THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT
Copyright (c) 1994, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: Monday, October 31, 1994 TAG: 9410310167
SECTION: SPORTS PAGE: C8 EDITION: FINAL
SOURCE: BY JIM DUCIBELLA, STAFF WRITER
DATELINE: WASHINGTON LENGTH: Medium: 62 lines
William Fuller's sack streak came to an end Sunday against the Washington Redskins. Not that it bothered him.
The Chesapeake native had recorded eight sacks, at least one in each of Philadelphia's first seven games this season. Nobody in Eagles' history, not even Reggie White, had performed that consistently.
But Fuller finished Sunday's 31-29 Eagles victory with just four tackles and nothing even close to a sack of rookie Gus Frerotte.
``They double-teamed me when they were throwing longer routes,'' Fuller said. ``I didn't mind. Obviously, when you double team me, you leave somebody unblocked.''
That worked to Philadelphia's advantage in the second quarter. With Fuller doubled-teamed, both William Perry and Andy Harmon broke through to sack Frerotte. Frerotte fumbled, Harmon recovered, and the Eagles scored an important touchdown a few plays later.
BIG FREROTTE FANS: There were 15 people in RFK Stadium Sunday especially interested in Gus Frerotte's performance.
Pat and Gus Frerotte Sr., brought 13 friends down with them from Ford Cliff, Pa., for Frerotte's home debut.
Before the game, a Washington television reporter caught up with Frerotte's family. She asked if their son was nervous, and was surprised when they answered an emphatic no.
``They're way more nervous than I'll ever be,'' Gus Jr., said after the game. ``I don't know if my dad was even able to sleep last night.''
BETTER THAN INDY: That's how Norv Turner classified Frerotte's performance Sunday, despite stats that weren't nearly as impressive as against the Colts last week.
``We weren't in control of the game in the second half, so Gus had to make more plays than before,'' Turner said. ``In that respect, he was better.''
Frerotte agreed that he was more composed than against the Colts.
``I don't know why,'' he said. ``That's just the way I am. Here it's work. You've got to concentrate.''
THIS 'N' THAT: The Redskins' 168 yards rushing was a season high. Ricky Ervins gained 85 yards on 16 carries before leaving with a sprained ankle. Brian Mitchell then gained 83 yards on 16 carries in his stead. . . . Rookie Tre' Johnson made a critical mistake before Chip Lohmiller's 40-yard field goal that gave Washington a 29-28 lead. With 10 players out on the field and lined up, Johnson suddenly ran out to take his position. But he got there too late and Washington had to burn a timeout. ``It was fourth down and everybody in the stadium knew we were kicking a field goal - except one person,'' Turner said. ``It's just inexcusable. We'll take care of that.'' Expect Johnson's paycheck to take a hit this week. . . . Injury Report: cornerback Darrell Green (bruised right ribs); Ricky Ervins (sprained ankle), defensive end Tony Woods (strained right hip flexor) and tight end James Jenkins (strained left knee ligaments). ILLUSTRATION: Photo by PAUL AIKEN, Staff
Kicker Chip Lohmiller and holder John Friesz celebrate one of
Lohmiller's three field goals on Sunday.
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