SPORTS RADIO ESPN 1420 » tom benson http://espn1420.com Mon, 20 May 2013 02:27:33 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 NFL Salaries By Team And Position, Where Did The Saints Spend Their Money? http://espn1420.com/nfl-salaries-by-team-and-position-where-did-the-saints-spend-their-money/ http://espn1420.com/nfl-salaries-by-team-and-position-where-did-the-saints-spend-their-money/#comments Fri, 01 Feb 2013 13:01:20 +0000 Scott Prather http://espn1420.com/?p=130454 In 2011 the New Orleans Saints set an NFL record for offensive yards from scrimmage with 7,474. In 2012 the Saints last-ranked defense allowed 7,042 yards,more than any defense in NFL history. One might think the Saints spent much more money on their offense than their defense. One would be wrong. Looking at the numbers...

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]]> http://espn1420.com/nfl-salaries-by-team-and-position-where-did-the-saints-spend-their-money/feed/ 0 Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images Tom Benson Officially Announces Name Change Of New Orleans Hornets To The Pelicans, Logo Unveiled http://espn1420.com/tom-benson-officially-announces-name-change-of-new-orleans-hornets-to-the-pelicans-logo-unveiled/ http://espn1420.com/tom-benson-officially-announces-name-change-of-new-orleans-hornets-to-the-pelicans-logo-unveiled/#comments Thu, 24 Jan 2013 21:13:08 +0000 Scott Prather http://espn1420.com/?p=127720 New Orleans Hornets owner Tom Benson officially announced the Hornets’ name will switch to the New Orleans Pelicans beginning next season. The name change will begin next season, but merchandise is already available in the team store located at the New Orleans Arena. Benson said that...

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]]> http://espn1420.com/tom-benson-officially-announces-name-change-of-new-orleans-hornets-to-the-pelicans-logo-unveiled/feed/ 0 Sean Payton Reinstated As Head Coach Of New Orleans Saints http://espn1420.com/sean-payton-reinstated-as-head-coach-of-new-orleans-saints/ http://espn1420.com/sean-payton-reinstated-as-head-coach-of-new-orleans-saints/#comments Tue, 22 Jan 2013 16:12:12 +0000 Scott Prather http://espn1420.com/?p=126718 Earlier this morning, the NFL announced they have reinstated Sean Payton as head coach of the New Orleans Saints. Check out all the released statements from Payton, Tom Benson, and Roger Goodell on the matter.

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]]> http://espn1420.com/sean-payton-reinstated-as-head-coach-of-new-orleans-saints/feed/ 0 Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) Hornets Out, Pelicans In http://espn1420.com/hornets-out-pelicans-in/ http://espn1420.com/hornets-out-pelicans-in/#comments Wed, 05 Dec 2012 03:51:39 +0000 Jay Walker http://espn1420.com/?p=114902 Change could come next season

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]]> http://espn1420.com/hornets-out-pelicans-in/feed/ 0 Nick Laham/Getty Images Sport Tom Benson Meets With Roger Goodell http://espn1420.com/tom-benson-meets-with-roger-goodell/ http://espn1420.com/tom-benson-meets-with-roger-goodell/#comments Tue, 14 Aug 2012 20:47:22 +0000 Scott Prather http://espn1420.com/?p=85630 New Orleans Saints owner Tom Benson met with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell this morning to discuss his franchise's embattled offseason. Benson had a desire to...

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]]> http://espn1420.com/tom-benson-meets-with-roger-goodell/feed/ 0 Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images Top 3 Moments In New Orleans Hornets History: Beyond The Mic http://espn1420.com/top-3-moments-in-new-orleans-hornets-history-beyond-the-mic/ http://espn1420.com/top-3-moments-in-new-orleans-hornets-history-beyond-the-mic/#comments Tue, 17 Jul 2012 18:51:12 +0000 Scott Prather http://espn1420.com/?p=80781 This October will mark the 10 year anniversary of the Hornets playing professional basketball in the Crescent City. The team has had it's fair share of ups and downs (more of the latter). Here are Scott's top 3 moments in New Orleans Hornets history.

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]]> http://espn1420.com/top-3-moments-in-new-orleans-hornets-history-beyond-the-mic/feed/ 0 Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images Hornets Have A New TV Deal, Fox Sports New Orleans Is Born http://espn1420.com/hornets-have-a-new-tv-deal-fox-sports-new-orleans-is-born/ http://espn1420.com/hornets-have-a-new-tv-deal-fox-sports-new-orleans-is-born/#comments Mon, 25 Jun 2012 23:08:39 +0000 Scott Prather http://espn1420.com/?p=77519 The New Orleans Hornets officially announced a new TV-rights agreement today with Fox Sports. The agreement establishes "Fox Sports New Orleans," and makes it the home of the Hornets. Fox Sports New Orleans will also broadcast...

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]]> http://espn1420.com/hornets-have-a-new-tv-deal-fox-sports-new-orleans-is-born/feed/ 0 Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images Hornets Strike Gold, Win NBA Draft Lottery http://espn1420.com/hornets-strike-gold-win-nba-draft-lottery/ http://espn1420.com/hornets-strike-gold-win-nba-draft-lottery/#comments Thu, 31 May 2012 02:43:46 +0000 Scott Prather http://espn1420.com/?p=73450 Hornets fans, get ready to "bow to the brow." The New Orleans Hornets won the NBA draft lottery Wednesday night, giving them the rights to select Kentucky big man Anthony Davis (along with Davis' unibrow). Monty Williams was smiling ear to ear when the Hornets envelope was opened last. In addition to the top overall pick, New Orleans also has...

