NFL League Notes: NFL Ends Two-Day Visit To SoCal Sites

The NFL concluded two days of meetings in Southern California Thursday, and Broncos Owner Pat Bowlen said the league has “two very viable opportunities,” according to Alan Abrahamson of the L.A. TIMES. Bowlen said Anaheim offers a “very clean site,” while the L.A. Coliseum is a “very difficult site.” However, he noted Anaheim is in Orange County, and added, “Los Angeles is Los Angeles” (L.A. TIMES, 6/16). NFL Commissioner Paul Tagliabue said further talks with both communities will be held in July. Bowlen said that he is “unsure what he will recommend to his fellow owners when they convene again –- other than he is convinced the league needs to return to Southern California.” Bowlen: “I clearly think both are viable alternatives and we have to make a decision.” Tagliabue said that the league would not be “rushed into making a decision” (L.A. DAILY NEWS, 6/16).

Tagliabue Says New Cardinals Stadium Could Regularly Contend To Host Super Bowls

SUPER NEW DIGS: In Phoenix, Kent Somers reports Tagliabue also visited the new Cardinals Stadium for the first time Thursday. Tagliabue said of the venue, “It’s going to be not just a fun place but an iconic place and a wonderful place to play the Super Bowl” (ARIZONA REPUBLIC, 6/16). Tagliabue added, “We don’t really have a regular (Super Bowl city) rotation but the stadium makes it a very strong contender for future Super Bowls” (EAST VALLEY TRIBUNE, 6/16).

ALL THAT GLITTERS...: The NFL asked teams during a recent meeting about game-day operations not to play “Rock and Roll Pt. 2” by Gary Glitter during games. Glitter was recently convicted of “committing obscene acts with underage girls” and was sentenced to three years in a Vietnamese prison. NFL Dir of Corporate Communications Brian McCarthy said, “It’s at the (individual) team’s discretion. We’re not looking to play the role of Simon Cowell, but we do advise teams on a series of game-day practices” (USA TODAY, 6/16). Several NHL teams had banned the song in ’99 after Glitter was convicted of child pornography charges (THE DAILY).