My AWESOME day at Training Camp

[bridaman51]

Anyone ever been to fan apperciation day? Is it worth going? I am sure it is crazy crowded, but is it impossible to get any autographs? Is it easier? Just wondering if it is worth the 3 hour and 30 minute drive.

[hesscl34]

Originally Posted by bridaman51

Anyone ever been to fan apperciation day? Is it worth going? I am sure it is crazy crowded, but is it impossible to get any autographs? Is it easier? Just wondering if it is worth the 3 hour and 30 minute drive.

I actually planned my day to be there BEFORE fan appeciation day thinking I'd get a good spot on the rail.... and take a look a my pics... it was good plan.

Most days like those are so crowded you just can't get your shot. Think ahead!

[mooby]

Originally Posted by bridaman51

Anyone ever been to fan apperciation day? Is it worth going? I am sure it is crazy crowded, but is it impossible to get any autographs? Is it easier? Just wondering if it is worth the 3 hour and 30 minute drive.

You should probably go on a day other than Fan Appreciation Day. I went back in '05 and while it wasn't completely horrible, I couldn't see anything due to crowds near 15,000 people. The autograph signing sessions isn't worth the wait either, all of the big name players' lines fill up quickly, whereas if you go to the less crowded tables you have a chance to get a lot of autographs. When I went my parents went to the lesser known players' tables while I got into Lavar's line, and I ended up standing the entire time in Lavar's line while my parents got multiple autographs, including Chris Samuels', Jon Jansen's, Shawn Springs', Marcus Washington's, amongst others.

[LandrySlice]

Originally Posted by mooby

You should probably go on a day other than Fan Appreciation Day. I went back in '05 and while it wasn't completely horrible, I couldn't see anything due to crowds near 15,000 people. The autograph signing sessions isn't worth the wait either, all of the big name players' lines fill up quickly, whereas if you go to the less crowded tables you have a chance to get a lot of autographs. When I went my parents went to the lesser known players' tables while I got into Lavar's line, and I ended up standing the entire time in Lavar's line while my parents got multiple autographs, including Chris Samuels', Jon Jansen's, Shawn Springs', Marcus Washington's, amongst others.

Thanks for the good advice, this will actually be the first time I have gone to one of these, and I know its gonna be a crowd, but I think its worth it to see the new O in action during the scrimmage. I just pray Landry dosen't kill any of our new recievers! SO EXCITED!

[bridaman51]

The redskin site states that there would be no formal autgraph signing so I assumed there would be no tables. Last year at training camp i got some good autographs, but I really Really want Clinton Portis to sign my throwback jersey so I can hang on my wall in my redskin room. I also really want Cooley and jason Campbell to sign pictures I took of them last year and had blown up to hang up. I got Marcus Washington to sign his last year (well I had my kids do it he was more willing to sign for them) and complemented on the collage of photos...

I would make the trip if I knew I had a good oppurtunity to get Clinton Portis's autograph, plus my kids (8 and 10) are getting ready for football and I would love for them to experience the practice and meet a few players again like last year...