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Congress Gets Involved In Concussion Debate, Fails To Solve Everything [Nfl]
Congress Gets Involved In Concussion Debate, Fails To Solve Everything [Nfl]
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. Goodell, along with NFLPA leader DeMaurice Smith ...
Goodell Says London May Get NFL Franchise
Goodell Says London May Get NFL Franchise
thesportsbizblog.blogspot.com — The NFL is holding its annual regular season game at London's Wembley Stadium Sunday. This year features... the New England Patriots playing the Tampa Bay Bucs, who are owned by the Glazer family, owners of the English Premier League and European Champion League's defending champion Manchester ... (more) Goodell Says London May Get NFL Franchise
Maxine Waters Demonstrates Dangers of Brain Damage
Maxine Waters Demonstrates Dangers of Brain Damage
bootleggersports.com — Blah Blah Bappity Wappity NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell testified today before the House Judiciary Committee about recent... studies that show a correlation between football-related head injuries and later-life cognitive debilitation. This post should be all about how Goodell is a snake, a ... (more) Maxine Waters Demonstrates Dangers of Brain Damage
King Questions Goodell on Limbaugh Comments (full version) (video)
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King Questions Goodell on Limbaugh Comments (full version) (video)
youtube.com — In an October 28, 2009 House Judiciary Committee hearing, Congressman Steve King questions NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell... on comments he made regarding Rush ... (more) King Questions Goodell on Limbaugh Comments (full ...
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Cippin on Sports — ... It’s hump day today and to get you through it here are the top reads from around the football blogosphere: Congress looks at the NFL concussion problem? (Deadspin) Larry Johnson forgot to take off his diaper.  (BlitzNation) Johnson’s comments brings up sexuality in the NFL (Fifth Down) Mark Sanchez ate a hot dog and we care. (Gang Green Nation) Is parity gone in the NFL? (Cold Hard Football Facts) What’s the common ...

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