League's COO is successor to Tagliabue; The new choice for NFL commissioner is regarded as an ally in Vikings' stadium quest.(SPORTS)

From: Star Tribune (Minneapolis, MN) | Date: August 9, 2006| Author: | Copyright information

Byline: Mark Craig; Staff Writer

Vikings owner Zygi Wilf said he couldn't be happier that Roger Goodell was chosen Tuesday to replace Paul Tagliabue as NFL commissioner.

"This is great news, not only for the NFL, but for the Minnesota Vikings, particularly in our effort to get a new stadium," Wilf said by phone from Chicago, where the league's 32 owners unanimously selected Goodell from among five finalists.

Goodell, 47, has been the league's chief operating officer since 2001. As Tagliabue's right-hand man for many years, one of Goodell's areas of expertise has been ...

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