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Roger Goodell [1959-0] American

Rank: 102
Businessman, Commissioner of the National Football League

Roger Stokoe Goodell is the Commissioner of the National Football League. Goodell was chosen to succeed the retiring Paul Tagliabue on August 8, 2006.

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My job is to protect the integrity of the NFL and to make sure the game is as safe as possible.		101
You do not have to be convicted or even charged of a crime to be able to demonstrate that you've violated a personal conduct policy, and reflect poorly not only on themselves, but all of their teammates, every NFL player in the league, and everyone associated with the NFL.		102
It's always unfortunate when something gets misreported and the facts are not clear.		103
I don't expect to try to get people to like everything I do. I want them to respect what I do.	Respect	104
The one thing I would hope would go on my tombstone is, 'I made my parents proud.'	Hope	105
No one is above the game or the rules that govern it. Respect for the game and the people who participate in it will not be compromised.	Respect	106
Uncertainty's not good for anybody.		107
I learned in high school that I was going to have to outwork people. I remember running around the track, training for football, and a faster guy ran past me. I just figured, I can outlast him. If I work harder than him, I'll beat him. And to this day I overprepare.		108
The way you continue to be a successful business is you don't wait for the car to go off the cliff. You have to manage yourself. And make sure you do it in the right way so you are not making decisions in crisis.	Car	109
Too much of our society looks for people to fail.	Society	110
Every game in the NFL is important.		111
When you're thrust into litigation, you obviously have to make sure you're prepared to deal with that.		112
We will always make sure player health and safety is our No. 1 priority in the NFL.	Health	113
To me, what I love about the draft is; first, you see the young men who are realizing their dreams that they've worked so hard for. That's a pretty cool thing. You saw the emotion from some of these guys the other day. And then, the second thing is this total sense of hope and optimism. And, I think that's great for everybody.	Cool, Dreams	114
The draft is one of my favorite events because it is about football. People are focused on how their teams improve. It's a celebration of football. And most importantly, it represents a very important time in the lives of these men who are entering the NFL, and their families.		115
I have to make a lot of decisions that aren't in the best interests of individuals, whether they be owners, club executives, players.		116
I don't get myself caught up in the rhetoric of any personal comments that are made.		117
I think the state of the NFL has a very positive outlook.	Positive	118
I don't want players coming in from the college level that are either trying to avoid a suspension, declare themselves ineligible on their own, hire an agent and decide, 'I'm going to enter into the NFL.'		119
I hold head coaches accountable.		120
The owners don't win by having a lockout. Shutting down your business is not good for anybody and it's certainly not good for the players, it's certainly not good for the fans. And that's most important to us.		121
There are lots of businesses that are well in excess of $9 billion that have gone into bankruptcy, that have been mismanaged. And that has not served anyone very well.		122
It's an awesome responsibility, not only to maintain the level of success the NFL has, but to build on that.		123
The highest standards of conduct must be met by everyone in the NFL because it is a privilege to represent the NFL, not a right.		124
It's not just the NFL. Every other league has a draft. It has been fundamental to the success of professional sports.		125
You know that I'm always a proponent of doing things differently.		126
I take my responsibilities very seriously.		201
Change before you're forced to change.		202
My goal was to prove to my family I wasn't a dummy.		203
The NCAA has to establish their own rules and enforce their own rules.		204
We're in a leadership position in sports. People look up to the National Football League.	Leadership	205
It is a privilege for me to serve the NFL. It is the only place I have ever wanted to work.		206
What is true of the NFL is that it has been well-managed over the years. And that has been beneficial to the fans, it's been beneficial to the game itself, it's been beneficial to the players, coaches and everyone involved.		207
I'm very fortunate, and I know that.		208
I've spent my life following my passion.		209
I am awake a lot of nights.		210
I talk to players all the time.		211
When you're talking about a trade you're saying, 'Is it good for this team or that team, did they give up too much?' That kind of debate is great for the game.		212
I spent a lot of time in the school psychologist's office. I didn't apply myself. My mother thought I had learning disabilities.		213
HGH testing is happening in Olympics. The science is there. It is a valid test.		214
I think when someone is injured in your family, you want to speak to the individual and you want to hear their voice and you want to make sure they are OK.		215

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