Listen "Episode 20: What's in a Name?"
Episode Synopsis
We're back this week with a quick look at the background of the Washington NFL franchise's decision to drop the name "Redskins" after almost 50 years of protest.
We discuss:
- The history of the term and the franchise's decision
- List our favorite and least favorite sports team names on the market
- Argue about whether the Oakland Athletics is a legitimate team name
- Touch on the most recent instances of anti-Semitism in sports
- And break down the Man. City ruling and the future of Financial Fair Play
As always, make sure to subscribe and follow us on Twitter at @crunch_tackles and on Instagram at @crunching_tackles!
We discuss:
- The history of the term and the franchise's decision
- List our favorite and least favorite sports team names on the market
- Argue about whether the Oakland Athletics is a legitimate team name
- Touch on the most recent instances of anti-Semitism in sports
- And break down the Man. City ruling and the future of Financial Fair Play
As always, make sure to subscribe and follow us on Twitter at @crunch_tackles and on Instagram at @crunching_tackles!
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