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At the risk of embarrassing myself by finding out that he's had this nickname for a year and I'm only now finding this out....

 

I noticed last week that someone referred to him as......

 

RG1

 

I must confess, I did a double-take....  and then a triple-take....    and then it dawned on me,  and I really, really like it!!

 

Another poster appears to have hung Griswold on him....   I confess that one goes over my head (as other things do too)....    so this one doesn't work for me....

 

But....   RG1 I think is terrific!     :thmup:

 

So,   is this new?    Or has this been around for sometime and I've somehow managed not to notice it??     :scratch:        :dunno:

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At the risk of embarrassing myself by finding out that he's had this nickname for a year and I'm only now finding this out....

 

I noticed last week that someone referred to him as......

 

RG1

 

I must confess, I did a double-take....  and then a triple-take....    and then it dawned on me,  and I really, really like it!!

 

Another poster appears to have hung Griswold on him....   I confess that one goes over my head (as other things do too)....    so this one doesn't work for me....

 

But....   RG1 I think is terrific!     :thmup:

 

So,   is this new?    Or has this been around for sometime and I've somehow managed not to notice it??     :scratch:        :dunno:

 

O.K., I'll answer the question.

Yes, it's been around a while, though I haven't heard it bandied about for a while either.

 

My recollection is that it came about sometime in March of 2012 during Luck/RG III debates.

 

I like it also, and am really not fond of Grigswold. I think Grigswold is used condescendingly anyway.

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I'm almost certain Griswold is short for Clark Griswold, from the movie National Lampoons Vacation. The ill fated Griswold gets stuck with a monstrous Family Truckster instead of the sport wagaon he ordered in a bait and switch, and things go worse from there.  

 

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I guess the guy is taking a backstab At RG1.

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Wish you would enjoy it.

I gotta say, this is my 1st off-season as a member of this forum. I've enjoyed it. Just gotta make the most of what you got.

Totally agree its my first also and I like it lol it's entertaining and fun to talk to all other colts fans from everywhere :)
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I'm almost certain Griswold is short for Clark Griswold, from the movie National Lampoons Vacation. The ill fated Griswold gets stuck with a monstrous Family Truckster instead of the sport wagaon he ordered in a bait and switch, and things go worse from there.  

 

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I guess the guy is taking a backstab At RG1.

Post of the day IMO....Clark Griswold...Priceless & it made me LOL too....Way to go "Sparky" AKA ColtsBlueFL! Beautifully done!  :td:

 

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At the risk of embarrassing myself by finding out that he's had this nickname for a year and I'm only now finding this out....

 

I noticed last week that someone referred to him as......

 

RG1

 

I must confess, I did a double-take....  and then a triple-take....    and then it dawned on me,  and I really, really like it!!

 

Another poster appears to have hung Griswold on him....   I confess that one goes over my head (as other things do too)....    so this one doesn't work for me....

 

But....   RG1 I think is terrific!     :thmup:

 

So,   is this new?    Or has this been around for sometime and I've somehow managed not to notice it??     :scratch:        :dunno:

RG1 is too confusing to me. It makes me think of the Redskins QB...I call him Jack Ryan like a espionage specialist who works for the Central Intelligence Agency & speaks in non useful double dialogue that tells you nothing. Like Charlie Brown's cartoon teacher that you never understand no matter how hard you concentrate. Sigh...

 

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The Great Grigsby...please don't kill me too hard. It's finals week....

Nice tie in with literary author F. Scott Fitzgerald there cf1828!  :hat:

 

There's a new Hollywood film in the works about to be released shortly too...

 

 

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I'm almost certain Griswold is short for Clark Griswold, from the movie National Lampoons Vacation. The ill fated Griswold gets stuck with a monstrous Family Truckster 

 

Griswold-stationwagon-8_zps3deabae1.jpg

 

 

The only thing cooler than that was Fozzy Bear's Sweet Ride! Wocka, Wocka, Wocka!  ;) Chick Magnet Central Man!  :lol:  :funny:

 

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Wish you would enjoy it.

I gotta say, this is my 1st off-season as a member of this forum. I've enjoyed it. Just gotta make the most of what you got.

I-I just miss football sooo much... :Cry:

 

The Cup Playoffs are going on but I can't watch 'em, they never show Tigers games around here, and there's no point in watching the Pacers since the Heat are going to win it all again anyway.

 

I just want to have something to watch again, is that so much to ask?

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The Negotiator 

A good film starring Samuel L. Jackson & Kevin Spacey actually about the occupation of a police hostage negotiator. Although, Grigs never holds any unsigned agent or draft selection at gun point though. It's still a clever name for him though.

 

 

 

But, GM's do have to convince NFL athletes to sign a cap friendly franchise deal so some manipulation, smooth talk, & persuasion is definitely involved on Grigs part I guess. So, your name for him is relevant I suppose Deathilitis. 

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Your play on words reminds me of the Tom Hanks Film "That Thing You Do" House. A nice movie about a jazz drummer actually. Yes, SW1 loves all things drum or percussion related.  :D

 

 

 

That Thing You Do is one of my favorite movies of 1996....   written and directed by Tom Hanks...  (his directorial debut)...

 

It is utterly charming about a time of life in America that simply doesn't exist anymore....   which is too bad....

 

Great move that never gets in our household...   the wife and I have watched it countless times!

 

Thanks, Southwest!

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That Thing You Do is one of my favorite movies of 1996....   written and directed by Tom Hanks...  (his directorial debut)...

