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Goodell chosen as NFL's new commissioner
NFL.com wire reports
NORTHBROOK, Ill. (Aug. 8, 2006) -- The transition was swift and smooth -- and unanimous.
Roger Goodell, who never stopped rising through the ranks during his lifelong devotion to the NFL, was chosen by the league's 32 owners Tuesday in a vote that took only three hours to complete.
Favored for months to win the job, Goodell was the unanimous choice on the owners' fifth ballot, and said he expects to begin serving a five-year contract before the regular season starts.
Originally posted by LOSman WINS
NORTHBROOK, Ill. (AP) -- The 32 N-F-L owners are expected to
select a new commissioner by the end of their three-day meeting in
suburban Chicago that started Monday. Roger Goodell, the number-two
man to commissioner Paul Tagliabue, is still considered the
favorite among the five finalists.
being from Jamestown he's got to be a BILLS fan
select a new commissioner by the end of their three-day meeting in
suburban Chicago that started Monday. Roger Goodell, the number-two
man to commissioner Paul Tagliabue, is still considered the
favorite among the five finalists.
being from Jamestown he's got to be a BILLS fan
NFL.com wire reports
NORTHBROOK, Ill. (Aug. 8, 2006) -- The transition was swift and smooth -- and unanimous.
Roger Goodell, who never stopped rising through the ranks during his lifelong devotion to the NFL, was chosen by the league's 32 owners Tuesday in a vote that took only three hours to complete.
Favored for months to win the job, Goodell was the unanimous choice on the owners' fifth ballot, and said he expects to begin serving a five-year contract before the regular season starts.
