Greg Aiello
Greg Aiello
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It's not unusual. It's part of sports. This happened to be the Super Bowl, so it has been magnified. But it is a very normal part of sports. Our officials are doing a great job. The quality of the officiating, based on the feedback we get from our clubs, has been outstanding over the last couple of years.
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We did it for all the playoff games last season, and pat-downs have been part of the Super Bowl since 2002.
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The last time we went through this, it was a protracted struggle and it took six months. I would think (because) people (are) going into it with perhaps a better process this time, (we) would anticipate getting it done sooner than that.
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We've been talking about how we as a league can assist with relief efforts. Not only for Saints players and officials and their families, but also for a lot of other players in the league who live or have families in the region.
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We certainly have not made any decisions. We are staying in touch with the Saints and looking at possible options if the game has to be moved.
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We think it's reasonable and in the best interest of the players. Without it, you would have more kids leaving school early, dropping out of the educational system to pursue a career in NFL unsuccessfully. They're going to have some agent telling them they are better than they are.
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We think it's reasonable and in the best interest of the players, ... Without it, you would have more kids leaving school early, dropping out of the educational system to pursue a career in NFL unsuccessfully. They're going to have some agent telling them they are better than they are.
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We think it's important to be proactive and do everything we can to protect our fans. We've conducted millions of these security screenings since 9/11, ... We've been told repeatedly by security experts that our games are an attractive target.
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The study uses BMI, which does not distinguish between fat and muscle. Any study that is done without taking into account body fat percentage is misleading.
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The Saints represent Louisiana and New Orleans, and we are continuing to keep a focus on the region's needs and the role of the Saints in the recovery.
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The Saints are looking at potential sites if games have to be relocated and (the NFL) is also looking at the schedule to see if it can be adjusted in some way.
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Fantasy football is not viewed by any governmental body as gambling. In fact, it is not gambling. It's a game of skill where you have to pick the right players and compete against other people. It connects fans closer to the game and they have a good time. That's why we support it.
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People enjoy doing both. The experiences are completely different.
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Both meetings were positive and continued to focus on the Saints' operations in Louisiana.