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However the Fashion, It’s Great to See Redskins Win

By Robert Devaney • January 25, 2015 0 2156

Snyders (Tiffanie, Gerry, mom Tanya and Brittanie) pose with the Redskins cheerleaders. | Bill Starrels

You know it is turning out to be a great day, when . . .

You learn an easier way to FedEx Field from Georgetown by driving straight out Pennsylvania Avenue, moving past the Jericho City of Praise Church — “Jesus Is the Reason for the Season” — and parking close to the stadium entrance.

You get to shake hands with former Redskins defensive end Dexter Manley, known as the “Secretary of Defense,” who still has quite the grip and still signs autographs.

You chat with the team owner’s wife, Tanya Snyder, who stopped by the NFL Fan Style Tour before entering the stadium with her children and friends. Noting the fashion, NFL or otherwise, “I’m wearing Celine,” she said. Asked about any possible name change for the Redskins, she said, “There will be a funeral before that ever happens.” Snyder was certainly charming to all and was sure to give presents to the marines outside the stadium for “Toys for Tots.”

Oh, and best of all — we almost forgot (not really). You know it is turning out to be a great day, when the Washington Redskins beat the Philadelphia Eagles, 27-24, with an interception in the last minutes of the game, just about smashing the Eagles’ chance for a play-off berth.

The hometown team may be up or down, but fans are always happy to check out new merchandise and play some games. So, that was why the NFL Fan Style Tour stopped at FedEx Field Dec. 20 — and maybe brought the Redskins some good luck — after traveling to different stadiums throughout the 2014 season. That was one of the reasons we went to FedEx Field in the first place.

Setting up next to the FedExField Hall of Fame Store, the NFL Fan Style Tour’s 2,000-square-foot truck showed off this year’s top fashion pieces from NFL Men’s, Women’s and Tweens/Junior’s apparel, as well as NFL Homegating products. The truck included NFL Auction items, a Virtual Dressing Room, a Photo Mosaic, NFL Trivia and EA Madden Gaming Stations, giveaways and special appearances.

Meanwhile, so much more happened. Now, that’s a great Saturday.