"Maybe it's selective amnesia or a reflection of Donovan McNabb's advanced age.

Whatever the case, the Washington Redskins veteran quarterback -- he's 33 and in his 12th season -- insists he doesn't remember much about the day he and another Syracuse University standout met for the first time on the NFL stage.

It was Nov. 10, 2002, and Dwight Freeney, a rookie defensive end with the Indianapolis Colts, was making his first start against McNabb's Philadelphia Eagles.

"It didn't work out well in our favor," McNabb said in a midweek conference call. "I do remember that part of it."

That's it? No details? McNabb was reminded of Freeney's coming-out party: seven tackles, three forced fumbles, one sack and four quarterback pressures in a 35-13 Colts win. Freeney was named the AFC Defensive Player of the Week.

"You remember it. I don't," McNabb said.

The memory is fresh for Freeney. He and McNabb were teammates for one season at Syracuse. They remain fast friends."