Controlled Chaos Win McNamee/Getty ImagesIt's been a rough year for Jason Campbell (left), Jim Zorn and the Redskins, averaging only 13.7 points per game. The Redskins' 2-5 start and seemingly imminent implosion has done little to curtail owner Daniel Snyder, who continues to run his storied franchise into the ground, writes S.L. Price. Nov 7, 2009
Of course, Riggins also played for owner Jack Kent Cooke, a noted bon vivant who didn't apologize for much either. The fact is, teams do reflect their owners for good and ill, and on Wednesday a pall hung over the team's training facility. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Redskins woes: Is Dan Snyder to blame? Oct 20, 2009
Stephanie Qualls, a management consultant, says she has had season tickets since the team played at RFK Stadium in D.C. and was owned by Jack Kent Cooke. Everything that happened was about making them a success, she says. (Washington Business Journal, DC)
Where Are They Now? Oct 18, 2009
He eventually went to work for Jack Kent Cooke at TelePrompTer as vice president of marketing. Before he was 30, he left to start Falcon Cable TV. By the time he sold the company to Charter Communications for $3. (Multichannel News)
DEFORD: Canada deserves 'em Sep 25, 2009
Within a few short years, Jack Kent Cooke, the Canadian expatriate owner of the Los Angeles franchise, would moan: "They told me there were three hundred thousand Canadians who'd moved to Southern California. How was I to know that they were the three hundred thousand Canadians who didn't like hockey?". What the NHL found out way back then is that it's hard to export a sport to any place where most residents are unfamiliar with the game. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NHL)
Experts' plans » Sep 24, 2009
ESPN.com asks: Which is the best realignment plan for the NHL. Updated: September 23, 2009, 2:55 PM ET. (ESPN -- NHL)
NFL Hall of Fame Nominees Sep 20, 2009
Contributors -- K.S. "Bud" Adams, Jr., Bobby Beathard, Gil Brandt, Leo Carlin, Jack Kent Cooke, Otho Davis, Ed DeBartolo, Jr., Ole Haugsrud, Frank "Bucko" Kilroy, Art Modell, Art Rooney, Jr., Carroll Rosenbloom, Ed Sabol, Steve Sabol, Paul Tagliabue, Jim Tunney, Ron Wolf, George Young. On 2009 17 finalists list. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Jack Kent Cooke Foundation names new director Aug 13, 2009
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AP INTERVIEW: Snyder on 10 years as owner Jul 25, 2009
Snyder himself was 34 when, a decade ago this month, he became the youngest majority owner in the league, purchasing the team from the estate of the late Jack Kent Cooke. He instantly became a lightning rod for controversy, the new guy trying to shake up things before thoroughly learning the business. (OregonLive, OR -- Sports)
Cox selling its N.C. newspapers to Cooke (5) Jul 24, 2009
He served as executive vice president of the Washington Redskins for 18 years, retiring as president when the family company was liquidated to fund the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation. Cooke lives in Middleburg, Va. (Washington Daily News, NC)
Cox Enterprises agrees to sell 13 NC newspapers Jul 21, 2009
Cox Enterprises Inc. said Monday it has agreed to sell more than a dozen North Carolina newspapers to a company headed by the son of late billionaire Jack Kent Cooke. . (Herald Sun)
Cox Sells 13 More Newspapers Jul 21, 2009
GREENVILLE, N.C. (July 20, 2009)--Cox Enterprises Inc. said Monday it has agreed to sell more than a dozen North Carolina newspapers to a company headed by the son of late billionaire Jack Kent Cooke. Last week, Cox announced the sale of the Waco Tribune-Herald to Waco businessman Clifton Robinson. (KWTX.com, TX)
Cox Enterprises to Sell North Carolina Newspapers to Cooke Communications, LLC Jul 21, 2009
He was executive vice president of the Washington Redskins for 18 years and retired as president upon the liquidation of the family company to fund the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation. He resides in Middleburg, Va. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Cable's 'People Person' May 26, 2009
The system was eventually sold to Jack Kent Cooke, who hired Bresnan and his brother Pat in 1965. Within three years, Bresnan was running Cooke's cable operations. (Multichannel News)
Big Changes In Small Markets May 25, 2009
1965: Goes to work for Jack Kent Cooke ... Pat Bresnan has worked with his brother, Bill, since 1965 when both men began working for Jack Kent Cooke. (Multichannel News)
Scholarly Success: LCC's Cami Wood collects unexpected honor May 17, 2009
Lower Columbia College student Cami Wood is the second LCC student to win the Jack Kent Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholasrhip to a four-year university ... Wood will graduate this spring with her associates degree and the prestigious Jack Kent Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship ... Wood said she s grateful to receive the Jack Kent Cooke scholarship, which will allow her to spend more time with family while attending school in Provo. (Longview Daily News, WA)
USA TODAY's 2009 All-USA 2-year College Academic Team Apr 7, 2009
Emily Brown, Marymount University Mark Davies, Bucknell University Carolyn Dietel, Mount Holyoke College Bob Dubill, retired, USA TODAY Martha Ellis, The University of Texas System Kirk Glaze, Coca-Cola North America Raymond Hites, Hites Family Community College Scholarship Foundation Deanne D'Errico, American Association of Community Colleges Sue Lawrence, Jeannette Rankin Women's Scholarship Fund Marcella McClatchey, Amherst College Dwandalyn Reece, National Endowment for the Humanities Sharon... (USA Today -- News)
Larry Regan, 78, top rookie for Bruins in 1957, executive Mar 11, 2009
Jack Kent Cooke, owner of the expansion Kings, hired Mr. Regan as head scout in 1966 before promoting him to GM. Mr. Regan, who coached the team in 1970-71 and the first month of the following season, remained with the Kings until 1973. He had a 27-47-14 record as a coach. (Boston Globe)
Student to show off flute skills on national program Feb 23, 2009
On Sunday, Chaz will perform on the national radio/television program "From the Top." Chaz is among 25 recipients of the Jack Kent Cooke Young Artist Award Program. Chaz will use the $10,000 award to cover travel and other expenses related to auditioning at conservatories in pursuit of an undergraduate degree. (AZCentral -- News)
