Rush Limbaugh as a potential NFL owner

[Tonitrus]

I thought he was more of a baseball guy... good to see him broadening his horizons.

I used to listen to him a lot, when I was younger and ignorant...he was always big on football, never heard him talk baseball much.

Perhaps you have him confused with George Will. 

[AnchorClanker]

I thought he was more of a baseball guy... good to see him broadening his horizons.

I used to listen to him a lot, when I was younger and ignorant...he was always big on football, never heard him talk baseball much.

Perhaps you have him confused with George Will. 

Wasn't he associated with the Royals?  Dirka?  LOL - I know George Will, and he's not George Will.   

[Barrister]

I thought he was more of a baseball guy... good to see him broadening his horizons.

I used to listen to him a lot, when I was younger and ignorant...he was always big on football, never heard him talk baseball much.

Perhaps you have him confused with George Will. 

Wasn't he associated with the Royals?  Dirka?  LOL - I know George Will, and he's not George Will.   

Yes, he worked for the Royals in some capacity way back when.

[ulmont]

I'm talking about the city. I was under the impression both teams played outside the city.

I was under the impression both "NY" teams played outside the state.

[ulmont]

I wonder how many NFL teams actually play within the city limits of their actual city?

Atlanta does, at least for now.

[katmai]

Buffalo doesn't even play in Buffalo.

I wonder how many NFL teams actually play within the city limits of their actual city?

The Niners do not.
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Those are the ones I can think of in about 60 seconds. I am sure there are many more.

uh last I looked the stick is still in city proper.

[Tonitrus]

Seattle does. 

[Berkut]

Buffalo doesn't even play in Buffalo.

I wonder how many NFL teams actually play within the city limits of their actual city?

The Niners do not.
.

Those are the ones I can think of in about 60 seconds. I am sure there are many more.

uh last I looked the stick is still in city proper.

Is it really? I thought it was in the county.

[katmai]

Buffalo doesn't even play in Buffalo.

I wonder how many NFL teams actually play within the city limits of their actual city?

The Niners do not.

Those are the ones I can think of in about 60 seconds. I am sure there are many more.

uh last I looked the stick is still in city proper.

Is it really? I thought it was in the county.

for time being yeah, but discussions have them heading south to Santa Clara

[C.C.R.]

Speaking of L.A. teams of the past, I always stifle a chuckle when young Turks or other tough guy wannabes wear Raiders apparel, because they think it makes them badass.

And speaking of the Raiders, I think that Rush Limbaugh's nuttiness as a minority owner of the Rams couldn't possibly hold a candle to Al Davis & his antics, so I've got zero issue with Rush buying in...

[derspiess]

Wasn't he associated with the Royals?  Dirka?  LOL - I know George Will, and he's not George Will.  

Yes, he worked for the Royals in some capacity way back when.

He's always had a greater affinity towards football.  And if you people didn't already hate him enough, he's a huge Steelers fan.

[derspiess]

Seattle does. 

As does the entire AFC North

[CountDeMoney]

"Our words do damage?" The Son of Satan ought to know.

Irsay against Limbaugh's bid
Colts owner says he would not vote to approve radio host for stake in Rams

BOSTON -  Rush Limbaugh's bid to buy the St. Louis Rams ran into opposition within the NFL on Tuesday. Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay vowed to vote against him and commissioner Roger Goodell said the conservative commentator's "divisive" comments would not be tolerated from any NFL insider.

"I, myself, couldn't even consider voting for him," Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay said at the owners meetings. "When there are comments that have been made that are inappropriate, incendiary and insensitive ... our words do damage, and it's something that we don't need."

Limbaugh has long been a hero of conservatives and villain to the left, thriving on his place in the political spectrum while establishing himself as one of the most successful broadcasters in history. But the NFL tries to avoid controversy, as Limbaugh learned in 2003 when he was forced to resign from ESPN's Sunday night football broadcast after saying of Philadelphia's Donovan McNabb: "I think what we've had here is a little social concern in the NFL. The media has been very desirous that a black quarterback do well."

"Divisive comments are not what the NFL is all about," commissioner Roger Goodell said. "I would not want to see those kind of comments from people who are in a responsible position in the NFL."

Limbaugh also said, according to transcripts posted on his Web site: "The NFL all too often looks like a game between the Bloods and the Crips without any weapons. There, I said it." That comment, and others, resurfaced this month when he revealed he is teaming with St. Louis Blues owner Dave Checketts to bid on the Rams.

Goodell said the Rams updated the league on the progress of their potential sale, but bidders were not discussed.

"They're not certain they are even sellers," New York Giants co-owner Steve Tisch said, adding that he expected a decision by the end of the season. "We can't speculate on potential owners because they have not brought up any names to put before ownership. It's out there, but without confirmation from the Rams or the Rosenbloom family, frankly, we don't know who the potential buyers are."

Patriots owner Robert Kraft referred questions about Limbaugh to the commissioner. Texans owner Bob McNair said anyone who meets the "normal criteria" is a candidate to own a team.

"But our vetting process is very thorough," he said.

Prominent blacks are already lining up against Limbaugh, including the Revs. Jesse Jackson and Al Sharpton. NFL Players Association head DeMaurice Smith, who also is black, urged players to speak out against Limbaugh's bid, and several have already said they would not play for his team.

But Irsay is the first owner who has stated unequivocally he would reject Limbaugh if it comes up for a vote. Prospective owners must be approved by 24 of the league's 32 teams.

Irsay said at first that he would consult with people he respected, such as defensive lineman Dwight Freeney, coach Jim Caldwell and former coach Tony Dungy, all of whom are black. But later, the owner said he did not need to get anyone else's input before rejecting someone who made a habit of "demonizing individuals."

"I met Rush only once. He seemed like a nice guy to me and all those kind of things," Irsay said. "It's bigger than the NFL. As a nation, and as a world, we've got to watch our words and our thoughts. They can do damage."

[Neil]

You know, all this talk is actually making me more sympathetic towards Rush.

[Admiral Yi]

Prominent blacks are already lining up against Limbaugh, including the Revs. Jesse Jackson and Al Sharpton.

I'm shocked, shocked I tell you.