Reasonable cooperation with the news media is essential to the continuing popularity of our game and its players and coaches. The following league policy is reviewed and updated annually and remains standard operating procedure:
1. POSTGAME ACCESS – After a reasonable waiting period, defined as 10-12 minutes maximum after the completion of the game, the home and visiting team locker room areas will be opened to all accredited media...
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The Pro Football Writers of America is proud to announce the winners of its 2008 awards as voted upon by our membership.
Green Bay quarterback Brett Favre (Good Guy), Seattle coach Mike Holmgren (Horrigan), Buffalo tight end Kevin Everett (Halas), the Seattle Seahawks media relations department (Rozelle) and ESPN's Len Pasquarelli (McCann) were this year's recipients. They will be personally presented their award plaques later this year...
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In 2006, new rules were established with respect to sideline access for nonnetwork television video crews during NFL games.
The 2006 policy effectively met league objectives of 1) reducing sideline congestion for the benefit of network television and others working on the sidelines and 2) improving safety for both game participants and individuals on the sidelines...
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The success of the National Football League is due in part to substantial news media coverage throughout the season and entire year. News media outlets have also benefited from their NFL coverage, as NFL news and commentary attracts fans to all forms of media, including emerging distribution platforms...
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This is the PFWA's 2006 NFL access survey. It was compiled through surveys emailed to beat writers for all 32 NFL teams. Pertinent comments from those participating in the survey were included.
The survey is divided into two main sections. Answers to major in-season and off-season access issues are divided by division. Answers to other survey questions follow in a team-by-team format...
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June 1 -- Deadline for old clubs to send tender to unsigned unrestricted free agents to receive exclusive negotiating rights for rest of season if player is not signed by another club by July 22.
June 1 -- Deadline for old clubs to send tender to unsigned restricted free agents or to extend qualifying offer to retain exclusive negotiating rights...
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For those of you who don't know, Bill Johnston is the long-time PR director forthe Chargers. His wife is dying of this disease. I'm sending this to you becauseI'm hoping that you'll join me in contributing to Bill's marathon to help find acure for this incurable disease. No matter how small. Thanks very much. John McClain
For the third year in a row I will be Running to Cure HD in the Rock 'n' RollMarathon on Sunday, June 1 in San Diego. I will be running to raise money tofind a cure for Huntington's Disease and hope you'll help make it worth thepain.
Last year I told myself that I would never run another marathon, but yoursupport and the support many, many others made it important for me to do itagain. As you probably know, my wife Ramona has HD and our kids, Jared andHayley, have a 50% chance of inheriting this deadly degenerative brain disorder.I vow to complete the 26.2-mile course in another effort to secure a healthyfuture for my family and the thousands of families affected by HD.
Please consider making a pledge by returning this donor form to me via email,fax (858-292-2760) or mail: HDSA-San Diego, 2095 Monaco Ct., El Cajon, CA 92019.Your contribution WILL make a difference. And it's tax deductible.
In addition, your pledge will be matched by the HDSA's new national researchfund. Through your support the past two years and, in particular, the backing ofDean and Susie Spanos, we have raised more than $64,000. That figure was thendoubled by the national matching fund for research, bringing the amount raisedto more than $128,000.
Please pass this along to anyone and everyone who might help. With your help, wecan make this the "Last Generation of HD."
Thank you...again.
Bill Johnston
(858) 874-4661
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HOUSTON - The Professional Football Writers of America announced the organizations annual awards today at the NFL's business meetings in Houston.
Miami Dolphins running back Robert Edwards is the winner of the Halas Award, which goes to the player or coach who has performed with abandon despite injury or personal problems off the field.
Edwards suffered a severe knee injury in February 1999 during acharity football game that almost resulted in amputation of his leg. He capped a 3 1/2-year comeback attempt by gaining a spot as Miami's third-down back for most of the 2002 season.
New York Jets coach Herman Edwards was voted the Horrigan Award, to the league or club official or player for his or her qualities and professional style in helping pro football writers do their job.
Former Pro Football Weekly draft analyst Joel Buchsbaum was voted the McCann Award, which is presented to a reporter who has made a long and distinguished contribution to pro football through coverage. Buchsbaum passed away in December at the age of 48.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the Rozelle Award for being voted thebest public relations department.
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