it is also where the professional career of robert griffin iii began. all rgiii di that day inhe big easy was make it look easy, 320 yards and two touchdowns and a resoununding upset win in his first professional game. >> we came out and played big on a big stage and we won. >> week 5 against atlanta the hit occurred around the nfl. griffin suffered a c concussion and left the gamed. itazed yes. unfazed? you better believe it.t. >> everybody knows i am a tough guy. i promised i would get up from hits like that and i did. >> the resilience iii got up and it was at fedex field the next week that h he turned in his signature play of 2012. >> it was all a blur. the tight end coach said he felt we run byim, it washat fast i don't know. >> everybody kept saying slide slide, slide, and then when we saw he had the ankle everybody was saying, keep goingkeep going! >> i tried to leaeave and they held me down. >> the nfl's brightest star it stole the show and a big owl but -- stole the show in the big apple the next week. two more losses followed and the redskins

we're taking a closer look at quarterback robert griffin iii. tonight the plan special, "the year of rg iii." >> even if you are not a redskins fan, you are going to like that, because he has great -- is great. temperatures are coming in little bit.

the other story, robert griffin iii's long recovery begins hours of their he had surgery to repair two ligaments. the controversy remains a big headline as does when he will return to the football field. tim brant, who has called nfl and college football games for 30 years is live to lead our rgiii coverage. >> the criticism is reaching a crescendo against mike shanahan and the washington redskins. it was the worst case scenario for the washington redskins. it lasted 5.5 hours. they repaired the lateral ligament and the aclu. -- acl. this is the second time rgiii's knee has been reconstructed. the integrity had been compromised in the longevity somewhat diminished. when can you expect him back? that also is controversial. the first six-eight weeks of recovery are critical. the redskins says he could be back in the six-eight months. that is very optimistic after a full reconstruction of the need. it is a redo, the second time he has had the knee reconstructed. that is the optimistic probability. the rehab it now begins. he is fit and extremely motivated. >> we definitely know that much.

james andrews released this statement robert griffin iii had successful knee surgery early this morning. he had a direct repair of his lcl and a redo of his previous acl reconstruction. we expect a full recovery and it is everybody's hope and belief that due to robert's high motivation he will be ready for the 2013 season. now, if that timetable of six to eight months holds true, griffin could join his team in training camp and possibly start the season but, of course, only time will tell. more on griffin's surgery a little later in sports. >>> i'm anita brikman at medstar national rehabilitation hospital in d.c. where the talk is all about rgiii, his recovery from the knee surgery today and specifically what kind of rehabilitation he can expect. joining me now is gina brown, a sports medicine specialist, physical therapist. when does rehab start for rgiii? >> tomorrow. he will come back, and he will probably go to the training room with a physical therapist, and their goals will be to basically work on decreasing the pain and the swelling that's in that joint. >> it hurts a lot in the

and robert griffin iii is down on the ground and can't get up. >> i talked to robert. robert said to me, "coach, there's a difference between being injured and being hurt." "i'm hurting. give me a chance to win." that was enough for me. >> my job is the quarterback. my job is to play. the only time i couldn't is when i went down and i took myself out of the game. that's just the way you have to play it. i don't feel like me being out there hurt the team in any way. >> good morning. it's monday, january 7th. welcome to "morning joe." i guess that was pretty painful to watch.

. >> reporter: your success this season is parallel to what robert griffin, iii did at his position. he's kind of the one that steals the spotlight and kind of the face. does it ever bother you that maybe you don't get as much as your attention for your success or are you perfectly fine flying under the radar? >> i'm perfectly fine. i love flying under the radar. i don't play to be recognized. i'm glad robert is taking all the credit. he's the quarterback anyway. that's perfectly fine with me. i love flying under the radar. i play the game because i love it, not because i want to be recognized. i'm a bruiser. i can run over people at the same time and make people miss as well. >> reporter: the redskins finished with the league's top rushing offense. >> robert griffin, iii is already a legend and alfred morris is becoming one. >> never in a million years i would have thought he'd be my quarterback but just him being the quarterback definitely helped take pressure off me and helped took pressure off him. we worked together. it was perfect. we fell into the perfect position together and

