Ricky Allen
Washington Redskins Blogger @UltimateRedskin on Twitter
Ricky Allen Jr. is a former newspaper reporter and Navy Mass Communications Specialist. He is also a published author with Tate Publishing. He is currently pursuing a degree in Business Administration at Averett University.
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Washington Redskins: Could Oregon Name Ban Revive Old Case?
Should the Washington Redskins be concerned about a name/logo/mascot change in the future? Earlier this month, the Oregon Board Oregon State Board of Education voted 5-1 to adopt a rule prohibiting Oregon public schools from using Native American names, symbols, or images as school mascots. While this is at a low level, the move shows [...]
TweetWashington Redskins Are More Than Just RG3
I think I’ll end the week with a story not completely talking about Robert Griffin III. It’s not that I’ve got no material to tell you about, it’s just there’s more to the Washington Redskins than RG3. It’s easy to forget that with all the hype and hope wrapped around the young man from Baylor. [...]
TweetRG3: Washington Redskins Quarterback And More
Washington Redskins Quarterback Robert Griffin III wants you to know he’s more than an athlete, he’s a brand. It reminds me of what Rapper Jay-Z said in his song, “Diamonds Are Forever”: “I’m not a businessman/ I’m a business, man.” He’s “Dangerous” If you’re keeping up with all the news and blogs about Robert Griffin’s [...]
TweetWashington Redskins Excited, Focused In First Week of Practice
Inside their new indoor facility, the Washington Redskins begin their march towards the 2012 NFL Season. The storyline of a new and improved Redskins team can be seen in everyone’s eyes and words, as Robert Griffin III takes the field and gets acquainted with new and old faces. But for RG3, they’re all new. It’s [...]
TweetWashington Redskins: No Excuses Allowed In NFL 2012 Season
The Washington Redskins know they’ve run out of excuses. It’s a disturbing place to be. However, in a 10-year radius, the Redskins have managed to deplete any and every excuse they have in why they haven’t had good seasons. And just like every commentator says at fourth and inches before a loss or win is [...]
TweetWashington Redskins: RG3 vs. Drew Brees Will Happen
Relax. The Week 1 matchup between Robert Griffin III and Drew Brees will happen. I’m not saying to ignore what’s going on with the New Orleans Saints, just don’t read too much into it. The Saints know that after all the media chaos caused by the alleged “bounty” system, the suspensions, and with Sean Payton [...]
TweetWashington Redskins: Art Monk Inducted into College Football Hall of Fame
Former Washington Redskins Wide Receiver Art Monk has been inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame. Now here’s a man who redefined what it meant to be a Redskin. Monk was part of three Redskin Super Bowl teams. The former wide receiver from Syracuse holds the school record for most receptions in a game [...]
TweetWashington Redskins Re-Sign Tim Hightower, But Evan Royster Deserves Start
Tim Hightower re-signs with the Washington Redskins at what could be their best season yet when it comes to depth. This is round two for Hightower, who played in five games for the Redskins last season. He carried the ball 84 times for 321 yards and one touchdown and made 10 catches for 78 yards [...]
TweetWashington Redskins, RG3, Kirk Cousins: A Whole New Deal
Why is it that everyone now wants to evaluate the depth of the Washington Redskins? Don’t bother to answer, because it’s obvious: There’s nothing to laugh at. In the past couple of years the NFC East, along with the rest of the National Football League has taken pop shots at the Redskins over the years. [...]
TweetNaming RG3 Starting Quarterback Just Makes Sense
Washington Redskins Head Coach Mike Shanahan was right to go ahead and name Robert Griffin III as the starting quarterback. There was no reason to wait. To invest as much as the Washington Redskins have in acquiring the second round draft pick that landed RG3 and not have him as the starter would have left [...]
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