rocky21]

“The Old Guard shall stand firm, and the Boy King shall be repulsed. I never really knew what it meant when they said they can't take the ring away. Now, I do.” – John Riggins

What an incredible statement by Riggo.

And thank you askounes for your earlier post.

Hail to the ****in' Redskins!

[blusun]

Riggo just buries The Danny in this radio piece. Wow, I've never heard anything like that before.

[stwasm]

Thanks! I very much want to be a proud Redskins fan... but at the moment, I'm just a Redskins fan. Hopefully, one day, I'll be proud again as well.

You're not alone in that. Riggins says he now knows what it means to not have the ring taken away. At least I was fortunate enough to see three Redskins Super Bowl champions. The memories are all most of us Redskins fans have right now.

Yes, Askounes. Well said!

[stickyshooZ]

I have to say, I'm disappointed that Theismann sold out and blasted Riggins comments on Snyder's radio station. C'mon, Joe...don't do that. Grow a pair.

[Spaceman Spiff]

Let em have it, Riggo.

[hail2skins]

Sally Jenkins article today on Riggo:

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/11/11/AR2009111126295.html

Interesting quote:

He (Riggins) contends he developed his opinion of the owner before his show was canceled, based on a handful of social meetings. "This is someone who thinks they're better than you," he says. "Why would you like someone like that? You wouldn't. I don't." He adds: "I don't owe anybody explanations. You ain't heard me tell any lies."

[HailGreen28]

Podcast is up: http://icestream.bonnint.net:8000/dc/wtop/ask_the/1111_riggo.mp3.m3uGreat link and interview. Thanks!

[PorkSkins]

Well read. Now it's time to move on. Your comments and assessments probably just described at least 1/3 of all NFL owners. I still haven't lit my torch yet and I'm not volunteering to follow the lynch mob. I'll side with Joe for now and wait to see the after glow on the horizon when it's over.

[MadMonkey]

Well read. Now it's time to move on. Your comments and assessments probably just described at least 1/3 of all NFL owners. I still haven't lit my torch yet and I'm not volunteering to follow the lynch mob. I'll side with Joe for now and wait to see the after glow on the horizon when it's over.

I feel the same as well, I'm not taking sides because it just doesn't matter what I think about Snyder, Riggins and whoever else anoints themselves the voice of the fans.

[Monkfan63]

I love me some Riggo.