robert griffin 3 had successful knee surgery earlier this morning. he had a direct repair of his lcl and redo of his previous acl reconstruction we expect a full recovery. it's everyone's hope and belief that due to his high motivation, he'll be ready for the 2013 season. there is precedent for quick return. the vikings running back adrian peterson tore his acl last year and came back for an amazing season this year and our lindsay murphy has been on the story and joins us now with more. lindsay? >> reporter: yes, scott. robert griffin 3 story has been the great debate since sunday night. redskins fans on twitter have not been shy when speaking about the situation. but when news came out he was having surgery this morning, many shared the same thoughts, that they can wait however long as long as robert gets healthy. he was an unstoppable force on the football field this season and candid off of the field. >> we never shared a burrito. for the first time since he was drafted second overall last april, robert griffin 3 proved he is human as well. earli

andrew luck, robert griffin iii, russell wilson, and alfred morris. only non-quarterback in the group, who gets your vote and why? >> robert griffin iii gets my vote because he's the best player on the team. >> okay. >> and in the nfl. >> body of works, 16 weeks. 16 weeks. he didn't play 16 weeks. >> right. that's fine. >> he missed eight games. >> they were 3-6. >> didn't finish three others. >> they were 3-6. now they are division champs. >> correct. he won 10 games. but he didn't play in all 10 of those wins, is my point. >> it's not rookie of the year-- >> andrew luck has 11 wins. >> that's fine. >> russell wilson has 11 wins. >> look at his numbers. the numbers speak for themselves. look at rg-iii numbers. >> sound like a politician. >> look at andrew luck's numbers. rg-iii wins. >> no, he does not. >> easily. >> you say hands down, i say hands up. should be alfred morris. it's a quarterback-driven league. we get that. >> okay. >> this guy broke the redskins single-season rushing record. we're talking about for the team, the storied franchise tha

his nephew is the rookie quarterback sensation not named robert griffin iii who will start sunday between the redskins and the seahawks. >> on russell wilson, starting quarterback for seattle. and as popular as rgiii is an washington, russell wilson it is in seattle. >> he brings energy to a great game. >> his roots deep in the area, growing up in richmond, spending many summers in d.c. with his uncle ben and his family. >> my dad helped change my life. i was excited to be able to go home to him and tell him i was drafted in professional baseball. the toughest part was he died that night. >> it is inspiring to see him overcome obstacles, to see him succeed. russell wilson is a young man who has always persevered under special circumstances. >> sunday, hhis uncle will be at fedex, wearing his no. 3 seattle seahawks jersey, saying what will be a tremendous game between two of his favorite teams, but cheering for his favorite quarterback. >> it has been a great year for rgiii and the redskins. tonight, we will chronicled the amazing year, right here on abc 7. >> general motors is recalling m

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support >> along road to recovery also begins for redskins quarterback robert griffin iii following surgery to repair a torn acl and lcl. >> doctors expect a full recovery. the sports director tim brant has more. >> hello. rgiii, the big story this surgery to repair the lcl and the acl and they trimmed the cartilage. it was a full reconstructive surgery. he has done in college in 2009. it is the second acl reconstructive surgery. integrity of his knee seems to be ok again, according to dr. andrews. they prepare for time will be six months to eight months and could be ready for the 20001413 season. maryland terrapins trying to extend their winning streak against florida state last night at the comcast's center. it came down to this, a chance to tie the game in the closing seconds, but they blocked the shot. they had a chance, but it was blocked. maryland loses. the florida some models coming back and win the game. maryland 1 and 1. have a great day. >> a with abc 7 and wjla.com for continuing coverage of robert griffin's road to recovery. >> d.c. mayor vincent gray is making good on a bet he

robert griffin iii. who is that? he looks like my son jax. in fact, it is with his rg3 jersey on. we invite you to continue. we got show this one. look at this. this is a little tractor, you see all the rg3 gear on that? you seat redskins beer on that? look at darryl's redskins room. we love your photos. we love your videos. keep them coming all weekend long. upload your pictures and videos on myfoxdc.com. click on show your redskins spirit link on the home page or send them by e-mail to redskins at wttg.com. bridges back upstairs to you. >> i thought we coordinated this kind of stuff. now i feel bad i didn't wear my jersey. >> all right. next time. we will have next week because they are going to win. >> all right. are you wearing that when you come back up? >> you will have to wait and see. >> if you do, grab mine. don't make me look bad. >> all right. >> i don't think you will. >>> another big story we're following today. the guilty plea by a u.s. senator admitting he was driving drunk the night he was arrested in alexandria two weeks ago. senator crapo pled guilty. it's in vio

