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Who Would You Take From The Tennessee Titans?

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 14:00:13 -0500

View full size photo » Although it's a holiday, we never stop discussing Cardinal-football and that's what lead me to the next question - who would you take from the Tennessee Titans? It's a question we've been asking every week when the Cardinals play, and this week is no different - so make your selection. It can be a young or older player, a starter or a back up, etc. You can also t...

Mawae gets a cheap shot from Antonio Smith

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 23:09:53 -0500

NBC's Rodney Harrison thinks the Titans are the dirtiest team in the league. Those in the league think that Titans center Kevin Mawae is its dirtiest player.For at least one play, Mawae has been one-upped.During the fourth quarter of Monday...

Mawae reponds to Rodney Harrison

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:41:43 -0500

Earlier this week, our NBC colleague Rodney Harrison, who was routinely named the league's dirtiest player in the annual Sports Illustrated player poll, said during an appearance on The Dan Patrick show that Titans center Kevin Mawae, who made this...

Wilson: Kevin Mawae rejoins Titans

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 08:35:00 -0500

Center is back at practice after elbow surgery.

Titans C Kevin Mawae To Not Play During The Preseason?

Mon, 06 Jul 2009 20:27:38 -0500

Don't be surprised if Titans C Kevin Mawae, who is coming off elbow surgery, doesn't get much, if any, playing time in preseason games, a source...

Titans C Kevin Mawae Showing Patience Through Recovery

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 08:57:20 -0500

Since suffering a serious right elbow injury last December, Titans center Kevin Mawae has talked about the elbow, had surgery on the elbow, and spent...

Mawae’s View

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 17:45:05 -0500

Former Jets center and current NFLPA President, Kevin Mawae was previously against the large contracts rookies signed but now his heart has changed and Kevin is even congratulating Mark Sanchez on his ‘phat’ contract. “I looked Mark Sanchez in the face the other day and said ‘congratulations, man. More power to you’. It’s the nature of the game. They’re fortunate [...]

Veteran Titans center Mawae working his way back from major arm surgery

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 20:06:48 -0500

Missing practice this late in the offseason isn't easy for Tennessee Titans center Kevin Mawae. The 15-year NFL veteran had surgery in January to repair a partially torn triceps tendon in his right arm, the one he uses to snap the ball. Now he's five months into a six-month recovery from major surgery.

Mawae Has No Plans To Retire

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 19:26:20 -0500

Tennessee Titans All-Pro center Kevin Mawae isn’t looking to hang up his cleats anytime soon. Despite his age (38), recent health problems (elbow surgery) and a contract that expires after this season, Mawae envisions playing football beyond this year, according to Terry McCormick of the Nashville City Paper. “I want to play this game as long as I [...]

Titans C Kevin Mawae To Be Limited At Minicamp

Sun, 03 May 2009 03:15:20 -0500

Titans center Kevin Mawae is expected to be limited in minicamp while rehabbing from surgery to repair a partially torn triceps tendon in his right...

NFLPA President Kevin Mawae Responds To Expanded Season

Thu, 02 Apr 2009 11:14:53 -0500

With the NFL moving closer and closer to an expansion of the regular season, NFLPA president Kevin Mawae addressed the situation during a Wednesday...

