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2012 Cleveland Browns thread: AKA Pat Shurmur Memorial thread

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Sonofanump

Jul 27, 2012 9:43 AM
Lerner is not the worst owner in Cleveland, but not the best, Dolan should sell first.
Jul 27, 2012 9:43am
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Sonofanump

Jul 27, 2012 9:45 AM
Owner of Pilot gas stations.
Jul 27, 2012 9:45am
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BR1986FB

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Jul 27, 2012 9:45 AM
Daryl Ruiter ‏@RuiterWrongFAN FYI Haslam is 81 years old


Daryl Ruiter ‏@RuiterWrongFAN Haslam founder of Pilot Corporation, which operates a chain of convenience stores and travel centers throughout the United States and Canada
Jul 27, 2012 9:45am
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Commander of Awesome

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Jul 27, 2012 9:47 AM
Jimmy Haslam is 81 fucking years old, and the predominate donor to U Tenn. He moves the team I'll never watch another NFL game.
Jul 27, 2012 9:47am
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BR1986FB

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Jul 27, 2012 9:47 AM
July 27, 2012Full statement from Randy Lerner:
“In connection with current rumors and press inquiries, I can report that I’ve been approached by Mr. Jimmy Haslam, who is interested in making an investment in the Cleveland Browns. We are currently in negotiations and both sides have agreed to keep that dialogue and its details private. Given that any transaction would require League approval, care has been taken so that this process will not be disruptive to the organization, in particular the football team, as it prepares for the upcoming season. We will share further details or make an announcement if it becomes necessary.”
Jul 27, 2012 9:47am
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Jul 27, 2012 10:05 AM
Commander of Awesome;1235198 wrote:Jimmy Haslam is 81 fucking years old, and the predominate donor to U Tenn. He moves the team I'll never watch another NFL game.
Correction...

Correction - It's Jimmy Haslam III - he's 55 & partial investor in Steelers looking to change sides

http://www.steelers.com/news/article-1/Investor-Profile-James-Haslam-III/3e939453-8e9d-445d-acab-78f9240f4824
Jul 27, 2012 10:05am
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Jul 27, 2012 10:05 AM
This guys owns a minority stake in the Steelers, and is an admitted Steelers fan.

And for the record, it was initially stated the this guys wanted to invest in the Browns, Shefter and Rizzo took that to mean buy.

Fuck this guy.
Jul 27, 2012 10:05am
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Jul 27, 2012 10:06 AM
Lerner won't sell the team if he is going to move them. I wouldn't mind it but the fact he is 81 years old kind of scares me
Jul 27, 2012 10:06am
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Jul 27, 2012 10:09 AM
Crimson streak;1235212 wrote:Lerner won't sell the team if he is going to move them. I wouldn't mind it but the fact he is 81 years old kind of scares me
He's 55, not 81. The initial info was bogus.
Jul 27, 2012 10:09am
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Jul 27, 2012 10:10 AM
Commander of Awesome;1235211 wrote:This guys owns a minority stake in the Steelers, and is an admitted Steelers fan.

And for the record, it was initially stated the this guys wanted to invest in the Browns, Shefter and Rizzo took that to mean buy.

Fuck this guy.

DustinFox37 If you spend 900 million for a football team.. Pretty sure you become 900 million percent a #Browns fan.


Daryl Ruiter ‏@RuiterWrongFAN Those worried about the #Browns leaving w/ any potential sale - highly doubtful b/c of lease which is for 30 years & has 16 still left on it
Jul 27, 2012 10:10am
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Jul 27, 2012 10:20 AM
BR1986FB;1235218 wrote:DustinFox37 If you spend 900 million for a football team.. Pretty sure you become 900 million percent a #Browns fan.


Daryl Ruiter ‏@RuiterWrongFANThose worried about the #Browns leaving w/ any potential sale - highly doubtful b/c of lease which is for 30 years & has 16 still left on it
Read his bio here: http://www.steelers.com/news/article-1/Investor-Profile-James-Haslam-III/3e939453-8e9d-445d-acab-78f9240f4824

I hate this guy.
Jul 27, 2012 10:20am
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Jul 27, 2012 10:21 AM
Q. Before you became an investor, were you a Steelers fan?
A. No. I was actually originally a Dallas Cowboys fan and then an Indianapolis Colts fan.
Q. Are you a Steelers fan now, or is your relationship with the team more about business?
A. I am 1,000 percent a Steelers fan!

Sounds like a scumbag bandwagon POS.
Jul 27, 2012 10:21am
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Jul 27, 2012 10:23 AM
Who obviously loves football.. And not that foot fairy shit that our current owner beats off to
Jul 27, 2012 10:23am
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Jul 27, 2012 10:23 AM
Daryl Ruiter ‏@RuiterWrongFAN Cash flow never an issue under Randy Lerner who is a billionaire; could be w/ Haslam worth approx $800 million
Jul 27, 2012 10:23am
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Jul 27, 2012 10:26 AM
He could just become a minority owner. I dont think you would have to worry about the NFL approving that, though. All signs to me think he is looking to buy the team.


The life of a Cleveland fan..
Jul 27, 2012 10:26am
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BR1986FB

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Jul 27, 2012 10:32 AM
Jesus...Dustin Fox just tweeted that if he buys the team his first call should be to Tressel. I'd puke.
Jul 27, 2012 10:32am
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Jul 27, 2012 10:33 AM
Tressel for what? He'd start making coaching changes?
Jul 27, 2012 10:33am
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BR1986FB

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Jul 27, 2012 10:37 AM
Christ, MKC is so "out of it." Her tweets are like 1/2 hour later than everyone elses "breaking news"...:laugh:
Jul 27, 2012 10:37am
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Jul 27, 2012 10:48 AM
BR1986FB;1235243 wrote:Christ, MKC is so "out of it." Her tweets are like 1/2 hour later than everyone elses "breaking news"...:laugh:

She doesn't get good reception in the kitchen.
Jul 27, 2012 10:48am
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Jul 27, 2012 10:56 AM
Tony Grossi ‏@TonyGrossi I'm told the sale of #Browns would involve at least 90% of franchise. Jimmy Haslam might have other partners, but Lerner won't be one.
Jul 27, 2012 10:56am
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Jul 27, 2012 11:06 AM
BR1986FB;1235240 wrote:Jesus...Dustin Fox just tweeted that if he buys the team his first call should be to Tressel. I'd puke.

He didn't mean to be a coach. Calm down.
Jul 27, 2012 11:06am
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Jul 27, 2012 11:54 AM
why the fuck would you sell the team (or any portion of it) to this dbag?
Jul 27, 2012 11:54am
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Jul 27, 2012 11:55 AM
BR1986FB;1235231 wrote:Daryl Ruiter ‏@RuiterWrongFAN Cash flow never an issue under Randy Lerner who is a billionaire; could be w/ Haslam worth approx $800 million
That's not even enough to buy the franchise. He better have partners.
Jul 27, 2012 11:55am
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Jul 27, 2012 12:13 PM
Jason La Canfora ‏@JasonLaCanfora Many believe sale of Browns from Lerner to Haslam could happen pretty quickly. Lingering issue is how Haslam's stake in Steelers resolved...
Jul 27, 2012 12:13pm