Players you have met: Cool or uncool?

Sammy Baugh Fan · 04-15-2004, 04:13 PM

From the sounds of it many floks around here have met a few Skins from past and present. I know I have met a bunch and for the most part they were all cool and one not.

Ones I met that were very cool or kind:
Sonny J. - signed a card for me
Billy Kilmer - signed a card for me
Chip Lomiller - signed a card for me
Roy Jefferson - signed a photo for me
Gus Ferotte - signed a card for me
Charles Mann
Sam Huff
Brian Mitchell
Joe Jacoby [Jake is a BIG man]

Uncool:
D. Greene - signed a card for me
I was the last guy in line and he got up and walked away because his time was done with me standing there. I had to ask him 20 times to please sign a card and say hello to my Son. He finally did but made me feel like crap.

My dream is to go to Texas and meet "THE MAN" "Sling'N" Sammy Baugh himself.

Who have you guys met?

peace

SKINSnCANES · 04-15-2004, 04:21 PM

I met Gary Clark on the club level the first year the stadium opened. I hung out with him for a while, and the whole time he let me wear the 91 super bowl ring. I was in highschool at the time, and it was an awesome experience. Itd be nice to have one of those rings.

I met the entire team last year after the Miami game. Chad Morton was the coolest. B.Smith was a jerk, as was Matt Bowen. Lavar was nice, and freaking jacked.

I met Sonny Jergenson to, he didnt seem to want to talk to anybody. Coles said he couldnt sign my program because he had to get on the bus, so I just followed him onto the bus, and problem solved.

Champ wouldnt sign anything atfirst either, I had to go up and bug him. I think he only did it because his girlfriend was with him, but i didnt care.

MTK · 04-15-2004, 04:49 PM

I haven't met any 'Skins unfortunately.

Being near Albany I do sneak into the Giants camp during the summer, to catch some of their practices. I must say that most everyone I've ever gotten an autograph from has been really cool, even when I'm wearing a 'Skins shirt or hat, in fact it usually gets a rise outta some of them. They're like, what are you doing here with that on! I'll usually just say scouting the enemy. LOL

PSUskinsfan11 · 04-15-2004, 04:58 PM

Smoot- the man
LaVar- the man
Trotter- had to chase down on a golfcart but still cool
Armstead- got autograph but he seemed pissed at the world
Wynn- nice guy
Wilkenson- nice guy, funny
Marvin Lewis- seemed pissed but got autograph
Ramsey- nice guy
Royal- nice guy feel bad for all his injuries
Gardner- dick, wouldn't sign a single autograph, cocky
Champ- quiet, signed autograph seemed nice
Shamar Finney- nice guy got autograph I'm still pissed he was released over pierce

Sammy Baugh Fan · 04-15-2004, 05:05 PM

Oh I forgot

James Thrash - very cool
Sean Barber - Very cool
Both sinded stuff.

Hey Mattyk72 - that's too funny about the "spying". lol

peace

Daseal · 04-15-2004, 05:18 PM

My god, some of you guys sound like fanatical 12 year old girls at a pop concert! Stalking the players isn't allowed.

I haven't really "met" any of the players, but I saw Fred Smoot (my idol) up close, but chickened out when it came to asking him to sign my tit. Instead I let a little kid that was stuck behind me get up front.

Riggo44 · 04-15-2004, 06:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Daseal

My god, some of you guys sound like fanatical 12 year old girls at a pop concert! Stalking the players isn't allowed.

I haven't really "met" any of the players, but I saw Fred Smoot (my idol) up close, but chickened out when it came to asking him to sign my tit. Instead I let a little kid that was stuck behind me get up front.

That was pretty good.

72SKINS · 04-19-2004, 07:25 AM

Well i have been fortunate to meet quite a few skins through the years..
heres a few.

