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Sonofanump
Jul 27, 2012 9:43am
Lerner is not the worst owner in Cleveland, but not the best, Dolan should sell first.
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Sonofanump
Jul 27, 2012 9:45am
Owner of Pilot gas stations.
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BR1986FB
Posts: 24,104
Jul 27, 2012 9:45am
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
Daryl Ruiter ‏@RuiterWrongFAN Haslam founder of Pilot Corporation, which operates a chain of convenience stores and travel centers throughout the United States and Canada
Commander of Awesome
Posts: 23,151
Jul 27, 2012 9:47am
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.
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BR1986FB
Posts: 24,104
Jul 27, 2012 9:47am
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.”
“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.”
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BR1986FB
Posts: 24,104
Jul 27, 2012 10:05am
Correction...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 - 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
Commander of Awesome
Posts: 23,151
Jul 27, 2012 10:05am
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.
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.
Crimson streak
Posts: 9,002
Jul 27, 2012 10:06am
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
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BR1986FB
Posts: 24,104
Jul 27, 2012 10:09am
He's 55, not 81. The initial info was bogus.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
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BR1986FB
Posts: 24,104
Jul 27, 2012 10:10am
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
Commander of Awesome
Posts: 23,151
Jul 27, 2012 10:20am
Read his bio here: http://www.steelers.com/news/article-1/Investor-Profile-James-Haslam-III/3e939453-8e9d-445d-acab-78f9240f4824BR1986FB;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
I hate this guy.
Commander of Awesome
Posts: 23,151
Jul 27, 2012 10:21am
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.
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.
bases_loaded
Posts: 6,912
Jul 27, 2012 10:23am
Who obviously loves football.. And not that foot fairy shit that our current owner beats off to
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BR1986FB
Posts: 24,104
Jul 27, 2012 10:23am
Daryl Ruiter ‏@RuiterWrongFAN Cash flow never an issue under Randy Lerner who is a billionaire; could be w/ Haslam worth approx $800 million
Pick6
Posts: 14,946
Jul 27, 2012 10:26am
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..
The life of a Cleveland fan..
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BR1986FB
Posts: 24,104
Jul 27, 2012 10:32am
Jesus...Dustin Fox just tweeted that if he buys the team his first call should be to Tressel. I'd puke.
Commander of Awesome
Posts: 23,151
Jul 27, 2012 10:33am
Tressel for what? He'd start making coaching changes?
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BR1986FB
Posts: 24,104
Jul 27, 2012 10:37am
Christ, MKC is so "out of it." Her tweets are like 1/2 hour later than everyone elses "breaking news"...:laugh:
bases_loaded
Posts: 6,912
Jul 27, 2012 10:48am
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.
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BR1986FB
Posts: 24,104
Jul 27, 2012 10:56am
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.
Midstate01
Posts: 14,766
Jul 27, 2012 11:06am
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.
derek bomar
Posts: 3,722
Jul 27, 2012 11:54am
why the fuck would you sell the team (or any portion of it) to this dbag?
Mulva
Posts: 13,650
Jul 27, 2012 11:55am
That's not even enough to buy the franchise. He better have partners.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
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BR1986FB
Posts: 24,104
Jul 27, 2012 12:11pm
I mentioned this guy as a possible suitor awhile back I believe...Mulva;1235308 wrote:That's not even enough to buy the franchise. He better have partners.
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/07/27/report-joe-banner-is-part-of-group-buying-browns/
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BR1986FB
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Jul 27, 2012 12:13pm
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...