http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/players/phil_williams/75393 Recent articles about Phil Williams en-us In what could turn out to be a strong rebuttal to the evidence the NFL laid out to the media on Monday, former Saints defensive lineman Anthony Hargrove will hold a press conference outside of NFL Headquarters in New York this afternoon. Hargrove's agent Phil Williams said the press conference will start at 2 p.m. Source: Nola.com Attached Thumbnails   Tue, 19 Jun 2012 12:54:14 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/former_saints_de_anthony_hargrove_will_hold_a_press_conference_in_new_york/11045252 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/former_saints_de_anthony_hargrove_will_hold_a_press_conference_in_new_york/11045252 Former Saints DE Anthony Hargrove Will Hold A Press Conference In New York http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/former_saints_de_anthony_hargrove_will_hold_a_press_conference_in_new_york/11045252 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Anthony Hargrove's agent said Sunday that the evidence that led to his client's suspension was based on "semantics." In a lengthy statement released to numerous media outlets, Phil Williams criticized NFL commissioner Roger Goodell for the suspension of the New Orleans Saints defensive tackle and the rest of the individuals implicated in the "bounty" investigation. The inquiry led to suspensions and sanctions of Saints management, players and coaches. Williams' statement asked the NFL a series of questions about its investigation and question accused the league of a "cloak and dagger approach to the inquiry. The suspended players are scheduled to meet Monday with Goodell to appeal their suspensions. The agent said Hargrove, now with the Green Bay Packers, had a meeting scheduled with the NFL prior to the league announcing its punishment to the players involved last month. He said Hargrove was waiting for flight details before the meeting ... Sun, 17 Jun 2012 16:11:18 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/agent_nfls_bounty_investigation_based_on_semantics/11031887 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/agent_nfls_bounty_investigation_based_on_semantics/11031887 Agent: NFL's 'bounty' investigation based on semantics http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/agent_nfls_bounty_investigation_based_on_semantics/11031887 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Agent Phil Williams, who represents former New Orleans Saints defensive tackle Anthony Hargrove, released a statement Sunday asking a lengthy series of questions to the NFL about the league's handling of its "bounty" investigation. In it Williams expresses his disappointment with the league's "cloak and dagger" approach to the investigation, and he specifically accuses the league of lying or misrepresenting certain accusations. Williams said in the statement that Hargrove actually had a meeting with the NFL scheduled before the league handed out its punishments, and he was waiting on flight details before the meeting was cancelled by the league without explanation. The league, however, has said that no players agreed to meet with investigators before punishments were handed out. "These are legitimate questions that I think myself and others want to know the answer to," Williams said of his reason for releasing the statement on the day before the players' appeals are s Sun, 17 Jun 2012 15:43:15 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/anthony_hargroves_agent_challenges_nfl_to_answer_questions_on_bounty_issues/11031794 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/anthony_hargroves_agent_challenges_nfl_to_answer_questions_on_bounty_issues/11031794 Anthony Hargrove's Agent Challenges NFL To Answer Questions On 'Bounty' Issues http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/anthony_hargroves_agent_challenges_nfl_to_answer_questions_on_bounty_issues/11031794 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png NEW ORLEANS (AP) The agent for suspended defensive lineman Anthony Hargrove says the NFL has used semantics, but not hard evidence, as the basis for punishing current and former Saints players in its bounty investigation. In a statement emailed to The Associated Press on Sunday, agent Phil Williams questions whether the NFL made Hargrove a central figure in its investigation because his past drug suspensions made him an "easy target." Williams also asks why the NFL has released evidence strategically rather than sharing as much as possible in a matter that has harmed players' reputations. Hargrove, now with Green Bay, has been suspended eight games. Also sanctioned were Cleveland's Scott Fujita, and current Saints Jonathan Vilma and Will Smith. All four players have appeal hearings scheduled before NFL commissioner Roger Goodell on Monday. Sun, 17 Jun 2012 15:27:25 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/is_nfl_targeting_hargrove_in_bounty_probe/11031758 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/is_nfl_targeting_hargrove_in_bounty_probe/11031758 Is NFL targeting Hargrove in bounty