The former mayor who tried to get Tom Benson to move the Saints to San Antonio
will now arbitrate the Benson family feud.
Hardberger is a former chief justice of the Texas 4th Circuit Court of
Appeals. Rickhoff mentioned Hardberger's time in office as mayor helping
Gulf Coast residents after Hurricane Katrina. Hardberger served two
terms as mayor from 2005 through 2009. After the storm, Hardberger said
his city and the Saints team conducted talks over moving the team to San
Antonio.
Some of
Hardberger's famous remarks from 2005 while his talks with Benson were ongoing.
“The Saints are not working against this,” Hardberger said. “Benson has said on numerous occasions he wants to be in San Antonio. The players want to be here the coaches want to be here. Now, (Benson) is a businessman. But I believe him when he says he ultimately wants the team to be here and stay here.
I wonder if Hardberger still believes Benson, ultimately wants the team to be in San Antonio. Because that might be relevant to his involvement now.
1 comment:
I think arbitrate is incorrect. An arbitrator has the authority to make decide the issues. At most Hardberger can make recommendations to the Judge, who may or may not accept them and any decision by the judge would be subject appeal. Mediate may be more accurate.
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