When the Washington Redskins gave up numerous first round draft choices to the St. Louis rams to move up to the No. 2 spot in this year's NFL Draft some questioned if the move a good one. After Robert Griffin III accounted for 4,015 total yards (3,200 pass, 815 rush) ... Read More
D.C. radio station WPGC changes call letters to WRG3 in support of Robert Griffin III
Posted By Gordon Dixon On January 11th 2013. Under NFL Tags: rg3, rgiii, robert griffin III, washington redskins .
When the Washington Redskins gave up numerous first round draft choices to the St. Louis rams to move up to the No. 2 spot in this year's NFL Draft some questioned if the move a good one. After Robert Griffin III accounted for 4,015 total yards (3,200 pass, 815 rush) ... Read More
Robert Griffin III sets record for most NFL jerseys sold in a year
Posted By Anthony Ramsey On December 17th 2012. Under NFL Tags: nfl news, rgiii, robert griffin III, washington redskins .
Washington Redskins phenom rookie quarterback Robert Griffin III, or more affectionately known to fans and the media as RGIII, has set the record the most NFL jerseys sold, per ESPN's Darren Rovell:
The metric is based on sales of jerseys on the Washington Redskins' official internet store, NFLShop.com.
The NFL will not provide ... Read More
The week through the eyes of the Elias Sports Bureau
Posted By Gordon Dixon On December 14th 2012. Under NBA, NFL Tags: boston celtics, cam newton, Carolina Panthers, david wilson, dwight howard, kevin durant, kirk cousins, Kobe Bryant, los angeles lakers, New England Patriots, New York Giants, nick foles, Oklahoma City Thunder, paul pierce, Philadelphia Eagles, rg3, rgiii, robert griffin III, Russell Westbrook, San Antonio Spurs, Tom Brady, tony parker, washington redskins .
As the official statistician of MLB, NFL, NBA, NHL, MLS, and the WNBA the Elias Sports Bureau provides a look into sports that goes beyond the home run saving grabs, made-for-highlight-reel stiffarms, and ankle breaking crossovers. They sift through the streaks, trends, and numbers to often provide us with interesting and little known bits of information about our ... Read More
The week through the eyes of the Elias Sports Bureau
Posted By Gordon Dixon On December 7th 2012. Under NBA, NFL Tags: Aaron Rodgers, andre drummond, Arizona Cardinals, Ben Gordon, caron butler, charlotte bobcats, denver broncos, detroit pistons, green bay packers, indiana pacers, jason terry, jr smith, knowshon moreno, Memphis Grizzlies, miami heat, New England Patriots, new york knicks, peyton manning, ray allen, rg3, rgiii, Richard Hamilton, robert griffin III, roy hibbert, washington redskins, washington wizards, Wes Welker, zach randolph .
As the official statistician of MLB, NFL, NBA, NHL, MLS, and the WNBA the Elias Sports Bureau provides a look into sports that goes beyond the home run saving grabs, made-for-highlight-reel stiffarms, and ankle breaking crossovers. They sift through the streaks, trends, and numbers to often provide us with interesting and little known bits of information about our ... Read More
Robert Griffin III leading NFL in jersey sales
Posted By Anthony Ramsey On November 29th 2012. Under NFL Tags: rgiii, robert griffin III, sports business, washington redskins .
Washington Redskins QB Robert Griffin III has made quite the impression in his rookie season. Apparently his stellar play on the field has carried over to his marketability off the field as well, as RGIII has taken for the lead in NFL jersey sales at NFLShop.com, per ESPN's Darren Rovell:
RGIII surpassed Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton ... Read More
Robert Griffin again covers Nike logo during warm ups
Posted By Anthony Ramsey On September 17th 2012. Under NFL Tags: adidas, nike, rgiii, robert griffin III, washington redskins .
During week one of the 2012 NFL season, Washington Redskins QB Robert Griffin III ruffled some feathers in the league offices when he covered up the Nike logo on his warm ups, writing the word "HEART" in marker. Here's a picture:
ESPN quoted a spokesperson from the league office saying that ... Read More
‘Griffining’ is the new ‘Tebowing’
Posted By Anthony Ramsey On September 10th 2012. Under Headline, NFL Tags: nfl celebrations, rgiii, robert griffin III, washington redskins, wtf .
Photo credit: Ronald Martinez, Getty Images
Remember last year when the 'Tebowing' craze was sweeping the nation? Well after a stellar first game performance (19-26, 320 yards and 2 touchdowns in a 40-32 victory at the Saints), Robert Griffin III is quickly becoming the new darling of NFL fans.
RGIII's popularity ... Read More
Video: Robert Griffin III’s first TD pass was 88 yards to Pierre Garcon
Posted By Gordon Dixon On September 9th 2012. Under Headline Tags: rg3, rg3 first touchdown, rgiii, rgiii first touchdown, robert griffin III, washington redskins .
Start of an era...
The Robert Griffin III era is officially underway as the Redskins are in New Orleans to do battle with the defending NFC South champion Saints. Granted it's early (very early) but RGIII is making the Redskins look smart for giving up everything but the potted plants ... Read More

