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Game Release 21300 Redskin Park Drive | Ashburn, VA 20147 | 703.726.7000 @Redskins | www.redskins.com | media.redskins.com REGULAR SEASON - WEEK 9 WASHINGTON REDSKINS (3-4) at NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS (7-0) Sunday, Nov. 8 — 1 p.m. ET Gillette Stadium (68,756) — Foxborough, Mass. Redskins return from bye week game center SERIES HISTORY: Redskins lead overall series, 6-3 to face undefeated Patriots Last meeting: Dec. 11, 2011 (34-27, NE) The Washington Redskins return to action following a bye last week TELEVISION: FOX to face the New England Patriots in Week 9. Kickoff at Gillette Stadium is Kevin Burkhardt (play-by-play) scheduled for 1 p.m. John Lynch (color) The Redskins and their fans have had a week to process the team’s Pam Oliver (sidelines) dramatic 31-30 win against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 7. After RADIO: Redskins Radio Network facing a 24-0 deficit late in the first half, the Redskins responded with Larry Michael (play-by-play) their largest comeback victory in team history, as eventual NFC Offensive Sonny Jurgensen (color) Player of the Week Kirk Cousins completed 33-of-40 passes for 317 yards Chris Cooley (analysis) with three touchdowns, including the game-winning score to tight end Rick “Doc” Walker (sidelines) Jordan Reed with 24 seconds remaining. Sports USA Radio With a win on Sunday, the Redskins would earn their first victory Larry Kahn (play-by-play) against an undefeated opponent this late in a season since Week 11 of Hank Bauer (color) the 1975 campaign. That year, the Redskins defeated the 10-0 Minnesota Troy West (sidelines) Vikings, 31-30, at RFK Stadium on Nov. 30, as Ron McDole blocked a field goal on the final play of regulation to preserve the win. Media center REDSKINS 2015 SCHEDULE/Results Redskins PR: PRESEASON Tony Wyllie Senior Vice President [email protected] Date Opponent TV Time/Result Ross Taylor Director of Communications [email protected] Aug. 13 (Thu.) at Cleveland Browns NBC4/CSN 20-17 W Zena Lewis Media Services Coordinator [email protected] Aug. 20 (Thu.) vs. DETROIT LIONS NBC4/CSN 21-17 W Alexia Grevious Corporate Communications [email protected] Aug. 29 (Sat.) at Baltimore Ravens NBC4/CSN 31-13 W Media Information: Sept. 3 (Thu.) vs. JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS NBC4/CSN 17-16 L Media Guide and Online Media Portal: http://redskins.1stroundmediagroup.com REGULAR SEASON Media Availability: Date Opponent TV Time/Result Tuesday (11/3): No availability Sept. 13 vs. MIAMI DOLPHINS CBS 17-10 L Wednesday (11/4): 11:35 a.m.: Practice Sept. 20 vs. ST. LOUIS RAMS FOX 24-10 W Head Coach Jay Gruden press conference following practice Sept. 24 (Thu.) at New York Giants # CBS 32-21 L Kirk Cousins press conference following practice Oct. 4 vs. PHILADELPHIA EAGLES FOX 23-20 W Open Locker Room following practice Oct. 11 at Atlanta Falcons FOX 25-19 (OT) L Oct. 18 at New York Jets FOX 34-20 L New England Patriots Conference Calls: Oct. 25 vs. TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS FOX 31-30 W 9 a.m. (dial-in): Head Coach Bill Belichick Nov. 1 BYE 11:45 a.m.: TE Rob Gronkowski Nov. 8 at New England Patriots FOX 1:00 p.m.* Thursday (11/5): 11:35 a.m.: Practice Nov. 15 vs. NEW ORLEANS SAINTS FOX 1:00 p.m.* Head Coach Jay Gruden press conference following practice Nov. 22 at Carolina Panthers FOX 1:00 p.m.* Joe Barry press conference following practice Nov. 29 vs. NEW YORK GIANTS FOX 1:00 p.m.* Open Locker Room following practice Dec. 7 (Mon.) vs. DALLAS COWBOYS # ESPN 8:30 p.m. Friday (11/6): 11:55 a.m.: Practice Dec. 13 at Chicago Bears FOX 1:00 p.m.* Dec. 20 vs. BUFFALO BILLS CBS 1:00 p.m.* Head Coach Jay Gruden press conference following practice Dec. 26 (Sat.) at Philadelphia Eagles # NFLN 8:25 p.m. Sean McVay press conference following practice Jan. 3 at Dallas Cowboys FOX 1:00 p.m.* Open Locker Room following practice Saturday (11/7): No availability All times Eastern # Nationally televised Sunday (11/8): 1 p.m.: Washington Redskins at New England Patriots Home games bolded Alumni Homecoming Weekend * Subject to flexible scheduling 1 5 World Championships | 3 Super Bowl Titles 5 NFC Championships | 14 Division Titles Game Release ALUMNI CENTER Formally organized in 1958, the Washington Redskins and kicks off each football season Alumni Association was the first organization of its kind in with Redskins players, coaches the country. The organization spearheaded the alumni move- and alumni. ment among former professional football players and was the The Redskins Welcome model for other alumni groups that later formed in all NFL Home Luncheon is annually the cities. Now entering its 57th year, the Alumni