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Benson Invites Goodell To Watch Super Bowl In His Suite

Michael Scott — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 19:54:42 +0000

Saints owner Tom Benson has invited NFL commissioner Roger Goodell to watch the Super Bowl from his suite in the Superdome. He also invited Goodell toThursday night’s the team party in City Park. Mr. Benson spoke Wednesday at an NFL event to promote the importance of children engaging in more physical activity. He will also [...]

Commissioner Goodell Faces Saints Fans In Reddit AMA

Sam Stokes — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 10:22:38 +0000

Things went south quickly today for NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell as he attempted to answer fan questions during an 'AMA' (Ask Me Anything) session on social news website Reddit.

Sean Payton Reinstated As Head Coach Of New Orleans Saints

Scott Prather — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 16:12:12 +0000

Earlier this morning, the NFL announced they have reinstated Sean Payton as head coach of the New Orleans Saints. Check out all the released statements from Payton, Tom Benson, and Roger Goodell on the matter.

Super Bowl Dead Horse Stories That Will Be Beaten

Bruce Mikells — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 09:57:00 +0000

The teams are set for this year’s cinematic interpretation of the NFL Championship game or Super Bowl. As usual this over hyped made for TV event will feature two solid weeks of mundane reporting, over analysis and down right stupid insights into events concerning the game. You can bet there will be several “dead horse” [...]

Vilma Lawsuit Dismissed by Judge

Jay Walker — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 10:46:01 +0000

Ruling out of New Orleans today

Players Reject NFL Settlement Offer in Bounty Case

Jay Walker — Sun, 09 Dec 2012 21:00:40 +0000

NFL offers to reduce suspensions

Saints Fan Sues NFL and Roger Goodell

Stephanie Crist — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 20:08:56 +0000

A New Orleans Saints fan is suing Commissioner Roger Goodell, and the NFL for more than $5,000,000 for their roles in the bounty scandal. WHO DAT!

Roger Goodell Apologizes To Fans For Refs

Stephanie Crist — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 19:51:30 +0000

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell is apologizing to fans for having to use replacement officials during a lockout of regular refs.

An Open Letter to Roger Goodell – From the Bird's Nest

Jay Walker — Tue, 25 Sep 2012 13:31:33 +0000

As Popeye once said "that's all I can stands, cuz I can't stands no more!"

Roger Goodell Not Welcomed at BBQ Restaurant Co-Owned By Jonathan Vilma

Jude Walker — Thu, 23 Aug 2012 11:03:37 +0000

If Roger Goodell won’t let Jonathan Vilma play in the NFL this year, then Roger Goodell can’t eat at Jonathan Vilma’s restaurant. Well, that’s the story in a nutshell. The quarterback of the defense co-owns a restaurant in Miami, Florida with some of his former college teammates called Brother Jimmy’s BBQ. On the outside window [...]

Is Roger Goodell Good or Bad For the NFL? — Sports Survey of the Day

BJ Ragone — Thu, 16 Aug 2012 07:00:05 +0000

If you follow professional sports even a little bit, you have heard the name Roger Goodell. The NFL commissioner has been hailed as both a hero and a villain for the sport. It’s been a tough two years for Roger Goodell. He made some enemies when he took on the issue of player safety and [...]

Jonathan Vilma Offered a Reduction in Season-Long Suspension

Jude Walker — Mon, 06 Aug 2012 11:15:32 +0000

According to ESPN, suspended New Orleans Saints linebacker Jonathan Vilma was offered a reduction in his season-long suspension. Reports are that Vilma was offered a deal late last week that would reduce his suspension to eight games, providing he drop his defamation lawsuit against NFL commissioner Roger Goodell.

NFL Denies Saints' Bounty Suspension Appeals

Jude Walker — Tue, 03 Jul 2012 21:13:30 +0000

Not a big shock that today NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell upheld his suspensions on the four NFL players connected with the Saints bounty scandal. The only thing that Jonathan Vilma, Will Smith, Scott Fujita or Anthony Hargrove can do now is meet with Goodell and give him their side of the story. He will only [...]