What’s In a Name?
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It has been suggested in the past that Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones has opted not to fire coach Wade Phillips and/or offensive coordinator Jason Garrett in part because Jones, like most rich people who own millions in stocks, took a bath last year when the market imploded.
As a result, Jones likely wasn’t interested in buying out their respective contracts in excess of $3 million per year, and then pay more millions per year to hire a new coach.
According to WFAA.com (via SportsBusiness Daily), a mega-dollar naming rights deal for the Cowboys’ new stadium is a pipe dream in the present economy. As a result, Jones is “scrambling for a name — and the extra revenue it would bring.”
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NO… It’s more likely Einstein that Big Jer had to start paying on that Monstrosity in Arlington Texas that ran a billion one hundred fifteen million dollars, that is the more likely scenario. Jerry has his cash in 3 areas the Football team and Stadium, Gas Well’s, and Land. Jerry is only a dabbler in the markets.