. >> mirror mirror on the wall, when robert griffin iii looks into the mirror he sees russell wilson staring back at him. it is hard to put a finger on it but robert griffin iii has awe and jaw dropping awe- inspiring plays and the stats, the wins are eerily similar but robert griffin iii hopes he does not play that well on sunday. >> me and him last year dolled it -- don'ted it out for one -- doled it out for one of the records and it is great to see him be so successful but i want us to win. >> no doubt about it. >>> live from fedex field, we will have a special addition of game on at 7:00 northeastern. i like my ford with four wheels. 36 his 18 and patriots getting knocked out by northeastern. that is your quick look at sports, have a great friday, everybody. >>> hundreds arrests in a child exploit station sting and some more are still outstanding and dozens of young child victims have been discovered. we have a report on this and we will tell you what you can do if you have a lead on the case. here is monica. >>> cleanup has almost been completed at the intersection of prince wil

robert griffin 3 doesn't like to wait. a division title in the year's proof of that and he's making sure to take a similar approach in his recovery from surgery. in a radio interview, the doctor who performed the operation said that griffin was already waiting on him this morning to start his rehab and recovery. not even 24 hours after the reconstruction. the good doctor is optimistic about the full recovery, estimating six to eight months. in the interview, he pointed out about 55% of nfl running backs are still playing two years after acl surgery, of course. griffin is a quarterback and changes can be made to make him more of a pocket passer. >>> and well, it's a bunch of malarkey. the jaguars who fired the head coach after one season granted two wins in the season. malarkey becomes the eighth head coach canned since the regular season ended. and greg roman is one of the top 10 for the job. >>> one of the other names in the until circle is notre dame head coach brian kel. the eagles interviewed him on tuesday and he is d

. >>> this morning, robert griffin iii begins his road to recovery. he is in florida where he had major reconstructive surgery to his right knee. dr. james andrews repaired his torn acl and lcl yesterday morning. he expects rg3 to be healed in six to eight months which could mean he would be back in time for the start of next season. this was griffin's second major surgery to his right knee. he tore the acl in college. >>> all right. today metro has some good news for rider as part of its annual budget. there are no fare hikes planned for the coming fiscal year, and that reflects a plan enacted a few years ago to only raise fares every two years. last year fares went up about 5%. the $2.5 billion budget contains plans to continue fixing old tracks, as well as upgrades so the tracks can handle more eight-car trains and the addition of express bus routes. >>> flu cases across the country are skyrocketing. the centers for disease control says high levels of flu-like illnesses have been reported in 29 states so far. in boston, they've already had 700 flu

. >>> robert griffin iii is recovering from knee surgery in florida and is expected to stay there so he can be monitored and begin the rehabilitation process. griffin had his torn lcl repaired and a redo of his previous acl construction. the operation lasted about five hours. the estimated recovery time is six to eight months. griffin is hoping to return in time for the start of next season. season. >>> coming up next, could be the next man in charge of the nation's finances but he might need a little handwriting help. >> if jacob lew is named treasury secretary, you will see his signature on the dollar bill but you might have a hard time reading it. >> also ahead, does the thought of doing your taxes give you a headache? a new study reveals just how complicated the nation's tax code really is. we'll tell you about that when we come back. >>> new rules for mortgage this is morning. they come from the new consumer financial protection bureau. for the first time, they lay out new regulation that banks have to follow. the mortgage rules are meant to make sure that people borrowing money

the station will bear the new call letters all weekend long to show redskins star robert griffin, iii how much the d.c. region loves and supports him. it is the first time in the station's history it's ever changed call letters. no. 4, langdon park in northeast d.c. will soon be home to a brand-new after theater named after the godfather of go go mr. chuck brown. the park has already been renamed chuck brown memorial park. the existing small stage there will be turned into a 900 seat amphitheater and should be ready sometime this summer. no. 3, new mortgage lending rules went into effect today and force banks to verify a borrower's ability to repay loans and not to lend to borrowers whose debt exceeds 43% of their income. lenders face bans on the risky interest only and no documentation loans that helped fuel the housing crisis. no. 2, the fda is ordering the makers of ambien and other sleeping pills to lower their zones. it's an effort to report harmful side effects especially in women. a key ingredient stays in women's bodies longer and could affect alertness the next morning. no. 1

