TAGLIABUE VOICES CONCERN OVER PATRIOTS' STADIUM SITUATION

          NFL Commissioner Paul Tagliabue said he was "very
     concerned about the Patriots" and their stadium situation,
     according to Nick Cafardo of the BOSTON GLOBE.  Tagliabue:
     "My concern is that there is a such an atmosphere of
     frustration up there that it's creating a failed hope of
     getting something done."  Tagliabue said that he expects to
     pursue a meeting with MA House Speaker Thomas Finneran soon
     about his opposition to the Senate version of a stadium
     plan.  Tagliabue: "In other areas of the country, we've been
     able to bring the private and public sector together in a
     spirit of cooperation.  But it seems there continue to be
     roadblocks at every turn in New England."  If the MA
     situation gets beyond repair, Tagliabue said Hartford "would
     be a serious alternative" (BOSTON GLOBE, 8/2).  Patriots
     VP/Community Relations Don Lowery, on talks between Owner
     Bob Kraft and CT officials: "He's been approached by the
     governor and other leaders there.  Of course he's interested
     in what they have to say" (Providence JOURNAL-BULLETIN,8/3).