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the players say it starts with mike shanahan. this team believed donavan mcnabb can always come one a big play. it belies kit run over any defense when their backs are against the wall and it believes when tested, it can stop any offense in its tracks. the game winner was yesterday who said when shanahan pulled him over seconds before, it men a lot. >> he wanted me to go through my normal routine. i thought it was good idea. >> how do you mean you never had anyone do that before? >> normally, a lot of coaches let the kicker do what he wants to do. the kicker is a weird guy. but yeah. i just normally take m time focus. i think it was good that the coach called me over. it help to relax me. i think i'm pretty relaxed anyway. just to relax me that much more and go through normal routine of running from the side line. but i was pretty pumped up. >> with that goal in overtime, it marked the fourth me this season the game was decided on the final play. that wouldn't have been possible without a start from anthony armstrong. husband fir

it appears trent williams will be able to play and mike shanahan said he should be a go after missing the last few weeks and a sad note here. albert hainesworth brother, killed in a motorcycle crash last night and albert was pews excused from practice and mike shanahan is unsure if he will be with the team on sunday. >> and i don't know, i would never ask anyone. we'll let the course of time take care of itself and find out what is going on. >> what he's going through is paramount and, obviously, wish the family prayers and thoughts and that is our main concern right now. >> reporter: the redskins defense will have their lands full and facing another offense. they scored 21 points and three of the four games and starts with aaron rogers who, last year, threw for 4500-yards and 30 touchdowns. he's a big time threat and the redskins are aware of it. >> rogers is a great quarterback. he's got a lot of weapons and they use a great combination of groups with rogers. the quick release and one of the reasons why they're effective. >> and in terps -- for a great quarterback and that is why he

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next question. >> mike shanahan knows how it works. not longing ago, nobody knew what twitter was. now it'she primary source of news for the next generion of people. but because it's the fastest place possible to breaknews. al thornton says i jus literally got hit by a car. plain and simple i got hit by a car walking up a hill. students can'tdrive. the wizards at at gorge mason for training camp. he really is just fine. but that was a serious story. wizards at mason alleek for training camp. first time the wizds have started camp in complete rebuilding mode and quite some time, gilbert arenas back with a now number, looking to mesh with rookie point guard john walsh. flip saunders plans on keeping everything very simple. >> i tink it's -- you're back to -- back to fundamentals, back to execution basketball and also back to basics and having fun. you think about when you are playing when you're a kid almost. have you fun playing. and we want to -- i want them to, one, realize the seriousness, but also don't lose the passion and the fun of playing too. >> all right. flip saunders and

shanahan, he's going to work us and we're coming out every week and having great practices and he's a valuable asset to our coaching staff. >> reporter: the redskins are winners. good night from the link.

but mike shanahan is trying to get a stable attitude on this team where they are trying hard and they know they are not that great yet. >> but the ads -- the redskins get the bottom line after yesterday's 17-14. a win is a win. most of the talk today is about record gain.'s he had that 92-yard interception return for a touchdown right here. one of nine picks in the nfl yesterday. and in hall's case, it looks like jacob are was just plain catch with them -- it looked like j. cutler was just playing catch with him. >> there is no reason to shy away from him. that is hard for me to say with the four picks that i got, but if we had to play him tomorrow, it would be good. >> we're definitely putting pressure on them and making them throw the ball. >> albert haynesworth is a boller. yesterday, he was some kind of special. six-foot, 345 pounds, and look at him -- strong, quick. >> 2010 has been the worst year of my life. i just kind of want to get it over with. and keep playing, hopefully. >> he played 33 plays. i liked what he did both in the past rush and running game. he played hard, and

i'm trying to help you. >> mike shanahan having some fun with one of the fine reporters out there at redskins park. our high school football game of the week goes to stafford, virginia and this was a lopsided affair. colonial forge takes to it mountain view trying to remain undefeated. eagles soar thanks to twin brothers. these are the thornapple twins. blake and eric. making things happen. second quarter third and eighth. blake steps up and hits his brother deep. 44 yard touchdown, 14- colonial forge on top and they have a very businesslike hand shake because they are going rival colleges. the handoff goes to number 31 trey reed and he has eels. 194 total yards. two rushing touchdowns. one receiving. colonial forge beats mountain view 35-7. they remain unbeat. they are now 7-0. a cked house in damascus. the swarming hornets hosting she ever wo-- srwood, a battle of two 6-0 teams. first quarter no score. alex cole takes the pitch and powers his way in for the presidents' day. sherwood goes up 7-0. damascus would answer. the quarterback. conner fraser looking for zach bradshaw. bradaw