. >>> robert griffin iii is recovering from knee surgery in florida and is expected to stay there so he can be monitored and begin the rehabilitation process. griffin had his torn acl repaired. the operation lasted about five hours. the estimated recovery time, six to eight months. he is hoping to return in time for the start of next season. >>> oscar nominees will be announced later on this morning. >> while most awards shows honor the best in entertainment, there is one group that grabbed headlines for highlighting it is worst. fox's adam housley has more. >> reporter: the 33rd annual razzies are out and twilight is heading up the list. >> the razzies are all about having fun at the expense of hollywood stars. frankly, this was probably the best twilight moviele after five of them. >> that's my boy came in second worst. the actor seems to be a razzie favorite. last year, jack and jill september a record by winning 10 awards. this year's razzies will be handed out february 23rd, the day before the oscars. the british academy of theater and film announce the bafta nominees. lincoln i

robert griffin iii has helped resurrect the redskins. and russell wilson, no longer a secret in seattle. on sunday, wilson tied peyton manning's rookie record with his 26th touchdown pass of the season. wilson's 115 passer rating in december, the highest of any quarterback in the nfl. like his rookie counterpart, rg3, wilson can run as well. for the season, griffin is the nfl's third-ranked quarterback. while will sob is right behind him at number four. >> i definitely think we have very similar qualities. you know, i think he does a great job of throwing the football and running the football. you know, both strengths of our game. i think the biggest thing is, you know, i'm trying to focus on what i can do to help our football team win. that's my focus this whole entire week. >> i did get to meet him a couple of times and talk to him. you know, great guy. but, you know, like i said, i don't play against quarterbacks. it's not my job to compare. you guys will do that for the next week. it's just good to see him being so successful. but at

we have news about robert griffin today. the redskins have proved they can win either way, with robert griffin iii in or out of the pocket. he hinted earlier this week that hess sprained knee was progressing enough that he might get to play without the brace, but today coach said that is not going to happen. team doctors incest he will wear the brace today. the redskins practiced outside today. his brace hidden behind his practice sweats. he admitted it is the brace, not the knee that is his biggest limitation, but mike shanahan says he still has to wear it for protection. >> the lcl usually takes about a month to heal, we're right around a month right now, so hopefully he feels better this week. it looks like he does at practice. you know, with the brace, you know, you have to work there it. that's going to protect him. but i think as each week goes by, i think he'll feel more comfortable. >> i would say he's close to 100% it not 100%. he's been running around and his throws look great. he's still playing very well. >> the

. >> robert griffin iii and alfred morris, two stud rookies. we'll have more on both of them coming up, including if robert griffin iii will wear that knee brace, which some think has been slowing him down a bit. >> thank you, dan. >>> new and reelected members of the council are ready, but they acknowledge they need to do more to remove the. >> reporter: the family bibles were at the ready. last-minute texts were being checked. and music played as leaders of the city brought a personal touch. 20-year member jack evans of ward 2 noting his trippletts have just turned 16. >> does anyone know what that means? they get a driver's permit, right? tried her hand at spanish. >>. [ speaking foreign language ] . >> reporter: but hanging over the formal ceremony, two --. >> i'm standing here today, because 80,000 residents in all eight wards spoke with one voice in favor of reform. >> reporter: just two years ago, u.s. attorney general eric holder was swearing in new chairman kwame brown. he resigned last summer after pleading guilty to felony a felony.

