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McQuiggan Makes Statement on Salami Name Change

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DEACON BLUES
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Blues CEO Responds to Remarks from Salami GM Palatini

MOUNT SINAI, N.Y. — Deacon Blues President and CEO Miles McQuiggan issued the following statement Monday in response to HBD SALAMI?! General Manager Jamie Palatini‘s remarks:

“It has been a long offseason. While it’s somewhat refreshing to see the passion of our league and its members ramping up as we get closer to Week 1, it is amusing to see Mr. Palatini throwing stones from his glass house. The Salami franchise mortgaged the future in an unsuccessful bid to win the league title last year, and has resorted to sophomoric name-calling in an effort to distract the league and its fans from the dearth of early-round draft picks he holds in 2015. In addition, he petitioned endlessly with league ownership to change the date of the 2015 B4E Draft and ensure the absence of other owners in an effort to convenience himself.

“Finally, Mr. Palatini says that ‘we think the juxtaposition of our team name with our franchise’s history of success will pay off in spades.’ Unless the definition of juxtaposition has changed recently, he is implying that either his franchise has no history of success, or that the franchise’s new name will lead it spiraling into oblivion. Hopefully for his sake, he is able to acquire a quarterback who can throw a spiral in the eighth round.

“We look forward to our Week 5 matchup against the Salami, and to a promising season led by the return of star running back Adrian Peterson and the championship-caliber team we will build around him at the new Dr Pepper Stadium on Long Island.”

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HBD SALAMI?! GM Jamie Palatini Announces New Franchise Name

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MIII-LES … YOU SUCK!
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Franchise Re-Named “MIII-LES…YOU SUCK!” in Extension of Successful Brand from MTM 6.0 Fantasy Baseball League

Palatini Buys Out Minority Owners and Nationally-Recognized Salumeria Salume Beddu

“We believe this is a message our fan base will rally around.” – Palatini

STAMFORD, Conn. — Pending approval of Bobcats4Ever Commissioner and Small-Town Americans Owner Kyle Brennan, HOW BOUT DAT SALAMI?! majority owner and GM Jamie Palatini has bought out minority owner Salume Beddu, and has re-named the franchise “MIII-LES…YOU SUCK!,” it was announced today.

Beginning today, and in subsequent promotional materials and releases hereafter, the franchise will be re-branded as MIII-LES…YOU SUCK! The team name extends the successful MIII-LES…YOU SUCK brand that has established itself in the MTM 6.0 fantasy baseball league this season, where the aforementioned Miles McQuiggan currently boasts a 117-179-46 record (.409 win pct.) with his Deacon Blues squad, solidly entrenched in 12th place of the 12-team league. Last season, Miles placed ninth or worse in four of his six fantasy leagues.

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FNF, Inc. Announces Franchise Identity for 2015 Season

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YOU’VE BEEN CHOPPED
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Franchise to be Known as ‘You’ve Been Chopped’

“‘You’ve Been Chopped’ is not only our new name, it’s also our rallying cry.” – Chairman and CEO Andrew Fletcher

Company Formally Launches #StayHungry Marketing Campaign

‘Chopped’ Judge and Restaurateur Amanda Freitag Named to Company’s Board of Directors

NEW YORK — FOOD NETWORK FOOTBALL, Inc.©’s franchise in the Bobcats4Ever Fantasy Football League will be known as “You’ve Been Chopped,” Chairman and CEO Andrew Fletcher announced Monday. Fletcher will continue to serve as the franchise’s owner and general manager in addition to his corporate duties.

“‘You’ve Been Chopped’ is not only our new name, it’s also our rallying cry,” Fletcher said. “We are very excited to continue our tradition of naming our franchise after the fine programming Food Network offers.”

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McGibblets Addresses Lynch’s New Contract

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MR. McGIBBLETS
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‘Without Lynch, Turbin could realize his fantasy football potential’ — Owner Matt Eisenberg

SHREWSBURY, Mass. — In light of the Seattle Seahawks announcing running back Marshawn Lynch will resign with the team for a two-year, $24 million contract extension through 2017, Mr. McGibblets GM Matt Eisenberg expressed his thoughts on his former player’s decision to continue his NFL playing career.

Lynch, 28, is a former member of the Mr. McGibblets franchise, serving as the team’s lead running back in 2013 alongside DeMarco Murray. McGibblets finished in fourth place overall in 2013, in part to second-guessing his lineup decisions throughout the week and in part to Lynch’s struggling come playoff time. He scored 253.30 fantasy points in 2013.