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here is donovan mcnabb and the head coach, mike shanahan. >> i wasn't going to let any of the hoopla affect what the mindset was and the mindset was for all of us to be focused and red you to go. i was overwhelmed ale bit with the standing ovation and the reception that i got but again, you know, when you boil down to everything, you buckle your chin strap and you have to win the game. >> if you've been fired before or let go, i think everybody in this room understand the emotions. but of that, that was that. we had to do everything. >> before the game and earlier in the week, mike shanahan had the redskins team together and he said raise your hand if you've ever been fired. and just about everybody in the room raised their hand. and that was the idea. they can say all they wanted to say. this wasn't a win one for don scenario. yes, it was. they wanted to win this game for donovan mcnabb. yeah, they needed to win. that i huge game, as we said. but the bottom line still remains. they wanted to win for don haven't mcnabb. they got the win. it feels sweet today. yes, the eagles came bac

. >> today head coach mike shanahan updated his condition. the new was not good. dan hellie is in our newsroom. >> reporter: he will be out four to six weeks with a groin injury. he had already ruled hielf out of that packer's game. but an mri showed it was worse than expected. they said he has a third degree separation of his left groin. he is coming off his best game of the series he turned the three paes. he got hurt in the third quarter and tried to play through the injury to no avail. overall, this haseen a very disappointing season for portis. he's been will splitting carries. for the first time in his careerering it wasn't primary ball carrier for the redskins. here is the head coach on ct diagnosis. >> a temporary setback. they happen during the seas. he will get a lot of rehab here. hopefully it will be four weeks rather than six weeks but a third degree separation is off the bone. so that's quite soreight now. he was tough enough to go back in and give us everything he had. it's disappointing, working so hard and playing so well that he has that setback.

at redskins park today mike shanahan says clinton portis will start against the eagles on sunday, although portis is still unclear as to why shanahan benched him in the second half last week. also the skins will not need a new punter. he saw a specialist about his hip yesterday and he's just fine. as for donovan mcnabb's return to philly, this game is about more than football and revenge. it is really a referendum on two cities that have hated each other since john adams moved the president's house from their city to ours. and so when donovan returns this week, we bring you the tale of two cities, dc and philly. two towns enter one town leaves. first category worst treatment of an outgoing quarterback d.j. jason campbell. he saw the skins try to give his job to jay cutler and sanchez and finally ship him to oakland. philly donovan mcnabb, the eagles tossed him out like yesterday's paper and the philly fans basically said good rid enz. advantage here, philly. eagles nation really never appreciated mcnabb, but at least they shipped him to a decent franchise. the redskins sent campbells to th

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mike shanahan from the chicago area is back at home to face the percent. albert hainsworth is active after missing the last two games. chris coolly playing after getting a concussion last week. they lead the league in sacks and there is another one. cutler dropped by a slew of redskins including hainsworth. he got credit. chicago forced the punt. on the ensuing drive moore comes with donovan mcnabb. tries to throw it away but it is tipped and moore gets it back. 54 yards for the td. bears strike first 7-0. but the redskins would rebound on their next possession. mcnabb finds santana moss back in the end-zone, 24-yard td just the second of the year for 89. but we are tied at 7. the second quarter now skins up 10- 7. and the dion display, landry just throws cutler down. and then let me see the guns, they are good. they will hurt you. two players later cutler once again feeling the effects of gravity gets sacked for the third time. take a look again arapaho and green beet their guys. cutler goes down. the bears lead 14-7. cutler keeps it but hit by albert hai

you have to fina way to win the tight game and hopefully we can do it. >> mike shanahan with the pok face. nfl coaches never let themselves look like they're excited. he was also pleased with albert haesworth's performance. i'll talk to you a little later. >> we'll see you in a bit. >>> coming up at 5:00, living the american dream. >> the catholic charities is helping moving into a facility that will not break the bank. >>> also coming up, cell phone video ctures the destruction as tornadoes much the down in texas. police find a drug lab inside a georgetown university dorm. who is facing charges and who has been set free? and hal scene with almost here. the only thing more frightening than the costume is the potential for fire. liz crenshaw with the dos and don'ts. diabetes testing? what else is new? you get the blood, hope it's enough, it's -- what's this? [ man ] new and improved freestyle lite® blood glucose test strip. sure, i'll try it, but -- [ beep ] wow. [ man ] yeah, that's the patented freestyle zipwik™ design. [ man #1 ] it's like it -- targets the blood. targetthe bloo