james andrews says that knee surgery on robert griffin the third was a success. dan hellie with more. dan? >> a fully recovery is expected. after performing five-hour surgery on the right knee of robert griffin iii, dr. andrews released the following statement. griffin is expected to remain in florida, where he will start his rehab. the first six to eight weeks considered crucial determining how long his recovery will take. depending what doctors talk to the recovery time anywhere from six to 12 months. rg3 did post this message on twitter prior to surgery. in sports, player reaction and guys got their take on what they think about rg3s potential return. >>> at 6:30, pat collins with taking the pulse of redskins nation on the surgery on rg3s knee. >>> a developing story out of prince georges county tonight a 19-year-old day care employee is facing child abuse charges after a witness captured an incident on video. on monday, coupling was charged with child abuse and assault. he has admitted to kicking a child. charged with $35,000 bond. there could be more victims

robert griffin iii is resting after having his lcl and acl repaired in his right nee. expected recovery is six to eight months. dr. james andrews expects griffin to be ready for the 2013 season. there's a lot of work to be done, and what's done is done, but the debate continues. should griffin have stayed in the game as long as he did? now that we know the extent of the injuries have either of your opinions wavered? >> i think that players go by feeling. he felt okay. now, whether we agree in retrospect, but event okay so when he felt okay, he felt okay, then the coach is going to respond, coaches, trainers, doctors, the and the player. so i'm fine with him as well. >> darrell, i think we have learned one thing. that is rgiii is not a good judge of his health. >> yes, i think. so we do agree on. that. >> he is not a doctor, he's not good at self-examination. >> but he felt g. >> he felt g. think about this. this is a man who if they had taken him out when we first saw that injury or even after the touchdown, if they take him out, not only does he have a better chance t

james andrews late this afternoon after he performed that knee surgery on robert griffin, iii. the surgery happened this morning at dr. andrews' clinic in pensacola, florida, within the last few hours. andrews released this statement saying griffin needed to repair both the lateral collateral ligament, the lcl and the anterior cruciate ligament, the acl, in the knee. the procedure began about 7 a.m. and lasted around two hours. so, what's next, you ask? griffin is gonna stay in florida for the foreseeable future, be monitored and begin his rehab, the initial six to eight weeks very crucial in the recovery process it could last anywhere from six to 12 months. griffin looking forward to playing next season. before his procedure, he tweeted, "thank you for your prayers and support. i love god, my family, the team, my fans and i love this game. see you next season." so, that's what everybody has been wondering on sports talk radio on twitter, on facebook, all over the air waves today. when will he be back? that is going to be his goal, to be back for the first regular season game t

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robert griffin iii is recovering from reconstructive surgery on his right knee. he is expected to be sidelined for six-eight months. the doctor who performed today surgery said it is everybody's hope and believe that rgiii will be ready for the 2013 season. >> held concerns are growing as blue patients packed emergency rooms across the country. -- flu patients. the center for disease control says this year's outbreak is expected to be the worst in a decade. i talk to diane sawyer about that story and more, coming up tonight on world news. i know you are following more on the spreading flu virus all across the country. >> we are, and i know it is a concern in the sea as well. we will tell you about some hospitals -- a concern in d.c. as well. >> another story that affects a lot of people, you will tackle the long-term effects of drinking alcohol. >> that is right. drinking too much alcohol, we will show you how it can change the way you look over 10 years. it is something new happening out there, and we have pictures from the future that serve as a wake-up call. >

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griffin, iii a shell of his normal self in round one of the playoffs. first possession and it's rg3 with all kinds of time to complete this one to pierre garcon and he breaks the tackle and it's a 30-yard gain down to the seattle 21-yard line. four plays later griffin and that offense moving, 3rd and goal, griffin to evan royster, a 3-yard touchdown, 7-0 redskins striking first. on their second possession a 1st and goal on the 4, griffin froze on the move and -- throws on the move and comes down in pain, his helmet comes off. two plays later griffin on a 3rd and 4, yeah, no worries about that knee apparently. he comes right back and they strike gold, logan paulsen with the touchdown, 14-0. on the play griffin after the temperature gets taken down by bruce irvin. so they're called for a 15-yard penalty on the ensuing kickoff.

we have learned just how robert griffin iii isn't. -- is. he led the skins into the playoffs. the skins have not achieved all of the goals just yet. that comes in the playoffs tomorrow. what is our deep three think of this incredible season? rg3 think of this incredible season? it comes to the guys around you and the coaches. they do not make it baby steps. they threw everything at me. it has paid off. if you have a mindset that it , it is hardu a year to go out and be successful. >> the terps are on a winning , but it means nothing if they do not show up on the schedule. a player should be good to go. tim brant called the game for the first half. he slammed it home. terps led 53,-37. alex what the block. -- with the block. alan gets a nice three. nothing but net. terps win. georgetown. no good. fouls. s the first two. a timeout was called and it worked. he missed the third. 49-48. less than two minutes to go. takes on three defenders. finished the night with 28 p oints. mason wins. then saga, doing what they do best. zaga doing what they do best. nzaga wins. --e xc ee -- notr