NFLPA Executive Committee Names Richard Berthelsen Interim Executive Director

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 23:16:05 -0500

In the wake of the stunning and sudden news that NFLPA Executive Director Gene Upshaw has died, the NFLPA Executive Committee today appointed NFLPA General Counsel Richard Berthelsen as interim Executive Director. The Executive Committee met by conference call at noon eastern time today and shared their deep sorrow at the sudden passing of Gene Upshaw, their leader for the past 25 years. Berthelsen has been the longtime NFLPA General Counsel and served as an active member of the union's negotiating committee for the past 37 years. NFLPA Player President Kevin Mawae said in a statement, "Gene was a leader, mentor and friend to me and many others throughout his lifetime. Today is a sad day for all those who knew him. As Gene would have wanted, the NFL Players Association will continue to move forward in making the NFL the greatest professional sports league in the country."Source: NFL Players Association ?OTHER NEWS ACROSS THE BUSINESS OF SPORTS NETWORK MLBAM and ESPN Reach Five Year Digital Rights Agreement - The Biz of Baseball Donald Fehr Comments on the Passing of Gene Upshaw - The Biz of Baseball Overturned Call: Umpires Agree to Instant Replay - The Biz of Baseball Orioles Welcome 50 Millionth Fan to Oriole Park at Camden Yards - The Biz of Baseball Umpires Balk at Instant Replay, Want Concerns Heard - The Biz of BaseballMLB Should Come Clean on Dirty Dominican Summer League Players - The Biz of Baseball?Dan Patrick, StubHub Enter Partnership Agreement - The Biz of BaseballThe Biz of Baseball Gets a Facelift - The Biz of BaseballNHL Releases 2008-2009 National Televison Schedule - The Biz of Hockey Penguins to Break Ground on New Arena Today - The Biz of Hockey SEE IT: Trailer for 2K Sports' NHL 2K9 Game - The Biz of Hockey NHL Releases 2008-2009 Pre-Season Schedule - The Biz of Hockey Get Your Hockey Fix On - Register and Get Updates - The Biz of Hockey Maury Brown is the Founder and President of the Business of Sports Network, which includes The Biz of Baseball, The Biz of Football, The Biz of Basketball and The Biz of Hockey. He is contributor to Baseball Prospectus, and is available as a freelance writer.Brown's full bio is here. He looks forward to your comments via email and can be contacted through the Business of Sports Network.

More On The Upshaw Upheaval

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 12:37:46 -0500

Gene Upshaw is trying to get some retired players who are known to support the current NFLPA Executive Director back into the union to support him as reports about disunity continue to surface. Trace Armstrong has already accepted Upshaw's invitation. While this may be a good move for Upshaw in his attempt to retain his position, is it really in the best interest of the NFLPA? Will it actually make the union less unified? Matt Stover's only comment was that the move was "interesting." The important quote from Stover is, "We need Gene to be in full authority through the next CBA, even if it means going beyond his current contract. I just think we can have a orderly process that still gets his successor in place without undermining Gene. That's where my heart is." Gene does not want to hear anything about a succession plan, though. And he may need to concede on that point if he truly cares about strengthening the union in preparation for a big battle against NFL owners. "I'm not sitting here defending Gene Upshaw, but when you have Matt Stover, who is not even the president of the NFLPA ? I think, it's Kevin Mawae ? making a decision that we all need to stand behind, it makes us not look like we're a strong front and shows that we're divided," Texans veteran defensive end N.D. Kalu said. "And that doesn't look good when you're negotiating, because whoever the NFLPA negotiates against or with, they are going to know we are divided on certain issues."

America's Staple Sport On The Verge Of Crisis?

Thu, 10 Apr 2008 07:23:51 -0500

Maybe not crisis, but the NFL and the NFLPA better get their act together before the major press entities start uncovering more information about what is going on behind the scenes of American football. Let's start with the internal union issue. Gene Upshaw has always had his critics. Many think that he does not do enough to ensure fair compensation for retired players. Others think that he has been stubborn and not promoted policies to allow for greater care of players on the field, where they are prone to massive concussions. Whatever your beef may be with Mr. Upshaw, it seems like he is on his way out. But should the public really be gaining this information via the Baltimore Ravens place-kicker? Not only that, but Kevin Mawae, the new active-players leader, refuted Stover's letter, saying that there are no plans to replace Upshaw. More disagreement followed when Brian Dawkins seemed to back the idea that there is currently a search for Upshaw's replacement. What does a PR expert like my pal Joe Favorito think about that? This should all be happening behind the scenes. Honestly, you and I should not have any idea that any of these talks were going on unless we represented one of the players involved in the decision making process. Now might not be the best timing for such information, either. I cannot believe that news of a possible Upshaw ouster can help the recent press about the NFL possibly heading toward a lockout at the end of the 2010 season. 130 NFLPA registered agents have been formally warned that the CBA may end two years early, with the possibility that it won't be renewed or replaced in time for the 2011 season. It would also make the 2010 season an uncapped year. Hear that? No salary cap in 2010. It's not official yet, but agents need to be kept on guard that talks are going on behind the scenes. Problems with unity within the players' union and the possibility of a lockout coming out at the same time. What's going on with America's sport?