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Fans Heckling Sellers


This guy was hanging a Redskin. Sports are so weird.

It takes a special kind of wacko to call Mike Sellers a lady. Luckily, Seattle has provided several special kinds of wackos.

The Seahawks fans staked out prime territory above the Redskins tunnel and heckled everyone in sight. Ballboys. Public relations persons. Assistant coaches. Players on injured reserve. Equipment men.

(Speaking of making fun of Seattle, the pre-game show--which was broadcast throughout the stadium concourse--spent great amounts of time criticizing Tom Boswell's column saying the Redskins had a tougher schedule than the Seahawks. Then fans asked me whether I wrote that column.)

(Speaking of Seahawks fans, they're currently booing Ethan Albright.)

(Speaking of Seattle, there's apparently someone perched on a bridge outside the stadium, threatening to jump. Seriously.)


The second jersey-wearing Burger King I've seen this season. Sports = weird.

Anyhow, that tunnel. The insults varied. Jason Campbell was heckled for being hurt; "look at this guy in the matching jammies," they screamed at him. "Hey Campbell, you've got to play hurt in the NFL, you've got to play hurt. Get your gear on."

Daniel Snyder was heckled for, I'm not sure what. "Wal-Mart of the NFL," they yelled at him.

Mark Brunell was heckled for being short; "Hey little fella, get your hands out of your pockets," they yelled at him. He pinched Pete Kendall's behind.

Shaun Suisham was heckled for existing; "oh oh oh oh look at the kicker!" they yelled at him.

Stephon Heyer was heckled for his hair; "are you from Predator 3?" they asked him.

And everyone was heckled about Mike Sellers's piped noise accusations.

"Pipe this," they screamed. "Should I pipe my voice in there?" there screamed at anyone with headphones on. "Pipe my voice buddy," they screamed. "Can you hear me? Can you hear me?" they screamed.

Luckily, a few Redskins were willing to give it right back to the fans.

"Riding the pine sucks," the fans yelled at Randy Thomas.

"Your job sucks," Randy Thomas replied with a smile.

"You're nobody," Jason Campbell said to his hecklers.

Of course

"[Bleeping] [bleep], [bleeping] [bleep], get your hands out of your pockets [bleeping bleep]," they yelled at Chris Cooley. He smiled, turned his head and spit on the ground.


Senor Doce. Weird >> Wports.

Rock Cartwright clapped at the Seattle fans. Matt Sinclair waved his arms in the air. Ryan Boschetti told them "we're gonna do it for you."

Sellers, of course, got it worst, a torrent of insults when he walked in and out of the tunnel. "C'mon ladies, c'mon!" one fan, Rob Larsen, screamed at Sellers and Cooley, who were watching and laughing. "Hey Sellers, get out here! Get out here, Sellers!"

And so on. I tried to explain to this poor soul that Sellers would eat him and chew his bones, but he didn't care. He was too fired up about the artificial noise allegations.

"It was the greatest thing he could have ever done, the greatest thing, by far," Rob was saying.

Sellers, of course, chose to walk in and out of the tunnel repeatedly, soaking in the noise and the insults. Then he turned his face up to the fans.

"I can't hear you," he said, frowning and raising his arms quizzically. "I can't hear you."

By Dan Steinberg |  January 5, 2008; 3:47 PM ET  | Category:  Redskins
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Posted by: bryan2369 | January 5, 2008 4:21 PM

"Daniel Snyder was heckled for, I'm not sure what. "Wal-Mart of the NFL," they yelled at him."

You have to admit, that is kind of clever.

Posted by: Scotus | January 5, 2008 4:56 PM

Better to be unable to hear insults, than have the inability to feel your face.

Posted by: ScottVanPeltStyle.com | January 5, 2008 5:46 PM

I'm thinking they're quieting down.

Posted by: mike | January 5, 2008 7:10 PM

Yes, drunk football fans everywhere are wackos...why should Seattle's be any different, and what is your point? Why is it worth writing about? Are you saying Washington Redskins fans are the model of what a fan should be? From what I've been reading, it seems Redskin fans have been a little apathetic compared to past years. Juvenile fans I can understand. Juvenile posts by a journalist is more disappointing.

Posted by: LRA | January 5, 2008 7:38 PM

Each stadium has its cadre of clowns (see: green bay cheeseheads). Its to be expected....now to rush off to the other side of this skyscraper to peer in on the last minute of the game. :)

Posted by: CMJ | January 5, 2008 7:49 PM

Does anyone Remember Bill Buckner?
I wonder if Santana knows who he is.