Association only event where fans and corpo- continues to celebrate those who have contributed to more rate partners have the chance to than eight decades of Redskins football dating back to the spend time with the entire Redskins team. Each table is guaranteed at team’s inception in 1932. least one player or coach seated with the attendees. Proceeds from the The primary objectives of the Redskins Alumni are promoting a event benefit the youth programs of the Washington Redskins Charitable continuing interest in current and past players of the Washington Red- Foundation and Redskins Alumni Association. skins, as well as promoting and fostering interest and funding for chari- This year, the Redskins used the 2015 event to honor their players table purposes. With respect to the latter, the alumni conduct fundraising for contributions both on and off the field. Wide receiver DeSean Jack- events to raise money that can be donated to charitable organizations or son earned 2014 Bobby Mitchell Offensive Player of the Year presented used in other ways to help improve the quality of life for youth in the by Neustar, linebacker Ryan Kerrigan earned the 2014 Sam Huff Defen- Greater Washington community. sive Player of the Year presented by comScore and punter Tress Way re- Today, Redskins alumni continue to make their presence known ceived the 2014 Mark Moseley Special Teams Player of the Year Award throughout the community. As a very active chapter of the NFL Alumni presented by Five Guys. In addition, quarterback Robert Griffin III won Association, their motto is “Caring for Kids.” In addition to the numer- the 2014 Redskins Salute Award for his efforts with the military, and full- ous events and appearances Redskins Alumni participate in throughout back Darrel Young accepted the 2014 Redskins Community Man of the the year, they hold two major fundraising events of their own — the Red- Year presented by WashingtonFirst Bank. The team also used the event to skins Alumni Charity Golf Classic, now in its 37th year, and the annual announce that center Jeff Bostic and linebacker Monte Coleman will be Washington Redskins Welcome Home Luncheon, now in its 54th year. inducted into the team’s Ring of Fame later this season. The alumni have an office at Redskins Park and can be reached at Also among the Redskins Alumni Association’s premier events is 703-726-7488. Since his arrival in Washington in December of 2009, the team’s annual Alumni Homecoming celebration, which the Redskins President Bruce Allen has made it a priority to build a bridge to the fran- hosted in Week 7 against Tampa Bay. Not including staff and coaches, chise’s historic past. During the Redskins’ NFC East title-winning season players in attendance represented nearly 600 combined seasons of Red- in 2012, that mission came to the forefront as the team celebrated its 80th skins service, 98 combined Super Bowl appearances, 59 combined Super anniversary. Bowl titles, 26 members of the 80 Greatest Redskins, 17 Redskins Ring of “This year, the Washington Redskins will be celebrating our 80th Famers and five Pro Football Hall of Famers. In addition, as announced anniversary season. I’m proud to be with the franchise in our nation’s by Allen at the 2015 Welcome Home Luncheon, the Redskins used their capital, one with such a rich tradition and gloried past on and off the 2015 Alumni Homecoming celebration to induct center Jeff Bostic as the field,” Allen said in a July 2012 column filling in for Sports Illustrated’s 47th member of the team’s Ring of Fame. Peter King. “The current Redskins players, coaches, fans and staff owe a “That’s very humbling. When you look at the list of the 46 that al- big debt of gratitude to the people who have made the Redskins one of ready have their names posted up at FedExField, it’s pretty humbling the flagship franchises in sports.” when you look at the fact that I think 19 of them are Hall of Famers, 18 Throughout the 2012 offseason, the Redskins traversed the Wash- of them either coached me, owned the football team or were my team- ington D.C./Maryland/Virginia area as part of the team’s ‘Thank You mates,” Bostic told Larry Michael and Redskins.com after his selection Tour,’ which brought players, coaches, alumni, cheerleaders, team offi- was announced. “It’s a very special day in the Bostic family.” cials and more to fans throughout the entire region to help celebrate the team’s historic heritage. World Championship legacy That heritage continues to be honored amongst the game’s elite, as The Washington Redskins’ five World Championships are tied in August 2011, former Redskin great Chris Hanburger was enshrined in for fifth-most in NFL history. the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio.