Art Posted November 22, 2012 Share Posted November 22, 2012 The team just asked me to make mention that there's a City Council vote on Monday, Nov. 26 at 5:30 p.m. at Richmond City Hall regarding moving the Redskins training camp to Richmond. For those Skins fans in the area, the team would like to have you show up and voice your support for the move. The RGIII part was a lie obviously. He ACTUALLY said he'd throw TWO per game if you show up. That's even better. Cheers boys and girls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinsNatsFan Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 https://twitter.com/Redskins/status/272028649501388800 @Redskins Redskins fans show your support at Richmond City Hall Monday November 26th at 5:30pm. pic.twitter.com/X3kqmHSa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HA1LV1CT0RY Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 I'll be there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFK Lives Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 I am going to try and be there with my RGIII throwback jersey on. Leave it to the city council to try and screw this thing up. This is a no brainer. Here is a premier professional sports franchise with the athlete who is the talk of the sports world and all the talking heads on city council can squawk about is the deal with Bon Secours using the land where the old Westhampton School which is currently a giant weed garden. It's the same routine in all my 42 years here. Some progressive Richmonders want to revitalize this city and breathe new life into it while others want to sit among the cobwebs and state everything is a historical site. Yeah, I am talking to you Westhampton residents. Do you really think what Mayor Jones did was underhanded? I mean come on, what a huge opportunity here. Use your heads for once and make an exception about land that belongs to schools when sold or leased can only be used for schools. Their is already a deal to redo sports fields. The dining scene on Broad St. has improved but can you imagine all the foot traffic that comes with a training camp with RGIII? Not to mention all the free press you get from the 4 Letter and NFL Network when they come to broadcast live from the Redskins Training Camp and the reigning ROY or possbly league MVP? Dear City Council, please pull your heads out of your posteriors. A lifelong resident. Oh and another thing. Is this Bon Secours megaplex such a bad thing? I have seen the plan as I spent a lot of time at that hospital this past year. Hmmmm....new construction and more steady healthcare jobs, oh the horror! You should be bending over backwards to make whatever deal Bon Secours wants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DogofWar1 Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 On the one hand, I really wanted the training camp to come to GMU, so I could swing over there in under a half hour. On the other hand I really like those Robinson bombs. Also, I like sticking it to old fogies who can't get with the times...sometimes. I'd totally go, but unfortunately Richmond is sort of out of the way, and I have law school work to do. Speaking of which....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E33Green Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 Mods, this thread needs to be stickied! As a DC resident I'm totally for a move to RIchmond for training camp. Getting away from distractions at home has become more of the norm for NFL training camps. A large segment of the fanbase is from southern Virginia so I'd love to give them a local option to see the team in action. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinsTerps26 Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 If it isn't Richmond where would it be. Closer to DC would be better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E33Green Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 If it isn't Richmond where would it be. Closer to DC would be better The plan is to build a brand new facility near the Science Facility of Virginia: http://www.insidenova.com/news/article_6b9555a5-2e42-59ff-9b62-bfaf22366388.html To be honest I think the Ashburn facility is outdated compared to what the other NFC East teams have. The fact that we didn't have a bubble until this year was laughable. I would welcome a state of the art facility for the guys to get away from home and bond with their teammates just like high school and college players do living together at training camp. It also promotes the team to the many fans in Richmond and VA Beach some of whom normally have to drive 4 plus hours to see the Skins live. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commander PK Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 If it isn't Richmond where would it be. Closer to DC would be better My rather biased vote is western Charles County. Out where Marshall Hall amusement park used to be. Great location. Off the beaten path. Right across the river is Mount Vernon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwpanic Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 also, my mom lives in richmond and i haven't visited her in years. training camp was going to be my motivation to finally head back up there. with no camp, i may never see her again. would you deprive an old lady the chance of seeing her only son, richmond? for shame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinsince72 Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 Hope things go well. But if they're anything like Charlottesville, they'll try to say the current property should be a nature reserve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CGSKINS Posted November 24, 2012 Share Posted November 24, 2012 I will try to get off work to make it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LetThePointsSoar Posted November 24, 2012 Share Posted November 24, 2012 Considering I'm in the process of moving to Williamsburg, this is AWESOME news. I'll try and get out of work early enough for the drive over, but not certain I can. So if this goes well on Monday, when is the earliest it would happen? 2014 camp? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thelarkascend1ng Posted November 24, 2012 Share Posted November 24, 2012 wish i could go but i have a jazz performance at school. i'm really interested to see how this plays out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDawg Posted November 24, 2012 Share Posted November 24, 2012 Mods, this thread needs to be stickied. Why? Don't you want people to read it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fullnelson9999 Posted November 26, 2012 Share Posted November 26, 2012 I oppose this move for completely selfish, self serving reasons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaylorPickSix Posted November 26, 2012 Share Posted November 26, 2012 Wish I could go but I have a friend coming in town for a concert tonight . C'mon city council, this is an easy yes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HA1LV1CT0RY Posted November 27, 2012 Share Posted November 27, 2012 Unfortunately I wasn't able to make it. However, it looks like they compromised and made a deal! http://www.timesdispatch.com/news/local/city-of-richmond/changes-to-skins-deal-mean-millions-for-city-schools/article_190f69ba-37fc-11e2-b5f9-0019bb30f31a.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtfreak Posted November 27, 2012 Share Posted November 27, 2012 Redskins deal unanimously approved by City Council http://on.wtvr.com/gEGolmj Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skins_win Posted November 27, 2012 Share Posted November 27, 2012 See you all in July! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HA1LV1CT0RY Posted November 27, 2012 Share Posted November 27, 2012 see you all in july! woooooo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hiro Posted November 27, 2012 Share Posted November 27, 2012 Nice! Glad to see we'll have an actual training camp AWAY from our usual stomping grounds, like most teams in the league. Love this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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