. >> a reminder to watch our primetime special -- we give you an inside look into robert griffin the third's life. as the redskins wide receiver said today, he never thought he would see the debris lewis would hang up the cleats. many feel the same way. announced today he would retire after the playoffs, concluding a 17-year career in the nfl. he's been out most of the season with a torn right tricep. he says his decision is based on family. we will certainly miss that dance. he wants one last push for the title. >> i played the game at a very high level and rough pace. for me to say make my own it's time to go on. i give them everything i've got. wherever it ends, it ends. i did not come back for it to end the first round. >> williams was suspended by the nfl is indefinitely after the bell of c gate scandal. >> so many haveói >> de chile middle of the week. >> the next few days will be in the upper teens and your 40 the next couple days. but milder into the mid 40's of a weekend and good weather for the redskins on sunday and warmer next week. more tonight at 11:00. >> thank you. t

. >> and robert griffin iii sports reporter? we'll show you his prank on his head coach next. pretty funny. let's check in with holly. >> reporter: this news reporter is checking out this newest place for your kids to play. just opened in its third week now to rave reviews. we're checking it out and showing you why you and your family will want to experience it. it's all live later on fox 5 morning news. stay with us. ♪ [ female announcer ] the one for all. mcdonald's dollar menu. home of the mouthwatering grilled onion cheddar burger, topped with melty white cheddar and caramelized onions. plus all your tasty favorites for just a dollar each. ♪ every day, as always, there's a lot to love for a little on mcdonald's dollar menu. ♪ >>> coach, we just wanted to know -- >> you got me by surprise there. who is this guy? >> what did you do for new year's? >> tried to put a good game plan together. wasn't sure how healthy you were. >> of course that's robert griffin iii playing a prank on coach shanahan days before the skins faced the seahawks. who knew he had reporter skills.

we are talking about a cultural change thanks to robert griffin iii and the redskins. helping us to breaking this down, matt winkler. if you're 21 years of age, that's the last time the redskins won a super bowl, you know nothing about really winning playoff football. are you seeing this at georgetown university, kids today are finally going, wow, this is the team my dad told me about? >> sure. we sort of lost a generation of local fans due to the lack of success and so sometimes when you say, oh, i grew up on championships, makes you feel pretty old. >> yeah, sure. >> it's never been more exciting to be a sports fan in washington as well, and obviously the redskins are what we go on. such a long tradition. they are a fabric of the community here. >> let's talk about robert griffin iii specifically, matt, because we talk about national endorsements, we talk about before he ever stepped foot in d.c. being a primetime performer on a national stage. are you seeing that the cultural difference he's making, it's not just what he does on the field but also off of it? >> sure

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but our game features the secretary hawks quarterback and of course, robert griffin iii. there are a lot of similarities. look at these. they have done the same number of passes with the same accuracy. total passing yards almost identical. the big difference is that wilson has thrown six more touchdowns but given up five more interceptions and rg3 as a slight edge. be you if ask rg3 -- well, let's stop there. >> i met him a couple times and talked to him. he's a great guy but like i said you have to play against quarterbacks, it is not my job to compare us that is your job. i hope you have fun. >> congratulations to linebacker london fletcher was named defensive player for the month of december. that is well and good for number 59 but his focus is on how to stop the seahawks. he knows to advance it will take a team effort. >> with football, it is a team support, it is offense, defense, special teams, whatever it takes to win a ball game that is what i'm trying to to do. obviously, we love to get takeaways, if is it playing great offense, we just want to win the football g

