Thread: Mark Cuban
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Old Thu Jan 10, 2002, 01:34pm
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As for the reason Mark Cuban is the only 1 of 29 owners that actually says something, please refer to the $500K fine. Most fans who think Cuban is a moron only think that because they figure it's not worth half a mil to run your mouth, not because they think he's wrong. And I happen to agree that he is a real fool to blow money like that, regardless of whether or not he has a real issue worth pursuing. But he is not the only conspiracy theorist out there - remember the Bucks! Not saying he's right, but he is not the only one ever to raise a beef of this sort. Most owners/coaches/GMs just won't pay the fine, so they don't run their mouth.

It may well be that owners complain privately, that they take up issues out of the spotlight with the Commish and the officials, but they are forbidden from commenting publicly. But those are the rules of the club, so you either follow them or pay the price.

Also, I am not convinced that a renegade will be able to be forced from the club - look at Al Davis. Different circumstances, but you gotta bet that the NFL has wished him gone on more than one occasion.
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