Monthly Archives: October 2008

Retired NFL Players Suing Union Over Royalties

Posted on October 19, 2008 by

SAN FRANCISCO: Fans of the popular “Madden NFL” video game by Electronic Arts Inc. can play vintage matchups such as the 1967 Green Bay Packers against the 1971 Dallas Cowboys. Just don’t look for either team’s dominant left cornerback: Hall … Continue reading →

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UPDATE: NFLPA REGIONAL DIRECTOR SECRETLY TAPED RAVENS ELECTIONS

Posted on October 17, 2008 by

Many questions arose last week after it was alleged that an NFLPA executive secretly taped player representative elections held by the Baltimore Ravens. While answers to some of those questions remain, one has been answered. Sources who were present at … Continue reading →

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Retired Players Class Action Trial Begins Monday

Posted on October 17, 2008 by

from www.retiredplayers.org The NFLPA and Players Inc. have used their exclusive representation of NFL players to generate hundreds of millions of dollars through group licensing agreements(GLA’s). However, retired players have not received any of this money and active players have … Continue reading →

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Memo to NFLPA Retired Players Officers

Posted on October 15, 2008 by

Fellow NFL Retiree’s, The NFLPA Retired Players meeting, set for mid October, allows this body which represents your individual area NFL Retired Players members, to take a stand on behalf of the body of men you were elected to represent. … Continue reading →

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Harold Henderson Tries and End Run

Posted on October 13, 2008 by

from Dave Pear It was obvious after the meeting that the NFL’s in house attorney, Harold Henderson, tried to do an end run with his attempts to get real information to the retired players. Here’s the follow up on our … Continue reading →

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Terry Bradshaw, “I’ve had it with the NFL and Player’s Association”

Posted on October 13, 2008 by

During yesterday’s (10/12/2008) episode of FOX’s NFL Sunday co-host Terry Bradshaw made what was an impromptu statement on the issues surrounding the NFL and NFLPA and the retired player. Here’s what he said…. “I’ve had it with the NFL and … Continue reading →

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Did NFLPA go too far in taping Ravens election?

Posted on October 10, 2008 by

Earlier this week members of the Baltimore Ravens held a team meeting for the purpose of electing a player representative and alternate player representative to the NFLPA. On hand for the elections were executives from the NFLPA’s offices in Washington … Continue reading →

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Peace of Mind: Former 49er being proactive with concussion research

Posted on October 8, 2008 by

Ben Lynch knows exactly how people react when they hear about what he has done. What? You donated your brain to science? “Obviously it draws attention,” said Lynch, a former Cal and 49ers offensive lineman. Lynch was in a Colorado … Continue reading →

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MONDAY MORNING QUICK HITS

Posted on October 6, 2008 by

NFL Tickets: Where does the money go? (AUDIO) For those of us that have often wondered where proceeds from NFL game tickets go? In this podcast, The Cleveland Plain Dealer provides an estimated breakdown of NFL team profits and expenses … Continue reading →

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Madden 09 Goes Pink, Benefits Breast Cancer Awareness

Posted on October 3, 2008 by

EA announced today that Madden NFL 09 Pink will be available throughout the month of October, coinciding with National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Boasting the same renowned gameplay and graphics found in Madden NFL 09, Madden NFL 09 Pink features … Continue reading →

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