Re: NFL 2009 (or, in Super Bowl nomenclature, MMIX)
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NFL 2009 (or, in Super Bowl nomenclature, MMIX)
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Re: NFL 2009 (or, in Super Bowl nomenclature, MMIX)
Rush Limbaugh dropped from group bidding on Rams... blames Obama.
nice.
Rush Limbaugh dropped from group bidding on Rams... blames Obama.
nice.
Terrierbyassociation
Fight Cancer, Wherever You Find It
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He's just a typical American, refusing to take responsibility for what he does.
He knows that he is controversial and a criminal, why should people want him to be associated with the NFL?
You're entitled to your opinion Rush, but you can't have your cake and to eat it too. People hate you, and really don't like what you represent. NFL wants no part of that controversy.
He's just a typical American, refusing to take responsibility for what he does.
He knows that he is controversial and a criminal, why should people want him to be associated with the NFL?
You're entitled to your opinion Rush, but you can't have your cake and to eat it too. People hate you, and really don't like what you represent. NFL wants no part of that controversy.
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Because he'd fit right in with the other controversial criminals that nobody in the NFL seems to have as much of a problem with?
Perhaps he should have killed some dogs, or run down a pedestrian in the street.
Because he'd fit right in with the other controversial criminals that nobody in the NFL seems to have as much of a problem with?
Perhaps he should have killed some dogs, or run down a pedestrian in the street.
mookie1995
there's a good buck in that racket.
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he didn't even get the chance to load up the pads and helmets in a van and sneak outta town in the middle of the night.
Because he'd fit right in with the other controversial criminals that nobody in the NFL seems to have as much of a problem with?
Perhaps he should have killed some dogs, or run down a pedestrian in the street.
he didn't even get the chance to load up the pads and helmets in a van and sneak outta town in the middle of the night.
Kepler
Cornell Big Red
Re: NFL 2009 (or, in Super Bowl nomenclature, MMIX)
He's just happy there's still somebody who cares enough to protest. It's like watching Billy Ocean make a comeback.
He's just happy there's still somebody who cares enough to protest. It's like watching Billy Ocean make a comeback.
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I'm guessing the main difference was that the NFL was more or less convinced that, after reinstatement, it could count on Vick to keep quiet or talk the talk.
Compare that to the probability of Limbaugh being an ongoing distraction and you're right. There's no comparison at all.
I'm not convinced it wasn't a publicity stunt by a guy w/ a martyrdom complex. I'm not crying for Limbaugh. He got what he wanted.
Because he'd fit right in with the other controversial criminals that nobody in the NFL seems to have as much of a problem with?
Perhaps he should have killed some dogs, or run down a pedestrian in the street.
I'm guessing the main difference was that the NFL was more or less convinced that, after reinstatement, it could count on Vick to keep quiet or talk the talk.
Compare that to the probability of Limbaugh being an ongoing distraction and you're right. There's no comparison at all.
I'm not convinced it wasn't a publicity stunt by a guy w/ a martyrdom complex. I'm not crying for Limbaugh. He got what he wanted.
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I'm sure every other owner (or ownership group) is squeaky clean, though.
I'm sure every other owner (or ownership group) is squeaky clean, though.
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It's beside the point. Nobody's ever going to know. Because they don't have the spotlight of a broadcast empire shining on them. Limbaugh does. In terms of maintaining a brand and an image, Limbaugh is just riskier.
Why should the NFL court risk unnecessarily? The status quo ain't exactly broken.
It's beside the point. Nobody's ever going to know. Because they don't have the spotlight of a broadcast empire shining on them. Limbaugh does. In terms of maintaining a brand and an image, Limbaugh is just riskier.
Why should the NFL court risk unnecessarily? The status quo ain't exactly broken.
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True. But it wasn't like he was THE owner. He was part of a group. Personally, I don't care who owns a team, if that person (or group) keeps that team entity separate from what s/he does for a living: in the case of Rush, if he didn't use his show to promo the Rams, or use the Rams to spout off on whatever, then let him be part of the ownership group. Big deal.
