Jeffrey Kessler
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decision far target
We were completely stunned, ... This decision was about as far off target as any that I've ever seen.
afford four games home maybe neutral playing prominent prospect schools three
Schools can't afford to do this. The prominent schools can't give up two or three home games for the prospect of maybe playing four games on a neutral court. It's financially impossible. It'd be end of the event.
agency dead forward free given hope present short talks term
Talks are as dead as a doornail. We've given up hope for the short term. In the long term we hope there is a deal, but for now free agency will go forward under the present agreement.
chance enhance events greater principle protect survive
I would say this is all about principle. The principle here was to protect the postseason and preseason NIT and to keep it in New York. ... It will actually enhance the events and give them a greater chance to survive and be strong.
competition game ncaa playing rigged
Playing a game with the NCAA is a rigged game. It's not fair, unrestrained competition.
approve cap deal expect fair owners salary system
We expect the owners to approve the deal because it is fair to all parties. The alternative is the end of the salary cap system in the NFL.
agreement bargaining collective hard owners situations
The owners want a new collective bargaining agreement? ... Well, we need to take a hard look at situations like this.
agreement anticipate complete complex entire oral principled reached resolution spend today
We anticipate a complete resolution of the entire litigation. We reached an oral agreement on all the principled terms, but it is complex so we are going to spend today writing it all up.