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Any word on if Vick will see the field Friday? He's only taken 20 snaps this preseason and hasn't exactly shined in the West Coast, but they understandably don't want his hammy hurt worse.

I drove up from Roanoke, Va. for the game and it was the wildest I've ever seen FedEx. 80,000 Hokie fans helped, as did the fact that many of us were tailgating (and playing beer pong) by 1 p.m. for the 7:45 kickoff. I just hope it will be that rowdy for the Monday night game vs. Cowboys.

COWBOY CONFESSION: REDSKINS’ GIBBS IS OK GUY|
(For use by New York Times News Service clients.)|
| By RICHARD OLIVER|
| c.2004 San Antonio Express-News|
SAN ANTONIO — It’s just not the same.
Something’s missing, and it leaves me feeling as lost and empty today as a discarded beer keg at a ...

By Jim Ducibella
The Virginian-Pilot
ASHBURN, Va. — The way Earnest Byner tells it, it was a moment he’s waited for since he was 8 or 9 years old.
Ladell Betts, one of several young running backs Byner tutors as the first-year backfield coach of the Washington Redskins, had just been embarrassed ...

(wap) (LAT-WP All-Sports!)|
//Fired-Up Taylor Just Needs to Chill// (Washn)|
|By Thomas Boswell|
|(c) 2004, The Washington Post|
WASHINGTON — Three thousand people lined up to get into Redskins Park on Wednesday. A thousand of them wanted to watch the Redskins practice. The other 2,000 wanted to ...

I'm just wondering if the Skins can pry O-Gun away for Trung now.

That story was embargoed by the paper for a weekend release. I got it on a newspaper wire and didn't notice it wasn't supposed to be out yet. That's why it said 7-11.

Gibbs, Portis are gold strike for Redskins|
(Sunday 7-11 release)
By Rick Gosselin
The Dallas Morning News
(KRT)
DALLAS — NFL Championships have always been won on the field during the season. But teams historically have been able to stack the deck during the off-season.
Tampa Bay traded ...

I laid down a deposit for season tix for the first time too and haven't heard anything. I called the ticket office two weeks ago and they said I'd get the info in a week or two. I'm just waiting by the mailbox.

Before LaVar let his name be used on jerseys, I tried to order a custom one online and it wouldn't let me...so the Portis custom may not work out either.

Just got up at noon and saw the news on ESPN bottom line...thought I was still dreaming. Now I don't want to wake up!!

Man the Ravens could be scary coming into FedEx. They've got to sign McAllister, but that's about it. I guess they'll stick with Boller and Wright at QB instead of persuing someone else, but if they add some WRs it could get nasty.

Fox's pregame said Fassel has cacelled a scheduled meeting with Bears Monday and has another one with Skins this week. Danny could be getting ready to offer.

But Green didn't get the Vikings to the Super Bowl.

I'd settle for contending for a wild card right now.

From Hartford Courant:

Fassel, who led the Giants to three playoff appearances and one Super Bowl in his seven seasons, may be the hottest candidate among available former coaches. His record, his comportment under pressure, his relationship with veteran players and his reputation for being able ...

Miami Herald has a big article on SS and what went wrong. Among other things, it has a source saying he will coach in college in 2005. Here are a couple of interesting quotes from it:

‘‘He could probably win in the NFL in the right situation,’’ said ESPN analyst Bill Curry, who spent 14 years in ...

It seems to me there aren't any real elite D linemen coming out. Will Smith from OSU looks good, but I want a dominating player at the No. 5 pick. Miami's Sean Taylor is gonna be a great safety and there are a couple of strong RBs out there...Kevin Jones, Steven Jackson. The best idea may be to ...

Stephen Davis has actually beat the pukes, he's just lost the past nine and has one 100-yard game in 11 tries against them. Hopefully he'll stop the losing streak.

Quick-Strike Danny Boy:

Jim Fassel interviews with Redskins|
By Ralph Vacchiano
New York Daily News

NEW YORK — Washington Redskins owner Dan Snyder’s quick-strike approach to wooing Jim Fassel began with a four-hour interview on Thursday night, followed by dinner in San Francisco. The two ...

I always believe what I hear from my mom's co-worker's friend's cousin! It's gotta be true.

Well, I'm still glad I sent in my season ticket reservations. At least Favre and Stabby Lewis will be coming to FedEx, and no one can say those guys don't play with passion. Who knows, maybe the Skins will be Back in the Saddle again - Aerosmith.

I'm glad to see Ball Coach finally lay down the law to some guys, even if it took till the last game.

Iggles 31, Redskins 14

After a stirring halftime ceremony, Bruce Smith decides not to retire...Snyder and Al Davis promptly get in a bidding war.

Cowgirls lose in first round.

I'm pumped that Danny locked up LaVar. The defense stunk this year and LaVar underachieved, but he's one of the few Redskins with the ability to be great. And thanks to the salary cap help, Danny can go out and overpay some washed up veteran...I'm looking at you Sapp.

As a Redskins fan and a Virginia Tech graduate, count me among those not wanting Kevin Jones in the draft. The Skins have much bigger needs and though a great player, Jones is not the guy to bring in. He's another me-first type of guy, and I think we have enough of those already. After losses he has ...