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We represent both players here, and it is best for all concerned that we let the suspension stand
Union will not appeal on Haynesworth Oct 04, 2006
We believe it has worked. We have done what we need to do
Tagliabue says NFL tough on steroid use May 19, 2005
The Detroit Lions gave mere lip service to the agreed upon minority hiring process, treating it almost as if a nuisance to their hiring of Steve Mariucci
In Sports from United Press International Feb 06, 2003
The Detroit Lions gave mere lip service to the agreed upon minority hiring process, treating it almost as if a nuisance to their hiring of Steve Mariucci
NFLPA slams Mariucci hiring process Feb 06, 2003
I know in this game you cannot play half speed, regardless of what he says
Upshaw defends comments by Moss Jan 31, 2002
Eugene Thurman Upshaw, Jr. (a.k.a. Uptown Gene) (August 15, 1945 – August 20, 2008) was an American football player for the Oakland Raiders of the American Football League and later the NFL, later the executive director of the National Football League Players' Association (NFLPA). In 1987, he was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Upshaw was born in Robstown, Texas, USA. He graduated from Texas A&I University (now Texas A&M University-Kingsville), where he was a member of Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity.
After playing football in college at a number of offensive line positions, he settled at left offensive guard for the Oakland Raiders in the American Football League and the National Football League for 15 years. During that time, he played in three Super Bowls; in the 1967, 1976, and 1980 seasons, making him the only person (other than Jerry Rice) to play the game in three different decades. He also played in three AFL Championship Games, seven American Football Conference title games, one AFL All-Star game, and six NFL Pro Bowls. He was selected by The Sporting News' to the 1969 AFL All League team.