Vote for Gameballs and Goats!! Nov 23, 2009
Paul Tagliabue and the NFL front office in 1995-9. Entire D-Line. (BerniesInsiders.com)
DonBanksInside The NFL Everyone was talking "Bill-gate," except for the Patriots that is. Nov 18, 2009
Can't resist a few more lingering thoughts in the continuing aftermath of "Bill-gate,'' perhaps the perfect NFL storm for the cacophony of debate that the 24/7 news cycle generates and thrives on..... Like a magnifying glass and sunlight being used to burn a hole in a piece of paper, Monday was one of those natural phenomena to marvel at and behold. At least in a media sense. As I traveled home from Indianapolis after covering the Patriots-Colts Sunday night, at some point it became obvious that... (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Clear imperatives for USOC Nov 13, 2009
By naming former NFL commissioner Paul Tagliabue yesterday as chair of an independent advisory committee to evaluate its size, structure, and operations, the US Olympic Committee s board of directors essentially acknowledged what critics have been saying for months: that the downsized group merely created a new set of governance issues. The extreme makeover, which chopped a fragmented and often fractious mob of 125 members to a cozy 11 in 2003 (and it is now at nine), made it much easier for a... (Boston Globe)
USOC turns to Paul Tagliabue for board solutions Nov 13, 2009
The U.S. Olympic Committee turned to former NFL commissioner Paul Tagliabue on Thursday to study how its oft-criticized board does business and determine if changes are needed. Tagliabue was chosen chairman of an independent committee that will look at the board to assess its size, structure and operating practices. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Goodell, Smith to join talks Nov 4, 2009
The old contract was negotiated in 2006 by then-commissioner Paul Tagliabue and then-union head Gene Upshaw, who died last year. Mangini mum on GM The convoluted ouster of George Kokinis as Cleveland s general manager barely made a ripple in the Browns locker room. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
PeterKingMMQB Tuesday Edition Five difficult HOF decisions and my AFC title game prediction. Oct 21, 2009
Paul Tagliabue made my list, despite likely strong opposition ... Paul Tagliabue in the final 25. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NFL)
Rice, Emmitt on early Hall of Fame nominees list Sep 20, 2009
Former commissioner Paul Tagliabue is also on the list. They join two previously announced senior nominees, former cornerback Dick LeBeau and former running back Floyd Little. (ABC News)
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)
Jerry Rice and Emmitt Smith headline Hall nominees Sep 20, 2009
Other previous finalists again on this year's preliminary ballot are wide receivers Cris Carter and Andre Reed; tight end Shannon Sharpe; offensive linemen Dermontti Dawson and Russ Grimm; defensive linemen Richard Dent, Cortez Kennedy and John Randle; and former commissioner Paul Tagliabue. ABC 7 Talkback. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Raiders' mystery man Asomugha Sep 14, 2009
Asomugha watched the 2003 draft from his Cal dorm room, and listened when Paul Tagliabue stumbled over his name. A couple of days later, Nam decided to throw a party at a nightclub. (ESPN -- Football)
Despite score, defense looked better against Eagles Sep 14, 2009
Former NFL commissioner Paul Tagliabue sat next to Panthers owner Jerry Richardson in his suite. There was plenty of room, since new team president Danny Morrison wasn't able to make it back for the regular-season opener. (Herald Online, SC -- Sports)
PeterKingMonday Morning QB Thoughts on the Seymour trade, cutdown weekend & Vick ruling. Sep 7, 2009
"I once heard [former commissioner] Paul Tagliabue make a speech,'' said Jones. "He said at a new stadium, you should be blending the technology with the game and with the stadium experience. That's what I've tried to do here. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Panasonic Holds Second Global Advisors Conference Sep 3, 2009
Mr. Paul Tagliabue (United States of America)-Mr. Tagliabue was Commissioner of the US National Football League (NFL) from 1989 to 2006. (JCN Network, Japan)
What a week it's been Aug 22, 2009
Since taking over for Paul Tagliabue, Goodell has had a heavy hand when its come to handing down suspensions on players who violated the leagues conduct policy. Since head coaches have to adhere to the same standard, Id have to think Cable is looking at missing at least one, if not more, games at some point. (SilverandBlack.com)
Phil TaylorTHE HOT BUTTON Aug 12, 2009
