Skins on first ESPN Monday Night Game........

[darkwing99]

Snooping around and I found this link....
http://www.startribune.com/510/story/333218.html

That would be sweet as hell, if it was true.

Official confirmation....... courtesy of Fent.
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/9340852

[Redskin4Life]

So I guess that means that the Seahawks are playing on Sunday night on NBC that week (based on the new tradition of SB champ on Thurs and the SB loser on MNF)???

[chrisbcbu]

I was actually about to post this as well. It will be a good game, tho i wont be able to make a Monday game. bleh

[Redskinfan28]

6:00pm on Monday? Thats stupid.

It will take like 4 hours to get to the game. The Beltway will not move when combining game traffic and rush hour.

[hockeygoalie29]

A double header Monday night? Interesting, I wonder if it will be just for opening week or all season? At least it's a 6 and 9 unlike last year's debacle of having one at 7:30 and the other at 9.

[hockeygoalie29]

6:00pm on Monday? Thats stupid.

It will take like 4 hours to get to the game. The Beltway will not move when combining game traffic and rush hour.

Accoring to the article it will be played in Minny.

[whistleandthumb]

Man, that means I'd have to take the day off work or something, as the game would start here at 3pm!!! I hate Monday Night games...

[whistleandthumb]

Accoring to the article it will be played in Minny.

Actually:
Vikings will play Washington at 6 p.m. on Sept. 11 at FedEx Field

[CNYSkinFan]

Road opener eh? Well it will be nice to see 1-0 on the scoreboard when we have ther home opener.

[smoak]

6:00pm on Monday? Thats stupid.

It will take like 4 hours to get to the game. The Beltway will not move when combining game traffic and rush hour.

You're assuming it is a home (or did I just miss something in the article). I will probably take off and spend the whole day tailgating.

[darkwing99]

Accoring to the article it will be played in Minny.

No its a Fedex Field home game for us.

[redskin_rich]

You're assuming it is a home (or did I just miss something in the article). I will probably take off and spend the whole day tailgating.
The article said at FedEx Field.

No problem with traffic at 1-2 pm, which is when I'll get there.

[Redskinfan28]

"An announcement will be made later today that the Vikings will play Washington at 6 p.m. on Sept. 11 at FedEx Field in the first game of a doubleheader."

I didn't know the Vikings field was also called FedExField. :lol1:

[smoak]

No its a Fedex Field home game for us.

Duh, Now I see it. That is pretty cool if you ask me. But we have to win that one or we're behind the 8-ball. The bad thing about '06 is that we won't sneek up on anyone.

[hockeygoalie29]

Actually:


Vikings will play Washington at 6 p.m. on Sept. 11 at FedEx Field


Wow, don't know how I missed that, thanks for the correction! That will be a huge pain during rush hour :banghead:

[Redskinfan28]

The article said at FedEx Field.

No problem with traffic at 1-2 pm, which is when I'll get there.

Some of us actually have to work!!!! Just kidding - I will do the same as you.

[redskin_rich]

Some of us actually have to work!!!! Just kidding - I will do the same as you.
LOL...The nice thing about it is the game will be over by 9:30 pm, so it won't be a Tuesday at work with no sleep, like usual after a Monday night game.

[darkwing99]

AT least we get a Monday Night game......can't really remember the last one we had.

[smoak]

AT least we get a Monday Night game......can't really remember the last one we had.

We lost to dallass in week 2 in '04. Prior to that I think we lost to Philly in week 2 of '02, but I am not certain... I try to block out the Spurrier "era".

I am really excited for this!

[smoak]

LOL...The nice thing about it is the game will be over by 9:30 pm, so it won't be a Tuesday at work with no sleep, like usual after a Monday night game.

I smell the makings of a tailgate. :D

[CNYSkinFan]

I hope this doesn't become the official hR tailgate because some of us (me me me ) would not be abkle to go to that game since it would require 2 days off of work as opposed to one.

[chrisbcbu]

AT least we get a Monday Night game......can't really remember the last one we had.

We had a monday night game last year against dallas. 14-13.

[chrisbcbu]

I smell the makings of a tailgate. :D

I hope not, because then i would have no shot of making it. Sunday game maybe but definately not a monday game.

[darkwing99]

We had a monday night game last year against dallas. 14-13.

Yeah, yeah , you're right........... That was a monday night game. Can never forget that game....heehehee :smash: complete meltdown by the brokeback cowpukes.