probe? http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/is_nfl_targeting_hargrove_in_bounty_probe/11031758 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png The agent for suspended defensive lineman Anthony Hargrove says the NFL has used semantics, but not hard evidence, as the basis for punishing current and former Saints players in its bounty investigation. In a statement emailed to The Associated Press on Sunday, agent Phil Williams questions whether the NFL made Hargrove a central figure in its investigation because his past drug suspensions made him an ''easy target.'' Williams also asks why the NFL has released evidence strategically rather than sharing as much as possible in a matter that has harmed players' reputations. Hargrove, now with Green Bay, has been suspended eight games. Also sanctioned were Cleveland's Scott Fujita, and current Saints Jonathan Vilma and Will Smith. All four players have appeal hearings scheduled before NFL commissioner Roger Goodell on Monday. Sun, 17 Jun 2012 15:20:19 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/hargroves_agent_rips_nfl_evidence/11031674 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/hargroves_agent_rips_nfl_evidence/11031674 Hargrove's agent rips NFL evidence http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/hargroves_agent_rips_nfl_evidence/11031674 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Suspended former Saints defensive lineman Anthony Hargrove says he is disappointed his sworn statement regarding the NFL's bounty investigation was leaked and also that the league has ''grossly mischaracterized'' his words. In a statement emailed to The Associated Press on Wednesday by his agent, Phil Williams, Hargrove said he hoped the NFL would not discuss the signed declaration publicly. ''Call me naive, but I did not expect them to publicize the fact that I had sent them 'the Declaration.' But since they did, and because they grossly mischaracterized my words, it obviously became a hot item and subsequently was leaked by someone,'' Hargrove's statement said. Hargrove's declaration explains how ex-Saints defensive coordinator Gregg Williams and current assistant head coach Joe Vitt instructed him to deny the existence of a bounty program in New Orleans when he was interviewed by NFL investigators in March of 2010. Hargrove acknowledges that he acted Mon, 07 May 2012 20:10:00 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/hargrove_mad_nfl_discussed_statement/10757729 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/hargrove_mad_nfl_discussed_statement/10757729 Hargrove mad NFL discussed statement http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/hargrove_mad_nfl_discussed_statement/10757729 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/d/7/d7356b161a8be4837977439b2b3a24e513c8c376/mini/NFC_Divisional_Playoff_ef29.jpg The agent for Anthony Hargrove says the free agent defensive lineman has agreed to a contract with the Green Bay Packers. Agent Phil Williams confirmed the deal, which was reported by espn.com earlier Thursday. Williams did not disclose terms of the contract. Hargrove has 19.5 sacks in 102 career regular season games. He played for Seattle last season and had three sacks in 15 games. It's another addition in what has been an uncharacteristically active free agency period for Packers general manager Ted Thompson. The Packers also signed free agent center Jeff Saturday and defensive lineman Daniel Muir. The Packers did not immediately announce the signing of Hargrove. But the team did finalize a contract with cornerback and special teams ace Jarrett Bush, who agreed to terms last week. Thu, 29 Mar 2012 16:18:32 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/free_agent_dl_hargrove_agrees_to_deal_with_packers/10430920 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/free_agent_dl_hargrove_agrees_to_deal_with_packers/10430920 Free agent DL Hargrove agrees to deal with Packers http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/free_agent_dl_hargrove_agrees_to_deal_with_packers/10430920 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/3/8/3849cb9e20366d543db8dffd6763d7020cebd977/mini/NFL_Divisional_Playoffs_97b6.jpg GREEN BAY, Wis. -- Defensive end Anthony Hargrove is officially a member of the Green Bay Packers.Hargrove's agent, Phil Williams, confirmed the deal Thursday morning, however, he would not reveal terms of the contract. Earlier in the day, Hargrove posted a picture on Twitter of the top of contract he received in the mail in an effort to prove that his claims of being a Packer earlier in the week were not false.Hargrove, 28, played for the Seattle Seahawks last season and recorded 3.0 sacks and 18 tackles in 15 games. His best season came with New Orleans in 2009, when the Saints won the Super Bowl. That year, Hargrove had 5.0 sacks, 42 tackles and one forced fumble.It is likely that Hargrove will start alongside B.J. Raji and Ryan Pickett in defensive coordinator Dom Capers' 3-4 scheme. At 6-foot-3, 272 pounds, Hargrove is also capable of playing defensive tackle when Green Bay plays in nickel packages.Follow Paul Imig on Twitter Thu, 29 Mar 2012 13:04:47 