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Article: REDSKINS FACE TOUGH ASSIGNMENT TRYING TO SOLVE GIANTS' DEFENSE.(SPORTS)
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- The Virginian-Pilot (Norfolk, VA)
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- September 19, 1999
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Byline: JIM DUCIBELLA, STAFF WRITER
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- It is the last place you want to play if you are the Washington Redskins and are seeking redemption.
Two years ago, the Redskins came into the Meadowlands to face the New York Giants needing a victory to make the the playoffs despite a near-.500 record. The result probably was coach Norv Turner's most embarrassing defeat - a 30-10 washout that wasn't that close.
Last year, they arrived here for the season-opener with the proverbial new attitude. A Fresh start. The promise of improvement. A 10-10 tie at halftime quickly disappeared under an avalanche of Redskins turnovers and nine ...