Sunday rituals

LakeAnneCrew · #1 07-18-2003, 09:57 AM

I'm not sure how many of you think you can affect the way the Redskins play, but I have a few quirks that I have to do every game.

I have a redskins helmet that place on top of my BIG TV and point it in the direction the Redskins are driving.

Also, if the Skins are playing well, I won't flip the channel on commercials, not even to check out the other game. But if they're losing, then I might flip the channels between plays.

Anyone else have weird routines that help the Skins WIN?

CarMike · #2 07-18-2003, 10:08 AM

I love these kind threads. We've discussed this numerious times but its still fun to see other peoples rituals. Plus, I can show my wife that I'm not the only one to do this. She laughs at me constantly.

1st off, I can't watch it with someone else. I have to be a lone. Its not safe for the other person if we're losing.

2nd, I have to hold the remote control a certain way. If the Skins aren't playing well, I have to hold it another way until we begin playing better.

3rd, I have to find a shirt that brings us luck. I'll start off with my retro jersey of Green. If we lose that week, I'll find another Jersey or t-shirt until we start winning.

4th, I can't move. Once we are moving the ball on offense i'll stay that way until we either score or punt. If we score, I stay that way on defense too.

And one I started last year.......I have to drink at least one beer per quarter. And on top of that, I can only go to the bathroom in between quarters. I feel like If I'm in pain then we'll play better. lol

I know I'm weird. But you asked. lol

LakeAnneCrew · #3 07-18-2003, 10:13 AM

CarMike... Those were great... but why would you do that kind of damage to your blatter? heehehehe...

CarMike · #4 07-18-2003, 10:16 AM

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Originally posted by LakeAnneCrew
CarMike... Those were great... but why would you do that kind of damage to your blatter? heehehehe...

I have often wondered the same thing. But, if it works.......

#5 07-18-2003, 11:09 AM

OK...I am as bad as the rest of you.
and this is no joke

First off, I go to church sunday morning. No kidding, when I didn't go, they lost, so I make it a point to go every sunday.

Second, I DO NOT sit through the announcements at church, I leave (my wife and I bring seperate vehicles for this purpose).

I rush home and get naked (completely) have to erase all the bad vibes off my body. Then I put on ALL SKINS stuff. Skins boxers, skins shorts,skins t-shirt, then jersey (in that order). Depending on what happened last game will be if I choose another jersey (I have 6 to choose from) and ifI wear a hat or not (I have 4 hats to choose from). NO SOCKS AND NO SHOES. We won three super bowls with that one!

I have to take out my redskins party helmet but can't put any chips or dip in it. (remember the Dallas loss when we were killing them? My friends put chips in dip in there, and that will never happen again!!!!)

I take out my old redskins twin comforter and lay it on the floor for my dog to lay on and be a fan too. I have to sit in my recliner, not the sofa, or the other matching recliner. (this may not sound like much...but I yelled at my father in law when he sat in my recliner during the game when I got up to get a drink.)
Also...NO ALCOHOLIC beverages during the game. None before the game if it's and early game either. (I'm not a big drinker so this doesn't matter too much...just matters when friends are over)

depending on the previous week is what or if I'll use the grill. I usually use it every week. If we have a piss poor performance, then the next week I'll cook inside, or order out. If we do well, the propain levels get low quick!

You asked...and I think that's about it...it will come back to me like riding a bike when the season starts...I've been this anal for about 10 years.
(oh yeah, and with each TD my wife and I do air high 5's from across the room.)

dj_stouty · #6 07-18-2003, 11:17 AM

You guys had some great rituals! I'll share mine.

First off, the morning starts off with me putting on my Skin's jersey. (I get a new one every year...so this year I got a Ramsey White Jersey) I then convince my wife to put on her Bruce Smith jersey. She has agreed to wear it on game days...but she gets to take it off if she is going out of the house. (She is a VERY good sport)

If the Skins are playing a 1:00 game, I start the day in front of the living room TV. The TV is tuned to the ESPN coverage, until FOX (my favorite) coverage comes on. I MUST sit on the far right side of the couch, so that I'm right up against the arm of the couch. (If not, the other team may score!) I then grab my football and put in on the other side of me. I usually have a few beers lined up in fridge ready for consumption. Once the introductions start, I then crack some brews. Like Mike...I tend to have at LEAST one beer per quarter. (depends on the game, of course)

If the Skins are playing a 4:00 game, I start the day in my basement bar, and watch both the NFC and AFC games. Brews start getting cracked open whenever...Once the Skins game starts...I retreat to the living room couch. (See above)

During game time, I stand up and wave my fingers in the air for all punt/kickoffs and field goals. I usually tell the Skins player recieving the kickoff/punt to "Take it to the house!". (They usually don't.