and aomecoming for mike shanahan and donovan mcnabb. first quarter, no score. mcnabb dropped back under heavy pressure. gets rid of it. up in the air, d.j. moore gets the interception. takes it back 54 yards for the touchdown. 7-0, chicago. mcnabb on the sidelines talking to kyle shanahan. my bad. next, mcnabb redeems himself. hooks up with sanmoss. end of the first half. 10-7, redskins. cutler having all kind of problems early this seaso not a problem here. finds johnny knox in the back of the end zone. chicago tak a lead after halftime. that was about all the bears offense did. honestly, they weren't good. third quarter, third and seven for chicago. cutler is picked off by delan'ao hall. takes it back 92 yards for the touchdown. redskins retake the lead, 17-14. fourth quarter. same score. cutler looking for knox again. it's that d'angelo hall guy again. his fourth interception in the game ties the record for most in a game and for the first time this season, the redskins go into the the victory formation. that's the ball game. the redskins win it17-14. dan he

shanahan? donovan mcnabb? who is to say. but this year is not last year's redskins. >> down the middle and up. armstrong, touchdown washington. >> mcnabb hooked up with anthony armstrong in the fourth quarter as the redskins managed to keep green bay within striking distance. then forced overtime. in o.t. laron landry had a huge interception to set up the game-winning field goal. the skins pull it out 16-13. of course, that overtime win fired up fans all over the region. >> slightly. kris van cleave shows us some action from northwest d.c. >> hail to the redskins. stop sleeping on us, redskins nation. >> she is excited. she is living up to her name. she is full of, well, joy, after the heart attack redskins pick up an overtime win against the packers at fedex field. >> i'm worried every sunday. i'm being honest. we came up with the w, that is all that matters. >> every game has come down to the wire. a win is a win. >> i'm optimistic. we have been in every game. >> too early to talk playoffs, d

mike shanahan, your thoughts. >> you are what you are. we're a 4-3 football team. we're going to have a chance obviously to have six wins, but we're not. obviously got a chance for losses as well. so you are what you are and you got to earn them. so our football team is smart enough to take them one game at a time as the old saying goes and you got to find a way to win those tight games and hopefully we can as time goes on. >> say this about mike shanahan after a win or loss. he sounds the exact same. you didn't watch the game you would have no idea if the skins won or if they lost. coming up at 6:00, more on albert haynesworth and the possibility that his season has turned the corner in the right direction. >> a lot of folks happy about that. feldy, thank you. >>> so the redskins matched their win total from last year, but will they win the nfc east? we invite you to text your votes yes or no to 55171. standard text messaging and data rates may apply. >>> npr's chief executive apologized to her staff for the way juan will jams was fired. he was let go last week --

. >> reporter: the head coach mike shanahan is thrled with his team's performance. mcnabb finally admitted how good it felt when he talked to them after the ame. you can see it coming up in sports. >> that's a fastball he won't let go of. >> i should say no. >>> it is a top ten list that no one wants to be on. >>> coming up, feign out which d.c. neighborhood ranks among the most dangerous in america. >> and a drug bust at the georgetown home of two respected journalists. how this alleged crime was uncovered and what neighbors are saying about it. >>> spotted, the federal building in the district. it is now battling bed bugs. >>> i'm liz crenshaw. donation dutching. find out what it is and how much it is costing one lal charity. >>> news4 at 5:00. we're just getting started. four years ago, bob ehrlich got fired asovernor of maryland. for good reason. first, he protected tax loopholes for giant cable cable companies. th, he let utilities jack up our rates 72%. and for the last four years, he worked aa hired gun for big corporations, even a bank that took billions fro

you and i discussed this and whether or not he's in mike shanahan's doghouse. whether or not ryan will be the starting runningback. here is the question if we remember from a week ago. he breaks off a nice 27-yard run. it look like he decides discussions a better part of valor. i'll sit on down and avoid contact and maybe not get the extra yardage i could have gotten. we asked clinton, he addressed the situation and asked why he wasn't playing. >> i have no idea why i changed. i didn't get into detail about it. i mean you can go watch the run over and over and over again. if i had the chance to do it again, i would do the same thing with five people around me. maybe i could have picked up four more yards. >> he will always give you great effort. i've never been around him where he hasn't given 110%. one of the most competitive individuals i've ever been around. starting sunday. >> ok. so, he's starting sunday. i don't know that i'm buying all of that from mike shanahan. >> he was playing possum to me. i had an image of him. i'm down. >> yeah. i think that's it.

