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NFLPA's letter to NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell: Full Version
2011-03-19 20:11:00 Read the full version of the NFLPA's letter to NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell here. ...
Roger Goodell's Waiting Game With Brett Favre Must End Now....
2010-11-22 19:00:00 Yesterday the Green Bay Packers did so much more than keep pace with the Chicago Bears in the race to win the NFC North. Aaron Rodgers had a his first ever four touchdown game and his one time mentor Brett Favre was left in the post game contemplating what his next action should be. In fact Favre went on to say he plans to "re-evaluate" the situation he is in this week, what that means exactly we do not know. What the Packers did yesterday with their 31-3 victory on the road against their biggest rival was allow Roger Goodell to use that "iron fist" he cherishes so much. With tidbits of the NFL's investigation into what exactly happened between...
Roger Goodell to Force NFL Team into Hiring Wade Phillips
2010-11-09 05:04:00 Reagan received this idea from George H.W. Bush, a Texan who was good friends with Bum Phillips. Word on the street is that Rozelle contributed millions of dollars with various executives nationwide to fund the contras in Nicaragua. George H.W. Bush had previously worked with the CIA, and his former cohorts assisted in the contra organization of the 1980s. The money was used to buy weapons from Iran to supply the contras in their effort to overthrow the Sandanistas. Iran, in turn, used the funds to fight US interests in Iraq. Those same funds are now used to build atomic weapons for the Iranians.
Rasmussen Poll: If 2012 Election Were Held Today, President Obama TIES Mitt
2009-07-21 03:21:00 Polling Organization (Rasmussen Reports?) Led By Regular Fox News Guest (SURPRISE) Scott Rasmussen Finds Obama Would Have Hands Full Were 2012 Election To Be Held Today As “they” say — “Wish in one hand, defecate in the other and see which one fills up the fastest”. ... This is only a comment summary. Visit http://guntotingliberal.com to view the lastest content complete with some of the most outrageous original photoshops in the political blogosphere!
NFL COMMISSIONER ROGER GOODELL FALL MEETING ST. PETERSBURG, FLORIDA ? OCTOB
2008-10-17 21:44:00 NFL COMMISSIONER ROGER GOODELL FALL MEETING ST. PETERSBURG, FLORIDA ? OCTOBER 15, 2008 RE: Lengthening the regular season to 17 or 18 games. ?to support our relationship with our fans, because of the length of the season. That included weather conditions, with the potential for the season to go into late February. It involved, obviously, our relationship with the players, our relationships with media companies and the quality of the preseason. We?ve discussed this also in the context of the offseason. Again, that goes to the part about football readiness and how there?s greater interest from our fans of having a longer and deeper relationship with the NFL all year round. I?m not suggesting playing games all year, but there was a suggestion about idea of a spring game of some type. A preseason-type game. Q: You don?t want to give us an offseason, do you? RG: We know you don?t want one. Q: Any suggestion that two preseason games would hurt the evaluation process for teams as the...
The GTL?s NFL Picks ? Week 7, 2008
2008-10-16 15:55:00 Last Year: 176-90 Last Week: 8-6 This Year: 47-40 (Yuck! Parity SUCKS!) Throughout The Years ? Click HERE? News of the week: Adam “Don’t Call Me Pacman” Jones is out indefinitely, having been suspended by the Commish despite his brother, team owner Jerry Jones’ “Team... This is only a comment summary. Visit http://guntotingliberal.com to view the lastest content complete with some of the most outrageous original photoshops in the political blogosphere!
NFL COMMISSIONER ROGER GOODELL WITH WALL STREET JOURNAL
2008-09-04 19:37:00 NFL Commissioner Roger GoodellWith Matt Futterman, Wall Street JournalAugust 14, 2008Q: Do you go into a season with the mindset of what story you want to tell? What is the big picture for 2008?Commissioner Goodell: No, I think that?s the great thing about football. I?ve said it repeatedly before. We?re the ultimate in reality television. We don?t know what the story is. Stories will unfold. We never would have been able to anticipate the Brett Favre story 45 days ago. Stories develop as the season goes on. Young players come through and perform, whether through injuries by somebody in front of them, or whether they just come in and perform at extremely high levels. I think that?s one of the things that makes the game so great ? the unexpected always happens in the NFL.Does last season?s success translate into an improved bottom line? Is there a direct correlation if there?s a huge amount of attention on the field with great stories, or is your reputation pretty well locked in place...