During the game, if I see Ramsey cock back for a deep ball, I usually scream out. "Top Shelf!". If I don't, it will be dropped.

During the game, if there is a HUGE tackle given by a Skins player I usually scream "Sit Down". If I don't, it won't happen again.

There is a whole bunch of other crap I do...but its been so long I can't remember...Call me crazy...call me wierd...But being a die-hard fan is all about this stuff!

#7 07-18-2003, 11:22 AM

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Originally posted by dj_stouty
During game time, I stand up and wave my fingers in the air for all punt/kickoffs and field goals. I usually tell the Skins player recieving the kickoff/punt to "Take it to the house!". (They usually don't.

DAMN IT!
I've been wondering what why we haven't been good at pr and kr. IT'S YOU!

Alright...time to tweek this, I want a good special teams this year. I've tried everythign to get us out of this funk and nothing works. So it's clearly your fault. How about sit there and do nothing...or take a swig as they are catching the ball. To keep you quiet!
Take one for the team DJ!!!

LakeAnneCrew · #8 07-18-2003, 11:25 AM

And I though I was nuts... :P

dj_stouty · #9 07-18-2003, 11:27 AM

I just remembered some more stuff...

If the Skins are losing in the middle of the 3rd quarter, I'll take my jersey off and throw it in a pile in front of the TV. (Punishment to the jersey for jinxing the game.

) If they come back and win..I'll put the jersey on again for the rest of the day...if they lose, the jersey won't be worn again till next week. If the Skins REALLY lose bad, I'll wear a different jersey next week. (Probably a Champ or Smoot jersey)

Like JSarno..I usually put my Redskins Blanket on the OTHER side of the couch for my Black Lab to lay on. This year...she is getting a Redskins bandana. I hope that is the last piece of the puzzle in getting us a winning season!

JSarno reminded me about HATS! Hats are very important on game day. I put on my Black Redskins Retro hat first thing in the morning. If they are losing..I'll pitch the hat at the TV and go without. If I REALLY need a rally for my Skins, I'll put on my Blue Wizards hat to mix things up. I'm starting to think that the ABE POLLEN Curse is rubbing off onmy skins, so I may retire that hat/ritual.

#10 07-18-2003, 11:27 AM

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Originally posted by LakeAnneCrew
And I though I was nuts... :P

I know I'm not as bad as others...so you really opened pandora's box here.

LakeAnneCrew · #11 07-18-2003, 11:31 AM

Hearing all this makes me think of one thing--I CAN'T WAIT UNTIL... Welcome to RFK Stadium on the banks of the Potomac (I'm a little old school)... Today, your Washington Redskins face the Dallas Cowboys... I'm Frank Herzog and with me is Sonny Jurgenson and Sam Huff...

I can't wait for the season to start... I'm wondering... do I need to get a dog, a mattress and a redskins blanket?

dj_stouty · #12 07-18-2003, 11:32 AM

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Originally posted by jsarno
DAMN IT!
I've been wondering what why we haven't been good at pr and kr. IT'S YOU!

Alright...time to tweek this, I want a good special teams this year. I've tried everythign to get us out of this funk and nothing works. So it's clearly your fault. How about sit there and do nothing...or take a swig as they are catching the ball. To keep you quiet!
Take one for the team DJ!!!

Ok...lets change some things!

I'll agree to sit tight and shut up during kr/pr, if you agree to start DRINKING DURING THE GAME! jk

CarMike · #13 07-18-2003, 04:27 PM

Great stories guys. Its very refreshing to hear that I'm not the only one who does this kind of thing.

Skaggsrules · #14 07-18-2003, 04:51 PM

On gamedays I don't wear any Redskin things cuz when i do we lose and if i dont we win so i dont wear things but then my bro screws it up by wearing his jersey and its too late once its on its bad luck even for a second.

LadyNRedskinsfan · #15 07-18-2003, 05:40 PM

lmao! it so good to be around other crazed fans! i have a few things that i do.....

every game, im decked out with my vintage redskins practice shirt, a shirt i have had since i was 11...plus my DG or champ bailey jersey and redskins bandana. i have my yellow redskins we are #1 foam finger that i take with me where ever i watch the game. oh, and my redskins pin too. i have a beach towel that i like to lay on my bed, whether i lay on it or not. i have this redskins troll doll that i think belonged to jim lachey's son (my dad got it for me, i need to ask him!). any way, the troll doll has his own personal "GO SKINS" flag that i made like 6 years ago. the doll ALWAYS has to watch the game, whether im in the room or not. thats just a few from me.....

one of my brothers has a few weird things that he does. he hangs his redskins blanket up in his apartment before every game......if we score and hes sitting in a certain position, he wont move until we score again or do something bad in the game. also, he cant miss the kickoff to a game or else he thinks we will lose so he always carries his watchman with him.......