late this afternoon mike shanahan said not so fast. at the end of the day would you have to do is say what did we do well? we need to improve in a lot of different areas, but it is is always nice to win. i think our football players need to focus on that. we need to get better to be the type of team we are capable of being. >> when trent williams got hurt we were thinking the worst. the mri and looked good. good news for the redskins tackles. in baseball, san francisco trying to end the series with the braves. the game tied at two. he takes this pitch to left field. this will score won easily. here comes the throw. the damage was done, 3-2 giants. atlanta is eliminated. bobby cox said so long, the manager of atlanta for the past 50 years. tonight was his last game. >> a great guy. tonight was his last game. >> a great guy. >> v two governors, two different approaches. even in good times bob ehrlich didn't make education a priority. he increased college tuition by 40%, cut school construction by $200 million, and ehrlich voted to elimin

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thomas did not fit into a head coach mike shanahan's plan. he reportedly tried to work out a trade with thomas, but was not able to get a deal done. >>> virginia tech welcoming and central michigan. blacksburg, first quarter action, taylor gets the ball and goes. at 72 yards, into the end zone. taylor again using his feet. again, in to that end zone. virginia tech wins, 45-21. >>> virginia at visiting georgia tech. anthony allen was a monster for the yellow jackets. at 195 yards, three touchdowns. georgia tech beat virginia. >>> steve spurrier, remember him? south carolina gamecocks taking on alabama. jeffrey, touchdown. a knock off alabama, knocking off the no. 1 team in the country. a 35-1. >>> navy gets the best of wake forest, how were false, losing big to firman. -- howard falls, losing big to firman. >>> the yankees looking to put their stranglehold on the series against the twins. the pitch, he got all of that. two-run home run. the yankees win, eliminating the twins, moving on to the american league championship series. >>> the tampa

mike shanahan says it will be a game bait decision as to whether albert haynesworth plays against the colts -- game day decision as to whether albert haynesworth place against the colts. that is the old hook and ladder. west virginia handles south florida, 20-6. college basketball season is about to kick off. georgetown is hoping to build on its successes of last year. the hoyas will open up this season against old dominion. >> we have a lot of work to do between now and then. they are a well coached and very talented team. >> just to recap our top story, gilbert arenas played three minutes before leaving with an apparent goal line -- with an apparent groin injury. >> there will be comments from lots of other people aroun i was driving in northern california. my son was asleep. i really didn't see it coming. i didn't realize i was drifting into the other lane. [ kim ] i was literally falling asleep at the wheel. it got my attention, telling me that i wasn't paying attention. i had no idea the guy in front of me had stopped short. but my car did. my car did. thankfully, my mercedes did

haynesworth called mike shanahan and told him of the tragedy. there is no word when pains worked return. >> it just happened. we will have to let it take care of itself. >> in baseball tonight, the reds took a 4-0 lead into the seventh in philadelphia. the reds disintegrated. the phillies are running everywhere. here he comes. he is going to score. the reds looked like the bad news bears. the phillies beat the reds 7- 4482-0 lead in the series. it was a sensational ball game. he scored two touchdowns. that proved to be deep difference. the final score 31-28. tiger woods was in town this afternoon to celebrate the expansion of the tiger woods and learning center. he spoke to an assembly of ninth graders. it is another step forward for tighter as the rebels is all life and image. he recently returned from the ryder cup where he is rebuilding his swing. >> it looks like it is coming together for you. can you fill that? >> certainly. i am hitting the ball more crisp and more claim. i started at the pga. it started showing positive signs. >> tiger wo

shanahan. albert haynesworth and the rest of the defense hope to make life miserable for chicago quarterback jay cutler. dave owens, at soldier field, 9 sports new. >> thank you, dave. >>> going out in style. a penalty kick and he delivers. the 133rd goal of his career. his careers and united season end in a loss. final score 3-2. would have been nice to go out with a win. >> albert haynesworth playing. >> i think it could be a great breakout game for albert. >> tomorrow the temperature? >> 70s. best chance of rain is wednesday evening. >> thank you for watching. have a good night, everybody. we will see you back here tomorrow. bye. captions by: caption colorado, llc 800-775-7838 email: comments@captioncolorado.com >>> news on the "glee" controversy after the stars sexed up and racy photo shoot. i'm chris jacobs. >>> the "weekend insider" is on. >>> these photos seem so un-"glee"-like. >> "glee" gone wild backlash. which cast member just apologized to the nation. >> viewers are outranged. >> do

