Emmitt Smith To Announce Retirement...Buy Vikings?

SmootSmack · 02-01-2005, 12:21 PM

http://www.twincities.com/mld/pionee...0783556.htm?1c

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Look for future Pro Football Hall of Fame running back Emmitt Smith to announce today his retirement from the Arizona Cardinals to join Reggie Fowler's investment group that is trying to buy the Vikings. Fowler's group also includes local automobile dealer Denny Hecker.

I'm sort of surprised this is the only place I've read this

MTK · 02-01-2005, 02:24 PM

I just heard it on ESPN radio

FRPLG · 02-01-2005, 02:32 PM

He was the only Cowboy ever that I didn't hate...
Glad he can go out with his dignity

firstdown · 02-01-2005, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by FRPLG

He was the only Cowboy ever that I didn't hate...
Glad he can go out with his dignity

I agree but I would add akman to the list as both were class acts just on the wrong team.

TheMalcolmConnection · 02-01-2005, 03:47 PM

In the end, I mainly hated Michael Irvin.

Riggo44 · 02-01-2005, 07:49 PM

It's about time! Emmitt was a great RB. The key word being was! Hopfully Eddie Gorge will fallow his lead.

MTK · 02-01-2005, 08:10 PM

This is 2 years too late, he should have retired as a Cowboy. I heard he might sign a 1 day deal with the Cowboys so he can officially retire with them.

skinsguy · 02-01-2005, 08:19 PM

Its funny though, I found a news story that said Emmit Smith denies retirement. The news story said the ESPN broke the news of Emmitt's retirement. Leave it to ESPN to be the tabloid sports news network like it seems like it has become. Then again, Smith has reached his twilight of his career. He has nothing left to prove!

sportscurmudgeon · 02-01-2005, 08:26 PM

Charlie Walters had this item in his column in the St. Paul Pioneer Press yesterday. The guy who owns the Timberwolves of the NBA wants to buy the Vikes but has only offered $475M while Red McCombs wants to sell the team for $600 - 650M.

Fowler has been flirting around the idea of buying an NFL franchise in the past but he hasn't had the amount of money that he would need as the "majority holder" to meet the league's net worth regulations.

Another potential buyer of the Vikes is rumored to be the guy who founded Gateway Computers. Now there is a guy who has the net worth to buy just about anything he damned well pleases. Supposedly, he would buy the team himself with NO partners at all.

Stay tuned for lots more stuff on this front in the next year or so.

SmootSmack · 02-01-2005, 08:33 PM

I don't think the NFL would mind if Reggie Fowler got the Vikings because it would make him the league's first minority owner

MTK · 02-01-2005, 08:40 PM

There are rumors that the Vikes may move once they are sold, them or the Saints are potential targets to move to LA.

Gmanc711 · 02-01-2005, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Mattyk72

There are rumors that the Vikes may move once they are sold, them or the Saints are potential targets to move to LA.

Yeah, LA should get a team, but I defintley dont think the NFL should expand anymore. I have always thought the Vikings would be the team to move.

Riggo44 · 02-01-2005, 10:13 PM

I just want LA to get a NFC team so I can see the Skins more often!!

The Vikings would work,but I like them in Minnesota.(They just need to play out side again.!) I think LA should get the SAINTS.

MTK · 02-01-2005, 10:33 PM

Hold the presses, Emmitt says the rumors of him retiring are false...

SmootSmack · 02-01-2005, 10:44 PM

yeah I think that's what skinsguy was saying right?

Apparently he spoke today with the Dallas Morning News, "Did you see my year last year?" Smith was quoted as asking on the paper's web site. "Do you think I'm ready to retire?"

I thought he might try for 20,000 yards but that's another two or three years at least away.

02-01-2005, 03:47 PM	#5
TheMalcolmConnection I like big (_\|_)s. Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Lexington, Virginia Age: 43 Posts: 19,225	In the end, I mainly hated Michael Irvin. __________________ Regret nothing. At one time it was exactly what you wanted.

02-01-2005, 07:49 PM	#6
Riggo44 The Starter Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: San Clemente CA Age: 51 Posts: 2,390	It's about time! Emmitt was a great RB. The key word being was! Hopfully Eddie Gorge will fallow his lead. __________________ Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy. Benjamin Franklin

02-01-2005, 08:26 PM	#9
sportscurmudgeon Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 3,159	Charlie Walters had this item in his column in the St. Paul Pioneer Press yesterday. The guy who owns the Timberwolves of the NBA wants to buy the Vikes but has only offered $475M while Red McCombs wants to sell the team for $600 - 650M. Fowler has been flirting around the idea of buying an NFL franchise in the past but he hasn't had the amount of money that he would need as the "majority holder" to meet the league's net worth regulations. Another potential buyer of the Vikes is rumored to be the guy who founded Gateway Computers. Now there is a guy who has the net worth to buy just about anything he damned well pleases. Supposedly, he would buy the team himself with NO partners at all. Stay tuned for lots more stuff on this front in the next year or so. __________________ The Sports Curmudgeon www.sportscurmudgeon.com But don't get me wrong, I love sports...

02-01-2005, 08:33 PM	#10
SmootSmack Uncle Phil Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 45,256	I don't think the NFL would mind if Reggie Fowler got the Vikings because it would make him the league's first minority owner __________________ You're So Vain...You Probably Think This Sig Is About You

02-01-2005, 10:13 PM	#13
Riggo44 The Starter Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: San Clemente CA Age: 51 Posts: 2,390	I just want LA to get a NFC team so I can see the Skins more often!! The Vikings would work,but I like them in Minnesota.(They just need to play out side again.!) I think LA should get the SAINTS. __________________ Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy. Benjamin Franklin

02-01-2005, 02:24 PM	#2
MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: NY Age: 52 Posts: 99,518	I just heard it on ESPN radio

02-01-2005, 02:32 PM	#3
FRPLG MVP Join Date: May 2004 Age: 46 Posts: 10,164	He was the only Cowboy ever that I didn't hate... Glad he can go out with his dignity

02-01-2005, 08:10 PM	#7
MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: NY Age: 52 Posts: 99,518	This is 2 years too late, he should have retired as a Cowboy. I heard he might sign a 1 day deal with the Cowboys so he can officially retire with them.

02-01-2005, 08:19 PM	#8
skinsguy Pro Bowl Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Greensboro, North Carolina Posts: 6,766	Its funny though, I found a news story that said Emmit Smith denies retirement. The news story said the ESPN broke the news of Emmitt's retirement. Leave it to ESPN to be the tabloid sports news network like it seems like it has become. Then again, Smith has reached his twilight of his career. He has nothing left to prove!

02-01-2005, 08:40 PM	#11
MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: NY Age: 52 Posts: 99,518	There are rumors that the Vikes may move once they are sold, them or the Saints are potential targets to move to LA.

02-01-2005, 10:33 PM	#14
MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: NY Age: 52 Posts: 99,518	Hold the presses, Emmitt says the rumors of him retiring are false...

02-01-2005, 10:44 PM	#15
SmootSmack Uncle Phil Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 45,256	yeah I think that's what skinsguy was saying right? Apparently he spoke today with the Dallas Morning News, "Did you see my year last year?" Smith was quoted as asking on the paper's web site. "Do you think I'm ready to retire?" I thought he might try for 20,000 yards but that's another two or three years at least away. __________________ You're So Vain...You Probably Think This Sig Is About You

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