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SNYDER 'SORRY' FOR TEAM'S RECORD, BUT LITTLE ELSE
Redskins' Snyder gives rare interview
Date published: 11/4/2009 By RICH CAMPBELL BY RICH CAMPBELL ASHBURN --Washington Redskins owner Daniel Snyder broke his media silence yesterday by apologizing to fans about the team's 2-5 start, but he did not address in detail any of the issues that have rankled supporters in recent weeks.During a brief session with a small group of reporters at a function hosted by the team's charitable foundation, Snyder dodged a question about his stance on the team's strict enforcement of a ban on homemade signs at FedEx Field and about a recent Washington Post report that detailed the team's lawsuits involving several premium season-ticket holders. Instead, he expressed his dismay about the team's woeful record. "I feel sorry for the fans," Snyder said, according to a transcript on the Redskins' Web site. "And we're very, very appreciative of our great, loyal fan base. And I'm understanding. I mean, we just feel terrible. We're disappointed and we're embarrassed. And we hope to get it going soon. We're disappointed. "It hurts. I mean, it really hurts," he continued. "We are really trying very, very hard, everyone at Redskins Park. The coaches, the players, the organization has really quite frankly held up well. And I think we've got [an] opportunity the rest of the season to hopefully get it going. But to date we've let everyone down, including ourselves. We know that. We're just apologetic." Snyder went on to lament the Redskins' losses in light of their weak schedule. "We've blown some games that obviously we think we should have won," he said. "And I think the players are playing hard, and we still hope to do well starting this Sunday." It is rare for Snyder to grant an interview during the season, and this one lasted less than three minutes, according to an Associated Press report. Snyder ended the interview during a question about the front office's decision to strip head coach Jim Zorn of play-calling responsibilities, the AP reported. Snyder was reportedly interrupted by a high school band that performed at the event, and he left without answering.
Date published: 11/4/2009
Do the right thing ........ now please ..
(posted by
Ranko
, Nov. 4, 2009 9:39 pm)
It would indeed help the team if Snyder would sell but he won't. Why you ask? Because he belongs to a club that few can join, owner in the NFL. Even somebody like Rush might try but few can make it all the way to the owner's box, If he wants to really help the team get rid of cousin Vinney and bring in a real football GM.
If Snyder really cared about the team
(posted by
tpifos
, Nov. 4, 2009 6:48 pm)
He'd sell it. They were great before he became the owner.
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