[dj_stouty]

I hope not, because then i would have no shot of making it. Sunday game maybe but definately not a monday game.

I'm pretty sure the admins will schedule the 4th annual tailgate for a Sunday day game when everyone can attend. No worries...

[S.Taylor36]

Just reading this thread I'm pumped up! Monday night of September 11th. There is gonna be alot of emotion. Fed Ex is gonna be rockin'!!!!!!!

[chrisbcbu]

On a good note also, we are NOT playing the Girls on Thankgiving either. They are hosting Tampa!!!

[fent]

here's the official confirmation

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/9340852

[darkwing99]

Nice

[Redskinfan28]

"The league has announced that Washington's 2006 season opener will be against the Minnesota Vikings on Monday night, Sept. 11, at 7 p.m. ET at FedExField."

www.redskins.com

[LadyNRedskinsfan]

hmmmm.....it says the game starts at 7 pm, so that means fedex will probably open at 3pm, meaning so folks are going to suddenly catch a mysterious cold so they can leave early and prepare to tailgate. :)

[smoak]

On a good note also, we are NOT playing the Girls on Thankgiving either. They are hosting Tampa!!!

Sweet! I was really not looking forward to being artound relatives and considering skipping turkey day.

To top it off, my cousin is a Bucs fan and I haven't seen him since the big win!

[smoak]

I hope not, because then i would have no shot of making it. Sunday game maybe but definately not a monday game.

Sorry, I didn't mean the official tailgate... And how did I forget the MNF game this season!? I wasn't thinking as I watch the clips almost every day!

[LadyNRedskinsfan]

Sorry, I didn't mean the official tailgate... And how did I forget the MNF game this season!? I wasn't thinking as I watch the clips almost every day!
i wouldve corrected you, but i thought you guys were talking about MNF games at home. :whoknows:

[whistleandthumb]

One great thing that can come from this is that our crowd seems to be a little more lively and rowdy at night games. I have no idea why... maybe the church folk just aren't in the right mood on Sundays at 1pm. This could be a rockin' way to kick of our 2006 season!!

[smoak]

i wouldve corrected you, but i thought you guys were talking about MNF games at home. :whoknows:

Maybe I was, but the '05 game did not even occur to me at all. I think for me it transcends a mere "football game". One of my good friends (a dallass fan but a good guy) is moving back. If he wasn't such a nice guy I'd get him a copy of both games on DVD...

[RedskinsDave]

I can't believe they are starting a game at 10:15 EST. That's nuts.

The good thing is we can leave our game and then watch the 2nd game in the lot!! Tailgate Part II.

[LadyNRedskinsfan]

I can't believe they are starting a game at 10:15 EST. That's nuts.

The good thing is we can leave our game and then watch the 2nd game in the lot!! Tailgate Part II.
that was my first reaction as well. the game wont end til sometime after 1 in the morning on the east coast. hopefully kornheiser will have adjusted to the time zone changes or else we might hear him snoring during the game, lol.

[FanFromArizona]

AT least we get a Monday Night game......can't really remember the last one we had.

Does Brunell to Moss two times in the last 5 minutes ring a bell? :rolleyes:

[RedskinsDave]

that was my first reaction as well. the game wont end til sometime after 1 in the morning on the east coast. hopefully kornheiser will have adjusted to the time zone changes or else we might hear him snoring during the game, lol.

His whining about staying up late is probably why we play at 7:00. This way he can be home and in bed by 11:00.

[EberKain]

The first game on ESPN MNF. That sucks because you know they are going to have things so screwed up in the beginning.

[dallasadmin]

Only 5 months and 15 days to go

[Biggie]

Last year, I stayed up until 1 AM after the Dallas game. Glad to see the game starts at 7 this year. :)

[RedskinsDave]

The first game on ESPN MNF. That sucks because you know they are going to have things so screwed up in the beginning.

Are you being facetious?

[Redskin4Life]

The first game on ESPN MNF. That sucks because you know they are going to have things so screwed up in the beginning.
Not really since ESPN has had Sunday games before and last year ESPN had one of the MNF games for double-header Hurricane Katrina weekend.

Oh, now that I think about it... I think you were teasing.... ooops. Nevermind.

[Redskin4Life]

How did Seattle not get a MNF game or the Sunday night opener on NBC??? I thought that was what the "new tradition" for the NFL was supposed to be?!?!?!

[Redskin4Life]

Did I read this right?!?!?!

