The Washington Redskins have been involved in a controversy over their team name all season long, and team owner Daniel Snyder insists that he will not change the name. Even if the name does remain, that does not mean that people have to use it, however.
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According to Deadspin, announcers for NFL games used the word "Redskins" 472 times fewer than they did during the 2013 season, which marks a decrease in usage of 27 percent. The team name was used a mere 13 times during broadcasts on Sunday. It was expected that the team name would be used less frequently amid the controversy, but exactly how much proved rather startling.
The usage varied widely from one broadcast team to another, which may be an indicator of which announcers support the team changing its name. Many in the media have jumped on the "change the name" bandwagon amid reports that many Native American groups are offended by it.
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There have been protests outside of many Washington games this year, and many writers, regardless of their feelings about the name, have begun referring to the team as "Washington" or "the Washington football team" in order to avoid offending any groups.
Many support Snyder's fight against changing the name, saying that it is tradition and one of the most recognizable team names and logos in sports.
That is about the only thing that Snyder is doing that fans support, as the team had yet another subpar year in 2014. Washington finished last in the NFC East after going 4-12, and there are questions surrounding the team's quarterback situation and head coach.
The team's season ended with an embarrassing 44-17 loss to the rival Dallas Cowboys on Sunday. Washington will have the fifth overall pick in the upcoming NFL Draft.
Below, you can see how the debate over the team's name has spilled beyond the boundaries of sports.
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