Thought this was why this thread got bumped, but Simms and Dungy are digging the dagger pretty deep into Washington here. I doubt they can remain the 'Redskins' for too much longer after this:
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Simms, Dungy will try not to use 'Redskins' on TV
Simms will work the Thursday night package the network acquired this season and will have Giants-Redskins on Sept. 25. He isn't taking sides in the debate over whether Washington's nickname is offensive or racist. But he says he is sensitive to the complaints about the name, and his instincts now are to not use Redskins in his announcing.
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http://www.cbc.ca/sports/football/nf...n-tv-1.2739908
Kinda has been another thing puzzling me. First, I agree with those thinking the name should be changed. Second, with all of the public outcry and people being sensitive and offended by it... why push forward just to keep your team name? Typically if a brand offends someone, and the point against keeping it has any merits... you change the name.
But if they manage to keep this up all season and any other broadcasters follow suit, this could be the end of the battle.