Posted by: BS | January 5, 2008 7:55 PM

Sellers should have spent more time reading the playbook rather than talking smack to the fans. He cost the Redskins big-time!

Posted by: rcs | January 5, 2008 8:04 PM

Emotion can carry a team only so far. Eventually the best team in the playoffs is going to win. The redskins were just a above average team that rallied around an emotional event. Snyder needs to stepback and realize he has accumulated a group of overpaid mediocre players.

Posted by: Ken | January 5, 2008 8:06 PM

There was entirely too much trash talk coming from DC this week. Welcome to Seahawk Stadium. Now go home.

Posted by: NYCSeahawkFan | January 5, 2008 8:07 PM

Arrogance and lack of respect for a VERY good football defense bit the redskins right in the you-know-where...

all I heard all week was how quickly the Redskins were going to dispense of Seattle.

Sad ending to a tragic loss, but nice to see our team show the nation what we can do..

Posted by: Seahawk fan | January 5, 2008 8:11 PM

Sellers insulted Seattle fans long before he walked out of that tunnel. So he faced a few hecklers as he walked out. That's part of playing professional football.

Posted by: Plimpie | January 5, 2008 8:12 PM

"I can't hear you," he said, frowning and raising his arms quizzically. "I can't hear you."

Can you hear us now? I'm sure the Redskins locker room is extremely quiet right now, well, except for the crying.

Posted by: Seattle fan | January 5, 2008 8:12 PM

And your point for this report is?

Posted by: sandman | January 5, 2008 8:22 PM

Hey Redskins fans ... you like apples?

the Seahawks beat the Redskins by 21 (oh how poetic!!)

How about them apples!!

Posted by: LINYSeahawkFan | January 5, 2008 8:27 PM

Who cares what a bunch of Seattle homos say? They get their three hours of fun and then return to their miserable little lives.

Posted by: Jay | January 5, 2008 8:34 PM

If there is one positive to come out of the loss to Seattle, it is that the departed soul of Sean Taylor can finally rest from all the media hype. When Snyder's team took the lead, 14-13, and Cris Collingsworth starting talking about Sean Taylor's ghost, I almost turned off the game.

I had a friend from high school who died at the Pentagon on 9/11. He was a starting point guard for 4 years in high school, and in 2002 the gymnasium was renamed in his memory. But just yesterday, the high school brought his mother and father in to dedicate another memorial to their son. The mother's comment was, "Can't they just let my son rest?"

Let the dead find their peace, and for goodness sake don't let the NFL hype its product on a grave by ginning up advertising revenue on an unfortunate event.

If Dan Snyder had any morals he would ban all sales of Sean's jersey and silently pony up the money to make sure his immediate relatives are taken care of for life.

Jack Kent Cooke would have done it, but Danny Boy remains unworthy to even wash The Squire's jockstrap, let alone carry it.

There are plenty of people that find monetary success in America, but some do it with a helluva lot more class.

Posted by: Anonymous | January 5, 2008 8:46 PM

Fans will be fans and it's a game. It would have been nice for the Redskins to win but they did not. It was a great season and there are other teams who didn't make it to the Wildcard game. I congratulate the Seahawks on their victory and I know that my beloved Redskins will live to fight again.

I saw some great things this season and I have much to root for next year. This is what sports are all about and no amount of heckling will negate the great season and the hope out of tragedy that the Redskins brought to us in DC. You go guys! and Thanks for a great season!

Posted by: nb3c | January 5, 2008 8:46 PM

At least they weren't swearing and pouring beer on people like FedEx, Meadowlands, etc.

Posted by: Former Pro Fan | January 5, 2008 8:55 PM

I am also at a less to know the point of the original post. I heard several comments abut how Sean Taylor must have been looking down from Heaven and helping his ex-teammates. I really know almost nothing about him other than the fact that he played football and was killed during a robbery. We heard about his troubled past. Was he particularly known for charitable work or other positive efforts in life? Would anyone assume he is in heaven except for the fact that he played football and was murdered? In fact, would anyone even known he had died if he had not played football?

Posted by: SK | January 5, 2008 9:01 PM

Sounds a little like sour grapes. Fans are like this everywhere, not just Seattle. Skins overcame insurmountable odds to make this far and should be damn proud. However, in the end, it was apparent to everyonone they just weren't good enough, that's it.

Posted by: Nitro | January 5, 2008 9:05 PM

Nice post SK. Right to the point. Chris Collingsworth and that entire crew just wore me out. How many networks does that dolt work for?

Posted by: Michael1945 | January 5, 2008 9:05 PM

21 point loss. Storybook ending denied.

