Limbaugh could be a partial owner of the Rams

[IDemo]

Source: msnbc.com

Posted by Mike Florio on October 4, 2009 1:38 PM ET

In 2003, Rush Limbaugh had a brief dalliance with the sport he loves, spending a month as the "voice of the fan" on ESPN's pregame show before resigning after a delayed reaction to comments made regarding Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb triggered a firestorm.

Since then, the mega-rich Rush's name has bubbled up from time to time as a potential owner of all or part of an NFL team.

And it could be coming to fruition.

Charley Casserly of CBS reports that, of the three groups that submitted bids to buy the St. Louis Rams, one group includes Dave Checketts and Limbaugh.

The team I idolized as a child in Southern Cal. The idea of Lush Rimbaugh getting his sticky hands on them is revolting.

Read more: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2009/10/04/limbaugh-could-be-a-parial-owner-of-the-rams/

[hileeopnyn8d]

1. Nooooooooo! Please NO!

I don't even watch football, but I live in St. Louis so that's too close for comfort for me.

[muntrv]

2. Oh joy!! Rush could be the NFL's version of Marge Schott!

[Snarkoleptic]

3. Irony abounds as his Viagra consumption indicates he pushes rope.

[ThePantaloon.com]

4. Should be ample supply of painkillers & racism

1. Rush was fired as NFL commentator when he said Donovan McNabb didn't have the mental ability to be a QB (a few years ago).

2. There should be no players on any Rush team complaining of "pain."

3. The Rams would be perfect for him- they suck.

[WriteDown]

8. Not exactly on #1...

I saw his commentary when it was made. He just questioned why Donovan was so over-hyped. And he is! He sucks, but every commentator loves him. Kind of like Tony Romo for whatever reason. The amount of accolades those two receive is a mystery.

[ThePantaloon.com]

9. Actually, it was a different racist comment from Rush

He said that the media had "social concern" and wanted McNabb to do well just because he's black:

"Sorry to say this, I don't think he's been that good from the get-go," Limbaugh said. "I think what we've had here is a little social concern in the NFL. The media has been very desirous that a black quarterback do well."

[WriteDown]

10. I have never understood why Donovan McNabb or Michael Vick

were given so much hype. The motives to me remain unclear. Not saying he was correct, but it sure is strange.

[ThePantaloon.com]

11. Notwithstanding "hype"

There are a lot of black QBs in the NFL, and his comment showed how out of touch and old-school bigoted he was. I guess he forgot that Doug Williams won the Super Bowl, too.

[WriteDown]

12. Still doesn't answer the question...

On why McNabb and Vick got the praise they did. Especially considering McNabb is made of glass. He's like a precious moments figurine out on the field.

Vick was amazing in college, but was an incredible disappointment in the pros.

[ThePantaloon.com]

22. You can say the same for a lot of white QBs

Eli Manning is overhyped. Ryan Leaf was arguably the most overhyped QB ever. Matt Leinart... What Rush did, as is his M.O., is to say McNabb was overhyped BECAUSE he is BLACK, which is bullshit. Rush is just a racist.

[WriteDown]

25. Eli Manning?

The young QB who recently won a superbowl and is incredibly efficient every time he comes out? :shrug:

When's the last time you heard anything about Leaf or Leinhart?

Romo is overhyped.


Edited for grammar

[ThePantaloon.com]

30. I love the Giants

But Eli is overrated, in my opinion. He ain't no Peyton... Agree with you on Romo.

[Hawkeye-X]

43. That's because we made Romo throw stupid throws.

Dallas' #1 ranked rushing offense? Stopped 'em - didn't matter if Jones was out. They had Barber and Choice. 74 friggin' yards.

Denver is for real. We'll prove it by putting the Tootsies to sleep - I'll even wager someone who's willing. :)

[mrs_p]

27. I couldn't stand ryan leaf EVER

but i'm from uw and knew he sucked all along.

[ThePantaloon.com]

32. Yup and...

Is that a pic of Sherman Alexie? Great writer.

[mrs_p]

40. yes, it is

one of my favorites

[AllentownJake]

16. As an Eagles fan who has bitched about Donovan McNabb for 10 years

McNabb is a good quarterback, he is not a great quarterback. That being said, Donovan majored in communications in college and from all reports he went to class and actually studied. McNabb is over hyped because he is a good spokesperson and the team has been relatively successful though they have not won a superbowl over the past 10 years.

