Whew! The NFL Really Dodged A Bullet with Rush, Huh?
“I made the point, and I’ll make it again here today, that the NFL is about bringing people together, it’s about unity…and that we do not move towards divisive actions. And in fact our teams, I think have demonstrated that on and off the field.”
– NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, in testimony before Congress, October, 2009
Got that? The NFL is all about unity and not being divisive.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The NFL has fined Tennessee Titans owner Bud Adams $250,000 for making an obscene gesture at Buffalo fans while celebrating Tennessee’s victory over the Bills.
Commissioner Roger Goodell notified Adams of the fine Monday. League spokesman Greg Aiello said it is for conduct detrimental to the NFL. Adams was seen making the gesture while in his luxury suite and again on the field after Sunday’s 41-17 victory.
The NFL fined former 49ers owner Eddie DeBartolo $1 million after he pleaded guilty to a felony and suspended him for the 1999 season.
You can easily see how Rush Limbaugh would have turned that club of choirboys into a cross between Animal House and a Klan rally. Good move, Roger!
UPDATE: Linked by the Daley Gator. Thanks, Doug (and congratulations)!
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I was wondering if anyone would make this connection! ESPN was on while I was working out yesterday, and everyone was UP IN ARMS about Bud Adams. I couldn't help but think, "Wow, thank God they kept Rush out so that the NFL would remain dignified and professional." ^_^