Monthly Archives: March 2009

Secret ballot or open roll call?

Posted on March 12, 2009 by

More on the election process of the NFLPA executive director. In an article earlier in the week SportsBusiness Journal reported that there is increasing concerns about the elections process. (You can read the article here) At issue is the “integrity” … Continue reading →

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Will it be March Madness in Hawaii?

Posted on March 12, 2009 by

We’re about to get cranking on our second most favorite time of the year, March Madness. We’ve already got the brackets printed off and ready to enter the teams who make the big dance, all in the pursuit of winning … Continue reading →

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NFLPA: 4.1 million reasons to stop appeal

Posted on March 12, 2009 by

Our sources hanging out behind the shrubs outside NFLPA offices in Washington have been telling us for a while that union executives have been encouraging current players to revolt against retired players “because they’re costing your union millions of dollars … Continue reading →

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NFLPA Player Reps: Flawed Election Process?

Posted on March 12, 2009 by

from RetiredPlayers.org Former player Ross Tucker, who played six years in the NFL, is now a writer for SportsIllustrated.com.  In his latest article, Tucker examines the problemed method of how the NFL’s 32 player representatives are elected.  The player reps … Continue reading →

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Players Summit Scheduled for May 28-31

Posted on March 11, 2009 by

We have been asked many times over the past several weeks about the organization of the Independent Summit for NFL Retired Players that will take place in Las Vegas May 28,29,30 and 31. Those involved in assisting and organizing this effort … Continue reading →

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Whose Hand is on Wheel of NFLPA Steering Committee?

Posted on March 9, 2009 by

We’ve only got a few days left before we pack the bags for Maui and the NFLPA meetings. But before we go we’ll continue to give you reasons “We Do What We Do” for retired players. And after you read … Continue reading →

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Nick Lowery on Jeff Nixon Sports Report

Posted on March 9, 2009 by

Jeff Nixon Sports Report Today at 5 p.m. Eastern Guest: Nick Lowery Click to Listen Online Call in: 866.346.9144 A little reminder for all of you to check out the Jeff Nixon Sports Report this afternoon at 5 p.m. Eastern/4 Central/2 Pacific. … Continue reading →

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Vincent ends silence: “Union is a mess”

Posted on March 7, 2009 by

“I’m a retired player myself, and I feel like we need to develop an open dialogue so that we can all move forward,” Vincent said. “You’d see a dramatic change, and it would happen immediately.” Troy Vincent, a candidate for … Continue reading →

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HYPOCRISY: Administration of Bell/Rozelle Plan

Posted on March 6, 2009 by

Back in the day, there was a Greek philosopher named Hipocrisies who became well known for telling people how to live a successful and healthy life while living the exact opposite himself. One of his more famous statements was “let … Continue reading →

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Upshaw widow: Vincent not right for NFLPA

Posted on March 6, 2009 by

File this one in the “Where in the world did this come from?” folder. Just when we thought the union had left it up to investigators to find out Troy Vincent’s involvement in releasing player agent information, Terri Upshaw comes … Continue reading →

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