Monday night, Sept. 11, will feature the first regularly scheduled Monday Night Football game on ESPN, and the first regularly scheduled Monday Night Football doubleheader.

We're getting TWO MNF games EVERY WEEK?!?!? That's AWEEEEESSSSOOOOOOOOOMME?!?!?

[GolfFreak]

Ugh, I get nervous about the nationally televised games! We better show up for Monday night, should be fun!

[DoGood]

Does that mean we open the season at home?!?! YES! Great way to build our team's confidence in the first game and then unleash them onto the world.

[S.Taylor36]

Here are the other games already scheduled. Redskins, Cowgirls and Giants all on the national stage. Best division in football?


http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2386175

[dj_stouty]

Does that mean we open the season at home?!?! YES! Great way to build our team's confidence in the first game and then unleash them onto the world.

LOL...the NFL always gives us our home opener during the first week of the season. Not sure why...but the last time they wer on the road for week 1 was during Marty's first/last season.

Skins are 4-0 in week-1 home openers the past four seasons. I'll take it!

[DoGood]

Skins are 4-0 in week-1 home openers the past four seasons. I'll take it!

That number would look nicer with a 5 in it.

[HAWGZHEAD]

Did I read this right?!?!?!



We're getting TWO MNF games EVERY WEEK?!?!? That's AWEEEEESSSSOOOOOOOOOMME?!?!?I think that just means this is the first "regularly scheduled" MNF double header since the only other was due to the Katrina disaster.

[hockeygoalie29]

The first-ever tripleheader on Thanksgiving. The Dolphins will visit the Lions in the early game (CBS), followed by the Buccaneers at the Cowboys (FOX) and capped off by the Broncos at the Chiefs (NFL Network).

A THIRD Thanksgiving day game?!?! And it's on NFL Network, one of EIGHT games to be played on NFL Network this coming season. Hmmmmm....

The Chiefs used to host a Thanksgiving Day game in the AFL days and have long campaigned to host one in the NFL.

"I've thought all those games should be rotated," Chiefs owner Lamar Hunt said Monday. "But it's a plus for us to have the first one at night.

"We have a history in them. We always hosted them before the merger, and we've wanted to do it again."

The Broncos-Chiefs match will be the first live, in-season game on NFL Network, which will show eight prime-time games from Thanksgiving through the end of the season. Those games will be on either Thursday or Saturday nights.

[frankez99]

Last year, I stayed up until 1 AM after the Dallas game. Glad to see the game starts at 7 this year. :)

Man....I don't see how you eastcoasters do it! I remember those days of the games ending really late....and now there is a 1015 EST game? Wow....

The hour difference here in the midwest is a savior believe it or not.

I remember being TDY in Alaska and having the Sunday game on WHEN I WOKE UP! Now that was weird!

Take care.

[tommahawk]

How did Seattle not get a MNF game or the Sunday night opener on NBC??? I thought that was what the "new tradition" for the NFL was supposed to be?!?!?!

The Steelers will play the first Thursday night game.
The super bowl winner hosts the opening game of the season. Thats is the only tradition I know.

[HAWGZHEAD]

A THIRD Thanksgiving day game?!?! And it's on NFL Network, one of EIGHT games to be played on NFL Network this coming season. Hmmmmm....

[/b]Wasn't there a thread on us playing Dallas on the NFL network earlier? Was that supposed to be the thanksgiving game? I hope this means it is off.

[chrisbcbu]

Wasn't there a thread on us playing Dallas on the NFL network earlier? Was that supposed to be the thanksgiving game? I hope this means it is off.

I already posted earlier that we arent playing Dallas because they are hosting Tampa on Thanksgiving.

[HAWGZHEAD]

I already posted earlier that we arent playing Dallas because they are hosting Tampa on Thanksgiving.I wasn't sure it was supposed to be on thanksgiving I just thought I remembered it was. I'll seach the forum.

EDIT: Nevermind I found it.

[Redskin4Life]

The Steelers will play the first Thursday night game.
The super bowl winner hosts the opening game of the season. Thats is the only tradition I know.
In 2005, Philly hosted the Falcons. In 2004, Carolina hosted the Packers. The "tradition" of the SB champ playing in the first game of the season (Thursday before the first Sunday of the regular season) has been around for only 2 years along with the SB loser playing on Monday night.... otherwise the SB champ played on the first MNF game for only 2 years prior to that.

