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REGULAR SEASON - GAME 13 WASHINGTON REDSKINS (4-8) vs. NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS (9-3) Sunday, Dec. 11 — 1 p.m. ET FedExField (85,000) — Landover, Md. REDSKINS HOST PATRIOTS game center SERIES HISTORY: Redskins lead all-time series, 6-2 Last meeting: Oct. 28, 2007 (52-7, Patriots) IN WEEK 14 The Washington Redskins will play host to their second straight AFC East TELEVISION: CBS opponent in Week 14 as they face the New England Patriots on Sunday, Dec. Greg Gumbel (play-by-play) 11. Kickoff from FedExField is set for 1 p.m. ET. Dan Dierdorf (color) The game will be broadcast on CBS with Greg Gumbel calling the play-by- play and Dan Dierdorf providing color analysis. The contest can be heard on RADIO*: Redskins Radio Network the Redskins Radio Network with Larry Michael on the call and Pro Football Larry Michael (play-by-play) Hall of Famers and Redskins legends Sam Huff and Sonny Jurgensen adding Sonny Jurgensen and Sam Huff (color) color analysis, and Rick “Doc” Walker reporting from the sidelines. Rick “Doc” Walker (sidelines) The Redskins offense features rookie running back Roy Helu, who is com- *The Redskins Radio Broadcast Network can be heard in the Washington, D.C., area on ing off of a 100-yard performance last week vs. the New York Jets. That fol- ESPN Radio 980 AM, WWXX 94.3 FM, and WWXT 92.7 FM. lowed a 108-yard day at Seattle a week earlier, making Helu the first Redskins rookie running back since Reggie Brooks in 1993 to post consecutive 100-yard rushing performances. This week, Helu can become the first rookie to post three consecutive 100-yard rushing games in the 79-year history of the Red- skins. MEDIA AVAILABILITY REDSKINS 2011 SCHEDULE/RESULTS Monday, Dec. 5 Open Locker Room (11-11:45 a.m. ET) PRESEASON Head Coach Mike Shanahan Press Conference (3 p.m. ET) Date Opponent TV Time/Result Wednesday, Dec. 7 Open Locker Room (10:50-11:35 a.m. ET) Aug. 12 PITTSBURGH STEELERS NBC4/CSN 16-7 W *QB Rex Grossman press conference Aug. 19 @ Indianapolis Colts NBC4/CSN 16-3 W Practice: 12:20 p.m. ET Aug. 25 @ Baltimore Ravens ESPN 34-31 L Photo/Video shooting permitted at times TBD. Sept. 1 TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS NBC4/CSN 29-24 W Practice will close to the media at 1 p.m. ET *Players will be available briefly coming off the field. REGULAR SEASON *Mike Shanahan press conference after practice. Media conference calls: Date Opponent TV Time/Result 11:10 a.m. ET - Patriots Head Coach Bill Belichick Sept. 11 NEW YORK GIANTS FOX 28-14 W 11:30 a.m. ET - Patriots DE Andre Carter Sept. 18 ARIZONA CARDINALS FOX 22-21 W Sept. 26 (Mon.) @ Dallas Cowboys ESPN 18-16 L Thursday, Dec. 8 Open Locker Room (10:50-11:35 a.m. ET) Oct. 2 @ St. Louis Rams FOX 17-10 W *Jim Haslett press conference during Open Locker Room. Oct. 9 BYE --- --- Practice: 12:20 p.m. ET Photo/Video shooting permitted at times TBD. Oct. 16 PHILADELPHIA EAGLES FOX 20-13 L Practice will close to the media at 1 p.m. ET Oct. 23 @ Carolina Panthers FOX 33-20 L *Players will be available briefly coming off the field. Oct. 30 @ Buffalo Bills † FOX 23-0 L *Kyle Shanahan press conference after practice. Nov. 6 SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS ^ FOX 19-11 L *Mike Shanahan press conference after practice. Nov. 13 @ Miami Dolphins FOX 20-9 L Nov. 20 DALLAS COWBOYS FOX 27-24 L Friday, Dec. 9 Practice: 11:20 a.m. ET Photo/Video shooting permitted at times TBD. Nov. 27 @ Seattle Seahawks FOX 23-17 W *Locker room will be opened following practice. Dec. 4 NEW YORK JETS CBS 34-19 L *Mike Shanahan press conference after practice. Dec. 11 NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS CBS 1 p.m.* Dec. 18 @ New York Giants FOX 1 p.m.* Sunday, Dec. 11 Week 14: Redskins vs. Patriots, 1 p.m. ET Dec. 24 (Sat.) MINNESOTA VIKINGS FOX 1 p.m. Jan. 1 @ Philadelphia Eagles FOX 1 p.m.* ***Redskins PR: Tony Wyllie [email protected] Daniel Sampson [email protected] All times Eastern Ross Taylor [email protected] Home games bolded † Game played in Toronto Angela Alfano [email protected] * Subject to flexible scheduling ^ Homecoming Game The Redskins’ online media portal can be accessed by visiting redskins.studiotigaapps.net. 1 2011 GAME RELEASE REDSKINS VS. PATRIOTS ALUMNI CENTER Formally organized in 1958, the Washington Redskins Alumni Association was the first organization of its kind in the country. The organization spearheaded the alumni move- ment among former professional football players and was the model for other alumni groups that later formed in all NFL cities. The primary objectives of the Redskins Alumni are “promoting a continuing