Lavar Arrington, Chris Samuels, John Janson, Ladell Betts
Sonny Jurgensen, Joe Gibbs
Sam Huff, Bobby Mitchell
Kenny Houston, Brian Mitchell, Joe Theismann
Charley Taylor, Terry Allen
Billy Kilmer, Gus Ferrotte, Ken Harvey
Brig Owens, Pat Fischer, Doc Walker, all the "Hogs"
Diron Talbert,Mark Moseley, Mike Thomas, Ron McDole
Mike Bragg, Dallas Hickman, Monte Coleman, Earnest Byner
Art Monk, Darrell Green, Dexter Manley, Cahrles Mann, Dan Wilkinson
Gary Clark, Tony Mcgee, Chris Hanburger, Ron Saul,
John Riggins and many many more.. the thing i can say about meeting them is that some were very gracious and seemed to enjoy talking with the fans.
Its been an honor to meet so many great players from 4 decades of teams..
I have even shared a beer with Roy Jefferson and Rich Milot..

rome108 · 04-19-2004, 02:05 PM

One day, my sister and I went to the OLD Redskins Park and hung out trying to get autographs. That was a year of two after the season the Skins beat Denver (Doug Williams MVP) in the SB, so I guess it was like '89 or '90. We got all the players as they were coming out of practice. They signed authographs, but you could tell they weren't pleased and wanted to get home, two guys I especially remembered - Wilbur Marsall and Dave Butz didn't look happy, but they signed.

But the two best of that day were Dexter Manley and Coach Joe Gibbs. Dexter came out in a suit and was interviewed by George Michael. The NBC tv crew let us sit in their van and watch the taping. Coach Gibbs came out about an hour later. NO, he wasn't going home, trust me on that, just doing a quick interview! He came out a side door and was super cool and humble like he still is. We asked for his autograph and he said, "you guys sure you want it? considering the way I coached last Sunday?" (The Skins had gotten clobbered pretty good the Sunday before that's why he said that).

Also, I use to work at a car wash near the NEW Redskins Park back in the early 90's. Brian Mitchell came in and got his car washed all the time (it was a lexus) and he was cool, I told him he was the redskins secret weapon and he just laughed. Cool guy, it sucked the way he got run out of town, he's a guy who should have retired a Skin like D. Green.

Jim Hanifan (offensive line coach who replaced Buges after he split to Phoenix) and his wife came into the carwash all the time, too. They drove Ford Tempos and the ashtrays were full of cigarrette butts and there was cat hair all over the car (they let the cats roam freely in the cars). Kinda gross, but they were super nice people, too.

Skins would come by the carwash all the time - Chip Lohmiller (also drove a lexus) and a bunch of other guys, whose names I don't even remember (special teamers who lasted a year).

Finally, I saw Joe Theismann at Hertz rent-a-car at Dulles Airport once in the early 90's (long after he retired from the Skins and he was working for ESPN), he was real friendly, smiled, shook hands. He liked the attention, just like he still does.

Sammy Baugh Fan · 04-15-2004, 05:20 PM

"My god, some of you guys sound like fanatical 12 year old girls at a pop concert!"
Bwhahahahaha!

I'm a collector not a GROUPIE!!!!
lol

too funny
peace

mizzo skins man · 04-15-2004, 05:35 PM

Last season in Dallas I got in the stadium too late to get an autograph, but Samuels did stop and have a short conversation with me. VERY COOL!

Not that anyone cares anymore, but coach Spurrier was very cool too.

Daseal · 04-15-2004, 05:37 PM

Mizzo - I care VERY much! Spurrier Rules!

Sammy Baugh Fan · 04-15-2004, 05:40 PM

I like Suppier too.
I still think Dan Snyder ruined what could have been a good NFL Coach. We'll never know now I guess.

peace

MTK · 04-15-2004, 11:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sammy Baugh Fan

I like Suppier too.
I still think Dan Snyder ruined what could have been a good NFL Coach. We'll never know now I guess.

peace

Just curious, how did Snyder ruin Spurrier? Seems to me that Spurrier did a pretty good job at ruining himself.

Daseal · 04-15-2004, 05:45 PM

Well, I don't think Spurrier is "ruined" I just think he needed some NFL experience with him and to cut the slacking during practice/etc. He made plenty of mistakes, but when his system would click (which we saw glances of) the offense ran extremely smoothly.