NFL COMMISSIONER ROGER GOODELL WITH BOOMER ESIASON AND CRAIG CARTON
2008-09-04 19:28:00 From NFL Media.com NFL COMMISSIONER ROGER GOODELL WITH BOOMER ESIASON AND CRAIG CARTON WFAN Radio ? September 3, 2008 Q: Welcome back to the show, Roger. How are you doing? Commissioner Goodell: Great, Craig. It?s good to be with you. On thoughts about Gene Upshaw?s death: It was a sad day. We had a memorial service for him in Washington yesterday and it was a terrific service for a terrific man. I?ve said many times that I don?t know if there are many people who have contributed more to football as an individual, both as a player and as the NFLPA executive director. He?s done great things for football and it was a sad day for all of us. On how Upshaw?s death will affect labor peace and negotiations with the NFLPA: I haven?t spent a lot of time thinking about it because we?ve been so focused on losing a great man, but he clearly is going to leave a void because of the great leadership Gene had provided. On the other hand, he?s created a tremendous organization in the NF...
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell Q & A At NFL Spring Meeting
2008-05-26 22:43:00 COMMISSIONER ROGER GOODELL AT SPRING MEETINGAtlanta, GA ? May 20, 2008News / Release - Source: NFLMedia.com NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell Q & A At NFL Spring Meeting ROGER GOODELL: We had a four-hour meeting this morning and covered a lot of subjects, including labor. We talked a lot about other related issues with respect to our stadiums, what we?re doing to improve the experience for our fans in the stadium. We spent a great deal of time on financial matters and the labor matter. I know you want to speak about the labor matter so I?d be happy to take your questions. I will be back later this afternoon and I can take questions on other matters. But we?ve got sort of a short timetable before we start this afternoon. The Super Bowl voting is this afternoon at 1:00 PM. What signal does opting out send in terms of league?s position?RG: It?s a very clear signal that the ownership does not believe that this deal is working. And it?s important for us all to sit down at the table an...
Laaa la la la, Wait Til I Get My Money Right: The NFL?s Financial Troubles
2008-03-28 09:46:00 I know the economy is bad, but I never thought I’d see the day where the NFL has trouble with their money. Football is so popular in America, I always assumed that they were basically printing money in Roger Goodell’s office. It turns out things aren’t quite working out that way. A few days ago, ...
By: Sportaphile
You Ain?t Got Ta Lie Craig, You Ain?t Got Ta Liiiie
2008-02-18 23:03:00 Kathy Urbanski, the wife of the strip club security guard who is paralyzed as a result of Pacman Jones’ ‘make it rain’ riot, is accusing NFL commissioner Roger Goodell of lying. According to Kathy, Darth Goodell gave her a phone call offering his condolences and financial support to pay for her husbands skyrocketing medical bills. ...
By: Sportaphile
Linc?d Up: Patriots Are Cheaters Edition
2008-02-15 21:34:00 Spygate goes further than once thought. (Cat Crave) Giving some props to Nitty. (Poor Sports) Some Eagles do not want more playmakers. (Hugging Harold Reynolds) McNabb wants to stay in Philadelphia. (Blast Magazine) Forget about Ocho Stinko. (All Philadelphia Sports) Sunday’s are not the same without the NFL. (Ryan Parker Songs) McNabb trade rumors are just speculation. (Bleeding Green Nation) The Roger Clemens ...
I guess this offseason is the Congressional edition
2008-02-13 02:55:00 cross posted here The Rocket, Roger Clemens, will appear before Congress on Wednesday. Some of our distinguished representatives were wondering what fueled the Rocket. While MLB plays out its steriod-fueled karma, football is getting some Capitol Hill face time. Roger Goodell (Rog for short), you know that lil letter you wrote to Sen. Specter wasn’t gonna fly, didn’t ya? ...
By: Sportaphile
In The Red Zone - More From Roger Goodell
2008-02-07 10:00:00 NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says the league is willing to offer former Patriots video assistant Matt Walsh legal indemnification for any information and materials he would provide to the league regarding his work with the Patriots. Goodell said Wednesday, as he has along, that if any other information came forward he would pursue it and if ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "In The Red Zone - More From Roger Goodell", url: "http://soxanddawgs.com/?p=3349-" });
By: Random Thoughts
Super Bowl XLII Notes
2008-02-04 14:52:00 Everything has already been said and written about this year's New York Giants-New England Patriots Super Bowl, but I want to add my two cents anyway. If you were tired of Peyton Manning commercials, prepare yourself for many Eli Manning commercials or more advertisements featuring both Manning brothers. David Tyree's amazing catch was Swann-esque. (Swann as a wide reciever; not as a candidate for Pennsylvania's Governor.) In the third quarter, the Patriots had a 4th and 13 from the Giants 32 and decided to go for it. Why not try for a 49 or 50-yard field goal? If you have that little confidence that your 2nd year kicker can't make a field goal from that distance in a dome, you need to get a new kicker. Bill Belichick's short-sleeve sweatshirt looked silly. Earlier this week, Plaxico Burress predicted a 23-17 victory for his Giants. Tom Brady's response: "We're only going to score 17 points?" No, you only scored 14 points.When NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell came to the podium...
