dlwredskins Posted June 12, 2006 Share Posted June 12, 2006 Hey Skins Fans…This just happened. OK I live in Los Angeles and work in the Century City area. If you have ever been to or live in Los Angeles you know Century City is a stone’s throw from the Fox lot where the NFL shows, and Best Damn Sports show and everything else is taped. OK I went to the Century City mall for lunch and the person who walked in to this eatery behind me for a bottle of water was none other that Michael Irvin, yes a Dallas Cowboy who has given us fits at times. So as a football fan I shook his hand and said “nice to meet you” ….For those wondering YES I then REPRESENTED for the Redskins! I said “you probably won’t like this but I’m a HUGE Redskins fan and then showed him my REDSKINS watch that I wear everyday….He looked and said “yeah I see you have the watch”. Then I gave him his props as being a good receiver, then he asked how did I get out to LA. I told him I moved from New Orleans with my folks a while ago but have ALWAYS been a Redskins Fan. He said “OK and GOOD LUCK this season”. So I hope I showed the class that we as Redskins Fans are known for and I hope you guys don’t take away my Redskins Card for being nice to a Cowboy, Michael Irving at that…lol… No I had no interest in an autograph either. Well that’s the deal, at least I didn’t “accidentally” waste the lemonade I just bought on the guy…lol. Well that would not have been classy or smart…I’m 5’11” and not in shape Mike is a big guy and would have hurt me…lol Wouldn’t do that kinda thing anyway it’s not my style….Love to know everyone’s thoughts……HAIL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drums and skins Posted June 12, 2006 Share Posted June 12, 2006 You can keep your card, as long as... If you were in pads and a helmet you would have wasted your lemonade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllAboutSkins08 Posted June 12, 2006 Share Posted June 12, 2006 you handled yourself well. it's not bad to respect players from the cowboys when you meet them. i mean michael irvin was a great player and even though he's a cowboy you have to admit that he played every game with heart. yes we put him down a lot here, but it's just playful banter. good job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoeRedskins Posted June 12, 2006 Share Posted June 12, 2006 Anybody who thinks that you should be a jerk to somebody just b/c they were a Cowboy or are a cowboy fan should get their card revoked. Eagles fans are a totally different matter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWinzit Posted June 12, 2006 Share Posted June 12, 2006 Thanks for not acting like an idiot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinsfan1992 Posted June 12, 2006 Share Posted June 12, 2006 thats what puts redskins fans in a class all their own good job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlwredskins Posted June 12, 2006 Author Share Posted June 12, 2006 Look we are all Redskins Fans FIRST but we are football fans as well...yes Mike gave us fits and as fans we banter amongst each other and have fun...but meeting a talented player or a football player in general albeit a Cowboy (lol) was kinda cool, and he was nice to me and shook my hand etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimster Posted June 12, 2006 Share Posted June 12, 2006 that was a good job as a rival fan. - You shoulda plugged Art Monk though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoudMouth12thMan Posted June 12, 2006 Share Posted June 12, 2006 I wouldn't have talked to him, but that doesn't mean you can't...you still got 'cha card baby...after all, your a Redskins fan. HTTR! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlwredskins Posted June 12, 2006 Author Share Posted June 12, 2006 that was a good job as a rival fan. - You shoulda plugged Art Monk though. Thought about the Art Monk thing a few mintues later!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shsu1 Posted June 12, 2006 Share Posted June 12, 2006 I may not have acted any different. You did show class and represented us well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyf316 Posted June 12, 2006 Share Posted June 12, 2006 You should have asked Irvin to sign an Art Monk jersey with the inscription "You deserve it more, Art!" Just kidding (not about the sentiment, but about asking Irvin). And I know that the majority of us appreciate the fact that you were polite and respectful without waivering in your beliefs. That's the true mark of a fan, IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THEHEREAFTER Posted June 12, 2006 Share Posted June 12, 2006 Nice thread! At the end of the day we're all humans who just love our teams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPstretch Posted June 12, 2006 Share Posted June 12, 2006 you should have kicked him in the nuts. thats how to treat a cowboy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redskin mark Posted June 12, 2006 Share Posted June 12, 2006 It would have been funny if you would have said "How 'bout them REDSKINS!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmchairRedskin Posted June 12, 2006 Share Posted June 12, 2006 I think that's pretty cool, man. I'm a football fan and if I got to meet a good player, even if it was and ex Cowboy, I'd be thrilled. Irvin seems ok to me. A little loud, but I don't mind him too much. Plus he was a great player. I'd shake his hand anytime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlwredskins Posted June 12, 2006 Author Share Posted June 12, 2006 It would have been funny if you would have said"How 'bout them REDSKINS!" What would have been cool is if my cell phone who have rang and played my HAIL TO THE REDSKINS ringtone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinsfan1311 Posted June 13, 2006 Share Posted June 13, 2006 Way to show some class..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcarey032 Posted June 13, 2006 Share Posted June 13, 2006 I agree with behavior. At the end of the day you should be respectful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whatmeworry Posted June 13, 2006 Share Posted June 13, 2006 Nothing wrong with showing some class. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCS Posted June 13, 2006 Share Posted June 13, 2006 Anybody who thinks that you should be a jerk to somebody just b/c they were a Cowboy or are a cowboy fan should get their card revoked. Eagles fans are a totally different matter. Agreed. They are people first, football players second. No need to revoke the card. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pimpey42000 Posted June 13, 2006 Share Posted June 13, 2006 Classy, yes. I don't think I would have done it myself, Good for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glikster04 Posted June 13, 2006 Share Posted June 13, 2006 you handled yourself well. it's not bad to respect players from the cowboys when you meet them. i mean michael irvin was a great player and even though he's a cowboy you have to admit that he played every game with heart. yes we put him down a lot here, but it's just playful banter. good job. is not...i mean what i say...what a crackhead...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinsNatsFan Posted June 13, 2006 Share Posted June 13, 2006 I probably would have said somethiing stupid like "So you can really speak in a normal voice without screaming everything. Why don't you do that on TV?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlinginSammy HOF '63 Posted June 13, 2006 Share Posted June 13, 2006 No shame. I would be excited about meeting any former NFL star no matter who he played for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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