04-15-2004, 04:13 PM	#1
Sammy Baugh Fan Playmaker Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Northern Virginia, Woodbridge Age: 63 Posts: 2,507	Players you have met: Cool or uncool? From the sounds of it many floks around here have met a few Skins from past and present. I know I have met a bunch and for the most part they were all cool and one not. Ones I met that were very cool or kind: Sonny J. - signed a card for me Billy Kilmer - signed a card for me Chip Lomiller - signed a card for me Roy Jefferson - signed a photo for me Gus Ferotte - signed a card for me Charles Mann Sam Huff Brian Mitchell Joe Jacoby [Jake is a BIG man] Uncool: D. Greene - signed a card for me I was the last guy in line and he got up and walked away because his time was done with me standing there. I had to ask him 20 times to please sign a card and say hello to my Son. He finally did but made me feel like crap. My dream is to go to Texas and meet "THE MAN" "Sling'N" Sammy Baugh himself. Who have you guys met? peace __________________ Check out Mike Hedrick - The Next Food Network Star. Please Click and give me a Thumbs Up and Positive Comment. Thanks

04-15-2004, 04:21 PM	#2
SKINSnCANES Pro Bowl Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: New Jersey Age: 43 Posts: 5,455	I met Gary Clark on the club level the first year the stadium opened. I hung out with him for a while, and the whole time he let me wear the 91 super bowl ring. I was in highschool at the time, and it was an awesome experience. Itd be nice to have one of those rings. I met the entire team last year after the Miami game. Chad Morton was the coolest. B.Smith was a jerk, as was Matt Bowen. Lavar was nice, and freaking jacked. I met Sonny Jergenson to, he didnt seem to want to talk to anybody. Coles said he couldnt sign my program because he had to get on the bus, so I just followed him onto the bus, and problem solved. Champ wouldnt sign anything atfirst either, I had to go up and bug him. I think he only did it because his girlfriend was with him, but i didnt care. __________________ "I'm used to winning, coming from the University of Miami. " Clinton Portis

04-15-2004, 05:05 PM	#5
Sammy Baugh Fan Playmaker Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Northern Virginia, Woodbridge Age: 63 Posts: 2,507	Oh I forgot James Thrash - very cool Sean Barber - Very cool Both sinded stuff. Hey Mattyk72 - that's too funny about the "spying". lol peace __________________ Check out Mike Hedrick - The Next Food Network Star. Please Click and give me a Thumbs Up and Positive Comment. Thanks

04-19-2004, 07:25 AM	#8
72SKINS Special Teams Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Virginia Age: 60 Posts: 124	Well i have been fortunate to meet quite a few skins through the years.. heres a few. Lavar Arrington, Chris Samuels, John Janson, Ladell Betts Sonny Jurgensen, Joe Gibbs Sam Huff, Bobby Mitchell Kenny Houston, Brian Mitchell, Joe Theismann Charley Taylor, Terry Allen Billy Kilmer, Gus Ferrotte, Ken Harvey Brig Owens, Pat Fischer, Doc Walker, all the "Hogs" Diron Talbert,Mark Moseley, Mike Thomas, Ron McDole Mike Bragg, Dallas Hickman, Monte Coleman, Earnest Byner Art Monk, Darrell Green, Dexter Manley, Cahrles Mann, Dan Wilkinson Gary Clark, Tony Mcgee, Chris Hanburger, Ron Saul, John Riggins and many many more.. the thing i can say about meeting them is that some were very gracious and seemed to enjoy talking with the fans. Its been an honor to meet so many great players from 4 decades of teams.. I have even shared a beer with Roy Jefferson and Rich Milot.. Last edited by 72SKINS; 04-19-2004 at 07:31 AM.

04-15-2004, 05:20 PM	#10
Sammy Baugh Fan Playmaker Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Northern Virginia, Woodbridge Age: 63 Posts: 2,507	"My god, some of you guys sound like fanatical 12 year old girls at a pop concert!" Bwhahahahaha! I'm a collector not a GROUPIE!!!! lol too funny peace __________________ Check out Mike Hedrick - The Next Food Network Star. Please Click and give me a Thumbs Up and Positive Comment. Thanks

04-15-2004, 04:49 PM	#3
MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Age: 52 Posts: 99,832	I haven't met any 'Skins unfortunately. Being near Albany I do sneak into the Giants camp during the summer, to catch some of their practices. I must say that most everyone I've ever gotten an autograph from has been really cool, even when I'm wearing a 'Skins shirt or hat, in fact it usually gets a rise outta some of them. They're like, what are you doing here with that on! I'll usually just say scouting the enemy. LOL