. >>> mike shanahan's current quarterback is donovan mcnabb but he knows sunday's opposing quarterback much better. they put up silly numbers. almost 8000 yards passing in two years. when he opposes cutler sunday he will be seeing a totally different guy though because cutler has struggled and spent most of the season on his back. he has been sacked 23 times the most in the nfl and offense. he says he is dangerous and has lots of respect for him and expects him to be tough on sunday. the redskins. here is the good news. they will have their full allotment of players sunday including chris cooley who has recovered fully from his concussion. passing all his stability tests this week. >>> baseball. game 6. alcs. rangers trying to eliminate the nation tonight. bottom 6. nelson cruz. he ain't a player. he just crushes a lot. two-run blast to left center. rangers moving on. they win 6-1. let's get it revved up. the game night report is next. centerville trying to stay unbeaten but there are other plans. while taylor and wheaton doing a [ music throughout ] [ male announcer ] looking for a co

. >> mike shanahan. >>> the nats are off tonight before meeting the mets in new york. it was the giants and the diamondbacks. it's a souvenir. san francisco beat arizona, 4-1. the ryder cup tees off in three hours. early today, the team donned their suits for the opening ceremonies. tiger wood has been paired with steve stricker. >> > derek williams was honored tonight in baltimore. it tick -- gary williams was honored tonight in baltimore. he was inducted into the sports legends museum at camden yards. a terrific honor. >> you realize that you have been doing this for awhile and that u.s. had some great experiences with the players, coaches, -- u.s. had some great experiences with the players, coaches and fans. you think a lot of the things that you lost at the same time. those tough games, you had guys working very hard that never let up. that is all you can ask. this is a positive night and a lot of fun. >>> finally, bad news for hockey fans. this week's game should be terrific, but all acc running back ryan williams will not be able to play for a second week becaus

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mike shanahan said today it came down to a numbers game. >> ihink hs grown up a lot since i've been here. i've watched him make tremendous strides. he's got the ability to play in the natial football league, but i got to keep our top wide receivers because we lost a guy. i lost a running back. i had to make a decision. devon was the next guy to go. does that mean he can't play in the national football league? absolutely not. does it mean i don't like devon? no, it doesn't at all. i just encouraged devon, you're a big kid, you're strong, you've got a lot of speed. if you want to get to the next level, you've got to have a heck of an off-season program. >> devon thomas will now get a chance with the carolina panthers. stomp tonight is over for the winningest manager in baseball history. bobby cox's braves were eliminated. he hopes the braves can pull another e out. he singles the left, buster posy scores and gets pat burrough o with the play, but the giants take a 3-2 lead. bottom of the ninth, 3-2 giants. cabrera grounds to thir base, throws to first for the final out. the giants roll on

mike shanahan said he should be good to go this week in philly. speaking of donovan mcnabb synonymous with the eagles franchise for 11 seasons leading philly to five nfc title games and a super bowl. that changed when he was traded in april to the redskins. now michael vick assumed the starting role with the eagles. vick and mcnabb go way back. donovan did his best to recruit nab to play at sir cruise. now -- syracuse. now mcknack nab is pleased to see vick -- mcnabb is pleased to see vick use his second chance. >> i'm just happy he's gotten this opportunity and he's really kind of flourished in it and he's understanding his role and what they expect of him. he's doing well. >> obviously happy that don was instrumental in bringing me here and our paths went separate ways and don is a great quarterback, great competitor and i'm looking forward to this weekend. >> what role will clinton portis have sunday against the eagles? last week against the rams portis broke off a season long 27-yard run but was criticized for falling down on the play. he ende

mike shanahan is not sure if he'll be around on sunday. >> i don't know. i would never ask somebody if they're going to play when a tragedy like that happened. we'll let the course of time take care of itself and find out what's going on. obviously what he's going through right now is paramount and obviously wish his family -- giving them all our prayers and thoughts and i think that's the main concern right now. >> reporter: we wish them the very best as well. the redskins defense will have their hands full again this week facing yet another high octane offense. the 3-1 packers have scored at least 27 point in three of their four games this year and it all starts with aaron rodgers who last year threw for nearly 4,500 yards and 30 touchdowns. he is a big time threat and the skins know it. >> rodgers is a great quarterback. he's got a lot of weapons. he's got four tight ends, four wide receivers and they use a great combination of personnel groups with rodgers and quick release. he can run the football. one of the reasons why they're so effective. >> he ha