By: Sean's Ramblings
NFL Fines Falcons For Supporting Vick; Contradicts Themselves
2007-12-17 23:52:00 Profootball Talk is reporting that the NFL has fined Roddy White, Alge Crumpler, DeAngelo Hall, Chris Houston, and Joe Horn for honoring their team mate during last week’s telecast of Monday Night Football. The official reasons for these fines are “uniform violations”, because the NFL has a strict set of guidelines when it comes to ...
By: Sportaphile
Hi Ricky Williams!!! Bye Ricky Williams!!!
2007-11-27 23:12:00 After years of suspensions, months of substance abuse programs, social anxiety therapy, and a few pounds of sticky icky for Roger Goodell, Ricky Williams returned to the NFL last night. Unfortunately, Ricky’s return lasted for about five snaps. Pittsburgh Steelers rookie linebacker Lawrence Timmons stepped on Ricky’s shoulder while he lay on the field, causing him ...
By: Sportaphile
Are You Wondering How Ricky Williams Got Reinstated Into The NFL?
2007-11-15 02:25:00 Nobody expected it to happen. Most NFL pundits strongly doubted a tough dictator like Roger Goodell would allow Ricky Williams back into the NFL after failing four drug tests. I even doubted it myself. When the news of Ricky’s reinstatement broke this morning I was initially shocked, but then it all made sense. I now had ...
By: Sportaphile
Darth Goodell Decides Not To Reinstate Pacman Jones
2007-11-07 00:57:00 Roger Goodell: Say here boy, you reckon you thru buckin the system? Pacman Jones: Yess’m boss, I’se doin real goods, no mo problems from da Pacman Is anyone really surprised??… didn’t think so. For those who were unaware, Tennessee Titans star cornerback Adam “Pacman” Jones was eligible to be reinstated into the NFL this week, pending a meeting ...
By: Sportaphile
Roger Goodell Prepares to Slap a Wrist
2007-09-13 08:56:00 At this point it’s pretty clear the Patriots have been cheating. They fully intended to cheat, and they would have kept on cheating if they hadn’t been caught. Roger Goodell is aware of all this as he prepares to hand down a punishment. Now here’s what I don’t understand. Experts say that if Goodell really wants to punish the Patriots, he’ll dock them draft choices. Um…is that it. Draft choices. That’s the toughest punishment they can levy. The Patriots compromise the integrity of the game for who knows how long and all that happens is they lose a 6th round pick? It’s possible the Patriots’ violation aren’t that severe, or that out of the ordinary. It’s possible the Jets would have to be idiots to let whatever secret footage the Patriots get affect the game. We don’t know what goes on with NFL teams behind the scenes. Still, the Pats compromised the integrity of the game, and when that happens the pun...
By: ShakedownSports
Roger Goodell Doesn't Like His Image
2007-09-05 21:37:00 He has become the man with the big hand. Not given anyone breaks. If any athlete makes a mistake, they will be taken care of. He isn't Paul Tagliabue with the soft attitude. He is the new NFL commissioner Roger Goodell, and he is here to shake up the NFL. Goodell hasn't been the commissioner for
By: A Wikia Wiki
What We Should Learn from the Vick Saga [J. Mark English]
2007-08-25 00:47:00 Surprise, surprise. The player who was the face of the NFL only a year ago, has now become for lack of the better word, the butt of the NFL.The National Football League has decided to suspend Michael Vick indefinitely. NFL Commish Roger Goodell declared that Vick's actions were "not only illegal but also cruel and reprehensible" and regardless whether he personally placed bets, "your actions in funding the betting and your association with illegal gambling both violate the terms of your NFL player contract and expose you to corrupting influences in derogation of one of the most fundamental responsibilities of an NFL player."Then Vick came out with yet another confession. Vick admits to killing dogs in his plea bargain. According to The Smoking Gun's website, the following was released from his deal with the Feds:As part of a plea deal, the Atlanta Falcons quarterback admitted that his Bad Newz Kennels operation wagered money--which he provided--in pit bull fights. However, "Vi...