[santanadasavior]

In 2005, Philly hosted the Falcons. In 2004, Carolina hosted the Packers. The "tradition" of the SB champ playing in the first game of the season (Thursday before the first Sunday of the regular season) has been around for only 2 years along with the SB loser playing on Monday night.... otherwise the SB champ played on the first MNF game for only 2 years prior to that.

ATL hosted Philly if my memory serves me correctly. But since neither of the Super Bowl teams are on our schedule we won't be getting that game if it's the truth.

[The Skinsinator]

This is going to be awesome. I really think after this game the football world see just how serious we are along with Joe Gibbs about where we are and where we're going. It's gonna be very fun, loud, and a long night for the Vikings. Williams will eat Childress' offense alive again.

[Red Bear]

i dont remember the last time the skins opened the season with a night game, unless the last time was 1991 when we crushed detroit and went on to win the superbowl...i believe the game was on TNT, lol

[MWballer]

Gr8 to start the season with National coverage wished we got the later spot though.

[Red Bear]

no way at the late spot, i like the early spot, i have to go to work the next day and im sure work would suck if i was up till 2am and had to get up at 6, on top of not being able to fall asleep from excitement if the redskins win. i will not go to bed before the game goes off even if were getting blown out or blowing out the vikings. that cowboys game in week 2 that lasted a rather long time last season kept me up a while, but it was well worth it. everyone i talked to in person the next day had went to bed before brunell and moss created some of that redskins magic that makes us fans and the players feel so great, so proud. but anyways, im glad we got the early game. also its kind of cool to be the only team to have been part of the first two monday night double headers. but you never know, i could end up taking that tuesday off just so i can get really drunk and watch both games and celebrate the return of football season, lol

[Fathead]

Washington 973 Minnesota 3

;)

[BigPlayJay]

I'm just glad we have a very winable game to start off with. Getting the Monday night opener could have meant the Colts or some other beast team!

[whistleandthumb]

Washington 973 Minnesota 3

;)
Wow... a prediction thread already?!? I LOVE it!!! :)

[HAWGZHEAD]

Washington 973 Minnesota 3

;)
WIN!!!WIN!!!WIN!!!WIN!!!WIN!!!WIN!!!WIN!!!WIN!!!WI N!!!WIN!!!WIN!!!

Oops, I saw the prediction and jumped the gun on the win thread :D

[DoGood]

WIN!!!WIN!!!WIN!!!WIN!!!WIN!!!WIN!!!WIN!!!WIN!!!WI N!!!WIN!!!WIN!!!

Oops, I saw the prediction and jumped the gun on the win thread :D

:lol1: I miss the WIN threads already.

I'm just relieved that the rumor of the Redskins playing dallass on Thanksgiving were false. That's a tough game and we have an easier schedule without it.

[tbfoster1]

WIN!!!WIN!!!WIN!!!WIN!!!WIN!!!WIN!!!WIN!!!WIN!!!WI N!!!WIN!!!WIN!!!

Oops, I saw the prediction and jumped the gun on the win thread

:lol1: , I hear ya. I can't wait to start doing that again

Washington 973 Minnesota 3

Hail Yeah :awesomewo

[Fathead]

The 3 points for Minnesota come from a new rule* that allows teams that are playing the redskins to start every drive at the redskin 20. However, the skins D sacked the QB 26 times during the course of the game, thereby forcing the Vikings into punting situations all but once.








*This new rule is the second to last thing Tagliabue does as commish, the last being a decree that declares that the giants are granted homefield advantage in every game forever, including the playoffs and the superbowl.

[SpicyMcHaggis]

*This new rule is the second to last thing Tagliabue does as commish, the last being a decree that declares that the giants are granted homefield advantage in every game forever, including the playoffs and the superbowl.

Well, on the bright side, that would mean the Jets have no place to play...

[akhhorus]

How did Seattle not get a MNF game or the Sunday night opener on NBC??? I thought that was what the "new tradition" for the NFL was supposed to be?!?!?!

You know why? Because of Holmgren's public slamming of the officiating after the Super Bowl. Thats what I think. This is subtle NFL payback, I'm sure.

[vabeach_skinsfan]

Man, I'm might have to make a strong effort to get tickets to this game. Opening night, MNF, at FedEx. What away to start the season off. Anyone else plan on attending this game as well?