today mike shanahan was asked why torain was cut in the first place. >> sometimes you have to have a plan on what guys you think may be picked up and not being picked up. with his injuries and him being released a number of times we felt it was a better chance to let him go in the practice squad. we would have been heartbroken if somebody would have taken him during that time. ryan doesn't have a lot of playing experience but he's got a big upside. he will not be on the practice squad the rest of this season. >>> the donovan mcnabb/michael vick showdown lasted all of one quarter. vick injured on this scramble in between a hall and deangelo sandwich. he's day to day and could win the eagles next game against the winless 49ers. >> you never want to see anybody get hurt, especially a friend and a guy who has been playing well and i hope nothing but the best for all of those guys. we'll see them again but as of right now we're very excited. >>> gilbert arenas back at practice today after missing the end of training camp with a sprained right ankle. arenas in the backcourt makes john wall

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shanahan called a jog through. albert haynesworth took part. haesworth's status will be likely a gametime decision. the defense will have a heck of a time in in game, trying t stop peyton manning and the colts. manning tied for the league lead with 11 touchdown passes. wracki up 28 points per game. third in the nfl. they know nothing will come easy on sunday night. >> it doesn't get that easy for us. we got the week. we have great offense after great offense, and peyton manning is no different. he's a guy who has played on every stage possible. he knows whas coming before it comes. so we're going to have a -- a tough task ahead of ourselves, but we're going too out and play our kind of football and home to contain it. >> sunday night football, of course, right here on nbc 4. >>> thursday night, love for west virginia, the 25th ranked mountaineers hosting big east foe south florida. and the vols did not provide much resistance tonight. morg morgantown, west virginia fans. coming out in full force, some of the best i

he hasn't caused the attention of mike shanahan and did not have catches this season. filling his roster spot is running back williams. an update on hainesworth and is not expected to be with the team tomorrow and the memorial service for his half-brother is set to happen all day tomorrow. let's look at the redskins -- redskins defense, probably minus albert haines worth and giving up 30 points -- points. and they're making strides. this is the -- gaffe up 12 points last week and a win against the eagles offense and they know they can do it. needs to be there in every quarter of every game. >> we just got to be consistent for four quarters. the dallas game played well and came back to texas and played three quarters h a debacles in the fourth. rams was awful, the eagles was a great game. you can see, for the defense and we're playing physical. >> reporter: he didn't know anything about this banner unveiling before tonight when the puck drops, the capitals will unveil two banners, one for the president's trophy and one for winning the southeast division championship bot

mike shanahan, what do you have? >> unless you have a lot of character on your team usually you don't win games like that, too many mistakes, especially early. as i followed our football team very well the way they handled themselves and the way they kept on fighting. no finger pointing at any point in the game. you could tell that they were all going in the same direction. i really felt great about finding a way to win. >>> the redskins improve to 3- 2. one win shy of their total for all of last year. coming up later on, a sunday night date with the colts. that's next sunday. but coming up later tonight, how two of the smallest redskins made two of the biggest plays today to make the play. >> see you then. >> a building that was destroyed last month will be rebuilt. it went up just hours after a scheduled auction killing several head of cattle. people from a nearby store called the fire and frantically tried to save as many animals as they could. rebuilding the exchange could cost as much as $1.3. >>> an academy ins

. >> meanwhile mike shanahan expects albert back, who will be back tomorrow and trent williams will be back thomas the redskins get ready for the colts. >> we'll be right back. [ male announcer ] martin o'malley sworn in. inherits a billion-dollar surplus, low unemployment. o'malley signs the biggest tax hike in maryland history. raids chesapeake bay fund to cover spending. gives raises to top aides. business climate ranks 45th worst in the nation. now 200,000 jobs lost. o'malley covers up jobs report that proved maryland's economy stalled. if re-elected, o'malley will raise taxes again. whether he does, is up to you. >>> have a good night folks, see you tomorrow. bob ehrlich says he wants to fix maryland. but he increased state spending by record amounts. ehrlich raised $3 billion in taxes and fees... including property taxes... and a 40% increase in college tuition. and now he's made over $1 billion in new promises... with no plans to pay for them... except for cutting education. cuts that will lay off teachers and increase class sizes. that's not a budget. and bob ehrlich's not the

