NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell addressed these issues at a press conference yesterday.
The Detroit Lions' Thanksgiving Day game is safe, at least for 2009. But NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says that could change.I have no problem with the Lions continuing to be a Thanksgiving tradition. Trivia time- When was the last time a Thanksgiving game was played that didn't involve Detroit or Dallas, and what was the result. Check under the fold for the answer.During a news conference Friday, Goodell said owners will discuss having other teams host Thanksgiving Day games "as we get later into the year."
The Lions have hosted Thanksgiving Day games since 1934, but the club fought off a resolution to rotate the game among NFL teams in 1999.
Goodell also says the NFL won't change its television blackout policy despite economic troubles nationwide and in cities like Detroit. Five of the Lions' last six home games in 2008 weren't televised locally because Ford Field didn't sell out.
As for the blackout policy, the NFL should get its head out out of its arse. They are the only major sport that blacks out home games if they aren't sold out. This policy should be deader than the dodo bird.
Trivia answer- Thanksgiving day 1977, Miami defeats St. Louis 55-14.
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Comments (2)
Don't have go back quite... (Below threshold)1. Posted by Paul | January 31, 2009 10:14 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Don't have go back quite so far
Nov 27th 2008
Phi 48 - Ari 20
1. Posted by Paul | January 31, 2009 10:14 PM |
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Posted on January 31, 2009 22:14
2. Posted by Ben | February 7, 2009 4:35 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
I wouldn't mind the games being rotated between teams. Having the Lions host a game every year isn't exactly exciting.
2. Posted by Ben | February 7, 2009 4:35 PM |
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Posted on February 7, 2009 16:35