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DEMAURICE SMITH RUMORS
Report: NFL to appeal Adrian Peterson ruling
So much for this being a slow time of the year around the NFL. As has been the case over the past several months, off-field issues are making headlines around the league.
Hours after independent arbitrator and federal court judge David Doty ruled that the league could not apply the current personal conduct policy to Adrian Peterson stemming from his child abuse case, reports are...
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DeMaurice Smith Facing Four Challengers for NFLPA’s Top Position
The NFL Players Association will meet for its annual conference in Hawaii late next month. In that meeting, the union’s 32 team reps will elect who it deems should run the union moving forward.
DeMaurice Smith has held the executive director post for the past six years. During his tenure, the union has been weakened considerably due to the current Collective Bargaining Agreement...
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11 days ago
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NFLPA boss: No Deflategate interviews until after SB
This shouldn’t come as much of a surprise. NFLPA Executive Director DeMaurice Smith indicated in a media session with reporters on Thursday that the league will not be interviewing players regarding Deflate-gate until after the conclusion of the Super Bowl.
With only a few days remaining until Super Bowl XLIX between the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots, interviews...
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27 days ago
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Outside the Lines will air “Content of Character” roundtable
Outside the Lines will be airing what is being called a “Content of Character” roundtable on Sunday morning at 8 AM on ESPN2 (and at 9 AM on ESPNEWS) in observance of the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The roundtable will feature the executive directors from the MLB, NBA, and NFL players unions, and will be moderated by ESPN’s Jay Harris.
The roundtable, featuring...
Via Awful Announcing
January 17, 2015
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DeMaurice Smith faces challenge to position of NFLPA chief
Michigan-based attorney Jim Acho says he's running for executive director of the NFL Players Association.
The 44-year-old Acho has represented retired players and been an advocate for improving pension and medical benefits. He says he expects to have no trouble obtaining the support of at least three current player representatives on the board of directors, which is the requirement...
Via AP on Fox
January 05, 2015
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NFLPA Director Smith goes on offensive against NFL
Fresh off “independent” arbitrator Harold Henderson upholding the league’s suspension of Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson, the players association continues to throw shade at the NFL in a series of public remarks.
NFL Players Association Executive Director DeMaurice Smith lashed out at the National Football League and Roger Goodell in a strongly-worded statement...
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December 15, 2014
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NFLPA’s Sean Gilbert could be stirring some things up a bit in the NFL
Sean Gilbert could blow up the new CBA, and we could be looking at another hold-out. Jason La Canfora @JasonLaCanfora Ex NFL player Sean Gilbert, opposing DeMaurice Smith to become head of the NFLPA, will hold a conference call shortly to discuss candidacy According to Pro Football Talk, Sean Gilbert of the NFLPA is putting up […] The post NFLPA’s Sean Gilbert could...
Via NFL Draft Diamonds
August 26, 2014
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Better late than never: 'Money Manziel' gets business lesson at NFLPA Rookie Premiere
Johnny Football is learning a lot more about being 'Money Manziel' this weekend.
The Browns quarterback, along with 29 of the best rookies in football, were in Los Angeles Friday for the annual NFL Players Association Rookie Premiere.
Players attending the event had the chance to meet with sponsors, partners and licensees in their first major marketing event, which is designed to...
Via Fox Sports Ohio
May 31, 2014
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NFLPA President DeMaurice Smith Supports Fight Of Student Athletes
The labor conversation surrounding college athletes is understandably a touchy subject for many people, a large percentage of which choose to stay on the sidelines, rather than getting personally involved and throwing in their own voice. NFL Players Association president DeMaurice Smith elected not to be one of those individuals, penning an article posted on […]
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Via Steelers Depot
April 09, 2014
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