Read the debate intro and Sports Geek’s argument that Rush Limbaugh would not be a good addition to the NFL as an owner.
The mere thought of Rush Limbaugh becoming a part owner of the St. Louis Rams sent shock waves throughout the country. It seems that everyone has an opinion on it. Other owners have an opinion. Other players have an opinion. NFL Commisioner Roger Goodell has an opinion. Our friends from the NAACP, Al Sharpton and Jesse Jackson, have an opinion (and we know they always do). We all know what OPINION is on all of this. Quite frankly, I am disappointed it has gotten all of this attention.
First Limbaugh has been dropped by the group that is interested in purchasing the Rams, as Bleacher Fan stated in the intro. However, should Rush ever express any interest in becoming part of another group to purchase the Rams or any other team, I, as a fan of the NFL… and even if I was a die-hard fan of that particular team, would not be opposed to it.
I am not condoning any of Rush’s past comments about Donavan McNabb, the NBA, or anything else controversial he has stated. I am not saying I believe everything Rush says, either. I really cannot say either way because I am not an avid Rush Limbaugh listener. None of that matters in this situation, though. Who cares if he is a conservative? It has absolutely nothing to do with him being an owner. His political views would in no way impact whether or not he thinks his team should sign a player. Love him or hate him, Rush has built himself a rather large radio empire, and he did not do that by making unsound business decisions.
I know he has officially been dropped from the group interested in the Rams, but in case you have not noticed, the St. Louis Rams need a change. They need some spice. They need something to draw attention. As I stated in a previous debate, the Rams are not your older brother’s Rams. They are no longer “The Greatest Show on Turf.” In fact, you can make a legitimate argument that are one of – if not THE – worst team in the league. Gone are the days of Warner, Fault, Bruce, and Holt. Why not bring in someone like Rush to charge up the franchise?
I find it funny that people think he was going to be the SOLE owner. He was not. He was not going to be a Jerry Jones or a Daniel Snyder type. He was a part of a group. He was not even going to be a MAJORITY owner. He was going to own only a portion. How much was never specified, but it is reasonable to assume it was not a very big amount. It is just like the situation with the Dolphins, where Marc Anthony, Gloria Estefan, Venus Williams, and Serena Williams own a portion of the team. They are not making day-to-day decisions. Their stakes are not enough to earn that right. I think it is safe to say they have given the organization a lift, and the value of the franchise will rise because of it.
It looks as if it will not work out with the Rams. But, if Rush shows interest in being a part of another group to purchase another team, then why not? Let him go for it!!! As long as he has the capital to invest, I see absolutely no problem with it.
Posted by Loyal Homer 
