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LANDOVER, Md. -- Robert Griffin III was the last player announced during pregame ceremonies. He emerged from the tunnel, through the large inflatable Washington Redskins football helmet and onto the field, raising both arms to pump up a crowd eager for his first head-to-head matchup with Andrew Luck. Like everything else about the rookie, Griffin was doing something new -- but looking as if hed done it before. "Ive never had my own introduction ever, high school or college, so that was extremely fun with the smoke and everything," Griffin said. "It was like youre in a movie." In many ways, Saturdays game was promoted like a movie opening, the curtain raiser for a budding quarterback rivalry between the Nos. 1 and 2 picks in the draft. The co-stars responded with a display of A-list poise and promise as Griffins Redskins defeated Lucks Indianapolis Colts 30-17. Top pick Luck completed 14 of 23 passes for 151 yards and a touchdown to fellow rookie T.Y. Hilton. Heisman Trophy winner Griffin went 11 for 17 for 74 yards and a scoring throw to veteran Santana Moss. Both quarterbacks played one series into the third quarter in the teams dress rehearsal for the regular season, with the Redskins ahead 14-7 when the subs took over. "I havent had any overall bad performances for myself. ... I thought he did a good job out there as well," Griffin said. "They blew this up as a head-to-head, and well see what happens next." Barring an incredible pair of Super Bowl runs from two teams rebuilding from bad seasons, the first Luck-RGIII encounter that really counts wont come until the 2014 regular season. Still, the comparisons will continue. "Its not something you can just push away or put aside," Griffin said. "Its everywhere. Its going to be there for our entire careers." The game was marketed to the hilt, offering a ground-floor glimpse at two players given the burden of reviving proud franchises. The Colts (No. 32 AP Pro32) are coming off a 2-14 season as they embark on the post-Peyton Manning era, while the Redskins (No. 25) went 5-11 last year for a fourth consecutive last-place finish in the NFC East. Even so, it was merely a preseason game. The atmosphere in the stadium was far from electric -- attendance was announced as 60,047 -- and the offences were still running basic schemes, saving the more creative stuff for their regular-season openers in two weeks. And while Griffin gave himself good marks for his performance, Luck was more downcast despite putting up decent numbers. "Im not happy," Luck said. "But I realize a preseason game is a chance to learn." Lucks touchdown was an impressive moment. He stepped up in the pocket to avoid the rush, then put a deep ball down the left side into the arms of third-round pick Hilton for a 31-yard touchdown, wrapping up an 80-yard drive. Griffin responded on the next drive, which also went 80 yards. He took a high-and-wide shotgun snap and drifted to the right to find Moss for a 4-yard score. Through three preseason games, Luck is 40 for 64 for 514 yards with three touchdowns, two interceptions and a 90.2 rating. Griffin is 20 for 31 for 193 yards with two touchdowns, no interceptions and a 103.2 rating -- not to mention an approving coach. "He keeps on getting better and better," Redskins coach Mike Shanahan said, "more comfortable with the system, with what were trying to do." Meanwhile, someone forgot to tell Redskins rookie running back Alfred Morris that the game wasnt all about him. The sixth-round draft pick, getting the start because of a rash of injuries, ran for 107 yards on 14 carries and a touchdown. Evan Royster (knee) and Roy Helu Jr. (Achilles) both sat out, while Tim Hightower was limited to five carries in his first game since tearing the ACL in his left knee last season. The game got predictably messy after Luck and Griffin departed. Seventh-round pick Chandler Harnish was whistled for delay of game on his first Colts series, then was tackled for a safety by linebacker Chris Wilson on the next play. Rex Grossman, who started 13 games last season, was welcomed with a smattering of boos when he ran onto the field to replace Griffin. He answered by going 8 for 8 for 127 yards and two touchdown passes, a 13-yarder to Joshua Morgan and a 12-yarder to Dezmon Briscoe. One thing that was clear early: Luck and Griffin will need better protection to succeed anytime soon. Griffin never got sacked, but he was under severe pressure twice in his first drive. Luck was sacked twice on one series and had another drive thwarted by a clipping penalty. "Weve got to keep him