Archive for January 30th, 2010
La. governor looking into ‘Who Dat’ suit (AP)
Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal is getting into the "Who Dat" fray with the NFL, asking the state attorney general to look into a possible lawsuit over the ownership rights to the popular New Orleans Saints phrase. Jindal spokesman Kyle Plotkin says the governor's executive counsel contacted Attorney General Buddy Caldwell's office Saturday.
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Dems want Jindal to file ‘Who Dat’ suit (AP)
Louisiana Democrats want Republican Gov. Bobby Jindal to get into the "Who Dat" fray with the NFL. The Democrats' governing body Saturday called on Jindal to defend the rights of Louisiana citizens to use the term "Who Dat" and the New Orleans Saints' fleur-de-lis symbol. Some T-shirt makers have received cease-and-desist letters from the NFL [...]
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Ravens hire Zorn as quarterbacks coach (AP)
Former Washington Redskins head coach Jim Zorn has been hired by the Baltimore Ravens to be their quarterbacks coach. Zorn takes over for Hue Jackson, who left to become offensive coordinator of the Oakland Raiders. Zorn was fired earlier this month by the Redskins after two seasons as their head coach.
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Peppers: I could end up anywhere in 2010 (AP)
The Pro Bowl means a $1.5 million bonus for Julius Peppers, which will tide him over until the next paycheck. He says he has no idea who will be writing it. "Anywhere is a potential landing spot," the Carolina Panthers' defensive end said following the final practice for the NFC all-stars Saturday.
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Leinart aims to fill void left by Warner (AP)
Life after Kurt Warner has begun for the Arizona Cardinals, and Matt Leinart is stepping into that giant void. Leinart watched for 2 1/2 seasons while Warner took the team to a level of success long-suffering Cardinals fans had never dared to even imagine — two NFC West championships, consecutive winning seasons and, of course, [...]
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McKinnie dismissed from Pro Bowl team (AP)
Minnesota Vikings offensive tackle Bryant McKinnie has been dismissed from the NFC Pro Bowl team for unexcused absences. The NFL said McKinnie missed practice Friday and Saturday and is subject to a fine. His agent didn't respond to messages seeking comment. This was the first Pro Bowl selection for McKinnie, whose Vikings lost to New [...]
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Former Eagles star Brookshier dies at 78 (AP)
Former Philadelphia Eagles star Tom Brookshier has died at 78. The Eagles said he had cancer and died Friday night. Brookshier was an All-Pro defensive back who played on the Eagles' 1960 championship team. He had 20 interceptions in seven seasons with the team, earning All-Pro honors in 1959 and 1960.
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