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re Cuomo's fracking ban, so much for the Bills?

 

but if that is true, what is one to make of this (relatively) old story?

 

So going to watch a Bills/Jets game means what?  supporting this sort of thing, or putting one's head in the sand and ignoring the realities that lurk behind this bloodsport?

 

If you compound these sorts of things with knowing what often happens - financially and healthwise - to ex NFL-ers by the time they reach 40 or 50...

 

You have to wonder, as a Jet fan, at the very least, this one thing:  what should Woody do, if anything?

 

Now it may be known here that, for various reasons, I do not care for Woddy all that much.  However, it would be a major plus in my book if...

 

1, He insists that NFL ownership not include those who enrich themselves through industries that destroy public health (this would include having the NFL restrict all those endless beer commercials, which constitute a de facto endorsement of the mirage of the attainable good life -- fast cars and beautiful women, usually, as pictured in those same commericals -- through the lie that is alcohol abuse)

 

2.  He ensures that the MetLife logo be replaced with that of another, less predatory sponsor that does not prey on widows and others

 

3.  He spearheads the establishment of a kind of 401K for NFL athletes, supervised by independent auditors -- such that NFL players on the average not go broke shortly after retirement, but have a steady income based on at least some forced savings during their careers, plus education re the irresponsibility of a bling-happy life

 

4.  He initiates an independent rules setting committee to help protect athletes -- particularly with respect to brain injuries -- from the onset of dementia, and other life destorying ailments

 

5.  He fires Idzik and Rex ASAP, and get serious about letting an experienced football executive run his operation, but with an enlightened mindset, as per above

 

This may all seem anciallary to the subject of NY Jets football, but IMHO it is not... it is in fact germane to the evolving nature of the NFL, and what is says of us as fans who watch and support this game.

 

Thoughts?

 

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Pegula has about 4 billions in assets. He is one of the richest owners in the league. Even if he never made another dime from fracking, he would be ok. Most of his fracking is in Pennsylvania anyway.

 

None of the NFL owners have clean hands. You don't get that kind of money by playing nice. 

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