Reports Have 2010 Pro Bowl Moving To Miami

As we prepare to shut it down for the New Year (our next issue will be Friday), the buzz in the business continues to be around the NFL. The AP reports that the long-discussed move of the Pro Bowl will likely be announced shortly, as Commissioner Roger Goodell continues to put his stamp on the league and its schedule. Sources say the 2010 game will be played one week before the Super Bowl, and both games will be in Dolphin Stadium. Future Pro Bowls will likely consist of a rotational basis, and while the move would be a significant loss for Hawaii, which has hosted the game since ’80, the state will likely be in the mix to host a future game. While it is clear that new life needs to be infused in the event, it remains to be seen if the NFLPA supports the move or whether a unilateral decision by the league could fuel more issues prior to the CBA negotiations.