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Manley Grills The Hogettes (Circa 2010)

Former Redskins defensive end Dexter Manley knows how to bring the pressure, delivering 103.5 sacks during his illustrious 14-year career.

After his time in Washington, he spent time with the Phoenix Cardinals, Tampa Bay Buccaneers and in the CFL, but Manley remains an icon of the Redskins’ glory years, and will be forever remembered in the burgundy and gold.

Several years ago, Manley had a side project called “Dexter’s Rush Hour,” a 30-minute show that took fans inside the world of football, and deeper inside the mind of the Secretary of Defense. The show didn’t last long, but did yield some gem interviews, including a sweet sit-down interview with some of the more influential members of the Hogettes.

It’s a quality Q&A, but is probably highlighted by the age-old Hogettes question: “What does your spouses and your grand-kids think about you wearing dresses?”

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Redskins Alumni To Sign RESERVE Wine

(Manley and Brown; AP photos)

MANLEY AND BROWN – RESERVE WINE SIGNING; GET YOUR PIECE OF HISTORY

Washington Redskins alumni Dexter Manley and Charlie Brown — each of whom won at least one Super Bowl title with the Redskins — will be making appearances at Washington, D.C.- area stores this Saturday and signing bottles of RESERVE, the Redskins’ 80th-anniversary commemorative wine.

Reserve is now located at more than 380 retail stores in the Washington, D.C., region. We invite you to celebrate in style with this limited edition Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon created especially for the team by Nick Goldschmidt, an internationally acclaimed winemaker.

The last time the team authorized a commemorative wine was 30 years ago — don’t wait another 30 years and reserve your bottle or case of Redskins Reserve today.

It’s Holiday Time — get your favorite Redskins fans their piece of history!

Here are the details of Saturday’s appearances by Manley and Brown:

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Three Redskins Greats To Sign Reserve

(Moseley, Manley and Ervins; AP photos)

MOSELEY, MANLEY, ERVINS – RESERVE WINE SIGNING

Washington Redskins alumni Mark Moseley, Dexter Manley and Ricky Ervins — each of whom won at least one Super Bowl title with the Redskins — will be making appearances at Washington, D.C.- area stores this Saturday and signing bottles of Reserve, the Redskins’ 80th-anniversary commemorative wine.

Reserve is now located at more than 350 retail stores in the Washington, D.C., region. We invite you to celebrate in style with this limited edition Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon created especially for the team by Nick Goldschmidt, an internationally acclaimed winemaker.

The last time the team authorized a commemorative wine was 30 years ago — don’t wait another 30 years and reserve your bottle or case of Redskins Reserve today!

Here are the details of Saturday’s appearances by Moseley, Manley and Ervins:

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Get Your Reserve Wine, Meet Manley

Here’s a great opportunity for Redskins fans to get a hold of the team’s special 80th Anniversary wine and meet one of the greatest players in team history.

Former defensive end Dexter Manley will make two appearances at D.C.-area Giant Food stores in the coming weeks, and will be available to sign bottles of Redskins Reserve, an exceptional wine commemorating 80 years of passion and commitment.

During his nine-year career with the Redskins, Manley — a terror off the edge for opposing offenses — became the Redskins’ all-time leader in sacks and won two Super Bowl titles.

Redskins Reserve, meanwhile, will be available for purchase based on availability.

Here’s the details of how Redskins can take advantage of these two terrific opportunities:

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Watch Now: ‘Burgundy & Gold Magazine’

By Mike Richman
The Redskins Historian

(Click here to watch the entire Redskins 2012 Season Preview on “Burgundy & Gold Magazine”)

Can two-time Super Bowl winner Mike Shanahan lead the Redskins to the playoffs in his third season in D.C.? Will the talent-laden RG3 live up to his promise as the Redskins’ QB of the future? What’s the deepest segment on the squad? Did the $18 million salary cap hit hurt the Redskins’ pursuit of elite free agents?

Those questions dominated a taping of “Burgundy & Gold Magazine” at Branded `72 Pit Barbecue on Gude Drive in Rockville on Aug. 27.

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Reminder: Watch ‘Burgundy & Gold’ Live

(AP photo)

By Mike Richman
The Redskins Historian

Can two-time Super Bowl winner Mike Shanahan lead the Redskins to the playoffs in his third season in D.C.?

Will the talent-laden RG3 live up to his promise as the Redskins’ QB of the future?

Those questions will dominate the discussion during a taping of my TV show, “Burgundy & Gold Magazine,” at Branded `72 Pit Barbecue on East Gude Drive in Rockville on Monday.

My special guests will be the always-charismatic Dexter Manley, the Redskins’ all-time sack leader, and ESPN 980′s Scott Jackson, host of “Inside the Locker Room.”

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Catch Charles Mann On ‘Late Night’

He was a four-time Pro Bowler with 82 sacks and 17 forced fumbles as a member of the Washington Redskins.

He also won two Super Bowls during his stay in Washington.

And now he’s the featured guest on your favorite Redskins late-night show.

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Catch Taping Of ‘Burgundy & Gold’

(AP photo)

By Mike Richman
The Redskins Historian

Can two-time Super Bowl winner Mike Shanahan lead the Redskins to the playoffs in his third season in D.C.?

Will the talent-laden RG3 live up to his promise as the Redskins’ QB of the future?

Those questions will dominate the discussion during a taping of my TV show, “Burgundy & Gold Magazine,” at Branded `72 Pit Barbecue on East Gude Drive in Rockville on Monday, Aug. 27.

My special guests will be the always-charismatic Dexter Manley, the Redskins’ all-time sack leader, and ESPN 980′s Scott Jackson, host of “Inside the Locker Room.”

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Catch ‘Redskins Late Night’ At New Home

(Photo via stwasm on ExtremeSkins)

Your favorite offbeat, comedic look at the Redskins on and off the field is back this season — and at a new location.

“Redskins Late Night,” hosted by comedian Chris Paul, will be filmed at 7 p.m. every Tuesday beginning on Aug. 14 from its new home at The Greene Turtle Sports Bar and Grille in the Dulles Town Center.

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Area Firefighters Excited For 2012 Season

Washington Redskins defensive back DeJon Gomes talks with Montgomery County (Maryland) firefighter Gary Mann prior to Tuesday’s 80th Anniversary Thank You Tour stop in Silver Spring, Md. Capt. Thomas Foster is shown behind Mann.

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On Sundays they’re just like you or me: they enjoy sitting in front of the TV with their Redskins on and their snacks within an arm’s reach away.

The only difference? In the blink of an eye, their focus could turn from cheering for a Brian Orakpo sack to saving lives.

The firefighters at Montgomery County (Maryland) Fire and Rescue Station 18 know this feeling all too well.

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