The Dallas Cowboys‘ new stadium is sitting on a goldmine of natural gas although language in the contracts between the team and owners of the gas beneath the stadium prevent any drilling. Recent earthquakes in North Texas are believed to be caused by natural gas drilling. There are worries that drilling beneath Cowboys Stadium would cracks or sinking.

This is why Jerry Jones is a master businessman. When he bought the land for the stadium he allowed the owners of the land to retain mineral rights, meaning they had ownership of the natural gas beneath the stadium. But then J.J. has the contracts setup to prevent drilling. Too bad he can’t judge character as well as he negotiates.

Cowboys Stadium site in Arlington isn’t expected to be used for gas drilling [Dallas News]

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell is tough on players that run into off the field problems. Adam Jones, Chris Henry, and Michael Vick have all felt the commissioner’s wrath when they’ve screwed up. No longer content with the ability to punish players, Goodell is extending his long arms into the stands.

The NFL implemented a new code of fan conduct Tuesday, warning that spectators who misbehave will be ejected from stadiums and barred from coming back.

The policy, first recommended by commissioner Roger Goodell at league meetings in April, is aimed at conduct that the league said “detracts from the gameday experience.”

The NFL’s list of banned stadium behavior is below accompanied by video of how not to act at one Roger Goodell’s football games.

— Behavior that is unruly, disruptive, or illegal.

– Drunkenness and signs of alcohol impairment that result in irresponsible behavior.

– Foul or abusive language or obscene gestures.

– Interference with the progress of the game, including throwing objects onto the field.

– Failing to follow instructions of stadium personnel.

– Verbal or physical harassment of fans from the opposing team.

After Roger Goodell finishes cleaning up fan behavior in the stands he’s gonna tackle tailgate parties, sports bars, and people listening to NFL games on the radio. The Commish won’t rest until all rule breakers answer to him.

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