By: American Legends
Commissioner Roger Goodell On Bill Walsh - NFLMedia.com
2007-08-06 19:53:00 NFL COMMISSIONER ROGER GOODELL ON BILL WALSH:?His Hall of Fame coaching accomplishments speak for themselves, but the essence of Bill Walsh was that he was an extraordinary teacher. If you gave him a blackboard and a piece of chalk, he would become a whirlwind of wisdom. He taught all of us not only about football but also about life and how it takes teamwork for any of us to succeed as individuals. He helped the league on many important initiatives, from improving opportunities for minorities in coaching and the front office to our executive training and international development programs. Bill Walsh was a mentor to me and many others. He revolutionized the game with his ?West Coast Offense? and will always be remembered as one of the most influential people in NFL history.?
Commissioner Roger Goodell Visits Titans Training Camp
2007-08-05 17:10:00 To the rave reviews of players like Al Haynesworth, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell visited Tennessee Titans training camp according to Sports Illustrated . "He grabbed me right after the meeting and said he wanted to talk about the help he was getting," Goodell said during a ride to the airport with an Associated Press reporter. "He wanted me to know he was getting help for his problems. It was good to hear. You like to think that players who get in trouble can work on turning around their lives."
Vick and the Jock Culture [EdMcGon]
2007-07-26 16:45:00 From Jason Cole at Yahoo Sports:"Until Monday, when [NFL Commissioner Roger] Goodell ordered [Falcons quarterback Mike] Vick to stay away from the team's training camp while the league reviews the federal dogfighting charges against him, at least one person close to Vick felt he didn't fully grasp the ramifications of his circumstances."I wouldn't say he's delusional about the problem, but I don't think he sees it as being as big a deal as everybody else," the associate said. "He thinks it's going to blow over eventually ? He doesn't know how deep this goes.""Mike Vick...just...doesn't...get it.Vick doesn't think think the allegations are a big deal. By extension, is it safe to assume he doesn't think dog fighting is a big deal? If he doesn't think being accused of fighting dogs is important, then how far of a stretch is it to believe he would actually do it?While this may not be damning evidence, it certainly lends credence to the charges. But there is another side to Vi...
By: American Legends
Problem Solving Skills
2007-07-26 08:05:00 Right now most bloggers are chiming in on various atrocities in sports right now. In NBA you have betting refs and fixed games. The NFL has dogfighting and MLB has Balco and Bonds' Chase. I'm gunna make it easy for the respective commissioners and (try and) solve their problems as best as I can.David Stern and the NBAI start with you because you have it the worst. I felt bad for you watching the press conference the other day. You're in a tough position that (obviously nobody wants to be in), but you can save your sport. The NBA is on the downslide (in my opinion) and this fiasco could be the dagger unless if something is done. You can't undo what has been done but there must be the maximum penalty to make an example of Tim Donaghy. This whole thing shows how vulnerable not only the NBA is but all sports really are to something like this. Also, from here on out in the future I think that the NBA needs to befriend the casinos. The Casinos are not the enemy here...Donaghy is. Thin...
By: The Sports Flow
The wrath of Roger Goodell
2007-07-25 21:31:00 This article originally appeared on The Fung Wah Sports Connection Last time I checked, this is America, the land of the free. The land where all criminals from jaywalkers to murderers are given their day in court. They are innocent until proven guilty. People don't get punished unless they are
By: A Wikia Wiki
In the Wake of Vick, Goodell Faces Dilema [J. Mark English]
2007-07-18 22:59:00 Tough decision lie ahead for NFL principle, er, I mean commissioner, Roger Goodell. I'm sure I'm not the first person to make that subtle title mistake. After all, Mr. Goodell is making the the staple of his early tenure, an age of heavy handed discipline. Players that are continuously on the wrong fence of the law, find themselves in the principles office, er, I mean the commissioners office.Carl Bialik and Jason Fry of the Wall Street Journal's Daily Fix, break down what choices lies ahead for Mr. Goodell:Several columnists urge NFL commissioner Roger Goodell to suspend Mr. Vick. "If Goodell is truly the new sheriff in town, and wants to be consistent, and at the same time let every player in the league know he plays no favorites, then how can he not take action against Vick?" New York Daily News columnist Gary Myers asks. "Because he boosts TV ratings? Because he's one of the most exciting players in the league? He can't go soft because Vick is a marquee player." Mr. Myers...
