The Washington Redskins are paying tribute to their North Carolina fans by holding a Redskins Rally at Kickstand Burgers-N-Bar in Charlotte on Saturday from 5-6:30 p.m.

Redskins greats Mark Moseley and Doc Walker will be on hand to greet fans as will the Redskins cheerleaders. Kristen, pictured on this page, is a native of Charlotte and will be on hand to cheer the Redskins on to victory (or so believe the vast number of Redskins fans still around in North Carolina).

When the Panthers first came into the league, you could see fans wearing a Redskins hat and a Panthers shirt or vice versa. The Panthers have won over most of the Charlotte area but much of the rest of North Carolina still roots for the Redskins as they did for about 50 years, including 30 years on TV each week, before the Panthers joined the league in Charlotte.

Despite being from Charlotte and a graduate of Western Carolina, Kristen says the Redskins fans are the greatest in the NFL. “My first year as a Redskins Cheerleader was all that I had imagined and more,” she said. “I was born and raised in Charlotte, North Carolina but I have found an amazing home in the DMV (District Maryland Virginia).”

Many Redskins fans have remained in North Carolina however. A recent survey by DirecTV indicates that there are more Redskins fans in the Triangle area of North Carolina than any other place in the country besides the DC area.

Every Redskins fan who attends the rally will receive a “Hail Yeah” Redskins t-shirt as long as supplies last and each fan will have a chance to win tickets to the Redskins-Panthers game on Sunday afternoon.

If you see Kristin, give her some good Southern food if you want to make a friend but keep in mind guys that she is married to a marine. “I support our military and appreciate what they do and sacrifice for us,” Kristin said. “I am a proud Marine wife and I love being a part of the USMC family.” If you do see Kristin, thank her for her sacrifices as a Marine wife.