[Dan22]

Very interesting thread!

I am a french fan of the Redskins.

My link with the Redskins is coming from some part of of my family living in Virginia and who contaminated me with the "Burgundy & Gold Virus".

You should know that the french mostly support soccer, rugby or the NBA (because of Tony Parker and Joakim Noah now), but they absolutely don't understand the NFL. So, in the beginning, it was pretty cool to support a team completely unknown here. It was like having my own team to cherish.

Then, I think the virus spreaded inside me, bringing the high hopes in May after the spending during the off-season and the high despair in December when I realize the Redskins won't make the playoffs... again.

Neverthless, I always stuck with this team. For its history. For its spirit. For its loyal fanbase.

Now, I am very proud to wear my Redskins jersey, walking in the Champs Elysées in Paris, whereas most of the french don't know what it could represent.

Hail To the Redskins! Gloire aux Redskins!