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/packers_will_add_hargrove_to_defensive_line/10429303 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/packers_will_add_hargrove_to_defensive_line/10429303 Packers will add Hargrove to defensive line http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/packers_will_add_hargrove_to_defensive_line/10429303 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/d/7/d7356b161a8be4837977439b2b3a24e513c8c376/mini/NFC_Divisional_Playoff_ef29.jpg GREEN BAY, Wis. -- Defensive end Anthony Hargrove is officially a member of the Green Bay Packers.Hargrove's agent, Phil Williams, confirmed the deal Thursday morning, however, he would not reveal terms of the contract. Earlier in the day, Hargrove posted a picture on Twitter of the top of contract he received in the mail in an effort to prove that his claims of being a Packer earlier in the week were not false.Hargrove, 28, played for the Seattle Seahawks last season and recorded 3.0 sacks and 18 tackles in 15 games. His best season came with New Orleans in 2009, when the Saints won the Super Bowl. That year, Hargrove had 5.0 sacks, 42 tackles and one forced fumble.It is likely that Hargrove will start alongside B.J. Raji and Ryan Pickett in defensive coordinator Dom Capers' 3-4 scheme. At 6-foot-3, 272 pounds, Hargrove is also capable of playing defensive tackle when Green Bay plays in nickel packages.Follow Paul Imig on Twitter Thu, 29 Mar 2012 13:04:47 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/packers_will_add_hargrove_to_defensive_line/10429294 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/packers_will_add_hargrove_to_defensive_line/10429294 Packers will add Hargrove to defensive line http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/packers_will_add_hargrove_to_defensive_line/10429294 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/3/8/3849cb9e20366d543db8dffd6763d7020cebd977/mini/NFL_Divisional_Playoffs_97b6.jpg Ryan Porth has a story about Jon Blum and Roman Josi's long term friendship. At the sister site, he takes a look at the success of the Coyotes' Dave Tippett.Paul McCann has a preview of tonight's Slap Shot Radio and the prospects of the UAH Division 1 hockey program arising from the ashes.The Tennessean reports an extension of the deadline for Metro Nashville and the Predators to work out their lease arrangements. (Somewhere in a back alley, Phil Williams is seething mad)Annie Johnson from the Nashville Business Journal has a piece about her positive experience at the Predators game on Tuesday night. (Phil Williams is even hotter!)Pro Hockey Talk has taken notice of the Predators home struggles. (Phil Williams likes this)Today's episode of 15 Years of Bridgestone Arena looks at the year 2003 which was a big one for Nashville.It was the year of Nashville hosting the NHL Entry draft and the start of the tradition of the catfish on the ice. Maybe a few catfish being thr... Wed, 07 Dec 2011 16:51:00 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/potg_predators_seven_stories_people_use_the_internet_to_kill_time_edition/8583139 http://network.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/potg_predators_seven_stories_people_use_the_internet_to_kill_time_edition/8583139 POTG Predators Seven Stories: People Use the Internet to Kill Time Edition http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/articles/potg_predators_seven_stories_people_use_the_internet_to_kill_time_edition/8583139 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png  Josh Cooper has the morning skate update with news of Anders Lindback starting against Buffalo and Chris Mueller's recall from Milwaukee.Josh also has a feature story at the Tennessean about the Predators giving Ian Hebers a chance in their system.This week's PITW Hippodrome by J.R.Lind features Phil Williams versus Bloggers Row.Cam Cole at the National Post looks at how Barry Trotz keeps his job.Puck Daddy puts Pekka Rinne in the top five NHL goalies.Predators.com revisits (party like it's) 1999 today in their ongoing series of the 15 year history of Bridgestone Arena and has an interview with Scott Ramsey.Admirals Roundtable has the story of Milwaukee's huge explosion in last night's 5-1 win over Peoria.Today's Extra... I went to a solo piano Christmas concert  last night at Phillip Wesley's House Concert Series in Spring Hill that featured three of the nation's best piano players. If you are looking for great Christmas music click on the following... Sat, 03 Dec 2011 15:15:00 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/potg_predators_seven_stories_buffalo_at_nashville_game_day_edition/8488531 http://network.