clean," Colts coach Chuck Pagano said. Notes: The Colts had a laundry list of injuries. NT Brandon McKinney (knee) and CB Jerraud Powers (knee) will have MRIs on Sunday. CB Korey Lindsey and WR Jabin Sambrano took shots to the heads and will be evaluated. WR Griff Whalen was on crutches after aggravating a left foot injury from his college days; he will also have an MRI. Hilton left the game with a shoulder injury. QB Drew Stanton missed the game after flying home Saturday morning when his wife went into labour. ... Redskins NT Chris Baker suffered an ankle injury but returned to the game. [url=http://facialhairstyleshq.info/cheapjerseys.html]Cheap Jerseys Online[/url] . Instead of letting the goaltending question linger deep into the tournament, coach Steve Spott felt it better to end speculation after Canadas opening game and infuse Subban with the confidence of knowing hes the man in net for the tournament. [url=http://facialhairstyleshq.info/cheapjerseys.html]Cheap Jerseys From China[/url] . -- Rory McIlroy faced the strongest collection of contenders at any golf tournament this year Sunday at the BMW Championship. [url=http://facialhairstyleshq.info/cheapjerseys.html]http://facialhairstyleshq.info/cheapjerseys.html[/url] . The top-seeded Errani has dropped just 16 games in four matches. She also won in Palermo in 2008. Her other victories this year were in Budapest, Barcelona and Acapulco.Cristiano Ronaldo was the difference maker for Portugal, heading home the only goal in a 1-0 win over the Czech Republic to book his teams place in the semi-finals. Portugal will now face the winner of the quarterfinal match between Spain and France. The Czech Republic did a valiant job of defending for much of the match, and were particularly impressive in the opening 45 minutes. Both Tomas Hubschman and Jaroslav Plasil did an outstanding job of protecting the back four and denying space in which Portugals attacking players could operate. But as the second half wore on, it was clear that the Czechs had little energy in reserve for them to go forward and attack Portugal. In fact, Rui Patricio, Portugals goalkeeper didnt have a save to make all game, as the Czech Republic failed to get an effort on target. It was as comfortable a defensive performance as Portugal could have wanted. Offensively, it was always going to be difficult for Portugal to break down the Czechs, but after a clever run from Moutinho saw him find space to cross into the penalty area from the right side, Ronaldo showed why he is arguably the best player in world football. Rather than compressing the space at the back post – making it easy for Theodor Gebre Selassie to mark him – Ronaldo held his run until the moment Moutinho delivered his cross into the penalty area. Ronaldo then took off like a shot, and his momentum carried him beyond Gebre Selassie – who was caught flat-footed – where Ronaldo was able to plant a firm, downward header beyond Petr Cech in the Czech Republic goal. It was the least that Portugal &ndassh; and Ronaldo – deserved for their dominance.dddddddddddd While many expected Portugal to have an easy time against the Czech Republic, they were made to work for their victory. That they didnt become frustrated and try to win the game as individuals is a credit to the teams togetherness. Joao Moutinho was impressive in midfield, constantly probing with intelligent passes in the attacking half of the field. Miguel Veloso and Raul Meireles provided protection in front of the back four, and while the latter seemed to have lost his shooting boots today, it was encouraging to see Meireles get into advanced positions to have attempts on goal. One criticism that I have of Portugals squad is that they do not have a traditional playmaker in their squad, someone who can dictate play from an advanced central position. Although Moutinho certainly made up for it today, against the top teams in the tournament, I fear that they will not be able to impose their will on their opponent. This has often left critics to turn on Ronaldo, which can be unfair to say the least. Even someone of Ronaldos ability cannot score unless he receives service, and it is not possible for him to be both provider and finisher in the same instance. So the performance of Moutinho today is of particular interest. Can he be the provider from midfield that Portugal desperately requires? An impending semi-final match up with either Spain or France will require the presence of a midfield maestro if Portugal is going to continue its run at EURO 2012. Perhaps Moutinho can be just the player that Portugal needs to reach the final. ' ' '