European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - January 14, 1992, Darmstadt, Hesse                                It s redskins is. Bill Lions get 2nd . Battering by Barry Wilner Washington apr the Washington redskins fifth trip to the super bowl is an almost perfect Circle. They finished their run to the pfc championship sunday the same Way they started it just Over four months ago a using brawn and versatility an almost unmatchable combination to Strong Arm the Detroit Lions and their Silver stretch offence. This time it was 41-10 redskins the first time it was 45-0. The Lions in other words were 14 Points better in game 18 than game 1, and were still More than four touchdowns behind. Now the redskins Are Early 6-Point favourites to beat the acc Champion Buffalo Bills on Jan. 26 in the cozy indoors of Minneapolis method Bic for their third super bowl championship in four tries under 11-year coach Joe Gibbs. Buffalo which lost the super bowl 2010 to the new York giants last year edged Denver 10-7 sunday for the acc championship. When Washington needed the big play Mark Rypien provided it. Or Charles Mann came through. The Lions Hung in for a half but were overwhelmed after that. A there were 47 Guys who peaked for one goal a to get to the big show a said Rypien who hit 12 of 17 passes for 228 Yards with touchdowns of 45 Yards to Gary Clark and 21 to Art Monk. Washington a pass Rush was relentless forcing Detroit quarterback Erik Kramer into a Fumble and an interception in the first seven plays both led to scores. A when Charles hit him on that first play that kind of set the tone a redskins defensive coordinator Richie Petitbon said. A that kid had t been hit and Charles was in his  the Fumble forced by Mann was recovered by Fred Stokes at the Lions 11. Two plays later Gerald Riggs was in the end zone. Moments later Kramer under pressure threw a weak pass that Kurt Gou the stars and stripes january 14,1992 Page 28 Veta picked off and returned 38 Yards to the Detroit 10. Chip Lohmiller made a 20-Yard Field goal. Just 4 02 into the game the Lions were Down 10-0. For a while after that though they did no to flinch As they Hadnot throughout their run to their first championship game appearance in 35 years. The Lions never have won in Washington and were blitzed in the opener when running Back Barry Sanders was injured. Although the Lions Hung close for 30 minutes in this one they never really seemed capable of stopping Washington. The Lions  Block Mann who had one sack forced a Fumble tipped a pass and was involved in nearly every key defensive play. The Lions  pressure Rypien As the hogs Washington s impenetrable line that allowed Only nine sacks All season stood firm. Sanders the a Fly a no. 2 rusher this season touched the Ball just four times in the third Quarter when Washington out scored Detroit 10-0. Detroit had stayed close thanks to Kramer. He was shaken up on an option run and left for one play in the second Quarter. But he came Back to hit Willie Green behind Martin Mayhew in the Corner of the end zone. The pinpoint 18-Yard pass made it 10-7. Kramer hit eight of 10 passes after returning from the one play hiatus. The redskins matched Detroit s 75-Yard drive with a 73-yarder featuring a no huddle offence. Rypien hit All five passes on the drive As Washington got to the Lions 3 with a fourth Down and iv2 Yards to go. Showing supreme Confidence in his redskins Charles Mann tackles Lions Erik Kramer causing first period Fumble. Displaying remarkable poise the Lions once again marched Back Down the Field. Kramer nimbly sidestepping pressure found Brett Perriman for 14 Yards and finally with Complete Protection hit Mike Farr for 26. The March ended with Eddie Murray a 30-Yard Field goal with 37 seconds left in the half. Redskins by 6 Las vegas a the Washington redskins Are six Point favourites to beat the Buffalo Bills in the Jan. 26 super bowl at Minneapolis according to the Early line set sunday by Odds makers. Rushing Bull ground attack Gibbs went for it. Guard Raleigh Mckenzie and tight end Don Warren blew out the left Side of the line and Riggs pounded into the end zone making it 17-7. Rypien found wide open Terry Orr for a 45-Yard play that led to Lohmiller a 28-Yard Field goal and a 20-10 Lead Early in the third Quarter. The Lions threatened again before jumpy Geathers blocked Murray a 44-Yard Field goal attempt. Darrell Green intercepted Andre Ware and ran 32 Yards for a to with 5 11 to go for the final . Issues super bowl ticket scam warning m Washington up the trans oration department engaged in some onday morning quarterbacking of sorts monday with a warning to fans hoping to attend the super bowl game to beware of game ticket scams. Quot air travellers heading for super bowl xxvi this year should be aware that not All tour packages include a ticket or tickets to the Jan. 26 game in Minneapolis a the departments office of intergovernmental and consumer affairs said. The office warned fans hoping to see the championship game Between the Washington redskins and the Buffalo Bills that if a game ticket is not specifically mentioned in advertising or listed As a tour feature it is probably not included. If advertisements for super bowl packages do not mention game tickets the department advised Consumers to ask about it. A if a travel agent or tour official says a ticket is included the consumer should require at the time of Purchase that the game ticket be presented or a written confirmation provided a the department said. The department warned Consumers that before they put Down any Money they should read carefully the tour brochure and other advertising material and consider paying by credit card where allowed which offers some degree of Protection under fair credit practices Laws. The department said additional consumer protections apply to super bowl packages involving Public charter flights and advised the following a a if a charter tour is supposed to include a game ticket and you do not receive one you Are entitled to a full refund of the entire package Price when you return a a if there is a change in the origin or destination City in the departure or return Date substitution of a hotel not named in the brochure or the operator participant contract or a Price increase of More than 10 percent you May cancel and get a full refund. A a less than 10 Days before departure no Price increases Are permitted and the tour May not be cancelled except for causes that make it physically impossible to operate it. 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