. >>> we know it's going to be a long road to recovery for robert griffin iii. not only did he injury his acl and lcl, but he had a meniscus tear repaired, also in the knee. >> there may be an investigation launched into the handling of his injury. if they go forward, independent doctors will be brought in to see if the redskins followed the recommendations of their medical staff. >>> wpgc wants robert griffin iii to know he's got their support. the station will change their call letters this morning to wrg3. it will be in effect all weekend and fans can call in to share their words for him as he recovers from knee surgery. this is the first time in the station's history the station has changed its call letters. >>> the redskins may be done for the season, but we need to giver love to our neighbors to the north. the ravens take on the denver broncos tomorrow afternoon. it's their last chance to head to the afc championships. linebacker ray lewis says the key to winning is scoring more points. no, is using plays that peyton manning can't figure out. >> arguably t

. >>> surgery is over but now lots of rehab for robert griffin iii is coming up. >> plus, it's something caps fans thought they might not see this season. the ice painted at verizon center. more in sports. >>> according to men's health magazine, 25% of us guys do this when we have a bad day. is it a, lift weights or go running, b, break something, or c, talk to their significant other. >> on our facebook fan page, one viewer wrote, d, have attitude. my answer is c. >> log on to our facebook fan page. leave your response. we'll have the answer to the quiz in our 6:00 show. keep it here. ñ?? >>> welcome back. 5:22 on this thursday morning. cool out there but for january, it's really kind of mild. that's going to be the case the next couple of days. then really warm this weekend. we start with 30s and 40s. some patchy clouds. by 9:00 still upper 30s to low 40s. it's going to be a nice morning in the sense we'll have more sunshine this morning. mid- to upper 40s by lunch time. clouds rolling in this afternoon. high temperatures upper 40s to low 50s. a good day ahead. andrea and michael, ove

i have my robert griffin iii earrings. my husband gave them to me. >> he is crazy. your family is excite > we are on a roll. >> five years ago today, the redskins lost the nfc wild card game at seattle. the final score was 35-14 and it was the final nfl game for head coach joe gibbs. the hope for the redskins was that with seattle on their home turf, the outcome will be different. the revved skins have not lost since november 4th. they have reeled off seven straight wins fueled by rookie running back alfred morris. the seahawks, they are hot, too, they have not suffered a lost since november 25th. they enter tomorrow's show down with a five-game running streak. players say, hey, we would choose being the hottest team, not necessarily the best. >> we have experienced it before and i have seen it happen year in and year out. that's the thing. whoever is the hottest, a lot of times,is the best team in the season we are hot right now but i that come to a screeching halt. momentum can be fleeting if we don't come out and play well and don't protect the ball. >> we want t

and redskins coach mike shanahan was interrupted during a news conference by quarterback robert griffin iii who asked his coach a question. >> what did you do for new year's? >> tried to put a good game plan together. i wasn't sure how healthy you were. so it was hard without you calling me. you got me good. >> and by the way, the redskins won. they moved on to the playoffsle. the cowboys go home. >>> just ahead "hunger games" actress lawrence the truths about acting. >>> and millions of views, we'll explain why next on this thursday morning on "early today." >>> we are looking at winter weather conditions developing in all areas of west texas over the next 24 to 36 hours. winter storm warnings for el paso here, down along the river. also midland and san angelo have winter weather advisories. that's more for later today into tonight. edge where else, though, we're looking at pretty decent weather. clouds and showers continue along the gulf coast from mobile to pensacola. and chilly air through the great lakes. one of the coldest mornings we've seen in a long time from boston to new engl

albert morris and robert griffin the 3rd have shattered several records. each has made a case for rookie of the year award. yet both could care less about the individual accolades. the last time the skins clutched the lombardy trophy, morris and griffin were probably still wearing diapers, but they appeared destined to create new memories for redskins nation. seven straight wins and a division title later, they're well on their way. >> i think it's safe to say i'm the happiest guy in the room. i was nine years old in 1999, so i stand before you at 22 and, you know, the redskinses are the nfc east champions so to me, it's just incredible. talking after the game, the first time that the redskins have been champs since 1999 and we came in and did it in one year. the sky is the limit for this team now and in the future. but we're looking to definitely capitalize on it this year. >> it's all about redskins on fox. special pregame show at 3:30. we'll have inside angles to lead you through at kick off at 4:00, and 4:30, the skins and the seahawks. the skins are a

