I just heard something interesting on the radio. It seems for the past 70 years, in the year of the election, if the Redskins loose their last home game the challenger will win the election. Of course if they win then Bush will remain President. I guess after the Red Sox finally won the series again, this could be totally incorrect this time around. Something to think about while watching the game on Sunday.
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If the Redskins loose, Kerry will win.
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bigtraps said:
I just read that article today...the odds were like 3 in 1 million shot for something like this to happen....you tight about now that the sox won anything can happen
I just love these totally useless articles regarding relationships between sports and elections (or anything else for that matter). 
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Bob Smith said:I just love these totally useless articles regarding relationships between sports and elections (or anything else for that matter).
GOOD ! then keep reading!
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Trend: As the Redskins go, so goes the election
Updated: Thursday October 28, 2004 12:25AM
ASHBURN, Va. (AP) -- This election season, Washington Redskins cornerback Fred Smoot has a predicament faced by many NFL players: a Democrat's background and a Republican's income.
"They turn Republican. I see it all the time," Smoot said. "It all goes back to changing your economic value."
Smoot, a black from modest means in Mississippi, has decided to choose his roots over his pocketbook. He is supporting Democratic Sen. John Kerry for president.
"When you go into a higher tax bracket, all of a sudden you don't want to vote for this candidate because he's going to raise taxes," Smoot said. "I thought about it. I'm not going to solely vote for this candidate just because he's going to save me a couple of dollars and it not turn out to be the best thing for me or my country."
That, however, presents Smoot with another dilemma: For Kerry to win, the Redskins have to lose on Sunday -- at least according to a bizarre statistical correlation that's been accurate for seven decades.
"We've got to win this game no doubt, but I'm hoping John Kerry can kind of reverse the curse," Smoot said. "I'm wishing him luck, man. This is the millennium for all trends to be broken."
Since the Redskins became the Redskins in 1933, the result of the team's final home game before the presidential election has correctly predicted the White House winner. If the Redskins win, the incumbent party wins. If they lose, the incumbent party is ousted.
"It's kind of amazing," coach Joe Gibbs said. "You wouldn't think something like that would line up that many times."
Gibbs said the statistic doesn't really mean anything, but he can at least pretend that it does -- because he's solidly in the Bush camp.
"Hopefully we'll have a lot of people pulling for us," said Gibbs, who voted when he traveled to his North Carolina home over the weekend. It was the Redskins bye week.
Democratic vice presidential candidate John Edwards has been quoted as saying he's rooting for the Green Bay Packers, the Redskins' opponent on Sunday. While no doubt thankful for the endorsement, Green Bay coach Mike Sherman is concerned about more rudimentary matters, such as the health of quarterback Brett Favre.
"It's going to take a lot more than Packers fans to determine the outcome of an election," Sherman said.
The locker room, particularly in Washington, isn't immune to political discussions in this politically charged year. Tackle Jon Jansen recently showed up for a game wearing a Bush pin on his shirt.
Most players, however, are reluctant to go public with the views. Quarterback Mark Brunell made his preference for Bush known earlier this week, but he backed off when asked about it again Wednesday.
"I don't know if it was very smart," Brunell said, "so I'm going to keep it quiet right now."
One reason for the reluctance could be the financial question. Ray Brown, a 19-year veteran, has seen many teammates conflicted over whether to switch allegiances based on their tax bracket.
"It's a dilemma," said Brown, who has an absentee ballot for California. "I think you'll see guys vote across the lines."
Although his political leanings are known, Gibbs can't take sides as the leader of the team. He said he followed politics closely during his 12-year absence from the NFL, but that he never considered running for office himself.
"I've invited enough nightmares into my life," the coach said with a laugh.
Until recently, the Redskins had been the subject of another political quirk. For 52 years -- from 1946 to 1998 -- they failed to make the playoffs under a Democratic administration. That one went by the wayside when the team won the NFC East in 1999, when Bill Clinton was president.
Some players are puzzled by all the talk of the election -- and how the team's success seems coincidentally tied to it.
"I'm not much into politics," linebacker Marcus Washington said. "All I know is this is going to be a tough week for us. Brett Favre's going to be tough. Ahman Green's tough. Those are two tough candidates right there."
But the passions are spirited among other players, begging the question: If the Redskins were a state, who would get its electoral votes?
"We have a couple of Bush guys. We have a couple of Kerry guys," linebacker Lemar Marshall said. "This is one of those swing teams."
Updated: Thursday October 28, 2004 12:25AM
ASHBURN, Va. (AP) -- This election season, Washington Redskins cornerback Fred Smoot has a predicament faced by many NFL players: a Democrat's background and a Republican's income.
"They turn Republican. I see it all the time," Smoot said. "It all goes back to changing your economic value."
Smoot, a black from modest means in Mississippi, has decided to choose his roots over his pocketbook. He is supporting Democratic Sen. John Kerry for president.
