Paul Tagliabue
Paul Tagliabue
Paul John Tagliabueis the former Commissioner of the National Football League. He took the position in 1989 and was succeeded by Roger Goodell, who was elected to the position on August 8, 2006. Tagliabue's retirement took effect on September 1, 2006. He had previously served as a lawyer for the NFL. Tagliabue served as Chairman of Board of Directors of Georgetown University from 2008 to 2015...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionSports Executive
Date of Birth24 November 1940
CountryUnited States of America
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This new requirement is not a result of any specific threat information. It is in recognition of the significant additional security that pat-downs offer, as well as the favorable experience that our clubs and fans have had using pat-downs as part of the comprehensive stadium security plan.
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This new requirement is not a result of any specific threat information, ... It is in recognition of the significant additional security that 'pat-downs' offer, as well as the favorable experience that our clubs and fans have had using 'pat-downs' as part of a comprehensive stadium security plan.
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We have a collective bargaining extension in place, long-term television contracts, and have undertaken many other strong elements in league and club operations. I am honored to have been commissioner since late 1989 and to have been heavily involved with the league, its owners, clubs, coaches, players, fans and media since 1969.
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We once again thank the most passionate fans in sports for their tremendous support this year and every year. Our clubs and players are very appreciative of the large and enthusiastic crowds at NFL games.
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The NFL and its clubs are working on other initiatives to assist in the relief effort.
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It has been uppermost in our minds that we need to do with the search what the Diversity Committee has been urging the clubs to do with coaches and in the front office executives. The specifics have yet to be determined how that goal will be accomplished.
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When all was said and done, we reached a consensus. The consensus first was that the priority in this city, in this part of the state, in this part of the country, in this region, had to continue to be recovery and rebuilding from the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.
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We felt the connection between this tragedy and what the people of New York went through on 9/11 (was significant).
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I've spoken to many owners already, and I think there's a really strong consensus that what is needed is a pretty effective leader and someone who can be around for a good, long period of time. Whatever differences people have on specific issues will be pretty well submerged as they try to find the right type of talent to lead thee organization.
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These field improvements in Cincinnati and Covington are tangible signs of our Youth Football Fund in action.
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The state of Texas, and San Antonio, are helping shelter hurricane victims. That is the most important mission right now.
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The situation is about as dire as dire can be.
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The sense I have is if we ever get around to considering expansion in the NFL, San Antonio would be on anyone's short list.
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The spread of talent around the league, the ability of teams to become competitive relatively quickly, it's a great thing. This preserves all of that.