Gumbel calls Upshaw 'personal pet' of Tagliabue

Hasbro · 08-21-2006, 09:32 PM

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NEW YORK -- The job status of Bryant Gumbel, scheduled to be the play-by-play broadcaster on the eight late-season games on the NFL's in-house network, could be the subject of a discussion by NFL officials after Gumbel's suggestion that Paul Tagliabue show his successor "where he keeps Gene Upshaw's leash."

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"Before he cleans out his office," Gumbel said, "have Paul Tagliabue show you where he keeps Gene Upshaw's leash. By making the docile head of the players union his personal pet, your predecessor has kept the peace without giving players the kind of guarantees other pros take for granted. Try to make sure no one competent ever replaces Upshaw on your watch."

Honestly I wouldn't characterize Billy Hunter, Gooenough or Fehr as competant in comparison to Upshaw.

Really how dare Gene realize his PA has it good and not throw away years of players short careers on prinicpals that don't apply to the NFL player!!!

Patriotguy14 · 08-22-2006, 01:15 PM

I can't stand Gumbel.

He's a moron.

inSTAALed · 08-23-2006, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Patriotguy14

I can't stand Gumbel.

He's a moron.

QFT

Slashmire · 08-23-2006, 06:12 PM

Well, that's sure not going to help him boost his overall popularity with the fans

Eksynyt · 08-23-2006, 06:15 PM

Gumbel shouldn't be doing NFL anyway. I think both Greg and Bryant should really consider the Gumbel 2 Gumbel idea. I think it would be a real hit with the old folks on CBS.

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Patriotguy14 Backup Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: South of Boston Age: 28 Posts: 71 vCash: 2000 NFL Team: New England Patriots NCAA Team: New Mexico Lobos	I can't stand Gumbel. He's a moron.

08-23-2006, 06:12 PM	#4 (permalink)
Slashmire Backup Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 70 vCash: 2000	Well, that's sure not going to help him boost his overall popularity with the fans

08-23-2006, 06:15 PM	#5 (permalink)
Eksynyt Duck Mod Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Oregon Posts: 558 vCash: 2000 NFL Team: New York Jets NCAA Team: Oregon Ducks	Gumbel shouldn't be doing NFL anyway. I think both Greg and Bryant should really consider the Gumbel 2 Gumbel idea. I think it would be a real hit with the old folks on CBS.