It would be rapture for Dittoheads everywhere - their very own NFL team to salivate over. Rush Limbaugh, the unctuous radio talk show has expressed an interest in buying, in partnership with St. Louis Blues owner Dave Checketts, an interest in the St. Louis Rams. Whether that interest comes from the 40% interest owned by Colorado Rockies owner Stan Kroenke or the 60% owned by the children of the late Georgia Frontiere is not yet clear.One other thing which is not yet clear is whether Rush could be approved as an owner by the NFL. After all, he was essentially tossed off ESPN's pregame show after, what, three weeks for comments about Donovan McNabb that were justifiably considered to be racist. Not only that, Rush has had a serious run-in with the law over his oxycontin addiction. The investigation of the Palm Beach State's Attorney for doctor shopping was essentially shut down by a local judge over patient privacy issues. The State's Attorney agreed to drop all charges in return for Limbaugh paying $30,000 to cover costs and entering a rehab program. Whether the NFL wants to approve an owner with that history is questionable given the Commissioner's stance on drug abuse by players. I'm sure Rush would be a big hit with the Rams players should he become an owner.
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