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Oilers set to sign agreement for move to Nashville in 1998
The Associated Press
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Houston Oilers owner Bud Adams will sign an agreement this morning to move his NFL team to Nashville, said a representative for Nashville's mayor.
The
signed,
which
was
originally
set for
mon-
day but
was postponed by Adams, will take place in Nashville, said Tam Gordon, a representative for Mayor Phil Bredesen.
The mayor flew to Houston yesterday morning to talk with Adams about the details of the 50-page document, which lays out the city's $292 million plan to relocate the Oilers and to build them a stadium.
"They were able to reach an agreement. There will be a signing in the morning in Nashville," Gordon said. She said she was unable to disclose details of the discussions between Adams and the mayor, who was scheduled to fly back to Nashville yesterday afternoon.
On Tuesday, Breedens shipped in Memphis for support of his plan to
woo the Oilers.
"I'm not trying to say it's just as good for Memphis as it is for Nashville... I genuinely believe it's very good for the state of Tennessee and for the other cities in the state of Tennessee," Bredesen said. "And certainly, as the other major city in the state of Tennessee, I think Memphis stands to benefit."
Memphis sports boosters have sought an NFL team for more than 20 years, and the possibility of the Oilers moving to Nashville is not joyful news to some Memphis residents.
Bredesen gave his pitch for Memphis support at a Rotary luncheon.
His proposal would bring the Oilers to Nashville in 1998. The team has two years left on its stadium deal in Houston, but might be able to get out of it early, he said.
"If the team comes early, and I think there's a chance they would want to, their preference would be to try to find someplace to play (in Memphis)," he said.
No agreement would be final, he said, until the Ollers signed a lease on a Nashville stadium. That could take place in March.
"There are lots of ways for both parties to get out between now and the time the formal lease is signed," he said.
The proposal, including a new stadium, would cost more than $290 million.
It would be funded primarily through a bond issue and the sale of luxury seats and the rights to buy season tickets. The city council in Nashville and the state Legislature must give their approval.
The Oilers have been in Houston since 1959 when they were a charter member of the old American Football League, which later merged with the NFL.
While Bredesen said the Oliers might want to play temporarily in Memphis, the Mad Dogs of the Canadian Football League have exclusive rights for professional football in the city's 63,000-seat stadium.
"I think it would be financially impossible for both of us to play together," Rodgers said. "Our lease would hurt them and their playing would hurt us."
Mad Dogs manager Pepper Rodgers said he had not talked with the Oilers or anyone else about sharing the stadium or giving up the lease to it.
The Mad Dogs have struggled with low attendance in their inaugural season this year and have until Dec. 1 to tell the CFL if they plan to play a second season.
The Associated Press
The team, 9-1 and alone atop the NFL, may be better off without Joe Montana.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Fans and players may have thought it all along, but Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Mark Collins was the first to speak the unspeakable.
"This is recognized as more of a team," Collins said after the Chiefs' 22-7 victory Sunday against the San Diego Chargers. "Ever since I had gotten to Kansas City it was always 'Joe Montana and the Kansas City Chiefs.'
"A lot of guys — they wouldn't say it — but they didn't like that much. I know I didn't like that much. I have been in the league a long time, and I know that it is a team game."
Montana fought against being recognized above the team, but it was unavoidable.
Instead, the team is leading the league.
So when he decided to retire with one year remaining on his contract, many pundits predicted the team would collapse.
"A lot of the pressure of one player making a play is gone." Collins said. "Now other guys step forward."
It's not just the guys stepping forward. The coaches have played a big part in the team's success.
With Art Shell replacing Alex Gibbs as offensive line coach, the team has new blocking schemes and a revitalized rushing game.
"It's decidedly different from what we used to do," head coach Marty Schottenheimer agreed Tuesday. "We're more involved in angle blocking schemes and counter running schemes."
Behind a seasoned, savvy offensive line no longer dedicated solely to power-blocking, the Chiefs are averaging 142.4 yards rushing, fourth-best in the league.
Schottenheimer said the team would go into a game with 10 or 12 different running plays, which is more than it used to.
But offensive line coach Gibbs, an old friend, argued against the switch.
About the same time Davis was firing Shell as Raiders' head coach, Gibbs was taking a job with the Denver Broncos. Within days, Schottenheimer hired Shell as his new offensive line coach.
Discussions of changing the blocking schemes resumed.
"Let's take a shot," Shell finally declared. And the Chiefs have shown that it works.