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/potg_predators_seven_stories_buffalo_at_nashville_game_day_edition/8488531 POTG Predators Seven Stories: Buffalo at Nashville Game Day Edition http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/articles/potg_predators_seven_stories_buffalo_at_nashville_game_day_edition/8488531 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png NewsChannel 5 investigative reporter Phil Williams has been churning out several stories lately to call attention to various aspects and practices of the Nashville Predators front office. Most – if not all – of the investigative reports have been over topics that seem fairly mundane or downright uninteresting to hockey fans and to the casual viewer. Concession contracts? Yawn. On Wednesday, Williams ran a piece in which he exposed that the Predators used a lobbyist to pass legislation in Tennessee’s State Legislature. For those wondering why this is news…keep wondering. Virtually every law in the United States, from a state level to a federal level, is passed via lobbyists. There are apparently no questions about the ethics of the lobbyist and lobbying is a protected First Amendment right. But I digress. For the most part, Williams’ investigations have become a large amount of “he said-he said” with Predators President and COO Sean Henry. Wednesday’s piece which unveiled that the Predators use Sun, 27 Nov 2011 12:29:40 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/pucktalk_williams_cherry_picks_facts_ignores_aramark_contract/8351839 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/pucktalk_williams_cherry_picks_facts_ignores_aramark_contract/8351839 PuckTalk: Williams Cherry-Picks Facts, Ignores Aramark Contract http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/pucktalk_williams_cherry_picks_facts_ignores_aramark_contract/8351839 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png If Bridgestone Arena does well in regard to ticket and food sales, the Nashville Predators do well. So does the city of Nashville. So what is the big deal about state tax from non-hockey events at the Arena being available to the Predators? This week News Channel 5 lead investigator Phil Williams claims to have uncovered a financial scandal involving the Predators collecting millions in tax payers dollars. Williams reported that a law passed in 2009 diverted state and local sales taxes from non-hockey events at the arena to the Conventions and Visitors Bureau to be spent as seen fit by the Predators. The team clarified that the city of Nashville actually retains the local sales taxes from Arena events. Furthermore, Predators COO Sean Henry points out that the Arena is collecting taxes that are generated as a result of events they pull in. In other words, new tax dollars, not old taxes. “They are giving away newly created dollars within the building, the state portion, while the city... Thu, 24 Nov 2011 15:33:59 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/predators_contend_agreement_with_state_beneficial_to_nashville/8308387 http://network.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/predators_contend_agreement_with_state_beneficial_to_nashville/8308387 Predators contend agreement with state beneficial to Nashville http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/articles/predators_contend_agreement_with_state_beneficial_to_nashville/8308387 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Brian Mullen has notes from this morning's pre-skate at the Bridgestone Arena.Smashville 24/7 has Jon Blum's preview of tonight's game.Paul McCann beats on his favorite whipping boy, Phil Williams. I agree with Paul, the guy is worthless.Dirk Hoag mines a nugget from the Globe and Mail that indicates that Matthew Lombardi may require surgery for the upper body injury that he suffered in the game against the Predators last Thursday. Dirk also noted that Niclas Bergfors was placed on waivers by the Preds this morning. Jonathan Willis, of the Edmonton Journal, ponders whether the Oilers should make a claims for Bergfors.Michael Finazzo takes a look at the next stretch of games for the Predators.Admirals' Roundtable explains why Sunday's win over San Antonio was the most important one of the season.I had no idea when I purchased a new Lenovo laptop that I was contributing to the overthrow of the world by the Chinese computer maker.More Later...Buddy Oakes for PredsOn... Tue, 22 Nov 2011 17:10:00 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/potg_predators_seven_stories_lenovo_plans_to_rule_the_world_edition/8268292 http://network.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/potg_predators_seven_stories_lenovo_plans_to_rule_the_world_edition/8268292 POTG Predators Seven Stories: Lenovo Plans to Rule the World Edition http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/articles/potg_predators_seven_stories_lenovo_plans_to_rule_the_world_edition/8268292 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png It is a shame what passes for “journalismâ€* these days. The puppet of unhappy members of city council and the Sports Authority is at it again. I don’t make it a habit to watch Channel 5 anymore, they haven’t done real news since Chris Clark left, and Phil Williams joined the staff. Now it’s all silly parsing of words and agenda pushing. I read the story that good ole Phil put up yesterda... Tue, 22 Nov 2011 13:03:53 -0500 http://www.hockeybuzz.com/blog.php?post_id=39931 http://www.hockeybuzz.com/blog.php?post_id=39931 Paul McCann: A Brief Comment on a Non-Story and Game Night! http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/paul_mccann_a_brief_comment_on_a_non_story_and_game_night/8263234 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png