That's all I'm saying.
True. But it wasn't like he was THE owner. He was part of a group. Personally, I don't care who owns a team, if that person (or group) keeps that team entity separate from what s/he does for a living: in the case of Rush, if he didn't use his show to promo the Rams, or use the Rams to spout off on whatever, then let him be part of the ownership group. Big deal.
That's all I'm saying.
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Actually, I'm glad he's out of the picture. For me, the NFL is an escape from politics. For a few hours each week, I'm happy to stop caring about political debates.
It's not just because he's conservative -- I wouldn't want to have to hear about, say, Michael Moore either.
Actually, I'm glad he's out of the picture. For me, the NFL is an escape from politics. For a few hours each week, I'm happy to stop caring about political debates.
It's not just because he's conservative -- I wouldn't want to have to hear about, say, Michael Moore either.
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And if Michael Moore decided he wanted to buy a team, more power to him, provided he followed my guidelines stated in my previous post. And I think he's a sensationalist pig. Even if he bought the Bills. Yep. I said it.
And if Michael Moore decided he wanted to buy a team, more power to him, provided he followed my guidelines stated in my previous post. And I think he's a sensationalist pig. Even if he bought the Bills. Yep. I said it.
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That said, he's far too outspoken for the owners to take him into their club. It's slightly ironic that being the loudmouthed pot-stirrer simultaneously put him in the position to contribute to an ownership group and removed him from that same group.
He wanted to be part owner of the team. He grew up in the St. Louis area, he used to show up to Vikings games all the time when Red McCombs owned the team, sat in the owner's box with him. The man enjoys the sport and wanted to get that much closer to it.
That said, he's far too outspoken for the owners to take him into their club. It's slightly ironic that being the loudmouthed pot-stirrer simultaneously put him in the position to contribute to an ownership group and removed him from that same group.
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I'm not crying for him, either, and the publicity-stunt theory makes some sense. However, the NFL trying to hold the moral high ground here is laughable.
I'm not crying for him, either, and the publicity-stunt theory makes some sense. However, the NFL trying to hold the moral high ground here is laughable.
bigblue_dl
Armed
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I think Rush should try to buy an NHL franchise, Bettman would probably have an anurysm if Limbaugh and Balsillie end up owning NHL franchises.
I think Rush should try to buy an NHL franchise, Bettman would probably have an anurysm if Limbaugh and Balsillie end up owning NHL franchises.
bronconick
Yep, still here
Re: NFL 2009 (or, in Super Bowl nomenclature, MMIX)
Yeah. He was dumb using drugs. He should have gotten drunk, run someone over and killed some dogs before heading home. And if asked about it, said he didn't see nuthin'
Yeah. He was dumb using drugs. He should have gotten drunk, run someone over and killed some dogs before heading home. And if asked about it, said he didn't see nuthin'
Terrierbyassociation
Fight Cancer, Wherever You Find It
Re: NFL 2009 (or, in Super Bowl nomenclature, MMIX)
Last time I checked there's a higher standard for owners then for players.
There is a select group of guys who can play in the NFL, the NFL also can't turn down these guys from playing: they have no other means of making money really. The NFL can always find enough rich guys/girls who want to own a piece of an NFL team, plus very few people own sports franchises to make money on them.
Because he'd fit right in with the other controversial criminals that nobody in the NFL seems to have as much of a problem with?
Perhaps he should have killed some dogs, or run down a pedestrian in the street.
Last time I checked there's a higher standard for owners then for players.
There is a select group of guys who can play in the NFL, the NFL also can't turn down these guys from playing: they have no other means of making money really. The NFL can always find enough rich guys/girls who want to own a piece of an NFL team, plus very few people own sports franchises to make money on them.
walrus
Wind up workin' in a gas station
Re: NFL 2009 (or, in Super Bowl nomenclature, MMIX)
TF, if he could run or throw they would
TF, if he could run or throw they would
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