McNabb's over hype has more to do with the fact McNabb spent his time the four years he was in college learning how to present himself and sell himself.

[ThePantaloon.com]

23. AGREED

[WriteDown]

26. Communications?

Dr. Hibbert: Your playing days are over my friend. But you can always fall back on your degree in communications????? Oh dear lord!

Lubchenko (Springfield U's star kicker): I know. Is phony major. Luchenko learn nothing. Nothing! (In vaguely eastern european accent)

[AllentownJake]

36. McNabb has quite a lucrative career

ahead of him as a Sunday analyst

[WriteDown]

37. Perhaps...

I like Tiki better.

[BlooInBloo]

29. Because McNabb is a very, very good QB. Duh.

Too bad he gets hurt a lot.

[DatManFromNawlins]

17. It isn't racist if it's true

McNabb had ONE very good season and other than that has been pretty average as quarterbacks go. He doesn't even have a 60% career passing percentage, which should be the baseline for any decent quarterback in the league today.

[BlooInBloo]

31. (facepalm)

[Grassy Knoll]

5. As if I needed another reason to dis the Lambs......

My 49ers love to beat the crap out of them anyway.

[WriteDown]

6. As long as he's not a micro-manager like Jerry Jones then...

He should have very little effect on the organization. I am surprised he has this kind of cash.

[LTR]

7. How fitting

Both are losers.

(no offense to any Rams fans out there, but by golly - they suck!)

[MrScorpio]

13. What a great day to be a Lions fan nt

[TlalocW]

14. Eh, just to be a jerk

And because I found it funny (and I don't follow sports at all).



TlalocW

[AsahinaKimi]

15. I hope we beat them this weekend!!

Too bad Gore is out..but it should still be entertaining! GO NINERS!!!

[Vinnie From Indy]

18. Rush is a coward, drug addicted piece of crap

Why the NFL owners would want that shit stain in their exclusive club is beyond me. I predict nothing but pain and misery for the league if Limbaugh is allowed to be an owner of an NFL franchise.

[Deja Q]

19. So what will he be ramming down his throat? Or up his nose?

:evilgrin:

[Hawkeye-X]

20. A useless team for a useless man

Whatever.

[tritsofme]

21. The national media sometimes try to play up some sort of "rivalry" between the Bears and Rams

But fans in Chicago know that they are just another shitty expansion team.

Give me another reason to dislike a St Louis sports team.

[lpbk2713]

24. There is no NFL team that I totally despise .... YET!

Of course, anything is possible.

[BlooInBloo]

28. (shrug) We'll see what effect that has on so-called "true progressives'" view of labor vs management

in pro sports. I predict it will have no effect.

[KamaAina]

33. Just call 'em "The Biggest Losers"

one more reason to hate 'em. :P

[KamaAina]

34. Doesn't the NFL have a substance abuse policy?

:shrug:

[Nikki Stone1]

35. All those poor teabaggers who made this man's fortune for him so he could by the Rams

I wonder if they are happy.

[Initech]

38. Not just no but fuck no!!!!!

Hopefully Roger Goddell doesn't let this happen!

[niyad]

39. yet another reason not to watch football.

[Enthusiast]

41. I will NEVER watch a Ram's game

if they are owned by Limbaugh. Are you with me?

[AsahinaKimi]

42. how sweet was that??

San Francisco 35~~ St.Louis 0

[davidpdx]

44. HA Now I have another reason to hate the Rams!

Not that I needed it! Seriously though, it would be bad for football. Hope it doesn't happen.

[KharmaTrain]

45. I Could Just See The Players Meeting Now...

Imagine being black and your boss is Rushbo. Rushbo comes down at half time to address the team and tells them they need to get rid of that "plantation mentality". Instead of the Hometown discount, players will want combat pay to have to put up with his abuse and the embarassment of having to work for the slum lord.

On a sidenote...when I found out about this, I contacted a friend in St. Louis who is a mediatype. He said there's already a buzz to protest any possible sale or if its approved to lead a boycott against the team. Rushbo may find St. Louis isn't as happy to have him as he thinks they do.