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Docs lighten NFL headache

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 18:49:26 GMT

As high-profile players deal with head injuries, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell accepted the resignation of the co-chairmen of the league's committee on brain injuries and sent a memo to the 32 teams that the league is examining potential rules changes...
Source: New York Daily News

NY: Giuliani Leads Gillibrand By 13%

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 16:48:33 GMT

GOP picks up minimum 8 seats in the Senate next year. Its a little earlier for the victory dance, but if Rudy is polling north of 50% he needs to get into the race and make the Democrats really sweat.
Source: The Hedgehog Report

Co-chairman of league's concussion committee resigns

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 15:17:19 GMT

Commissioner Roger Goodell sent a wide-ranging memo about concussions to NFL teams Tuesday, saying the co-chairmen of the league's committee on brain injuries have resigned and that he is examining potential rule changes "to reduce head impacts."
Source: CBS Sports

NFL Concussion Commission Leaders Quit

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 14:01:15 GMT

(AP) Commissioner Roger Goodell sent a wide-ranging memo about concussions to NFL teams, saying the co-chairmen of the league's committee on brain injuries have resigned and that he is examining potential rule changes "to reduce head impacts."
Source: CBS News

Chairs of concussion panel resign

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 11:07:32 GMT

Associated Press Commissioner Roger Goodell sent a wide-ranging memo about concussions to NFL teams Tuesday, saying the co-chairmen of the league’s committee on brain injuries have resigned and that he is examining potential rule changes “to reduce...
Source: New Haven Register

Goodell tackles concussions

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 08:50:14 GMT

Commissioner Roger Goodell sent a wide-ranging memo about concussions to NFL teams yesterday, saying the co-chairmen of the league's committee on brain injuries have resigned and that he is examining potential rule changes "to reduce head impacts."
Source: New York Post

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Wed, 25 Nov 2009 08:39:15 GMT

The NFL accepted the resignations of the two co-chairmen of its concussion committee, Commissioner Roger Goodell informed the teams in a memo sent Tuesday.
Source: The Washington Post

NFL: Concussion panel members resign

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 08:12:11 GMT

In the latest indication that the NFL will redirect its approach to players' concussions, the co-chairmen of the league's committee on brain injuries resigned from the group Tuesday, the league announced.
Source: Barre Montpelier Times-Argus

Quoted in 'Peter King: NFL should be happy with 16-game schedule; mail'

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 17:19:24 GMT

said in Sports Illustrated:

I think Roger Goodell got you hook, line, and sinker with his comments regarding NFL players overworking their bodies in the offseason. Sounds to me like he's setting up part of the league's argument why an 18-game season could make sense -- they could handle it if they didn't work out all year long and actually rested their bodies.

Quoted in 'Bud Adams gives‎ an apology'

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 23:39:21 GMT

Roger Goodell said in In Entertainment:

I haven’t seen it yet. I assure you I’ll get a chance to see it. I’ve said before we’re held to a higher standard in the NFL. That includes yours truly. It includes our owners. It includes front office people. It includes the players. Those are things we’ll continue to emphasize. And if people violate them, we’ll deal with it.

Photo from AP Photo

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 19:32:51 GMT

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell, left, talks with people on the sideline before the league's season opener between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Tennessee Titans before the football game Thursday, Sept. 10, 2009, at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh.

Photo from Getty Images

Sun, 26 Jul 2009 22:54:26 GMT

NEW YORK - JULY 27: NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell answers questions from the media after reinstating Michael Vick on a conditional basis on July 27, 2009 at the InterContinental Hotel in New York City.

FANalyst Week 12: Fitzy's Letter to Roger Goodell

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 03:18:41 GMT