112row2 Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 Sunday was a top 3 all time day with my 3-year old daughter. We have some really good seats and i recently have been taking her to non-NFC east opponent games. (for obvious reasons) Luckily we have access to the Club Level, so i was able to hit the A/C (for her benefit) when necessary. Obviously this was a "therapy" game as we like to call it beacuse of a consistent lead and stellar play which has been well chronicled. After the game, we hang around to high five the players as they exit the field. As we are, the usual good guys return the favor (Washington, Daniels, Taylor, Campbell, Smoot, Brunell, Suisham, Cooley, Samuels, Portis, Thrash, Rogers, cant possibly list them all, but I tried). My daughter was hanging out over the wall (in no danger of falling, mind you) and Keenan McCardell ran by. He must have seen her out of the corner of his eye because he turned around and took the towel off of his belt and handed it to her. It is funny to se how the guys who have been in the league forever act. Mike "the caveman" Sellers came by and handed her one of his gloves. How sweet is that? I thought this was the kicker until I saw the Post on Monday. In the A section was the picture below. There we are, me high fiving Smoot (Skins visor and white shirt), and her hanging out on the wall (blondie). In addition to the generosity of the players, I have a great picture that will show the day she really became a fan. She was soo excited to have those guys come up to her. I am in awe of how these guys go out of their way to high five kids and to give them some piece of themselves (gloves, towels, etc.) It really is cool. :helmet: :helmet: :helmet: :helmet: :helmet: :helmet: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emor09 Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 smoot sure loves the fans, glad u had a great day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKINS FAN #56 Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 Sunday was a top 3 all time day with my 3-year old daughter. We have some really good seats and i recently have been taking her to non-NFC east opponent games. (for obvious reasons)Luckily we have access to the Club Level, so i was able to hit the A/C (for her benefit) when necessary. Obviously this was a "therapy" game as we like to call it beacuse of a consistent lead and stellar play which has been well chronicled. After the game, we hang around to high five the players as they exit the field. As we are, the usual good guys return the favor (Washington, Daniels, Taylor, Campbell, Smoot, Brunell, Suisham, Cooley, Samuels, Portis, Thrash, Rogers, cant possibly list them all, but I tried). My daughter was hanging out over the wall (in no danger of falling, mind you) and Keenan McCardell ran by. He must have seen her out of the corner of his eye because he turned around and took the towel off of his belt and handed it to her. It is funny to se how the guys who have been in the league forever act. Mike "the caveman" Sellers came by and handed her one of his gloves. How sweet is that? I thought this was the kicker until I saw the Post on Monday. In the A section was the picture below. There we are, me high fiving Smoot (Skins visor and white shirt), and her hanging out on the wall (blondie). In addition to the generosity of the players, I have a great picture that will show the day she really became a fan. She was soo excited to have those guys come up to her. I am in awe of how these guys go out of their way to high five kids and to give them some piece of themselves (gloves, towels, etc.) It really is cool. :helmet: :helmet: :helmet: :helmet: :helmet: :helmet: Sounds awesome! So you got the gloves and the towel? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WSHRedskins3ATLBraves3 Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 That's awesome! Sounds like you guys had a good time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonOfWashington Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 Great story! It's awesome to see how our players really do care about the fans. :applause: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScreamingAmish Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 That is awesome. I can't wait for my kids to have their experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tastes Like Chicken Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 My daughter was hanging out over the wall (in no danger of falling, mind you) and Keenan McCardell ran by. j/k man :laugh: That's an awesome story. Don't always get to hear about the positive things that happen at FedEx or things that the players do. Someday, I'll take my son (4), but no way I'm carrying him up 52 stairs in the 400 level when he gets tired. He's a hair under 4 feet tall and the size of a 7-year old. :doh: :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raub Posted October 11, 2007 Share Posted October 11, 2007 Great story and thanks for sharing. It's good to hear some good stories instead of the usual "I saw 100 fights, got beer spilled on me, stepped around vomit, and was cursed at" threads. You're going to have some awesome memories to share with your daughter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brave Posted October 11, 2007 Share Posted