Found November 29, 2011 on Homer McFanboy:
(photo by Brian Murphy) While most fans of the Washington Redskins settle for a view of their favorite team’s games from a recliner or the cheap seats, I’m fortunate enough to be on the sidelines each and every Sunday. Even now, in my seventh season, I still get chills as I walk out onto the sidelines before [...]
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