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Decathlete Dan O’Brien celebrates his gold medal at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta. O’Brien failed to qualify four years earlier and instead watched friend and rival Dave Johnson claim the bronze medal. (Associated Press)

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Navy's John O'Boyle, left, and Bo Snelson celebrate after their teammates stopped Army on fourth down in the second half of an NCAA college football game in Landover, Md., Saturday, Dec. 10, 2011. Navy won 27-21. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

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Redskins linebacker Brian Orakpo compiled 11 sacks during his rookie year in 2009 but has failed to match that total in his two seasons since. “At the end of the day, I’m not going to divert from my game,” Orakpo said of any possible changes. (Raymond Thompson/The Washington Times)

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United States' Kellie Wells reacts after finishing third in the women's 100-meter hurdles during the athletics in the Olympic Stadium at the 2012 Summer Olympics, London, Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2012. (AP Photo/Daniel Ochoa De Olza)

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Washington Redskins head coach Mike Shanahan makes his way to a press conference following afternoon practice at training camp at Redskins Park, Ashburn, Va., Tuesday, August 7, 2012. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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Washington Redskins wide receiver Aldrick Robinson (11), left, and Washington Redskins wide receiver Leonard Hankerson (85), right, cool off in front of misting fans following afternoon practice at training camp at Redskins Park, Ashburn, Va., Tuesday, August 7, 2012. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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Washington Redskins running back Tim Hightower (25) makes his way off the field following afternoon practice at training camp at Redskins Park, Ashburn, Va., Tuesday, August 7, 2012. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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Washington Redskins quarterback Rex Grossman (8), left, and Washington Redskins wide receiver Brandon Banks (16), right, talk together following afternoon practice at training camp at Redskins Park, Ashburn, Va., Tuesday, August 7, 2012. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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Washington Redskins quarterback Jonathan Crompton (3), left, and Washington Redskins quarterback Rex Grossman (8) talk with Washington Redskins head coach Mike Shanahan, center, following afternoon practice at training camp at Redskins Park, Ashburn, Va., Tuesday, August 7, 2012. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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Washington Redskins owner Dan Snyder, left, and Washington Redskins head coach Mike Shanahan, second from left, speak during afternoon practice at training camp at Redskins Park, Ashburn, Va., Tuesday, August 7, 2012. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)