mike shanahan would agree with me. >> we have a different mentality. i hope it is different from the year before. we had guys on the team when you get in the tough situations, they gave in. >> i'm proud of them. it starts with your players. we have a lot of great characters. we have people working hard. they have given themselves a chance to have success. it doesn't surprise me. >> shanahan trying to bring new people in and shaking things up. the mental aspect of that is starting to pay off. >> they are buying in. they are all in. that is a good thing. you listen to santana moss' words from last year. it is interesting to hear players say that. santana moss has been around here. his words resonate. it is very encouraging when you you hear santana moss say that. it is not the way it used to be. things have changed. >> quickly. somebody who has been around for a long time and never gives in is peyton manning. >> we are having fun with peyton manning. a lot of people say he is overexposed. we enjoyed a couple of his commercials this morning. let's hear an

mike shanahan said if he is physically and emotionally ready to play, he will be there on sunday. >> if he is emotionally ready, he should play. i hope he is ready. this is the game he shines? >> i think when something that traumatic happens, you make decisions. and some different character traits come out. >> hopefully for albert, it is therapeutic to get back out with your team. >> and not to diminish what he is going through. >> we have been having fun all morning with peyton manning and his commercials. thislastt commercial summarizes the view. >> extra hotel night in new england. >> you are going down, manning. >> that is right. 4th floor. getting a massage today. excited. >> extra night in cleveland. free. >> good call. i cut it up and put it in a fruit salad. >> extra night in san diego. free. >> i will do that. >> getting world class rewards. priceless. >> sweet. >> he has the right answer. that is why he is the spokesman for everything. >> i think i know some that you did not show. >> there are a million of them. >> we don't like them on sunday. let's hope the redskins get t

the redskins are 3-# and mike shanahan, why do you think this played out? >> as i told our football team, i'm very proud of the way they handled themselves and kept on fighting, no finger opponenting. at any point in the game you could tell they were all going in the same direction. and i really felt great about finding a way to win. >> a huge team win. so far this season, romo, check, vick, check, aaron rodgers, but next up, peyton manning. but the skins are saying who cares, we'll take them on and see what happens. >> you have to get that hungry. >> back in prime time again. >> ' don't call them the nail- skins for nothing. [ laughter ] >>> voting is now open for the high school football game of the week. your choices this week. to vote go to myfoxdc.com and click on sports and text a game number or school name to 55171. and we'll be out at the winning matchup on friday night. >>> and up next, video you'll only see on fox. >> a deer in la plata, maryland, gets up close and personal and believes in letting them pet him. >>> and then we'll have a animal her

shanahan, and taking his spot on the 53-man roster, running back williams. williams will be the third tailback on the team along with chad simpson and ryan terrain and as has been the case, terrain will get the starting place of clinton portis, who is out for a month and since the promotion, he's averaged 4.6 yards a carry. >> i feel in this league, hungry, you know, like i mean he's going go there and do all he can to perform and at high levels. you see that -- and every time he starts, he pretty much did that. >> and continuing to progress as these games have continued on and since he's been huffed up. for all the guys, i mean, you know, for ryan and clinton, those guys do a great job of picking up yards for us and catching the ball on the back field. you want to prevent -- present them with more opportunities. >> and another redskins note, albert haines worth is not expected to be with the team tomorrow. he's in tennessee with the family and a memorial service for his brother killed in the motorcycle accident. that is taking place tomorrow afternoon. a tr

mike shanahan said clinton portis will start on sunday despite being benched during last sunday's loss to the rams. neither shanahan nor portis wanted to speak much about the controversy yesterday. >> you knowhat, for these, you hot topics you're bring up, coach is upstairs. you want to walk up there with him, you're going to interview him after this, you can ask him all those questions. >> i don't get into my conversations withlayers. i addressed it at the time. and i addressed it with him and felt very comfortable with the explanation and we go on. >> sunday's game starts at 4:15 at lincoln financial fid in philadelphia. >>> all right. soggy for play but maybe more cheers and boos and rain. >> yes. indeed. the loud rain that was pounding on our roofs yesterday morning, it's nice and quiet now. a few pitter patters of light rain to your east. prince george's county getting a few sprinkles where you see that little blip of blue. another blip of blue in paige county getting a few sprinkles. we have l clouds and blustery northwest wind. 50o 60 around most of the region. it's a bit milder