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]]> http://espn1420.com/hornets-strike-gold-win-nba-draft-lottery/feed/ 0 Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images Hornets Top Grizzlies 88-75 http://espn1420.com/hornets-top-grizzlies-88-75/ http://espn1420.com/hornets-top-grizzlies-88-75/#comments Mon, 16 Apr 2012 02:42:46 +0000 Scott Prather http://espn1420.com/?p=64117 Tom Benson sat courtside to watch his New Orleans Hornets win for the fourth time in five games, defeating the Memphis Grizzlies 88-75. Eric Gordon led the way for the hometeam, scoring...

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]]> http://espn1420.com/hornets-top-grizzlies-88-75/feed/ 0 Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images Hornets Silence Jazz 96-85 http://espn1420.com/hornets-silence-jazz-96-85/ http://espn1420.com/hornets-silence-jazz-96-85/#comments Sat, 14 Apr 2012 06:34:53 +0000 Scott Prather http://espn1420.com/?p=63735 On a day in which Hornets fans were celebrating the purchase of their team by Tom Benson, their favorite basketball team gave them an exciting 96-85 victory over the Utah Jazz. New Orleans shooting guard Eric Gordon (pictured above) stole the show, shooting...

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]]> http://espn1420.com/hornets-silence-jazz-96-85/feed/ 0 Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images Is Tom Benson Owning The Hornets A Good Thing? http://espn1420.com/is-tom-benson-owning-the-hornets-a-good-thing/ http://espn1420.com/is-tom-benson-owning-the-hornets-a-good-thing/#comments Fri, 13 Apr 2012 17:30:26 +0000 Scott Prather http://espn1420.com/?p=63523 An announcement is expected this afternoon to confirm that Tom Benson will purchase the New Orleans Hornets. He will own 100% of the team. Scott weighs the upside and downside of Benson owning the club.

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]]> http://espn1420.com/is-tom-benson-owning-the-hornets-a-good-thing/feed/ 0 Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images Parcells Has Talked To Payton, Not Saints http://espn1420.com/parcells-has-talked-to-payton-not-saints/ http://espn1420.com/parcells-has-talked-to-payton-not-saints/#comments Tue, 27 Mar 2012 00:22:48 +0000 Scott Prather http://espn1420.com/?p=57782 Former NFL head coach Bill Parcells acknowledged today that he has spoken to soon to be suspended Saints coach Sean Payton about potentially taking the interim job in New Orleans. Parcells also noted that he has not spoken with owner Tom Benson or anyone else from the Saints organization. When asked if he was interested in coaching again, Parcells said...

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]]> http://espn1420.com/parcells-has-talked-to-payton-not-saints/feed/ 0 Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images NFL Hammers Saints, Payton Suspended 1 Year http://espn1420.com/nfl-hammers-saints-payton-suspended-1-year/ http://espn1420.com/nfl-hammers-saints-payton-suspended-1-year/#comments Wed, 21 Mar 2012 17:41:16 +0000 Scott Prather http://espn1420.com/?p=56450 The NFL announced its punishment of the New Orleans Saints staff as a result of the "bountygate" investigation. Head coach Sean Payton has been suspended one year without pay. The team was fined a half a million dollars and docked two 2nd round draft choices (2012,2013). Saints General Manager Mickey Loomis was...

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]]> http://espn1420.com/nfl-hammers-saints-payton-suspended-1-year/feed/ 0 Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images Benson And Payton Called To League Office Today http://espn1420.com/benson-and-payton-called-to-league-office-today/ http://espn1420.com/benson-and-payton-called-to-league-office-today/#comments Mon, 12 Mar 2012 18:45:45 +0000 Scott Prather http://espn1420.com/?p=54144 New Orleans Saints owner Tom Benson and head coach Sean Payton were called to New York to meet with league officials today. They will continue discussions with the league regarding the team's bounty program.

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]]> http://espn1420.com/benson-and-payton-called-to-league-office-today/feed/ 0 Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images Benson Backs Payton, Loomis http://espn1420.com/benson-backs-payton-loomis/ http://espn1420.com/benson-backs-payton-loomis/#comments Tue, 06 Mar 2012 01:32:08 +0000 Jay Walker http://espn1420.com/?p=52300 As an investigation continues into whether 22-27 current or former New Orleans Saints players participated in a "bounty" scheme, people close to the Saints say owner Tom Benson is standing behind his head coach and General Manager

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]]> http://espn1420.com/benson-backs-payton-loomis/feed/ 0 Ronald Martinez/Getty Images Sport Superdome Getting $85 Million Makeover http://espn1420.com/superdome-getting-85-million-makeover/ http://espn1420.com/superdome-getting-85-million-makeover/#comments Thu, 27 Jan 2011 15:48:42 +0000 Steve Peloquin http://espn1420.com/?p=5107 The Louisiana Superdome is in the process of undergoing an $85 million makeover. Mary Foster, of the Associated Press, has the story, below.

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