Sorry, D.C. Your faux momentum couldn't get it done when it counted.

Rest in peace, Sean Taylor. Sorry your teammates and city had to use your name in vain.

Posted by: HawksFan | January 5, 2008 9:10 PM

Steinberg, I don't understand. Maybe the Seattle fans should just sit on their hands and praise the Redskins mystique. Yeah, maybe they do that instead of saying all those mean things about the Skins. Those evil Seattle fans - damn them.

Posted by: Anonymous | January 5, 2008 9:10 PM

And no one EVER at a Redskin game has ever been a drunk fool?

At least we don't have a racist mascot. (What if little Danny Snyder changes the name to the Washington Blackskins?)

At least the Hawks are still playing.

At least Holmgren knows the rules.

At least the Hawks weren't exposed as frauds from the nfc (L)east.

We may be left coast wackos- but we don't led the country in murders.

Lets faces it, the soft team from the west cost punch the tough (overrated) team from the east coast right in the mouth.

Posted by: Hawk Fan | January 5, 2008 9:14 PM

By the way, The Hawks are 9 and 1 against the nfc (L)east in the last 10 games

Posted by: Hawk Fan | January 5, 2008 9:17 PM

to the misinformed dolt who did not post his name and is critized Dan Snyder: Mr. Snyder contributed one half million dollars to a trust fund for Sean Taylor's daughter. In addition, all proceeds from merchandise bearing the no. 21 that is sold in official Redskins stores are going to the trust fund for Sean Taylor's daughter.

Posted by: Janet | January 5, 2008 9:23 PM

Seahawks fans thinking their noise has anything to do with what happens on the field are about as deluded as Redskins players/fans who think that Sean Taylor's ghost or spirit or whatever directly (as in, literally) impacted the last few games.

Posted by: Goose | January 5, 2008 9:24 PM

Hey Goose-

Did you see when Sellers was out of place before the snap?

Did you see the delay of game penalty you skins took?

Did you see the false start?

Would that happen on a neutral field?

Posted by: Hawk Fan | January 5, 2008 9:26 PM

Roger that, every false start or mistake that happens is due to crowd noise.


How many rushing yards did the Qwest Field crowd rack up this year? Touchdowns?

Posted by: Goose | January 5, 2008 9:30 PM

It's football. What do you expect the fans to say? Welcome, sonny. Marry my daughter!

Posted by: BB | January 5, 2008 9:38 PM

"hawks fans: congratulations. relax folks--No one diss'd your team. Sellers talked a little trash and the trash he got back was fine. pls don't make an issue out of Sean Taylor's memory as inspiration for the players. Of course the media will trump that up--the 'skins did not. We will miss him terribly and it will really start sinking in what a loss it is as he was maturing as a player, a man and a father. Meanwhile your team was a wildcard you must admit and your schedule was easier but today you played very well (punted well again!) and took advantage of the couple mistakes our team made. dress warm next week..... if you play like you did today you shoulkd fare well... c ya

Posted by: 'skins fan | January 5, 2008 9:43 PM

Pardon my error for not listing my name earlier.

Why should the NFL profit from Taylor's death with jersey sales?

Also, why can't Snyder just say that Sean's family is "taken care of"?

My guess is that he announced the monetary amount to try and counter all the horrible PR he has generated since has taken ownership.

If had ANY PR sense, he would plant 21 trees on his property to replace those he ILLEGALLY cut down.

Posted by: Rob in Arlington | January 5, 2008 9:51 PM

Sorry Redskin fans, you're a good team..but the better team won. On to Green Bay!!

Posted by: Bridget in Seattle | January 5, 2008 9:59 PM

Sounds like a crazy fun atmosphere actually! Wish I coulda been there :)

Posted by: Someone Somewhere | January 5, 2008 11:24 PM

You Seahawk "fans" who are going on about beating us by 21 points have some real class. If you want to read something praising your team, why would you come to the Washington Post? Or were you just confused and thought this was Washington State? If you want to diss our team, go do it on your own site, but don't mock our loss of one of the best players on the team because you think it's amusing. We certainly wouldn't do that to you. How about you try and enjoy your win on your own and not feel like you have to come here and throw the low blows about a player not even with us? Yeah, real class.

Posted by: Fairfax | January 5, 2008 11:45 PM

In honor of this historic win by my beloved Seahawks, I hereby declare Monday, January 7, 2008 a holiday for every citizen living outside the 20001 through 20599 zip codes.

Also, free pizza for everyone!

Posted by: Bill Gates | January 6, 2008 12:41 AM

Dear Seahawk fan:

Enjoy your season-ending trip to Green Bay and (another) season without a championship. And be proud.

