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Title: The END of an era - Paul Tagliabue retires Post by: jtex316 on March 20, 2006, 01:44:17 pm Right on NFL.com
WOW. Title: Re: The END of an era - Paul Tagliabue retires Post by: Dave Gray on March 20, 2006, 01:45:31 pm That's too bad. I really like Tagliabue. I think he's done a great job with the league in his tenure.
Thanks for the years, Tags. Title: Re: The END of an era - Paul Tagliabue retires Post by: Denver_Bronco on March 20, 2006, 01:46:35 pm Let me be the first person to formally nominate Dave Wannstedt to succeed Tags.
Title: Re: The END of an era - Paul Tagliabue retires Post by: Brian Fein on March 20, 2006, 01:57:39 pm did he name a successor? I fear for the future of the league. He was a worthy commissioner.
Title: Re: The END of an era - Paul Tagliabue retires Post by: TonyB0D on March 20, 2006, 02:31:39 pm this is no shock....he's been planning it for a while. he wanted to make sure he got the league through its 2 major hurdles:
new tv contracts new labor agreement he accomplished both these tasks so that the league will be stable for another few years. until both of those agreements expire, he woulda had nothing to really do. he's pretty old too, altho he doesnt nearly look his age Title: Re: The END of an era - Paul Tagliabue retires Post by: Denver_Bronco on March 20, 2006, 02:48:51 pm Does this mean an end to the No Fun League ?
Title: Re: The END of an era - Paul Tagliabue retires Post by: Sunstroke on March 20, 2006, 04:03:54 pm I'll miss Tags as the commish...he definitely was a sharp businessman who did well by the league.
did he name a successor? I fear for the future of the league. He was a worthy commissioner. From the article on ESPN.com: http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2376850 "Roger Goodell, the NFL's chief operating officer, and Atlanta general manager Rich McKay are the two leading candidates to succeed Tagliabue. Baltimore Ravens president Dick Cass is considered a dark horse." If Rich McKay gets the job, look for Michael Vick to retire from playing to become the NFL's Chief Underachievement Officer Title: Re: The END of an era - Paul Tagliabue retires Post by: Thundergod on March 20, 2006, 04:05:29 pm Does this mean an end to the No Fun League ? YES! Â I hope. It's about time that nazi retired. Â I enjoyed watcing the NFL when Rozelle was around. Â This is great news, Â assuming whoever comes in isn't the same. Â Zig Hail! Title: Re: The END of an era - Paul Tagliabue retires Post by: TEKGOD on March 20, 2006, 06:17:48 pm YES! I hope. It's about time that nazi retired. I enjoyed watcing the NFL when Rozelle was around. This is great news, assuming whoever comes in isn't the same. Zig Hail! I am hoping for the return of the lipton ice tea splash & the firing squad celebrations. Title: Re: The END of an era - Paul Tagliabue retires Post by: DolFan619 on March 20, 2006, 07:42:15 pm Does this mean an end to the No Fun League ? It may not be, because on the radio today I heard that Condoleeza Rice wants to throw her name in the hat for next NFL Commissioner. As if she doesn't have enough to do already. Title: Re: The END of an era - Paul Tagliabue retires Post by: jtex316 on March 21, 2006, 12:05:02 am What the hell does that bitch know about football?
Title: Re: The END of an era - Paul Tagliabue retires Post by: cyan on March 21, 2006, 12:58:32 am alot, actually...did you hear her predictions before the super bowl? she knows more about football than i do, and most people here as well...or at least talks like she does.
Title: Re: The END of an era - Paul Tagliabue retires Post by: TonyB0D on March 21, 2006, 01:09:03 am yeah apparently she's buddy buddy with tagliabue
Title: Re: The END of an era - Paul Tagliabue retires Post by: Phishfan on March 21, 2006, 01:32:03 pm The State Department has released a statement saying Rice is not interested in the job. Besides, she can't cut those puppet strings loose long enough to leave the administration.
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