[CNYSkinFan]

Any thoughts on Fred Smoot & Brad Johnson coming back to Fed Ex? More Smoot then Johnson since Johnson has come back here several times. I think Smoot is going to have a hard time as their nickle covering Randle El. I see a big day for Mark Brunell.

[joethefan]

I know Kornhieser will be as boring as ever......

[S.Taylor36]

Any thoughts on Fred Smoot & Brad Johnson coming back to Fed Ex? More Smoot then Johnson since Johnson has come back here several times. I think Smoot is going to have a hard time as their nickle covering Randle El. I see a big day for Mark Brunell.

I think Smoot will still get some love if he plays. I'm not sure if there will be any kind of suspension if he is found guilty of the "Love Boat" incedent. I always liked Smoot but he's gonna get burned by our WR's. FED EX IS GONNA BE ROCKIN!!!!!!!!

[lightskin]

Oohhhhhhh.....I can hardly wait.

It will be nice to see Smoot again

[Redskin4Life]

ATL hosted Philly if my memory serves me correctly. But since neither of the Super Bowl teams are on our schedule we won't be getting that game if it's the truth.
You're right, it was in ATL... thanks for the correction.

[Redskin4Life]

You know why? Because of Holmgren's public slamming of the officiating after the Super Bowl. Thats what I think. This is subtle NFL payback, I'm sure.
You think so??? That's pretty interesting if true..... I guess that's a better theory for me than the fact that Manning vs Manning is a better game to watch than Seattle vs Denver or Green Bay (if Favre comes back)?!?!?

[whistleandthumb]

Any thoughts on Fred Smoot & Brad Johnson coming back to Fed Ex? More Smoot then Johnson since Johnson has come back here several times. I think Smoot is going to have a hard time as their nickle covering Randle El. I see a big day for Mark Brunell.
I don't think there's much love lost for Smoot or Johnson. Smoot may not even be starting, so who knows if he'll even be a concern. If he does play, he's going to have a rough day...

[lavarsamonster]

smoot is going to be fired up to come back and show everyone at fedex what we're missing....

Smoot- "so antoine would u like some gatorade or powerade after the defensive series?"

winfield- "when our plane leaves after the game please stay."

[VTBob]

I'm looking forward to this game, I think we'll be able to contain Brad Johnson's 7-yard-passses-all-the-time game, after all he is like 5 billion years old :D

[Red Bear]

I don't think there's much love lost for Smoot or Johnson. Smoot may not even be starting, so who knows if he'll even be a concern. If he does play, he's going to have a rough day...

i think smoot will be starting because the vikings lost brian williams

[tbfoster1]

Any thoughts on Fred Smoot & Brad Johnson coming back to Fed Ex? More Smoot then Johnson since Johnson has come back here several times. I think Smoot is going to have a hard time as their nickle covering Randle El. I see a big day for Mark Brunell.

my thoughts on smoot...............Fudge 'em

[akhhorus]

my thoughts on smoot...............Fudge 'em

Can you imagine how many Smoot-Boat signs there will be at Fedex?

[tbfoster1]

Can you imagine how many Smoot-Boat signs there will be at Fedex?

They should give these http://img233.imageshack.us/img233/6530/thumb142833310yi.jpg away at the gate and everytime he gets burned for a TD, The fans showers the field with them.

[HAWGZHEAD]

If a group of you guys go you should dress up as the crew from the love boat fully equipped with signs and props lol.

[Fathead]

Do you think the PA guys will have the love boat theme ala don't let your babies grow up to cowboys?

[tbfoster1]

Do you think the PA guys will have the love boat theme ala don't let your babies grow up to cowboys?

lol, yeah and have him sing the national anthem http://img139.imageshack.us/img139/7131/tedlange1kh.jpg

[skins111111]

So with ESPN do we get 2 Monday Night games every week?
I love thoes 3 games on Thanksgiving

[Dept_of_Defense]

So with ESPN do we get 2 Monday Night games every week?
I love thoes 3 games on Thanksgiving
I think it's just the first week.

[Fathead]

Having 2 monday night games every week would be crazy. Plus they'd need 2 full time booth teams.

[vabeach_skinsfan]

Question, you can't purchase tickets until the schedule comes out correct??

[Skinsfan1311]

6:00pm on Monday? Thats stupid.

It will take like 4 hours to get to the game. The Beltway will not move when combining game traffic and rush hour.

By the time you read this post, you'll know that game-time is 7:00pm

Serious tailgaters will be in line, to get in the parking lots by 2:00. Traffic won't be an issue.....