Two NFL clubs will be wearing throwback uniforms for their Week 8 games this weekend. Yesterday the Buffalo Bills announced they’d be sporting their familiar red “standing bison” logo on their white helmets for their game against fellow AFL alumnus the Oakland Raiders. The Bills’ jerseys will also be slightly
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According to Washington Post poll, Native Americans are not offended by Redskins nickname
Once again, the Washington Redskins and their controversial nickname are once again in the spotlight. However, for those who happen to be in favor of the team keeping their nickname, a recent poll should come as good news to that particular group of people. The Washington Post recently surveyed just
Group Calls for Schools to Ban Kids Wearing Racist Logos
A group of school board officials is calling for a ban to prevent children from wearing any sports merchandise deemed to promote offensive names or logos while at school. This would mean no more Chicago Blackhawks, Cleveland Indians, or Washington Redskins jerseys, caps, or t-shirts permitted on school property. According
A look at the 10 best Super Bowl uniform matchups
We’ve officially made it to Super Bowl Sunday, and the most important factor when it comes to the big game isn’t the tactical decisions that will be on display, nor the amazing physical feats that will surely be made at one point or another. If you’re reading this, then you
Washington player blames their nickname for bad calls
We’ve hit another watershed moment in the Washington Redskins nickname controversy, and this time it’s coming from the players themselves. On Sunday, Washington lost to the currently-undefeated Carolina Panthers 44-16. Now, you’d think that with a scoreline like that, it’d be kind of hard to find blame with the officials.
Jeb Bush has an idea for re-naming the Washington Redskins
For decades now, there’s been an ongoing debate about whether or not the Washington Redkins should change their name. This controversy has reached a fever pitch as of late, and there’s mounting pressure on Washington owner Daniel Snyder to do something about it. One person who has an idea for
Five Thousand Protestors Outside Redskins Game Sunday
A large gathering of protestors greeted fans and media as they entered TCF Bank Stadium in Minneapolis earlier today before their game against the Minnesota Vikings. This is the scene of the largest ever physical gathering against the Wash. NFL team. #ChangetheMascot #changethename pic.twitter.com/fgArwXzQ69 — Mike Wise (@MikeWiseguy) November 2,
U. Of Minnesota Requests Washington Redskins Wear Logo-Less Throwbacks
The controversy concerning the Washington Redskins and their nickname continues to burn on, and this time, the hosts of one of their road games this season doesn’t want their logo or nickname to be displayed in and anywhere near the stadium. The Minnesota Vikings will be sharing TCF Bank Stadium
Washington Redskins Stripped of Trademark Protection
The Washington Redskins today were stripped of the trademark protection on their “disparaging” nickname by the United States Patent Office. From the official ruling: “these registrations must be cancelled because they were disparaging to Native Americans at the respective times they were registered, in violation of Section 2(a) of the
Throwback NFL Helmets are on the injury reports as… Doubtful
The NFL has circulated a memo telling teams that it is their “strong recommendation” that they do not have their players wear a separate helmet “purely for cosmetic reasons.” This means that teams whose throwback uniforms are paired with a differently coloured helmet will most likely not wear their throwbacks
Redskins Wearing 1937 Throwbacks This Sunday
The Washington Redskins spent all game last Sunday blinded by the Steelers throwbacks. Now, it is their turn to go retro, but they chose to do so with class. The Redskins will wear their previously announced throwbacks in their game this Sunday against the Carolina Panthers, honoring their 1937
Robert Griffin III Can’t Hide From The Logo Police
While warming up for the Washington Redskins’ season opener against the New Orleans Saints, Griffin was sporting a shirt he had customized with the word “Heart” running down the left side. Why did he feel it necessary to go Sharpie-art on his warmup shirt? The “H” covered the logo of