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Found January 08, 2012 on NESN.com: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Pete Rozelle
When the NFL expanded the playoffs in 1978, then-commissioner Pete Rozelle hoped it would increase the popularity of the league. What could be more popular than Tim Tebow taking snaps on the opening weekend? The NFL playoffs, which have since be expanded to 12 teams, have become must-watch entertainment for sports fans, but they have also been watered down.
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