October 11, 2007 She's a cutie! There's something about taking your daughter to a football game ... I took my 9-year-old daughter to the Appalachian State home opener this year (one week after their big win over Michigan.) We spent the entire day there together eating, hanging out with friends, walking the campus, going to the game. Despite the "dry" tailgate for me ... it was a lovely day that will stay with the both of us for a long time. I will try to do this at least once a season going forward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the krabber Posted October 11, 2007 Share Posted October 11, 2007 It's good to hear some good stories instead of the usual "I saw 100 fights, got beer spilled on me, stepped around vomit, and was cursed at" threads.So, basically, youre saying that youre glad they didnt run into you? :laugh:But thats an awesome story. And a MONEY picture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RammsteinSkins Posted October 11, 2007 Share Posted October 11, 2007 j/k man :laugh: That's an awesome story. Don't always get to hear about the positive things that happen at FedEx or things that the players do. Someday, I'll take my son (4), but no way I'm carrying him up 52 stairs in the 400 level when he gets tired. He's a hair under 4 feet tall and the size of a 7-year old. :doh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: i havent laughed that hard in awhile, that micheal jackson pic!:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
voicekiller Posted October 11, 2007 Share Posted October 11, 2007 Its good to see you had a great time...I love going to the games Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark The Homer Posted October 11, 2007 Share Posted October 11, 2007 Can't start 'em too young. I started bringing mine when she was 8. Now she's 18, a member of this board, and she's diehard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbqbfan Posted October 11, 2007 Share Posted October 11, 2007 Awesome! That is sweet that the players gave you and your daughter actual game souveneirs. Perhaps, get Smoots' autograph and get the picture framed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
112row2 Posted October 11, 2007 Author Share Posted October 11, 2007 Sounds awesome! So you got the gloves and the towel? we did. it was pretty sweet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
112row2 Posted October 11, 2007 Author Share Posted October 11, 2007 She's a cutie! There's something about taking your daughter to a football game ...I took my 9-year-old daughter to the Appalachian State home opener this year (one week after their big win over Michigan.) We spent the entire day there together eating, hanging out with friends, walking the campus, going to the game. Despite the "dry" tailgate for me ... it was a lovely day that will stay with the both of us for a long time. I will try to do this at least once a season going forward. it is cool. she is already saying "at the next game, let's....." t is pretty funny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
112row2 Posted October 11, 2007 Author Share Posted October 11, 2007 Can't start 'em too young. I started bringing mine when she was 8. Now she's 18, a member of this board, and she's diehard. that's awesome. I broke in this way as well. going to RFK with my dad. He always told me not to repeat the things i heard at the game.. i guess it was an early version of "what happens at RFK, stays at RFK..." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonard Washington Posted October 11, 2007 Share Posted October 11, 2007 great story Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MontanaRed Posted October 11, 2007 Share Posted October 11, 2007 So glad to read an upbeat story about a gameday experience. That's great to start her so young. She'll always remember game days with dad, even if the specifics fade. And now she's got the pics to prove it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jess_in_beachtown_nc Posted October 11, 2007 Share Posted October 11, 2007 Wow. That almost brought tears to my eyes. Seriously. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMac Posted October 11, 2007 Share Posted October 11, 2007 What a great story! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sknsnation Posted October 11, 2007 Share Posted October 11, 2007 Very nice story,glad you and your little girl had a nice time. It's always good to hear stories like this nowadays, with the players doing little things like that.Glad the skins player's are'nt like some other NFL teams players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sikizler Posted October 11, 2007 Share Posted October 11, 2007 Great story. Hopefully this will be the first of many great games you experience with your daughter at FedEx Field. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinsHokieFan Posted October 11, 2007 Share Posted October 11, 2007 112row2 your seats rock Thank you again for giving me the chance to sit in them during the Giants game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooley4President Posted October 11, 2007 Share Posted October 11, 2007 Wow man, just a great story. Something you both will have for a lifetime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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