FREE SAV ROCCA!!! Stranded in Australia without a US work visa!

[DC9]

Redskins P Sav Rocca is stranded in his native Australia as he waits for the U.S. government to grant him a work visa.

The Redskins aren't worried as they haven't signed another punter yet. They are hoping to get Rocca in camp by Monday. "If not, I told him to get married to an American and that'll make it easier," coach Mike Shanahan joked. Rocca already has a wife in Australia.

http://www.rotoworld.com/default.aspx?rw=1

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Redskins P Sav Rocca is stranded in his native Australia as he waits for the U.S. government to grant him a work visa.

The Redskins aren't worried as they haven't signed another punter yet. They are hoping to get Rocca in camp by Monday. "If not, I told him to get married to an American and that'll make it easier," coach Mike Shanahan joked. Rocca already has a wife in Australia.

http://www.rotoworld.com/default.aspx?rw=1


If anyone has any doubts that Shanny isn't a funny dude....

How could you not laugh at that?

[SWFLSkins]

Forget the Whales, Save the SAV.

[rockfan7224]

That's hilarious. Shanahan does have some jokes every once in a while :ols:

[skins island connection]

Just get him into Mexico, and he can cross over to the U.S. side easily, just like the other 24 million have.
maybe, different forum?

[terpskins10]

Sucks for Rocca. Hopefully we'll get him in soon.

That being said...it begs the question why we're going through so much red tape for a mediocre punter who's in his mid 30s ? lol

[SpacePenguin]

Knowing how bloated the federal government has gotten, I'd expect Sav to get a Visa sometime next month. Barring bribery, of course.

[Gary Clark Fan]

send in SEAL Team 6

[iMeast]

Good thing he is a punter and just has to focus on one thing. If he was anything else I would be a bit worried.

HTTR

[lavar1156]

Someone please create a facebook page. Save Rocca!

[Skadden]

Just get him into Mexico, and he can cross over to the U.S. side easily, just like the other 24 million have.
maybe, different forum?

He can cross, no doubt. What'll he do when ICE knows he's here illegally and will be waiting for him in the locker room? Hmmm . . .

[Blackest Eyes]

Hope Sav can make it into camp soon. Seems like getting a Visa is a pain in the ass.

[Skadden]

Redskins P Sav Rocca is stranded in his native Australia as he waits for the U.S. government to grant him a work visa.

The Redskins aren't worried as they haven't signed another punter yet. They are hoping to get Rocca in camp by Monday. "If not, I told him to get married to an American and that'll make it easier," coach Mike Shanahan joked. Rocca already has a wife in Australia.

http://www.rotoworld.com/default.aspx?rw=1


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If anyone has any doubts that Shanny isn't a funny dude....

How could you not laugh at that?

And to think that in some states, he can have his pick between men and women.

[Brianbien83]

send in SEAL Team 6

We don't want him dead...

[RansomthePasserby]

Haha! Well that sucks.

[icbmayday]

This absolutely hilarious.....

[Coolio47]

http://www.myteespot.com/images/Images_d/img_vwuDKG.jpg

[Voice_of_Reason]

We don't want him dead...

Given that SAV is not the #1 most wanted target in the world, I think that SEAL Team 6 could work "Taken Alive" into their mission profile. :)

[Art]

An enterprising man should print out "I'll marry you Sav" bumber stickers or t-shirts.

[JaxJoe]

Just get him into Mexico, and he can cross over to the U.S. side easily, just like the other 24 million have.
maybe, different forum?

Brilliant! (Guiness beer commercial) BTW, you stole my joke!!!

[SD Skins fan]

Who's punting in practice in the meantime? Theisman?? :ols:

[pjfootballer]

Who's punting in practice in the meantime? Theisman?? :ols:

I would imagine Gano.

[Boston Skins]

I would imagine Gano.

.......

Free Sav!!!!

[chaaarmndr]

I would imagine Gano.