interest in current and past players of the Washington Redskins” and “promoting and fostering interest and funding for charitable purposes.” With respect to the latter, the alumni conduct fundraising events to raise money that can be donated to charitable organizations or used in other ways to help improve the quality of life for youth in the Greater Washington community. Today, Redskins alumni continue to make their presence known throughout the community. As a very active chapter of the NFL Alumni Association, their motto is “Caring for Kids.” In addition to the numerous events and appearances, Redskins Alumni participate in throughout the year, they hold two major fundraising events of their own — the Redskins Alumni Charity Golf Classic, now in its 33rd year, and the annual Washing- ton Redskins Welcome Home Luncheon, now in its 50th year. Mark Moseley currently resides as president of the Redskins Alumni Association. The alumni have an office at Redskins Park and can be reached at 703- 726-7488. Since his arrival in Washington as Executive Vice President/Gen- eral Manager in December of 2009, Bruce Allen has made it a priority to build a bridge to the franchise’s glorious past. That heritage was honored once again in August when former Redskin great Chris Hanburger was enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio. He was presented by his son, Chris. Hanburger was voted into the Hall after being a nominee of the seniors committee. In all, he waited 28 years to be elected. Hanburger joins Darrell Green (2008), Art Monk (2008) and Russ Grimm (2010) to make four players who spent the majority of their careers Former Redskins linebacker Chris Hanburger was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame with the Redskins to earn the honor in the past four years. In addition, for- as part of the Class of 2011. On Nov. 6, he addressed the crowd at FedExField as part of the mer Redskins Bruce Smith (2009) and Deion Sanders (2011) have also been team’s annual Homecoming celebration. elected over that time. Hanburger said of his election to the Hall of Fame: is passionate and didn’t care about his own personal glory, but cared about his “It’s wonderful, I’m overwhelmed. It’s just such a tremendous honor to even teammates can be rewarded, and that is special.” be nominated, let alone, be voted in. You have to think about all of the men On Aug. 24, the Washington Redskins Charitable Foundation and Red- that played before I did, certainly the men that I played with and against, and skins Alumni Association hosted the 50th annual Redskins Welcome Home then you look at the guys playing now. It’s just a select few that make it in. I Luncheon Wednesday, August 24th at the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel in was fortunate to play with players on the Redskins defense that made it all Washington, DC. work for me.” The luncheon is the only event where fans and corporate partners have The Washington Redskins picked North Carolina linebacker Chris the chance to spend time with the entire Redskins team. Each table featured Hanburger in the 18th round of the 1965 NFL Draft. The All-American at least one player, coach or alumnus seated with attendees. The luncheon started to make his mark late in his rookie season as he began to form a included unique live and silent auction items, door prizes, and speeches from reputation as a player who made big plays. Soon thereafter he assumed the Executive Vice Presidents Bruce Allen and Mike Shanahan. role as the “quarterback” of the Redskins defense while becoming one of the The event also included the announcement of the 2010 Redskins Players most dependable and steady linebackers of his era. of the Year, and the inaugural recipient of the Washington Redskins Com- Hanburger was an integral part of the dominant Redskins teams of the munity Service Award. Receiver Santana Moss accepted the Offensive Player 1970s. At the same time that Washington was rising to the top of the NFL, of the Year Award, linebacker Brian Orakpo received the Defensive Player of Hanburger began earning national acclaim. He was selected first-team All- the Year award, and Lorenzo Alexander was named the Special Teams Player Pro four times in a five-season span from 1972-76 and named All-Eastern of the Year. Linebacker London Fletcher received the team’s first Washington Conference in 1968 and 1969 and All-NFC six times in seven seasons from Redskins Community Service Award. 1970 to 1976. Hanburger was also voted to nine Pro Bowls in his 14-season Proceeds from the event benefitted the youth programs of the Wash- career. ington Redskins Charitable Foundation and Redskins Alumni Association.