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Texans Pride · 08-08-2006

Breaking news on NFL Network and nfl.com, Roger Goodell has just been named the new commissioner of the NFL

Goodell chosen as NFL's new commissioner

NFL.com wire reports

NORTHBROOK, Ill. (Aug. 8, 2006) -- Roger Goodell was chosen as the NFL's next commissioner Tuesday, succeeding the man who groomed him for the job, Paul Tagliabue.

The 47-year-old Goodell worked his way from a public relations intern to perhaps the most powerful job in American sports. He was unanimously elected by the league's 32 owners on the fifth ballot.

The son of former U.S. Sen. Charles Goodell of New York, he has been Tagliabue's top assistant, particularly on expansion and stadium construction. In 2000, he became the NFL's chief operating officer.

Goodell becomes the league's fourth commissioner since 1946.

"We've had the two greatest sports commissioners in the history of professional sports, Paul Tagliabue and Pete Rozelle, and I was fortunate to work for both of them," Goodell said. "I look forward to the challenge and thank them again for their confidence."

Tagliabue served 17 years, and during that time the league's revenues have skyrocketed. The NFL will collect about $10 billion in TV rights fees during the next six years, and enjoys labor peace with the players' association.

"Replacing Paul was not easy, and I think we've done a great job in selecting Roger," said Redskins owner Daniel Snyder. "The NFL is a complex business. Finding the right person to keep it on course was critical, and we did it."

Goodell beat four other finalists: lawyers Gregg Levy and Frederick Nance; Fidelity Investments vice chairman Robert Reynolds; and Constellation Energy chairman Mayo Shattuck III.

Goodell wasn't certain when he will assume office, although Tagliabue planned to leave the job this month.

"I believe in continuity," said Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay. "It's a lot like with head coaches, and that's what Roger brings us."

http://nfl.com/news/story/9591854

TwinSisters · 08-08-2006

Irsay complimenting Tagliabue on continuity who complimented Matt Millen on his "very valuable perspective"... pretty much sums up my take Tagliabue.

Hats off to Goodell... hope he does well. Yankees 10023, the South 0.

kbourda · 08-08-2006

Congrads to the new commish!

swisher · 08-08-2006

Your new NFL Commissioner

**edo783** · 08-08-2006

Hope he does as well as Rozzell and Tags have done. Best of luck to him.

aj. · 08-08-2006

There have been only three NFL Commissioners in the last 60 years; Bert Bell, Pete Rozelle, and Paul Tagliabue. These guys outlast Popes and Presidents so for the younger fans out there, it’s worth noting that this could be the person who is standing at the podium in the year 2026 announcing the selection of a player who hasn’t been born yet. Goodell has big shoes to fill and he knows it. He has learned from the best (Rozelle and Tags) so hopefully he can continue to build on their success. I watched Goodell’s interviews on NFL Network immediately after the selection and as he joked around with Rich Eisen, I thought to myself, at least he has a sense of humor.

**mexican_texan** · 08-08-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by swisher

Your new NFL Commissioner

As opposed to the guy with Jon Lovitz' face and mexican_texan's hair.

08-08-2006	#1
Texans Pride Hall of Fame Join Date: May 2004 Location: www.realsteeltailgaters.com Section: 111, Row Q Age: 35 Posts: 1,311 Rep Power: 346	Roger Goodell named new NFL Commissioner Breaking news on NFL Network and nfl.com, Roger Goodell has just been named the new commissioner of the NFL Goodell chosen as NFL's new commissioner NFL.com wire reports NORTHBROOK, Ill. (Aug. 8, 2006) -- Roger Goodell was chosen as the NFL's next commissioner Tuesday, succeeding the man who groomed him for the job, Paul Tagliabue. The 47-year-old Goodell worked his way from a public relations intern to perhaps the most powerful job in American sports. He was unanimously elected by the league's 32 owners on the fifth ballot. The son of former U.S. Sen. Charles Goodell of New York, he has been Tagliabue's top assistant, particularly on expansion and stadium construction. In 2000, he became the NFL's chief operating officer. Goodell becomes the league's fourth commissioner since 1946. "We've had the two greatest sports commissioners in the history of professional sports, Paul Tagliabue and Pete Rozelle, and I was fortunate to work for both of them," Goodell said. "I look forward to the challenge and thank them again for their confidence." Tagliabue served 17 years, and during that time the league's revenues have skyrocketed. The NFL will collect about $10 billion in TV rights fees during the next six years, and enjoys labor peace with the players' association. "Replacing Paul was not easy, and I think we've done a great job in selecting Roger," said Redskins owner Daniel Snyder. "The NFL is a complex business. Finding the right person to keep it on course was critical, and we did it." Goodell beat four other finalists: lawyers Gregg Levy and Frederick Nance; Fidelity Investments vice chairman Robert Reynolds; and Constellation Energy chairman Mayo Shattuck III. Goodell wasn't certain when he will assume office, although Tagliabue planned to leave the job this month. "I believe in continuity," said Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay. "It's a lot like with head coaches, and that's what Roger brings us." http://nfl.com/news/story/9591854 __________________ Stop Working And Tailgate www.facebook.com/realsteeltailgaters www.realsteeltailgaters.com

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TwinSisters Hall of Fame Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: In my mind. Posts: 1,470 Rep Power: 11	Irsay complimenting Tagliabue on continuity who complimented Matt Millen on his "very valuable perspective"... pretty much sums up my take Tagliabue. Hats off to Goodell... hope he does well. Yankees 10023, the South 0. __________________ First of all you should always take the best player-Polian.

08-08-2006	#3
kbourda Hall of Fame Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Houston, Texas Age: 42 Posts: 1,418 Rep Power: 33	Congrads to the new commish! __________________ I have officially coined the term, "Ow" Ming.

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edo783 Site Contributor Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Houston, again. Posts: 7,700 Rep Power: 4640	Hope he does as well as Rozzell and Tags have done. Best of luck to him. __________________ De Oppresso Liber

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swisher Old School Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Atascocita Age: 37 Posts: 1,607 Rep Power: 128	Your new NFL Commissioner

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aj. Hall of Fame Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 4,769 Rep Power: 657	There have been only three NFL Commissioners in the last 60 years; Bert Bell, Pete Rozelle, and Paul Tagliabue. These guys outlast Popes and Presidents so for the younger fans out there, it’s worth noting that this could be the person who is standing at the podium in the year 2026 announcing the selection of a player who hasn’t been born yet. Goodell has big shoes to fill and he knows it. He has learned from the best (Rozelle and Tags) so hopefully he can continue to build on their success. I watched Goodell’s interviews on NFL Network immediately after the selection and as he joked around with Rich Eisen, I thought to myself, at least he has a sense of humor.

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