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Roger Goodel Responds To Trump
https://nflcommunications.com/Pages/Statement-From-NFL-Commissioner-Roger-Goodell.aspx

Posted on 09/23/2017 6:47:05 AM PDT by Nicojones

Statement From NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell 2017 REGULAR ENGLISH ​

​The following statement is in response to President Donald Trump’s comments last night...

STATEMENT FROM NFL COMMISSIONER ROGER GOODELL

The NFL and our players are at our best when we help create a sense of unity in our country and our culture. There is no better example than the amazing response from our clubs and players to the terrible natural disasters we've experienced over the last month. Divisive comments like these demonstrate an unfortunate lack of respect for the NFL, our great game and all of our players, and a failure to understand the overwhelming force for good our clubs and players represent in our communities.


TOPICS: Culture/Society; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: nfl; nflhatesyou
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To: Nicojones
Divisive comments like these demonstrate an unfortunate lack of respect for the NFL, our great game and all of our players, and a failure to understand the overwhelming force for good our clubs and players represent in our communities.

Good. Tell all the players who refuse to stand for the national anthem to quit their jobs and get back to those "communities."

I'm with President Trump on this one, and so are a lot more Americans than you'd ever want to admit.

21 posted on 09/23/2017 6:55:21 AM PDT by Alberta's Child ("I was elected to represent the citizens of Pittsburgh, not Paris." -- President Trump, 6/1/2017)
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To: Nicojones

I hope that President Trump sets Goodell on fire.

Time to go all scorched earth on these bastards.


22 posted on 09/23/2017 6:55:25 AM PDT by Enchante
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To: Nicojones

I hope that President Trump sets Goodell on fire.

Time to go all scorched earth on these bastards.


23 posted on 09/23/2017 6:55:26 AM PDT by Enchante
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To: scooby321

What’s funny is that those po’d because of the disrespect being shown by people who have NO clue(for the most part) what living under oppression is like are not watching. Then, you have the fasctifa types who have declared war on the nfl because of the way the pampered privileged assclowns are being treated are also not watching. No wonder the Thursday night game had about half a stadium full. I like it.


24 posted on 09/23/2017 6:56:02 AM PDT by rktman (Enlisted in the Navy in '67 to protect folks rights to strip my rights. WTH?!)
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To: Dawgreg
Wasn't that the new DNC rallying cry?


25 posted on 09/23/2017 6:56:35 AM PDT by P.O.E. (Pray for America)
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To: Nicojones

Bring back Pete Rozelle!


26 posted on 09/23/2017 6:57:04 AM PDT by the OlLine Rebel (Common sense is an uncommon virtue./Federal-run medical care is as good as state-run DMVs.)
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To: MortMan

Yea Roger, cause disrespecting our flag, our country, our veterans, and the American people isn’t divisive. Jackass.


27 posted on 09/23/2017 6:57:07 AM PDT by bagster (Mama tried to raise me better.)
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To: Nicojones

In a couple of years, NFL owners are going to be staring at the shattered remains of their franchises and wondering what the He!! happened.


28 posted on 09/23/2017 6:57:14 AM PDT by Arm_Bears (Rope. Tree. Politician/Journalist. Some assembly required.)
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To: FranklinsTower

The NFL had better stop talking about extending Goodell’s contract. The owners should get their act together, take a hard line on the anthem protests, and kick Goodell to the curb.


29 posted on 09/23/2017 6:57:20 AM PDT by Enchante
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To: Nicojones
I can't blame Roger Goodell for issuing this statement.

His professional sports league just got a humiliating public rebuke from the President of the United States last night. He has to say something in response, even if he knows damn well that President Trump was right.

30 posted on 09/23/2017 6:57:22 AM PDT by Alberta's Child ("I was elected to represent the citizens of Pittsburgh, not Paris." -- President Trump, 6/1/2017)
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To: Nicojones

The unis that the Rams and 49ers had to wear Thursday is reason enough to fire Goddell


31 posted on 09/23/2017 6:57:33 AM PDT by Burkianfrombrklyn
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To: Nicojones

an insulting and AWFUL statement even just considering that it is his job to salvage and promote NFL....

now we can plainly see what was or should have been, at least, obvious

the sickness in the NFL is not confined to a few players,
it is RIGHT AT THE TOP OF THE SH*Tpile!

NFL...GTH!


32 posted on 09/23/2017 6:58:04 AM PDT by faithhopecharity ("Politicans are not born, they're excreted." -- Marcus Tillius Cicero)
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To: Nicojones
Yup.

DJT should disallow the military from continued participation in NFL celebrations while the players disrespect the national anthem. Do NOT give the NFL patriotic cover while it permits its employees to trash America.

33 posted on 09/23/2017 6:59:35 AM PDT by Sgt_Schultze (When your business model depends on slave labor, you're always going to need more slaves.)
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To: Alberta's Child

He had to say something, but he should not have poked the lion. He should have simply affirmed the “values” of the league and nation blah blah blah.... now he has given President Trump reason to take him on more directly and it will not end well for Goodell and the NFL.


34 posted on 09/23/2017 7:00:02 AM PDT by Enchante
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To: Nicojones

> Divisive comments like these demonstrate an unfortunate lack of respect for the NFL... <

Huh? The NFL is just a bunch of grown men playing a child’s game. It’s often good entertainment, but it’s just a game. The NFL is not the U.S. Marines.

Goodel’s statement above is just as silly as someone demanding respect for the game of tick-tack-toe.


35 posted on 09/23/2017 7:00:19 AM PDT by Leaning Right (I have already previewed or do not wish to preview this composition.)
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To: Nicojones

Go to the NFL website and leave them a note! I just did.


36 posted on 09/23/2017 7:01:06 AM PDT by vette6387 (LOCK HER UP! COMEY TOO.)
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To: Nicojones

How about just doing it rather than yacking about some inclination.


37 posted on 09/23/2017 7:01:11 AM PDT by HiTech RedNeck (Tryin' hard to win the No-Bull Prize.)
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To: Nicojones

Goodel is finished.

Brady got his revenge. Now it’s Trump’s turn.


38 posted on 09/23/2017 7:01:39 AM PDT by Moonman62 (Make America Great Again!)
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To: Nicojones

Trump ought to do something notable in place of having these sports teams, such as creating a new award for top scientists in specific fields, and inviting them to the WH as part of a national “science team” each year.

Something that says, don’t look at these spoiled and stupid millionaires, look at these smart and educated leaders who are contributing to the health of society and advance of knowledge.


39 posted on 09/23/2017 7:01:56 AM PDT by 9YearLurker
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To: Nicojones

>>>”Divisive comments like these demonstrate an unfortunate lack of respect for the NFL, our great game and all of our players, and a failure to understand the overwhelming force for good our clubs and players represent in our communities.”

Truly a moronic statement. The fan base is declining for your exact reasoning, finger-point at yourself. Clean house!


40 posted on 09/23/2017 7:03:13 AM PDT by existentially_kuffer
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