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Tim Rossovich ate light bulbs. Conrad Dobler would punch at athletic supporters. Now THAT’s crazy.

Good place for everyone’s wish lists

Great for he and his wonderful family. He will never be an “enemy” to me anyway

Could not tell you. Point being: chronological age is not the total deciding point for any athlete

Did you know: John Riggins had 1347 yds and 24 TD’s in 15 games at age 34?

Kelo, of course, was a SCOTUS decision—and raft with error, leading to abuses. Our Supreme Court performed some fixes in Norwood v Haney, saying that the Ohio Constitution does not permit eminent domain to be used solely for economic development. “We hold that an economic or financial benefit alone is insufficient to satisfy the public-use requirement,” the Court declared. “In light of that holding, any taking based solely on financial gain is void as a matter of law, and the courts owe no deference to a legislative finding that the proposed taking will provide financial benefit to a community.” The Ohio Supreme Court also ruled state courts must apply “heightened scrutiny” when reviewing governmental uses of eminent domain, and that cities could not constitutionally condemn non-blighted properties based on the idea that they might eventually become blighted. “After all, if one’s ownership of private property is forever subject to the government’s determination that another private party would put one’s land to better use,” the Court declared, “then the ownership of real property is perpetually threatened by the expansion plans of any large discount retailer, ‘megastore,’ or the like.” The Ohio Supreme Court’s holdings represent a dramatic improvement in the legal protections for home and business owners in the state. For all intents and purposes, that ruling did away with Campus Partners and their machinations. The legislature also enacted SB 7…giving some governmental restraint. The Modell Rule would not apply in your scenario, in my opinion. Nothing would be moved in order to satisfy “public interest”. The legislature has provided oversight (I apologize for stating it must approve takings beforehand): HB’s 64 and 698. These require a lot of purpose by governmental seizures to succeed. I stand by my contention that, because the County also owns GABP, that the Reds would be ancillary to “takings” against the Bengals. And, it all still—by established law—is dependent on “dilapidation”. No such thing exists in the scenario

He had an 11-straight clean sheet today.

True. But mediation is not built into the free agency system in the NFL. I cited MLB as an example of a built-in resolution (it’s called “arbitration” there). The difference there is that an arbitrator evaluates the salary claims of both sides, and then decides the number. Which is why teams push hard to “settle” player salaries before the arbitrator decides.

Much would depend on jurisdiction. In the Campus Partners cases cited, they—using OSU and the City of Columbus (as state actors)—made the threats of eminent domain under the premise of “dilapidation”…which of course, the area/businesses were just that. Alls well which ends well, and Papa Joes and the other run-down shit holes were more than handsomely paid. Shift to a profitable business, with a beautiful facility, and a part of a well-developed business sports complex (remember to include GABP into this equation). The County—as owners of both properties…and still under contract for both properties—would have to convince the state legislature that seizures of both properties and business interests (including the Reds), were like Papa Joes/Magnolia Thunderpussy/Apollos. Tall order.

Ohio has a number of hurdles in order to grant eminent domain. The Ohio General Assembly decides whether to use eminent domain. The government must show that the use is necessary and for a public purpose. The government must pay the owner just compensation, which is the fair market value of the property. The government can take property before a jury decides compensation in certain circumstances, called a “quick take”. The rights of government to seize private business is even murkier. It can be done, but it must show “dilapidation of business against public (not private consumer business) interests”. Say what one will about the Bengals business model—“dilapidation” is not in the same solar system.

Not exactly. In negotiations, it takes two to dance. Each have to give up something to make it happen. As it stands now, the “Big 4” have been handed the upper hand by the media/fans. In true negotiations, it won’t work that way. In my line of work…in order to assist settling disputes…an independent mediator is chosen by both sides to help both sides reach an agreeable conclusion. This type thing has been used in MLB for eons. It works.

As a season ticket holder during those days, I will testify that—even as bad as it was—Riverfront was at or near capacity on home Sundays. And not just opposing “fans”…quite the contrary. The power of team loyalty, I reckon.

Trafford with 10 straight clean sheets. 12 matches to go ( not including cup play and Championship playoff).

Wherever he lived, it’s apparent that the place was trashed. Asking for $10k to “compensate for injury to premises”.

Going forward, it may be that Kermit regresses a bit. Allen is the newest/bestest thing. With him, pass rush will have to be tempered with run control. Same with Lemur

My Iggle fan relatives in S Jersey: Enjoy it! 😀

“If any team can come back with a 4-TD 4th quarter, it’s this team” —-Roger Goodell

The Eagles didn’t have the best of times in their last SB visit to NOLA. They were no where near comfortable playing against the who-cares Oakland Raiders, and displayed it all game

Go Birds!

Pouncey was pretty good…but he was hurt often, and might only be on the list because of his being on a Stealer SB winner. There were two actual Stealer Hall of Fame centers far better than he.

Excessively.

Only judging from real Browns (pre-1999): Brian Sipe was pretty good (actually is ahead of Otto in all-time passing) Bill Nelson and Frank Ryan from the dirt/mud days. And, of course: Bernie.

Joel Bitonio is a helluva player. Always has been. Any team getting him is getting a durable/reliable/solid lineman.

And it wasn’t an own goal! As a near-approaching septuagenarian, I look at you lads and marvel. While there may not be the Mo Salah-like speed down the wing…the fact that you can make it down the wing, is inspiring. Get in!

It’s a roll of the dice…1st Round/3rd Round/7th Round. These guys are analyzed/dissected/evaluated down to the finest point. But…when it’s time to choose, they roll the bones.