"When you go into a higher tax bracket, all of a sudden you don't want to vote for this candidate because he's going to raise taxes," Smoot said. "I thought about it. I'm not going to solely vote for this candidate just because he's going to save me a couple of dollars and it not turn out to be the best thing for me or my country."
That, however, presents Smoot with another dilemma: For Kerry to win, the Redskins have to lose on Sunday -- at least according to a bizarre statistical correlation that's been accurate for seven decades.
"We've got to win this game no doubt, but I'm hoping John Kerry can kind of reverse the curse," Smoot said. "I'm wishing him luck, man. This is the millennium for all trends to be broken."
Since the Redskins became the Redskins in 1933, the result of the team's final home game before the presidential election has correctly predicted the White House winner. If the Redskins win, the incumbent party wins. If they lose, the incumbent party is ousted.
"It's kind of amazing," coach Joe Gibbs said. "You wouldn't think something like that would line up that many times."
Gibbs said the statistic doesn't really mean anything, but he can at least pretend that it does -- because he's solidly in the Bush camp.
"Hopefully we'll have a lot of people pulling for us," said Gibbs, who voted when he traveled to his North Carolina home over the weekend. It was the Redskins bye week.
Democratic vice presidential candidate John Edwards has been quoted as saying he's rooting for the Green Bay Packers, the Redskins' opponent on Sunday. While no doubt thankful for the endorsement, Green Bay coach Mike Sherman is concerned about more rudimentary matters, such as the health of quarterback Brett Favre.
"It's going to take a lot more than Packers fans to determine the outcome of an election," Sherman said.
The locker room, particularly in Washington, isn't immune to political discussions in this politically charged year. Tackle Jon Jansen recently showed up for a game wearing a Bush pin on his shirt.
Most players, however, are reluctant to go public with the views. Quarterback Mark Brunell made his preference for Bush known earlier this week, but he backed off when asked about it again Wednesday.
"I don't know if it was very smart," Brunell said, "so I'm going to keep it quiet right now."
One reason for the reluctance could be the financial question. Ray Brown, a 19-year veteran, has seen many teammates conflicted over whether to switch allegiances based on their tax bracket.
"It's a dilemma," said Brown, who has an absentee ballot for California. "I think you'll see guys vote across the lines."
Although his political leanings are known, Gibbs can't take sides as the leader of the team. He said he followed politics closely during his 12-year absence from the NFL, but that he never considered running for office himself.
"I've invited enough nightmares into my life," the coach said with a laugh.
Until recently, the Redskins had been the subject of another political quirk. For 52 years -- from 1946 to 1998 -- they failed to make the playoffs under a Democratic administration. That one went by the wayside when the team won the NFC East in 1999, when Bill Clinton was president.
Some players are puzzled by all the talk of the election -- and how the team's success seems coincidentally tied to it.
"I'm not much into politics," linebacker Marcus Washington said. "All I know is this is going to be a tough week for us. Brett Favre's going to be tough. Ahman Green's tough. Those are two tough candidates right there."
But the passions are spirited among other players, begging the question: If the Redskins were a state, who would get its electoral votes?
"We have a couple of Bush guys. We have a couple of Kerry guys," linebacker Lemar Marshall said. "This is one of those swing teams."
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WELL SINCE I have Redskins season tickets.... I would prefer the redskins to win.... but on a voting stance.... I'm not revealing that... I'm staying out of it. BUT, my girls Birthday is today and i'm taking her to the game sunday.... with 4 other friends.... TAILGATE SLOPPINESS DRUNKS!!!!
Fast Food said:
thats awesome...have a great time..I dont know who's gonna win this one..Favre's wife has breast cancer...u know how he plays when shit goes down in his life..me I want the pack to win but I like Bush...in many ways..
anyway I know there alot of swing voters out there and I was a little persuaded by everything myself but I am stickin with my guns..
so wait u and 5 girls?? wow!! thats great.. are they hot? take pics dude
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tonyton said:thats awesome...have a great time..I dont know who's gonna win this one..Favre's wife has breast cancer...u know how he plays when shit goes down in his life..me I want the pack to win but I like Bush...in many ways..
anyway I know there alot of swing voters out there and I was a little persuaded by everything myself but I am stickin with my guns..
so wait u and 5 girls?? wow!! thats great.. are they hot? take pics dude
HELL NO! YOU THINK I'LL TAKE 5 GIRLS TO A FOOTBALL GAME???? I MIGHT AS WELL JUST SUCK IT UP AND GO TO A WOMENS BIBLE STUDY GROUP INSTEAD!!!
I have 3 guys and 3 girls going.... perfect combo!
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Redskins lost,, Oh Oh!!
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db2 said:
Bush won, Oh Oh!!
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Helterskelter said:
Thanks for the late breaking news
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