By: American Legends
Jordan Palmer has words with Roger Goodell
2007-07-02 17:30:00 With a hat tipped towards MDS at AOL Fanhouse, in an ESPN Insider article ($) per Len Pasquarelli, Jordan Palmer and a few other young players expressed criticism (or didn't?) of Commissioner Roger Goodell (or his policy?) at the NFL rookie symposium. Troy Smith was said to have questioned the emphasis on negative behavior -- sometimes called the personal conduct policy. A few others joined in, notably our 6th round drafted quarterback Jordan Palmer. While the article is short on specific details, it does note that Palmer's comments were "far more pointed than Smith" though I don't know the substance of Palmer's complaint. Chicago's Garrett Wolfe wondered aloud why rookies should listen to Roger Goodell given that he didn't play in the NFL. Afterall, why should players follow the rules if Roger Goodell never donned pads? I mean, he's just the Commissioner. Uppity rooks notwithstanding, the symposium was a huge success; no player was fined this year and there was 100% attendan...
By: Hogs Haven
KSK Birthday Message: Roger Goodell!
2007-06-29 00:55:00 In just one short year we’ve become quite popular within the world of sports. On this, the anniversary of our birth, we are honored to share with you the love we’ve received from our most famous friends. Thanks Rog! Original post by http://kissmesuzy.blogspot.com/-2007/06/ksk-birthday-message-ro-ger-goodell.html
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell Q&A - Charlotte, NC ? June 5, 2007
2007-06-16 19:59:00 Q&A with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell Charlotte, NC ? June 5, 2007 Re: What it means to present the award to Carolina Panthers Owner/Founder Jerry Richardson? A great deal. Jerry Richardson is not only an important person to the NFL, but he?s also an incredibly important person to this region. What he?s done for this region and to be able to honor him was a great honor for me. Re: His relationship with Richardson. It goes back now almost 20 years to when he began his effort to get an expansion franchise. From the moment I met him, you just have a great admiration and respect for his integrity, his values and for his can-do attitude. He?s always demonstrated that and he?s been incredibly important both to me but more importantly to the league in his tenure as the owner of the Carolina Panthers. I can?t say enough good things about Jerry Richardson. Re: What kind of addition to the NFL the Panthers have been? I stated earlier I believe he?s put together a model franchise here. I...
Fellowship of the Leagues
2007-06-04 22:03:00 Roger Goodell has clearly been eager to mark his territory in the NFL, instituting a player conduct policy that severely punishes anybody who steps out of line. This policy was enacted because the NFL wanted to clean up its image in the wake of Cincinnati prisons becoming housing for the Bengals, and players like Pacman Jones and Tank Johnson having their own problems.Goodell's sudden presence made me think: what would the other traditional professional leagues be like if the commissioners traded places? That is, what if the NFL, NBA, NHL and MLB had to switch commissioners? How would things be different today if Bud Selig ran the NFL, Roger Goodell ran the NHL, Gary Bettman ran the NBA and David Stern ran MLB?- Bud Selig, NFL Commissioner:Due to Selig ignoring the steroid and human growth hormone crisis, players have grown to enormous sizes, and violent hits on kickoff and punt returns have tragically led to their heads flying clean off their bodies upon contact. Revulsed by seein...
Roger Goodell One More Step Closer To NFL Commissioner
2006-08-06 19:18:04 NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE280 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10017(212) 450-2000 * FAX (212) 681-7573WWW.NFLMedia.comJoe Browne, Executive Vice President-CommunicationsGreg Aiello, Vice President-Public RelationsFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENFL-43 7/30/06SEARCH COMMITTEE SELECTS FIVE CANDIDATESTO SUCCEED NFL COMMISSIONER TAGLIABUEThe special eight-man Search Committee appointed by NFL Commissioner PAUL TAGLIABUE to recommendcandidates for his successor today announced the names of five individuals to be placed before NFL club owners at ameeting on August 7-9 at the Renaissance Hotel in Chicago.The five nominees, according to Committee co-chairmen DAN ROONEY of the Pittsburgh Steelers and JERRYRICHARDSON of the Carolina Panthers, are:- ROGER S. GOODELL, 47, New York, New York. Executive Vice President and COO, NFL.- GREGG H. LEVY, 53, Washington, DC. Partner, Covington & Burling law firm.- FREDERICK R. NANCE, 52, Cleveland, Ohio. Partner, Squire, Sanders & Dempsey law firm.- ROBERT L. REYNOLDS, 54,... |
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