Red McCombs takes issue with Ziggy Wilf

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McCombs: Wilf bought sound franchise

 

BY SEAN JENSEN

 

ST. PAUL PIONEER PRESS

 

 

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. - Former Minnesota Vikings owner Red McCombs, in his usual flamboyant style, defended himself against criticism leveled by new team owner Zygi Wilf and NFL Commissioner Paul Tagliabue.

 

During an interview with James Brown on Sporting News Radio, McCombs said: "I don't know what Mr. Wilf has been smoking. I have no idea. I know that I turned over to him one of the better sports organizations in the country."

 

Wilf was not available for comment Thursday, and McCombs has declined repeated phone calls from the St. Paul Pioneer Press this week. But Gary Woods, president of McCombs Enterprises, told the Pioneer Press on Monday that their reviews from the league were always "positive," in spite of Wilf's comments.

 

"The commissioner emphasized to me that I inherited an organization that was inadequately structured and staffed," Wilf said Sunday, "and that we must correct that to ensure the highest standards of team operations, including discipline, accountability, strong oversight and internal communications."

 

With the Vikings rattled by an investigation of an alleged sex party Oct. 6 on Lake Minnetonka, Wilf has promised to commit himself fully to the Vikings until he gets the organization "back on a sound footing."

 

McCombs questioned when Wilf's perspective changed.

 

"It's a bit disingenuous to tell somebody in the middle of June that one of the reasons they purchased the club was the organization and the roster and everything that had been put in place," McCombs said. "Then when they get to be 1-4 and have a few bumps in the road, (Wilf says) the former owner was at fault. I don't want to get into a kicking match with Mr. Wilf. I never have kicked him, and I would appreciate it if he didn't kick me."

 

[dreadlocks34 0]

I wish everything that Red McCombs did while owner of this team was put on a list in black and white for everyone to read. Then people not from this area would realize how much he really gut this team. The very flexible cap situation was the one side bonus of his serious money grubbing.

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smoke doping?

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I like smoking dope.

[Vikings4ever 550]

I wish everything that Red McCombs did while owner of this team was put on a list in black and white for everyone to read. Then people not from this area would realize how much he really gut this team. The very flexible cap situation was the one side bonus of his serious money grubbing.