Let me begin by thanking Dean Julio Frenk for inviting me to speak here today. It is truly an honor to discuss two topics that I am passionate about: the game of football and its future. The history of football is closely connected with the history of Harvard. Football has … Continue reading
Commissioner Roger Goodell today notified the NFL Players Association and the four players who have appealed their suspensions in the Saints bounty matter that he has appointed former NFL Commissioner Paul Tagliabue as the hearing officer to decide the appeals and bring the matter to a prompt and fair conclusion. … Continue reading
Opening comments: Roger Goodell: We are very pleased to announce that next season for the first time, the NFL will be playing two regular season games in London. As you know, last week we announced that Jacksonville will host San Francisco at Wembley Stadium on October 27, 2013. Today, we’re … Continue reading
Commissioner Roger Goodell reaffirmed the discipline for four players in the New Orleans Saints’ bounty matter today, but adjusted certain aspects of it following recent meetings with each of the players, the first time those players had agreed to speak directly to the NFL to give their side of the … Continue reading
On what the dynamics with the owners were in the wake of Monday night’s call: The owners obviously were very informed on these negotiations. Jeff Pash led the negotiations for close to a year, and there were regular updates to the ownership that Jeff would provide. We had four owners that … Continue reading
Art Modell’s leadership was an important part of the NFL’s success during the league’s explosive growth during the 1960s and beyond. As the longtime chairman of the league’s Broadcast Committee, Art was a visionary who understood the critical role that mass viewing of NFL games on broadcast television could play … Continue reading
