Art Rooney JR says that

[JAR]

this will be the last Steelers training camp under Rooney ownership. If KDKA puts the interview up on the website, I'll post it.

[costanza2k1]

Re: Art Rooney JR says that

Well that sucks...maybe he's not getting enough attention. This was Jr. that said it not Art II right?

[JAR]

Re: Art Rooney JR says that

Well that sucks...maybe he's not getting enough attention. This was Jr. that said it not Art II right?

Yes, it was JR, the scout, the one who was fired.

[costanza2k1]

Re: Art Rooney JR says that

Well that sucks...maybe he's not getting enough attention. This was Jr. that said it not Art II right?

Yes, it was JR, the scout, the one who was fired.

I wish he would just shut the F up now and show some respect to his other brothers. I don't see the other 4 coming out and making dorky statements everyweek. I wish Art Sr. had give the sole membership to Dan when he was alive and gave the other 4 bros gambling. After all the team belonged to him he could do what he wanted to.

[NKySteeler]

Re: Art Rooney JR says that

this will be the last Steelers training camp under Rooney ownership. If KDKA puts the interview up on the website, I'll post it.

Please do....

This has been a strongly bantered subject over the last few weeks, but I personally do not embrace this "change" in a very good light. I've been reading Dan Rooneys' book lately, and it has given me a completely renewed appreciation of this families' ownership, and thier accomplishments in the NFL...

[LasVegasGuy]

Re: Art Rooney JR says that

Well that sucks...maybe he's not getting enough attention. This was Jr. that said it not Art II right?

Yes, it was JR, the scout, the one who was fired.

I wish he would just shut the F up now and show some respect to his other brothers. I don't see the other 4 coming out and making dorky statements everyweek. I wish Art Sr. had give the sole membership to Dan when he was alive and gave the other 4 bros gambling. After all the team belonged to him he could do what he wanted to.

Why? Was he shown respect when Dan fired him or when he offered him less then market value for his stake in the Steelers?

[JAR]

Re: Art Rooney JR says that

here's the video...

[url="http://kdka.com/video/?id=44382@kdka.dayport.com"]http://kdka.com/video/?id=44382@kdka.dayport.com[/url]

players and fans reaction...

[url="http://kdka.com/video/?id=44383@kdka.dayport.com"]http://kdka.com/video/?id=44383@kdka.dayport.com[/url]

[costanza2k1]

Re: Art Rooney JR says that

Well that sucks...maybe he's not getting enough attention. This was Jr. that said it not Art II right?

Yes, it was JR, the scout, the one who was fired.

I wish he would just shut the F up now and show some respect to his other brothers. I don't see the other 4 coming out and making dorky statements everyweek. I wish Art Sr. had give the sole membership to Dan when he was alive and gave the other 4 bros gambling. After all the team belonged to him he could do what he wanted to.

Why? Was he shown respect when Dan fired him or when he offered him less then market value for his stake in the Steelers?

True, but this is how I feel now. How I felt when he got canned was another story at another time. Yup I can change my stance, that's what makes me a wacko fan. I really don't want to see the team in any one else's hands that just worries me. Anything against that makes me cringe and make bold comments.

[costanza2k1]

Re: Art Rooney JR says that

I take back my comments after watching that vid. he looks pretty down about the whole thing. My family has gone through the same thing, granted at a much smaller scale, so I understand completely about taking care of your own.

[NKySteeler]

Re: Art Rooney JR says that

I really don't want to see the team in any one else's hands

stanz, just wait till you read the book.... This news will make you cry....

[RussBII]

Re: Art Rooney JR says that

I take back my comments after watching that vid. he looks pretty down about the whole thing. My family has gone through the same thing, granted at a much smaller scale, so I understand completely about taking care of your own.

He didn't seem all that down to me. I think the word I would use is "resigned."

It sucks that this all comes down to money... But doesn't everything, eventually?

[costanza2k1]

Re: Art Rooney JR says that

If or When the Rooneys aren't a part of the team anymore this will be a blow not only to the city, the fans, but to the entire NFL. This just sucks.

[JAR]

Re: Art Rooney JR says that

If the Rooney's lose ownership, it'll be the saddest day in Steelers history.

[costanza2k1]

Re: Art Rooney JR says that

I take back my comments after watching that vid. he looks pretty down about the whole thing. My family has gone through the same thing, granted at a much smaller scale, so I understand completely about taking care of your own.

He didn't seem all that down to me. I think the word I would use is "resigned."

It sucks that this all comes down to money... But doesn't everything, eventually?

Everything does seem to come down to money...better estate planning would've helped. Does Dan and Art II own any stock in the race tracks? I'm curious.

[costanza2k1]

Re: Art Rooney JR says that

Ok time to step away and beat down a Browns fan on Madden 08....it's on.