Richmond Redskins?

mlmdub130 · 03-07-2012, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Chico23231

UPDATE: Redskins discuss moving summer camp to Richmond | Richmond Times-Dispatch

better info, looks like talks have been going on for a little while

looks like they just want to lease it for a week or two a year. from the article you posted:

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Hawley emphasized that the team is looking at Richmond as a possible location for a summer camp, not the team's training facility, which also is on the move.

The Washington Post reported last week that the team is considering moving its training facility from Ashburn, in Loudoun County, to a site near RFK Stadium in the District of Columbia, closer to their stadium in Landover, Md.

redsk1 · 03-07-2012, 07:49 PM

As a Richmonder, I'd be real happy.

SkinzWin · 03-07-2012, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by redsk1

As a Richmonder, I'd be real happy.

All the warpath richmonders should get together when it comes to town!

outsiders welcome too

freddyg12 · 03-08-2012, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by SkinzWin

All the warpath richmonders should get together when it comes to town!

outsiders welcome too

I'm no longer a richmonder, but went to VCU & love the town. Would be a nice visit!

SkinzWin · 03-08-2012, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by freddyg12

I'm no longer a richmonder, but went to VCU & love the town. Would be a nice visit!

I'll organize a get together meet-and-greet. Menu ideas anyone?

los panda · 03-07-2012, 11:12 PM

training camp should be far from home. i like it

Lotus · 03-07-2012, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by los panda

training camp should be far from home. i like it

Far from home like Mississippi. Players could eat at Leatha's barbeque and blow off steam by catching bands at the Thirsty Hippo. WIN.

los panda · 03-07-2012, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Lotus

Far from home like Mississippi. Players could eat at Leatha's barbeque and blow off steam by catching bands at the Thirsty Hippo. WIN.

that far would be ideal, southern california even better

Lotus · 03-07-2012, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by los panda

that far would be ideal, southern california even better

Simivalleyskins.

los panda · 03-08-2012, 03:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Lotus

Simivalleyskins.

go bayside, beat valley

RedskinRat · 03-08-2012, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by los panda

that far would be ideal, southern california even better

I've been to Cowboys camp in Oxnard, evict them and move the Redskins in.

los panda · 03-08-2012, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by RedskinRat

I've been to Cowboys camp in Oxnard, evict them and move the Redskins in.

then i can finally get my tryout as a pat specialist

irish · 03-08-2012, 07:53 AM

I dont see a problem with having training camp in Richmond.

I know DC wants to move Redskins Park into DC. The Mayor went to Tampa to get an idea of what a state of the art facility is like. He wants to offer a site next to RFK Stadium.

Monkeydad · 03-08-2012, 12:41 PM

I'd hate this as a PA resident. Instead of a 2 hour drive, it would be 4 hours.

Also, from the article:

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But the timing – late July to mid-August -- would conflict with the training for the Spiders and facilities might not be sufficient for simultaneous use by a pro team, a college team and other fall-sports teams for the Spiders
City and business representatives say the focus has shifted to Virginia Commonwealth University, which doesn’t have a football team or stadium, but has dormitory and sports medicine facilities.
VCU Athletic Director Norwood Teague confirmed today that the university has been involved in the city’s plan to draw the Redskins. Teague said VCU “has tried to offer some of our facilities that would work. We’re not sure what will work, and will not work.”
“That’s a tough time for us because (Redskins) training camp is during the time when all of our athletes come back for fall sports,” he said. “That makes it a bit problematic, but who knows?”
Teague said a combination of city, VCU, and UR facilities is conceivable, but such an arrangement would be unusual for an NFL team.

Leader In Sports · 03-08-2012, 02:11 PM

I know that I have dealt with several Redskins front office people and they have come down South here. Most of this was a couple of years ago and more than one made the comment about there being more people wearing skins gear down here than in DC. Perhaps these observations have something to do with it?

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irish Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 4,575	Re: Richmond Redskins? I dont see a problem with having training camp in Richmond. I know DC wants to move Redskins Park into DC. The Mayor went to Tampa to get an idea of what a state of the art facility is like. He wants to offer a site next to RFK Stadium.

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Leader In Sports Special Teams Join Date: May 2010 Location: Virginia Posts: 385	Re: Richmond Redskins? I know that I have dealt with several Redskins front office people and they have come down South here. Most of this was a couple of years ago and more than one made the comment about there being more people wearing skins gear down here than in DC. Perhaps these observations have something to do with it?

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