mike shanahan did say he expect trent williams to play barring any set backs. the wizards suffer their first setback in the pre-season in chicago. wizards guard got a warm reception in his return to the windy city. played several years for the bulls. john wall driving in the first arter and hitting it wide-open in the corner for the three. it was a quiet homecoming for the former jayhawk. later in the first, john wall doing what john wall does driving everybody. hangs and hits the little floater. amixed bag for wall once again. 11 points in the game for the number one overall pick. the bulls start to take control off trouble. kick it out. corbett had 17. bulls down the wizards 107-96. baseball playoffs now. the phillies battle back to beat the reds and theytake it 2-0 series lead. let's goal philadelphia. roy oswalt trying to follow up on dock holliday's no-hitter. brandon phillips says don't think so. no hit this, my friend. goes into the left field seats. a solo bomb. reds up 1. oswalt allows four runs in four innings of work. bottom of the seveh, cincinnati

we will have complete coverage of mike shanahan's press conference on 9 news now at five and 6:00. >> one more note from southern virginia the tums fast relief 500 from martinsville. hamlin backed up some boasts from earlier in the week. he won the race. >>> a boy's family says they need help to avoid their child being stranded after school for a third time. the story is coming up. >>> after an intense jury selection, the trial starts today. the man accused of murdering chandra levy more than nine years ago. angie has a look at traffic. >>> in 3-d, southbound on the baltimore-washington parkway, we find to incidents to report from baltimore past 197 to the beltway. in the next full traffic report, details on a new accident on the inner loop in maryland. we'll be right back. q$úúú]0mppúm >>> welcome back to 9 news now. it is monday, the 25th. i'm andrea roane. >> i'm mike hydeck. angie has the traffic and howard has the forecast first, though. >> i have not had enough details. >> we need to get though news and the weather. >> let's go. let's go. >> got some clouds rolling in this m

mike shanahan called this hit one of the best he has seen ever. alexander, who is apppriately nicknamethe one man gang is used to doing a little bit of everything. >> it has been a long road for me being undrafted. to find the home here. you can achieve anything by working hard and staying humble and believing in god and eventually opportunity will come. it is abouwhat you do when you have it. i've been able to go out and make the plays. i love it. i'm learning more every day. the coach is helping me out. aying around, you get to move around so much. dropping, rushing, really throwing people off. and i just love being out there and making plays like that. >> all right. that's outside linebacker lorenzo alexander. i still can't get used to that. i'm so used to him being a lineman. i say this with love. he still looks a little like a lineman. >> i'm not sure that's enough love. you'd better work on that. >> i have to share this one redskins story before we go. peyton manning is so good that defensive coordinor jim haslett used to be the defensive co

all mike shanahan can say is wow. and gram ganeaut, first game winner. after the game, coach shanahan said all that matters is the "w." >> unless you have a lot of character on your team you don't win games like that, too many mistakes especially early. as i told our football team, veryroud the way they handled themselves, kept on fighting. no finger pointing at any point in the game. you could tell they were all going the same direction. really felt great about findg a way to win. >> next up, a date with peyton manning and the indianapolis colts on sunday night football. >>> well, today is columbus day, of course. federal workers are enjoying a day off and some are other services around the area. the post office and libraries are closed for the day. some local banks are open. you should check your individual anch. but the stock market is open so you can trade until your heart's content. >>> time now is 5:09. and it is 68 degrees in the nation's capital? >> 63 degrees. >> there's a bug there. >> i know. e hollywood comes to washington to film transformer

mike shanahan brings in guys you've never heard of and make them household games. >> do you want to give your pick now in. >> we have a whole morning to go. we'll wait. >> all right. we're so close to football season coming off the win we'll talk about that later. stay with fox 5 for the latest on the redskins big match-up with the packers. the game at 1:00. but our pre-game coverage starts well before that. we are starting at 11:00. you can get the latest headlines on myfoxdc.com by clicking simply on the sports tab. >>> so much more for you as well. we'll check our top stories including breaking news in the hit and run death of a woman in the district. the suspect has now turned herself in within the hour. we were there for fa. we'll show you coming up. >>> -- we were there for that. we'll show you coming up. >>> what a great weekend forecast we have. we'll share that oming up at 6:00 as well. we'll share -- we'll share that coming up at 6:00 as well. d "know the species, know the stain." lanolin-free coat, i know it's an alpaca. walks in here, looks says "hey look, it's a llama!" clea