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Calle Ochocinco Issues Statement on Minority Owner Chad Johnson

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CALLE OCHOCINCO
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Former NFL wide receiver’s role with team is currently under review

EAST BRUNSWICK, N.J. — Calle Ochocinco majority owner Corey Hersch issued the following statement Friday night regarding a tweet sent out by minority partner Chad Johnson:

Earlier tonight, it came to my attention that Chad Johnson (@ochocinco) sent out a tweet that could only be described as in the poorest of taste. In the name of transparency, we will post it below:

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FNF, Inc. Strikes Deal with Mark Cuban on ABC’s Shark Tank

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Cuban Purchases 5% Stake in Fantasy Football Franchise for $10, Will Serve on Board of Directors

“This is yet another chapter in our ongoing success story.” – Chairman and CEO Andrew Fletcher

“I think you can turn your club into a championship contender.” – Cuban

NEW YORK — FOOD NETWORK FOOTBALL, Inc.© Chairman and CEO Andrew Fletcher reached a deal with Mark Cuban, the outspoken owner of the Dallas Mavericks, during Friday night’s episode of ABC’s Shark Tank for a stake in the CUTTHROAT KITCHEN fantasy football franchise. Cuban will also serve on the company’s board of directors

Complete terms of the deal were negotiated privately, but the basic framework agreed upon during the broadcast had Cuban purchasing a 5% stake in the franchise for $10, Fletcher’s original asking price, valuing the club at $200.

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Deacon Blues Unveil New Branding Identity For 2015 Season

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DEACON BLUESDeacon Blues Primary Feb 2015
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WESTERLY, R.I. — The Deacon Blues franchise of the Bobcats4Ever Fantasy Football League has unveiled a new brand identity for the 2015 season.

The new Blues logo features the silhouette of a saxophone outlined in Keaney Blue over a pewter diagonal ribbon. The color of Keaney Blue will be used as an accent color to establish the Blues’ color scheme of Pewter & Keaney. Keaney Blue, a light shade of blue, pays homage to the Blues’ home state of Rhode Island, as Keaney Blue is part of the University of Rhode Island’s color scheme.

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HOW BOUT DAT?! Announces New Minority Owner, Name Change

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HOW BOUT DAT?! SALAMI
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Team To Be Re-Branded As “HOW BOUT DAT SALAMI?!” For 2015 Season

St. Louis-Based “Salume Beddu,” Nationally-Recognized Salumeria, Purchases Minority Stake in HOW BOUT DAT SALAMI?!

 “We’ll show you what real meat is.” – HBD SALAMI?! Owner Jamie Palatini

STAMFORD, Conn. — Feb. 3, 2014 — Following approval of Bobcats4Ever Commissioner and Small-Town Americans Owner Kyle Brennan, HOW BOUT DAT?! Owner and GM Jamie Palatini has announced a partnership with a new minority owner, as well as a re-branding of the club heading into the 2015 season.

Beginning today, and in subsequent promotional materials and releases hereafter, the franchise will be re-branded as HOW BOUT DAT SALAMI?!. In addition, Salume Beddu, a St. Louis-based salumeria recognized by Forbes’ Larry Olmstead as the producer of the best salami in the U.S., has purchased a stake in the HOW BOUT DAT SALAMI?! franchise as a minority owner.

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McGibblets GM Releases Statement on Draft Penalty

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MR. McGIBBLETS
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‘I did not violate any bylaws or rules at the time’ — Mr. McGibblets Owner Matt Eisenberg

SNOOZEBURY, Mass. — Mr. McGibblets GM Matt Eisenberg will appeal his sanction of a “Tebow-esque” selection of his sixth-overall pick in the 2015 draft for his role in the November trade(s) involving Dallas Cowboys running back DeMarco Murray. Eisenberg’s penalty for his role on the November 3rd trades is being forced to choose Tim Tebow or a backup kicker as his sixth overall pick, as voted on by other league GMs.

For several reasons, Eisenberg deems his penalty unwarranted, but thinks the steps the GMs took in their league meeting took in preventing measures like this from occurring again are a positive for the league.

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Fletcher Forms Holding Company To Manage Fantasy Football Operations

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FOOD NETWORK FOOTBALL, INC.
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FOOD NETWORK FOOTBALL, Inc.© Incorporated In Delaware With Offices In New York, New Jersey

Fletcher’s Application For Franchise Name-Change Granted By Commissioner

“This is a very exciting day for the future of this franchise” – Owner and GM Andrew Fletcher

NEW YORK — With a proposal to increase Bobcats4Ever league dues to $50 on the table, CUTTHROAT KITCHEN Owner and GM Andrew Fletcher announced today the formation of the league’s first-ever holding company, FOOD NETWORK FOOTBALL, Inc.©, to manage all aspects of the franchise’s business operations. The company will be incorporated in the state of Delaware to take advantage of its corporate-friendly tax laws with offices in New York and New Jersey. Fletcher will serve as Chairman and CEO of the new company in addition to his football duties.

The name is derived from Fletcher’s tradition of naming his teams after Food Network programming. Fletcher’s franchise was known as CHOPPED CHAMPIONS in 2013 before guiding CUTTHROAT KITCHEN to a fifth-place finish during the 2014 campaign. Fletcher received express written consent from Scripps Networks Interactive for use of its trademarks.

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