Texas governor says NFL is walking on thin ice with Super Bowl threat

[Eugene]

Source: NBC Sports

Texas governor says NFL is “walking on thin ice” with Super Bowl threat

Posted by Darin Gantt on February 15, 2017, 3:16 PM EST

Everything may indeed be bigger in Texas, including the bravado of its politicians when talking about targets that are safely out of town.

After the NFL suggested last week that future events in Texas could be threatened if they pass a “bathroom bill” that would limit the rights of transgender Texans, Texas governor Greg Abbott fired back at the league.

He did so in a friendly environment, appearing on conservative talk show host Glenn Beck’s program, allowing him to jangle his spurs with great vigor.

“The NFL is walking on thin ice right here,” Abbott said, via the Texas Tribune. “The NFL needs to concentrate on playing football and get the heck out of politics.”

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[ck4829]

1. Uh oh, looks like the NFL touched a nerve

[underpants]

2. Um how much money did the state throw in for the stadiums in Dallas and Houston?

Maybe the state should stay out of football or suck it up for all the tax revenue it generates*.

*note - never enough tax Rev to cover the state costs of the stadiums.