Jim Zorn gets his first win as Redskins head coach beating the New Orleans Saints 29-24. What a game it was! The Sports Freak and I attended the game live in the sweltering heat of Section 113.
Santana Moss caught the game winning touchdown with about 3 minutes to go in the game, while Clinton Portis powered in two rushings TDs. The offense was strong, but conservative from the start. Too conservative in some aspects as 3rd and 9 plays garnered a 7 yard pass. They ended up lining up for 5 FGs to see only 3 go in. The kicker has to go.
Jason Campbell looked more comfortable with the offense as the game went along. The defense struggled at times, but managed to get 3 turnovers. 2 interceptions and a fumble, all by Chris Horton. Or should I say "Chirs Horton". A vendor outside 113 was touting some player appearances at their stores labeled him "Chirs". Good one.
As The Sports Freak and I wandered about the "Best Buy Tailgate" that were mandatory with our premium seats, we watched cheerleaders, struggled with the food, and people watched in general. One fan, "Riggo", decided to tempt faith, good sense, and his life by filling his water bottle with the melted ice that is used to keep the sealed bottled water cool. You know, that water in the huge sponsored cylinders that probably never get cleaned...at best a hose down once a week. Where bottles of water that have been sitting in a dusty warehouse for weeks gets dumped in. Where a few hundred fans have stuck their hands in to get said bottles of water.
Select pictures can be found here. This includes a picture of "Riggo". Oh, and the kicker must go!
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