Wish this was like high school football and kickers were also punters...... would free up a roster slot too

[Bobbyst21]

Jesus,if he was a known terrorist,he'd of already been allowed in the country.

[Boston Skins]

Jesus,if he was a known terrorist,he'd of already been allowed in the country.

I go to the NFL to get away from politics! Unfortunately 2011 has been nothing but politics for the league haha.

[SkinsCrushCowboys]

I hate punters....most any player with some athletic ability can kick the ball 30 yards as ours have done over the years....and free up a roster spot. I bet Lorenzo Alexander could kick the crap out of the ball...

[Destino]

I guess the government wants to make sure there isn't an American that can fill that position. I mean unemployment is up why are the Redskins bringing in foreign workers?

[carverkid]

He can cross, no doubt. What'll he do when ICE knows he's here illegally and will be waiting for him in the locker room? Hmmm . . .

Yeah, I'd guess most illegal immigrants don't go on national live television with their name on their back.

[Lombardi's_kid_brother]

I wish I could do a good Australian accent.

[jsharrin55]

I would imagine Gano.

Pretty sure they mentioned they were using a ball machine.

[pjfootballer]

.......

Free Sav!!!!


Wish this was like high school football and kickers were also punters...... would free up a roster slot too

Just a guess until Sav shows up.


Pretty sure they mentioned they were using a ball machine.

You may be right, but he may be doing some punting. Of course we all know Cooley is the backup punter.

[skins island connection]

Yeah, I'd guess most illegal immigrants don't go on national live television with their name on their back.
True; well, he could always stop at Cleveland first; they're NEVER on national television...lol

[ixcuincle]

#FreeSav

I am fully behind this

[Chadwiko]

Sav Rocca is awesome, as I've already mentioned in a previous thread.

He's hitting the gym hard here whilst waiting for his Visa to clear.

I suspect he's going to become a Redskins cult fan favourite. He's just awesome :)

[Old Dominion Monarch 06]

Come on man the President lives right down the damn street. Get on the phone and get my man on a plane now. LOL'd at "Save Rocca!"

[HigSkin]

Just get him into Mexico, and he can cross over to the U.S. side easily, just like the other 24 million have.
maybe, different forum?

Canada is easier. They could drive him across. LOL

[Skin'Em84]

send in SEAL Team 6

We want him in DC, not the Indian Ocean.

[terrifNick21]

I wish I could do a good Australian accent.

If you say "good eye might" it sounds like "Good day mate" with an Australian accent. :silly:

[ChiefPowhatan17]

I love how Shanahan told him to get a nice American girl to marry, if it can get him here faster.

[fevola]

He is on the way.. Saw him at the airport this morning leaving for the US

[rockfan7224]

He is on the way.. Saw him at the airport this morning leaving for the US

Sweet. John Keim just tweeted he should be here Saturday!

[DC9]

He is on the way.. Saw him at the airport this morning leaving for the US


Thanks man!

That's the definition of Redskins nation, we have fans in Australia who are spotting guys at their airport.

Best fans in football.

[georgiaredskin]

Forget the Whales, Save the SAV.

Haha. And forget Willy.

Sorry Shanny, I just got married. ;)

[Mickalino]

Good thing he is a punter and just has to focus on one thing. If he was anything else I would be a bit worried.

HTTR

How do you know we don't have any "Hunter The Punter" plays planned for Sav ?

[DC9]

How do you know we don't have any "Hunter The Punter" plays planned for Sav ?

He's 6'5", 275lbs... if he was quick enough to run one of those plays he would be playing tight end, lol.

[Mickalino]

He's 6'5", 275lbs... if he was quick enough to run one of those plays he would be playing tight end, lol.

There's bound to be a trick play for a Bulldozing Punter.

Maybe he could take the snap, roll to his right, throw a quick screen, then throw a block that flips the defender back 8 yards in the air