Washington Hogs

 On 2 February 2022, the Washington Football Team will announce their new team nickname. Unfortunately, the team will screw it up, because a name not in consideration is perfect for them. 

The Hogs were the nickname for the former Redskins offensive line in the '80s and early '90s. The nickname took off like wildfire. Redskins fans started dressing like pigs (complemented with female attire for reasons unknown) and cheered on their team every Sunday. In fact, I think Redskins Football Team fans still do this. It's one of those fantastic spontaneous "things" that makes football awesome. 

An original hog from the 1980s.

I should clarify the "Red Hogs" is a nickname finalist. But let's leave the "red" out of it. Why tempt more controversy?

The Hogs nickname has history behind it. It is unique. And if you've ever seen a hog eat its young, you know they are pretty nasty bastards. The name is perfect, which is why the fuddy-duddies in the NFL's ivory tower will never let it happen. 

This is perfect. And it won't happen. (courtesy: Trayton Miller Designs)

The Washington Football Team was formed in Boston in 1932, certainly a more political incorrect time. They were originally called the Braves, but Boston already had a professional baseball team of the same name. So the football Braves changed their name to the Redskins the following year to avoid confusion. (historical footnote: the baseball Braves are now in Atlanta after spending some time in Milwaukee)

After spending four seasons in Boston, the Redskins moved south to Washington D.C., where they've remained for the past 85 years. 

What will Washington's rebranded nickname actually be? My money is on the Commanders. Someone with talent in the graphic arts department came up with this design on Twitter:

courtesy Twitter.com

I don't hate it. It's actually not bad at all. But it's not the Hogs.