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more about #rogergoodell more comments → Juancho: There was supposedly an excellent article on this in GQ last month, but I never made it past the Olivia Wilde pictures. #nfldementia more » Phintastic: Rep. Lamar Smith of Texas, the top Republican on the panel, said that while Congress can highlight the consequences of playing football, "the NFL does... more » Steve U: Yet, when the question was put to him directly, Goodell refused to admit "Amateurs." - Tomás de Torquemada #nfldementia more » Weed Against Speed: Random Congressman: You mean you cleared players to participate in the game at the behest of your superiors? Gay Culverhouse: That's right, counselor... more » Pete Gaines: If there's one member of Congress perfectly qualified to talk about brain damage, it's Maxine Waters. #nfldementia more » roland_t_flakfizer: NFL commissioner Roger Goodell was called to the national principal's office today.. Wasn't he a rather young MC? #nfldementia more » SteveJeltzFan: And when the hearing was over, the senators and NFL representatives placed bets on who could tie their shoes quicker, Robert Byrd or Al Toon. #nfldeme... more » Weed Against Speed: Wait. Concussions cause cancer? Man, these speed-reading tapes are useless! #nfldementia more » TT-Zop: Even more damning, however, was the testimony of Gay Culverhouse, Bahahahahahahaha #nfldementia more » David Hume: ...explain to senile Congresspeople why football isn't the deadliest game in town. The NFL's standing on solid ground, what with Jim Bunning still ru... more » lilwillie: so much for a open, free market. I'm not a Rush fan, I just think his politics and opinions have no bearing on his partial ownership of a company. Wh... more » Botswana Meat Commission FC: I heard Cameron from "American History X" plans to bring back Arena League football. more » FlakJack: Upon learning the news, Rush washed down a mouthful of Oxy with a mouthful of Cialis, drilled the housekeeper and, just for a little while, forgot how... more » Dr. Spaceman, Esq.: If only there was a German word for what I'm feeling... more » Shivver: So convicted felons can play in the NFL, but you can't have an owner who is politically outspoken? That seems to be the message here. Too bad he could... more » -
#nfl
Congress Gets Involved In Concussion Debate, Fails To Solve Everything
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell was called to the national principal's office today to explain to senile Congresspeople why football isn't the deadliest game in town. We had some trouble following the testimony because this terrible headache. More » -
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Report: Limbaugh Dumped From Potential Rams Ownership Group
According to Adam Schefter, the investment group looking to buy the St. Louis Rams has decided that Rush Limbaugh's money is not worth his baggage and they plan to drop him from their ranks. More » -
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John Madden Agrees To Work For NFL, Save Frank Caliendo's Career
The former broadcaster/coach, apparently bored with retirement already, has been hired as a "Special Advisor to the Commissioner." "See this right here? That's a four-game suspension for drug use. BAM!" [ProFootballWeekly] -
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Michael Vick Can Play In Week 3
Roger Goodell says Vick is working on "recognizing" his "life management skills" so he only has to sit out two games this year. And no more hard lemonade! [NFL.com] -
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Narcing On Michael Vick And His Fruity Alcoholic Beverage
Vick was recently spotted sipping a fruity and legal adult beverage, a non-story in any league that isn't run by a guy who thinks he's Father Flanagan in Boys Town, which is to say, any league but Roger Goodell's NFL. More » -
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Donte' Stallworth Suspended For One Year
Roger Goodell dropped a very big hammer on Donte' Stallworth, suspending him without pay for the entire 2009 season. Goodell said: "Without regard to the merits of the disposition of the criminal case, I believe that further consequences are necessary." More » -
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Michael Vick Is Back In Business (Sorta)
NFL.com just posted this cryptic statement: "The NFL has reinstated Michael Vick on a conditional basis. The former Falcons QB will be considered for full reinstatement and to play in regular-season games by Week 6." Um. Okay? More » -
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The NFL Draft Goes After Grey's Anatomy's Territory
The excruciatingly long NFL Draft will expand to three days in 2010, with the first round airing Thursday, the most-watched night of television. Roger Goodell against Meredith Grey, the lead in CSI and Liz Lemon? That's a dealbreaker, ladies. [PFT] -
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#mediameltdowns
Does ESPN's "Do Not Report" Policy Make Any Sense?
Still not a peep from ESPN on Ben Roethlisberger's legal troubles—and once again no Blog Buzz on SportsCenter—so as long as Big Ben keeps his mouth shut they're standing behind their decision to not stand behind this story.
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#michaelvick
Michael Vick Is Free!
The ankle bracelet is off, folks! Having served his debt to society—give or take a few years of probation—Michael Vick is officially a free man. As long as your definition of "free" does not include playing football professionally. More » -
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Donte' Stallworth Suspended Indefinitely
Thus spake Goodell and his vengeance was swift and terrible. You do realize Stallworth's NFL punishment will likely be worse than the one he received from the State Of Florida? [Miami Herald] -
#rogergoodell
Roger Goodell Shows His Everyman Side to Big Lead. Kind Of.
On game day at Soldier Field:"Cold. My beer froze in about 15 minutes. The game was my wife’s suggestion - she grew up a Bears fan. We had a great time.." [The Big Lead] -
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Roger Goodell Fiercely Guards His Snow Domain
First was the Wes Welker snow angel incident and now this; Jets' Shaun Ellis fined $10,000 for throwing snowballs. [NBCSports]