 

It is utterly charming about a time of life in America that simply doesn't exist anymore....   which is too bad....

 

Great move that never gets in our household...   the wife and I have watched it countless times!

 

Thanks, Southwest!

I appreciate that NCF. This film also deals with the record industry & the recording studio another obsession of mine as well. I love the dad in this film complaining that his son Guy never turns off the lights. "He never turns off the lights at home why would he turn them off at the store?!" That is so my own father. It's hilarious to me.  :lol: A nice genuine love story that develops slowly. A nice change of pace too from typical Hollywood films too. 

 

Yup, a bygone era of yesteryear no question NCF. I love the drum session near the end with Guy's drum idol & Lamar the hotel luggage guy is pretty cool too IMO. I watch that film a lot myself when the mood strikes me anyway. 

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I-I just miss football sooo much... :Cry:

 

 

 

I just want to have something to watch again, is that so much to ask?

I miss it considerably as well TBH. What to do with my Sundays, Mondays, Thursdays [NFL Network Games] & Saturdays during the Playoffs...Sigh...It really blows...I feel your pain man. I truly do...

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I appreciate that NCF. This film also deals with the record industry & the recording studio another obsession of mine as well. I love the dad in this film complaining that his son Guy never turns off the lights. "He never turns off the lights at home why would he turn them off at the store?!" That is so my own father. It's hilarious to me.  :lol: A nice genuine love story that develops slowly. A nice change of pace too from typical Hollywood films too. 

 

Yup, a bygone era of yesteryear no question NCF. I love the drum session near the end with Guy's drum idol & Lamar the hotel luggage guy is pretty cool too IMO. I watch that film a lot myself when the mood strikes me anyway. 

 

 

I meant to write....   "the movie never gets OLD in our household..."  and somehow,  I left out the word 'old'.....

 

Ooops....   my bad.

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I meant to write....   "the movie never gets OLD in our household..."  and somehow,  I left out the word 'old'.....

 

Ooops....   my bad.

I knew exactly what you meant buddy. No worries my friend. God knows I've left out words myself when my brian, I mean brain, & fingers fail to cooperate & work in unison with each other. No sweat NCF. Water under the bridge my man. BTW call me SW1 for short. No need to type it all out pal.  :thmup:

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I call him Jack Ryan like a espionage specialist who works for the Central Intelligence Agency & speaks in non useful double dialogue that tells you nothing. Like Charlie Brown's cartoon teacher that you never understand no matter how hard you concentrate. Sigh...

 

 

 

 

 

I may get irritated at Grigs for his cloak & dagger public persona, but it's who he is & that's not gonna change anytime soon. It's like this girl named Alana I had a serious crush on in high school who never gave the time of day. As much as I wanted her to acknowledge my existence, she never did. That never stopped me from trying though. Old habits die hard I guess. Will I still demand detailed answers from Grigs? Yes. Will I ever receive them? Nope. Not without truth serum anyway  haha Just Kidding! 

 

The real question is if Alana called my help right now would I run to the phone to help her? Ring! Ring! "What's that Alana? I'm be right there. Sit tight okay." We are who we are & time seldom changes anything. Grigs will still be elusive with fans & the media & SW1 will always have a soft spot for Alana...Sigh...Some traditions never fade do they?  lmao I still chuckle at the madness of it all. It is funny in a twisted, ironic kind of way to me. 

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Wish you would enjoy it.

I gotta say, this is my 1st off-season as a member of this forum. I've enjoyed it. Just gotta make the most of what you got.

Good attitude young man! Lets treasure this time.

When my kids were little and we'd go to the games my youngest would always ask what we're going to do when Peyton retires. I never had a good answer except to enjoy it while we can.

Lets enjoy it all while we can, even the off season.

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At the risk of embarrassing myself by finding out that he's had this nickname for a year and I'm only now finding this out....

 

I noticed last week that someone referred to him as......

 

RG1

 

I must confess, I did a double-take....  and then a triple-take....    and then it dawned on me,  and I really, really like it!!

 

Another poster appears to have hung Griswold on him....   I confess that one goes over my head (as other things do too)....    so this one doesn't work for me....

 

But....   RG1 I think is terrific!     :thmup:

 

So,   is this new?    Or has this been around for sometime and I've somehow managed not to notice it??     :scratch:        :dunno:

 

I want to thank you for this post because I have been wondering much the same.

 

While I'm not fond of RG1 as I find it confusing given Roger Goodell and Robert Griffin, I do understand why others would like it. 

 

However, the Griswold nickname goes over my head also.  I have seen Grigson called Griswold and Ryan Grigson called Clark W. Grigson, but I can't see any logical connection between Grigson and the character played by Chevy Chase. 

 

When I first saw it, I wondered if it was just a case of someone mixing up names as my husband often does when it comes to Whoppi Goldberg and Goldie Hawn merely because they both have "gold" in their names.  :rollseyes:

 

I am hoping that Griswold is not being used as an insulting/derogatory nickname as that is a violation of board rules. :nono:

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I meant to write.... "the movie never gets OLD in our household..." and somehow, I left out the word 'old'.....

Ooops.... my bad.

They don't with me either I'm only 20 and I've got a BIG collection of movies haha I just can't not buy them
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Nice tie in with literary author F. Scott Fitzgerald there cf1828!  :hat:

 

There's a new Hollywood film in the works about to be released shortly too...

 

 

gatsby-original-cover-art.jpg

I actually want to see that. We read the book and watched an older movie version of it in one of my English classes a few semesters ago. With the cast in the new movie, I think it could be great!

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