By Linda C. Black
Horoscopes
Today's Birthday (Nov. 16): Take action and you may get what you want in romance this month. It'll be worth the expense. Use old skills in a new way in December. Don't believe everything you hear then, though. A stressful situation in March could be bonding. Make sure that happens. Make a legal decision in May. Vacation in July so you can work in August. A team effort should do well in September. That's also a good time for a family reunion.
Cancer (June 22-July 22):
Gemini (May 21-June 21): Today is very good for learning how to invest your money. If you don't have any money to invest yet, discuss a business idea with somebody who has more experience than you do. An idle flirtation with a coworker could lead to jealousies, so don't do it.
Aries (March 21-April 19): It's time to go through that mountain of mail, find the bills and pay them. Balance your checkbook, too. Get those chores done before dinner, because you're really not going to feel like doing them later. This evening is better for a very private conversation.
Taurus (April 20-May 20):
It's a good day for getting organized. This evening, relax with that one special person you can tell your secrets to. Tonight is good for doing something you've always dreamed about but never dared try. A change could work to your advantage.
Prioritize your chores today or you'll never get them done. This would be a good evening to go through the closets and get rid of stuff you don't need anymore. A person you love who's been hard to pin down may be just but ready to commit.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22): Are you using your time effectively? A new toy may help you get organized. A friendship might turn into a more serious relationship tonight, if you let it. You might not always agree, but a partnership formed now should be very stable and productive.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22):
You're probably learning a lot right now, but hold your questions until later. You'll make a better impression if you figure out the answers for yourself.
Tonight, get together with your favorite financial and spiritual advisor and make plans.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23): Think of something a friend would like and do it this morning. You could make a very valuable contact in the middle of the day, possibly concerning romance. Things may get frustrating late in the day. Just remember: Despite all your rage, you are still just a rat in a cage.
Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 21): Be patient and you'll win, as usual. Don't believe a rumor you hear from a friend. It may have been garbled in the translation. You've got tremendous influence, especially if you're working with a group. Consider the
consequences of your actions.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec.
21): It's payback time! Do what you promised or there'll be trouble. The other person is tired of waiting, even if she or he hasn't said anything recently. Also, tidy up your workplace. An older person is in a picky mood today. Things will get easier soon.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan.
19): Your energy level should be very high, so make the decision and get going. Travel is favored all day, as are long-distance business deals. Tonight, a club or professional meeting could be the source of valuable assistance, and maybe even romance.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18):
It may be time to do your accounting homework. Make sure you know how every cent has been spent before you ask for more. Later, an old friend may want to upgrade to more intimate status. Take care; a whimsical promise made tonight will stick.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20):
You may find it even more fun than usual to take care of other people today. You'll be so good at it, you may draw favorable attention from an authority figure. Your love life could get interesting. Try to comply with your sweetheart's imaginative suggestions.
Note: Horoscopes have no basis in scientific fact and should be read for entertainment only.
Maryland agrees to help draw Browns
The Associated Press
ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Despite worries that Maryland is offering too much to lure the Cleveland Browns, Gov Parris Glendening and the state Board of Public Works gave formal approval yesterday to a deal aimed at getting the NFL team for Baltimore.
priations Committee
Signing an agreement reached between the Maryland Stadium Authority and Brown's owner Art Modell on Oct. 27, the three-member oversight board, which is chaired by Glendening, unanimously approved the deal.
If the league's other club owners go along with the move at a meeting in January, yesterday's action by the state means a 30-year lease with the Brown's will immediately be put into effect.
The decision came amid rumblings that the state is givaway too much to bring the Browns to Baltimore and committing money Maryland doesn't have for a $200 million stadium to be built.
"They're breaking the bank on this one," said delegate Robert Flanagan, who sits on the state's House Approw
Flanagan told the board prior to its vote that he had serious reservations whether the state lottery games earmarked to retire stadium bonds would bring in enough each year to cover the costs. He said those games have brought in only about $20 million a year in recent years.
The stadium project will require as much as $35 million a year to cover debts.
Meanwhile, the Stadium Authority deal gives the Brown's rent-free lease, as well as up to $75 million on the sale of personal seat licenses, which give the holder a right to buy a season-ticket.
The state would also allow the Brown's to keep all proceeds from parking and concessions and split with the team any money brought in through stadium events other than football games.
Glendening called criticism of the deal "erroneous," saying the economic benefits will far outweigh the costs.
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