Even though he’s still months away from taking his first professional snap, Robert Griffin III just continues to be a beacon of admiration for football fans far and wide. The untested rookie’s latest achievement: Topping the sales charts for jersey sales.

I suppose for D.C. United, it was a matter of time before they donned a kit predominantly consisting of black and red, after all, we are also known as the “Black and Red.” Earlier today, several United players capped off D.C. United Day at the Washington Auto Show with an unveiling of a third kit to be worn during the upcoming 2011 season. “We’re very excited about the new look that this alternate jersey will provide our team,” said D.C United Executive Vice President Stephen Zack in a press release, adding, “the fact that the Volkswagen logo is so prominent on the front of our shirt is not lost on us.” At night, Zack also fights crime as Captain Obvious.