"The Houston Texans, San Francisco 49ers, New York Jets or whichever lucky team ends up with the top pick would be foolish to over-think this. Their draft-day strategy should consist of two words: Draft Bush. Draft him as soon as humanly possible. Do not let commissioner Paul Tagliabue even finish his sentence on draft day. TAGLIABUE: Now on the clock, the Houston Tex-- TEXANS: Reggie Bush!". And this. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NFL)
Bullet Bob lands in Hall of Fame Aug 6, 2009
Taylor even had the public support of then-commissioner Paul Tagliabue. Why did they hold it against Hayes and not other guys. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
'Bullet' Bob finally land among football's best Aug 5, 2009
Taylor even had the public support of then-commissioner Paul Tagliabue. "Why did they hold it against Hayes and not other guys?" Adderley said. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Rookie Abuse Apr 28, 2009
But league lawyers (including future Commissioner Paul Tagliabue) had already been working on a Plan B. They realized that even if they lost the Smith case, they might still manage an end-around on the rules against monopolies by securing the support of the NFL Players Association (founded in 1956). A set of recent Supreme Court decisionsin a involving meat-cutters and a involving plumbershad established a "non-statutory labor exemption" to antitrust law. (Slate)
Multichannel Newswire Apr 17, 2009
Former NFL commissioner Paul Tagliabue told a Federal Communications Commission judge Thursday that Comcast CEO Brian Roberts used the veiled threat of collaborative action by the cable industry if the league did not license an eight-game package to its OLN network, now known as Versus. Ad:MCN_2006_Q4_pos6. (Multichannel News)
NFL Network-Comcast FCC Trial: Reporters Back In Game With Some Access Apr 16, 2009
The NFL has presented its witnesses, with the excpetion of former Commissioner Paul Tagliabue, who cannot appear until Thursday. Comcast has agreed that if cross examination of the last NFL witness is completed by the end of the day, it will not wait for Tabliabue, but will begin offering up its witnesses, which will include chairman and CEO Brian Roberts and COO Steve Burke, then let the former commissioner weigh in. (Multichannel News)
No Huddling: Access Denied To Program Carriage Trial Apr 15, 2009
including testimony from former NFL commissioner Paul Tagliabue and Comcast executives Brian Roberts, Steve Burke and Jeff Shell. According to the source, the NFL and Comcast each took about a half hour in opening statements after planning for a much shorter stay. (Multichannel News)
NFL teams losing patience with troubled stars Apr 4, 2009
I think the ever-decreasing tolerance is an obvious byproduct of commissioner Roger Goodell's attempts to shine a spotlight on the player-conduct issues that challenged his league when he succeeded Paul Tagliabue in 2006. I know in the cases of Owens and Cutler we aren't talking about off-field legal issues that led to their demise in Dallas and Denver, respectively. (CNN)
Bicycling tourists overwhelm Sausalito Mar 23, 2009
Pelosi, a college roommate of former NFL Commissioner Paul Tagliabue, was part-owner in the short-lived USFL team in Oakland back in the early 1980s, before his wife hit the spotlight. He's also a longtime friend of UFL head Mike Huyghue. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Condoleezza Rice a big hit at NFL meetings Mar 23, 2009
Rice was mentioned as a potential candidate to replace Paul Tagliabue, and Goodell thanked her when you were busy three years ago when they selected a commissioner. . (MSNBC -- Sports)
Condi Rice speaks at NFL meeting Mar 23, 2009
Rice was mentioned as a potential candidate to replace Paul Tagliabue, and Goodell thanked her "when you were busy three years ago when they selected a commissioner.". "I've invited somebody who wants my job in front of the same people who hired me," Goodell joked. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
DeBartolo turns over team control Mar 18, 2009
Commissioner Paul Tagliabue announced the league's sanctions against DeBartolo on Tuesday during the NFL owners meetings ... Commissioner Paul Tagliabue on Wednesday said there were not enough votes to approve the $800 million offer that was accepted by the trustees of Jack Kent Cooke's estate in January. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Program announced for Denver Sportaccord Feb 20, 2009
Paul Tagliabue, former National Football League commissioner and currently of counsel at Covington & Burling LLP Will moderate a panel about how North American professional sports leagues and international sport governing bodies can improve their collaboration on March 26. The panel will include Rene Fasel, president, International Ice Hockey Federation; Adam Silver, deputy commissioner, NBA; and Patrick Baumann, secretary general, International Basketball Federation. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
