NFL Franchise Notes: Economy Not Affecting Patriots Ticket Sales

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THAT'S THE SPIRIT: In St. Louis, Jeff Gordon wrote while Rams fans "may still fret about the franchise's uncertain future, they have no beef with how the owners-for-now are running things today." The offseason "brought a complete overhaul" to the organization, including making the "necessary moves to clear cap space." Improvements at Edward Jones Dome are "ongoing," and the "new game day staff is planning dramatic improvements in atmosphere" this season. The team's staff at training camp is doing a "terrific job accommodating fans, sponsors and Friends of the Franchise without compromising the business-first tone of practice." Rams co-Owner Chip Rosenbloom "wants to do right by St. Louis." Whether he "accomplishes that with the sale of the franchise remains to be seen," but "in the meantime you can see that he cares" (STLTODAY.com, 8/7).

EDIT YOUR MISTAKES: In Boston, Mike Reiss reported the Colts this year "took the unusual step of prohibiting reporters covering the initial training camp practices from bringing notebooks," apparently fearing that "reporters would provide too much detail if they were scribbling notes." But "realizing they had taken things a bit too far -- at practices that are open to the public -- the Colts ultimately relented" (BOSTON GLOBE, 8/9).

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