The positives are that we have a Rooney Rule. We have a league that is not in a state of denial, but in a state of action to try to figure out solutions and working with us in a positive way. Every time there's been adversity, we've come back even stronger.
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We played well in the transition game and we were able to clear the ball 18 times. We did well passing and catching and we were much sharper in that area (yesterday) than we have been the previous two games. McCarthy has really picked up his game and Rooney obviously sets the tone on offense.
How Rooney copes with still being so young and with getting all the fame and attention depends on the person he is. He must have the right character to go with his skill. Pele was born to play with the ball. Rooney also needs to play with the ball. They have both done that from a very early age.
I think that reshaping the committee the way I did and getting Pat Bowlen and Jerry Richardson to become directly involved the way that Dan Rooney and Wellington Mara were in past negotiations is a real positive, ... It shows that we are serious and determined to reach out across the table, and hopefully that will be the beginning of a deal.
The more conservative Daily Telegraph said, Rooney does it again for England, ... Inspired, untouchable ... is he unbeatable.
The thing with the holdout from camp and all that, this was the first time in my career when I had to make a business decision. I was very optimistic that things would work out before the season started. I want to thank Mr. Rooney personally. I never meant the holdout to show up this organization. It was strictly business. I didnt want it to get personal, because I want to be here. Im excited. My whole family is excited. I called my mom last night to tell her the news, and she broke down crying. She told me, who ever wouldve thought a kid from Forest Park, Ga., would get the opportunity to make the money, to stay with one organization throughout my career. I look good in black-and-gold.
But, as always, Mr. Rooney would come over and shake your hand and congratulate you on a good game, no matter what the situation was.
I want to get better, that's first and foremost. Mr. Rooney and the organization paid me so I gotta perform now. Last year there wasn't as much pressure on me because they didn't know what to expect. Now I want to make sure that they know they made the right choice.
Mr. Rooney is a football guy. He wanted this business, and he was very supportive through the three non-playoff years, and I'm very appreciative of that, and will always understand that and appreciate that patience.
We changed our offense, spread it out. McCarthy stepped up offensively and Rooney played well. We were more consistent on defense, especially Brian in goal.
We hope that this is the platform he can shine on because he has the ability, he has the temperament and he has the guts for it. But we could have a magnificent performance from Rooney and still not go through.
The Rooney Rule is doing a good job. It's a nice process, but it does not necessarily mean a commitment to diversity. I think there's a difference. Right now this is working, but there's still some pitfalls.
I've been waiting for a long time to do this, Mr. Dan Rooney, this is yours. It's almost surreal right now. We came in this training camp and this is a special group of coaches and special group of players. I was one small part of this.
Mr. Rooney He jeopardizes my ability to effectively govern this student body. Grace He makes you look like an ass is what he does, Ed.
Milton Berle, member of the Friars Club Mickey Rooney is a little man who's been a giant star for over 60 years. We Friars are most proud and happy to honor this legendary icon in the world of entertainment on May 7.
There is always a particular celebrity to target, and now it is Wayne Rooney. Because of that, every man and his dog has an opinion on him. The good thing is . . . we know he can handle it.