Conservative talk show host Rush Limbaugh just got knocked out of contention of buying the NFL St. Louis Rams.
Dave Checketts who heads the investment group interested in buying the Rams said Limbaugh’s participation 
had become a complication in the group’s efforts and the bid will move forward without him.
When it was first announced that Limbaugh would be involved in a bid, a large portion of the mainstream media, the NFLPA and some NFL players opposed the shock-jock being involved as an owner in the league and it appears that Checketts may have caved in to the pressure.
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell was one of the latest to jump on that bandwagon. When asked to comment on some of the racially-sensitive remarks made in the past by Limbaugh, Goodell said, “I would not want to see those comments coming from people who are in a responsible position in the NFL –- absolutely not.”
One has to wonder though if Checketts who currently owns the NHL St. Louis Blues does get the bid and buys the Rams, what would stop him from allowing Limbaugh to get involved once he is the owner.
Time will tell if Checketts’ association with Limbaugh who has a history of drug arrest and has made remarks deemed racist over the years, will crush his chances of obtaining the team.
More on Limbaugh’s Bid:
Will Black Players Refuse to Play for Limbaugh’s Rams? – Deadspin.com
NFL Should Punt Limbaugh’s Bid for Rams – NFL Fanhouse
Limbaugh ownership decision matter of pride and prejudice – USA Today
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