04-15-2004, 04:58 PM	#4
PSUskinsfan11 Impact Rookie Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: the port, PA Age: 40 Posts: 692	Smoot- the man LaVar- the man Trotter- had to chase down on a golfcart but still cool Armstead- got autograph but he seemed pissed at the world Wynn- nice guy Wilkenson- nice guy, funny Marvin Lewis- seemed pissed but got autograph Ramsey- nice guy Royal- nice guy feel bad for all his injuries Gardner- dick, wouldn't sign a single autograph, cocky Champ- quiet, signed autograph seemed nice Shamar Finney- nice guy got autograph I'm still pissed he was released over pierce

04-15-2004, 05:18 PM	#6
Daseal Puppy Kicker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arlington, Virginia Age: 42 Posts: 8,341	My god, some of you guys sound like fanatical 12 year old girls at a pop concert! Stalking the players isn't allowed. I haven't really "met" any of the players, but I saw Fred Smoot (my idol) up close, but chickened out when it came to asking him to sign my tit. Instead I let a little kid that was stuck behind me get up front.

04-19-2004, 02:05 PM	#9
rome108 Special Teams Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 277	One day, my sister and I went to the OLD Redskins Park and hung out trying to get autographs. That was a year of two after the season the Skins beat Denver (Doug Williams MVP) in the SB, so I guess it was like '89 or '90. We got all the players as they were coming out of practice. They signed authographs, but you could tell they weren't pleased and wanted to get home, two guys I especially remembered - Wilbur Marsall and Dave Butz didn't look happy, but they signed. But the two best of that day were Dexter Manley and Coach Joe Gibbs. Dexter came out in a suit and was interviewed by George Michael. The NBC tv crew let us sit in their van and watch the taping. Coach Gibbs came out about an hour later. NO, he wasn't going home, trust me on that, just doing a quick interview! He came out a side door and was super cool and humble like he still is. We asked for his autograph and he said, "you guys sure you want it? considering the way I coached last Sunday?" (The Skins had gotten clobbered pretty good the Sunday before that's why he said that). Also, I use to work at a car wash near the NEW Redskins Park back in the early 90's. Brian Mitchell came in and got his car washed all the time (it was a lexus) and he was cool, I told him he was the redskins secret weapon and he just laughed. Cool guy, it sucked the way he got run out of town, he's a guy who should have retired a Skin like D. Green. Jim Hanifan (offensive line coach who replaced Buges after he split to Phoenix) and his wife came into the carwash all the time, too. They drove Ford Tempos and the ashtrays were full of cigarrette butts and there was cat hair all over the car (they let the cats roam freely in the cars). Kinda gross, but they were super nice people, too. Skins would come by the carwash all the time - Chip Lohmiller (also drove a lexus) and a bunch of other guys, whose names I don't even remember (special teamers who lasted a year). Finally, I saw Joe Theismann at Hertz rent-a-car at Dulles Airport once in the early 90's (long after he retired from the Skins and he was working for ESPN), he was real friendly, smiled, shook hands. He liked the attention, just like he still does.

04-15-2004, 05:35 PM	#11
mizzo skins man Camp Scrub Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: St. Joseph Missouri Age: 49 Posts: 83	Last season in Dallas I got in the stadium too late to get an autograph, but Samuels did stop and have a short conversation with me. VERY COOL! Not that anyone cares anymore, but coach Spurrier was very cool too.

04-15-2004, 05:37 PM	#12
Daseal Puppy Kicker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arlington, Virginia Age: 42 Posts: 8,341	Mizzo - I care VERY much! Spurrier Rules!

04-15-2004, 05:40 PM	#13
Sammy Baugh Fan Playmaker Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Northern Virginia, Woodbridge Age: 63 Posts: 2,507	I like Suppier too. I still think Dan Snyder ruined what could have been a good NFL Coach. We'll never know now I guess. peace __________________ Check out Mike Hedrick - The Next Food Network Star. Please Click and give me a Thumbs Up and Positive Comment. Thanks

04-15-2004, 05:45 PM	#15
Daseal Puppy Kicker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arlington, Virginia Age: 42 Posts: 8,341	Well, I don't think Spurrier is "ruined" I just think he needed some NFL experience with him and to cut the slacking during practice/etc. He made plenty of mistakes, but when his system would click (which we saw glances of) the offense ran extremely smoothly.

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