el mariscal de campo de los washington redskins, robert griffin iii, se sometiÓ a una cirugÍa de reconstruccio Ón total en su rodilla derecha, para reparar un desgarre en el ligamento cruzado anterior y en el ligamento lateral colateral. no hay una fecha oficial para su regreso. las primeras seis a ocho semanas de su recuperaciÓn son considerada s crÍticas para su rehabilitaciÓn, de acuerdo a una fuente familiarizada con la situaciÓn. griffin agradeciÓ a sus aficionados por su apoyo en un mensaje de twitter y aunque no hay fecha para su retorno el medico que lo opero dijo que podrÍa ser de 8 a 9 meses, tomando en cuenta su juventud y el deseo de jugar. por la copa del rey de espaÑana, barcelona goleo al cordoba y clasifico a los cuartos de final. por otro lado, cristiano ronaldo reconociÓ que vive uno de sus mejores momentos en el real madrid, tras marcar cinco goles en dos partidos en lo que va el 2013, y admitiÓ que siente mÁs motivado y contento tras la victoria ayer 4-0 sobre el celta de vigo por la copa del rey, con este resultado real madrid clasifico a los cuartos de final. t

miguel sabah fue suspendido por 2 juegos en la nfl todo indica que robert griffin sufrió desgarro parcial en la rodilla derecha lo que lo obliga a estar fuera de canchas 8 meses, se someterá en los próximos días a una segunda opinión médica. : messi agrado skwie iniesta pero no tuvo palabras para

. >>> this morning, robert griffin iii begins the road to recovery. in florida he had major reconstructive surgery to his acl and lcl yesterday. it's coming upped he'll heal in four to six months meaning he could be ready for the start of next season. this was griffin's second major surgery on the right knee. he tore the acl in college. >>> two construction workers from our area are dead after being hit by a car in a work zone. they were killed yesterday morning. police say a car suddenly veered into a construction area and hit them near the town of northeast maryland. that's near the delaware line. they were both pronounced dead at the scene. jackson was the father of 15 children. >> he was about his children, all

robert griffin iii is 22 years old. he is an athletic marvel and conditioned his life to be the person who says, i'm going to play no matter what. i was raised on images of michael jordan with the flu an playing hurt. these are where sports memories are made and this is why you have a 60-year-old head coach supposed to step in this moments like this and say, not today, son. it is not your day. you know what he did? he failed both tests, failed the test of the organization and the future by putting rg3 at risk in this game and may be for the rest of his career because of this decision but he also failed the test of this game because it was obvious to everybody watching this game, this is not hindsight, this is like in the present tense when you're watching this game, obvious that after the first quarter and every statistic bears this out, he was not the same quarterback and washington was not the same team. >> what about those saying shanahan putting the ambitions ahead and showing that he can lead and win above the heal

. >> robert griffin iii, the star quarterback, leading the redskins to clinch the nfc east title. a scholar and an athlete on the dean's list at baylor. >> i'm impressed. 97% of notre dame players graduate with a degree, the highest in the nation, higher than stanford or duke, and their number one in the polls. rg3, both of his parents are enlisted army career. he is not only will spoken but he has been an exemplar for this community and he is terrific on appeal. >> we could use something like him in government. charles. >> if he ran for president right now, he would do rather well. there is no opening for three and half years. >> washington needs to do more for defenders. my heart sinks every time he might get hurt. what they were wondering whether he could make it. my own son at espn and burns he is the real deal. >> may be house speaker would be a good place for him to start? we will see you next week. >> d for each transcript, log oo insidewashington.tv. >> "inside washington" brought to you in part by the american federation of government employees, proud to make america rk r

. >>> after five hours in surgery this morning, robert griffin 3 is recovering at this hour and all parties involved are predicting a return to the game fold next season and rehab takes from six to eight months. the procedure included a repair of the right acl which was sprained in early december and in that baltimore gain and they reconstructed the acl in the same knee and used graphs to complete the procedure and that is a second time in three years griffin underwent a acl construction in the right knee and based on the timeline, he might be able to participate during training camp. and a statement from dr. andrews read that he had successful injury and had a direct repair to the acl and we expect a full recovery and that is everybody's help and belief that he will be ready for the 2013 season and earlier today, firm hightower tore his acl in october 2011 had this to say regarding rg3. >> and that is not but great or toughness all of the time. and this is about being smart and knowing how to separate when to use this toughness and also when to use a wisdom and when to be mature about thin