Posted by: tkj | January 6, 2008 11:13 AM

It is amusing when a team with no tradition, beyond Dave Krieg and Steve Largent, starts getting all uppity, isn't it. Just face it, Seattle: Yours is a loser city. One title in what, four decades? And it was from the 'Sonics? Throw Oregon in and you still have, well, nothing. So enjoy your one-week season extension and an offseason without a championship. Again. And people wonder why people in the Northwest are so depressed...

Posted by: Ben's Chili Bowl | January 6, 2008 11:31 AM

Dear Seattle:

Jason Campbell hit it on the head.

You are NOBODY.

Seattle is known for Bill Gates, Starbucks, and Kurt Cobain who blew his head off with a shotgun cause it hurt when he pooped.

Get off us.

This is what happens when Seattle fans come to our house.

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a218/DTC4LIFE/2nd%20Tailgate/seahawkgame2005073.jpg

Keep talking trash to our players, we will keep punking your fans.

Posted by: The Mayor | January 6, 2008 2:37 PM

Should I remind you???

Hawks 35......Foreskins 14

Posted by: Hawks fan | January 6, 2008 4:06 PM

Hey Mayor,

DC is known for fans that wear dresses and pig noses along with a crack smoking Mayor (you?).

You picture is cute and all, but may I remind you that it only matters who WINS THE GAMES! Last two times the Redskins played the Hawks in the playoffs it was in Seattle because your team isn't good enough to EARN a home game. Not concerned with it either because we now own your franchise in Seattle!!

So you can add one thing to your list of things Seattle is known for: Owning the Redskins!!!

35-14

Posted by: SkinsDone! | January 6, 2008 5:11 PM

Is the the Seattle Post?

Jeez. There sure is a ton of pent up agression.

Posted by: WaPoLiveFan16 | January 6, 2008 6:04 PM

What a clever retort from Jason Campbell! Quick-witted mental giant, there.

Posted by: Anonymous | January 6, 2008 7:10 PM

Seattle fans can talk about other teams' quarterbacks and their utterances when they get rid of their current quarterback, who is going to have the words "We want the ball, and we're gonna score" engraved on his tombstone.

Posted by: Lindemann | January 6, 2008 8:54 PM

Senor Doce, awesome!

I have to go watch Nacho Libre again.

Is this article saying Seattle fans are better (and more creative) than us? I think it's great considering how boring it is to be at a game live when they have 18 TV commercial breaks and beer costs more than Crystal.

The Seattle fans sound a lot more entertaining than a bunch of no energy spectators sitting around complaining about everything in MD*.

Seattle = fans
Maryland* = spectators

*The NFL only has one team in Washington, that's the Seahawks. MD has two crappy teams

Posted by: Esqueleto | January 7, 2008 8:57 AM

don't worry hogs, we'll handle 'em

hail (lambeau!)!

Posted by: pack4life | January 7, 2008 12:03 PM

Esqueleto....

You make NO SENSE at all. Go back into your little hole.

If you aren't aware there are three, no wait four cities in relatively close in proximity. There is a lot to do in MD. What would people, such as myself complain about living in Maryland? (besides the cost of living) I have no complaints at all..I love it here. If you don't then move...why not to lovely Seattle where it rains 24/7.

About MD fans being Spectators...hmm, so you happen to know EVERY sports fan in MD eh? You must get around. Cause all the sports fan I know from MD are 'Sports' fans, not spectators. Way to generalize smart guy.

Posted by: BKMD | January 7, 2008 2:06 PM

35-14

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Posted by: Seattle fan in D.C. | January 7, 2008 2:35 PM

I guess most of you don't realize that you sound like idiots? Nevermind.

Posted by: Arlington Pimp | January 7, 2008 4:56 PM

Seattle is now the west coast Philly. I expected a more gentile attitude.

Posted by: What? | January 8, 2008 6:34 PM

I was actually interviewed by this writer and he was very nice. Thanks.

First and foremost, some of the events aren't quite true. Chris Cooley was wearing shorts and he had his hands inside his shorts. The fan shouted, "Hey Cooley, get your hand out of your pants!"

Cooley then responded, "Looks like you just got done sucking him off." In reference to the fan and his friend. Cooley sure does seem like a nice guy. Then again, it is tough playing for a team that can never win in the playoffs.

On a final note....how 'bout that noise Mr. Sellers? And way to go America....56% were wrong. See you again next year. It is supposed to be in Seattle again....and I wonder who will win??? LOL

Posted by: SEAHAWKS WON...AGAIN | January 9, 2008 10:42 PM

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