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News From… I’d say this is SILVER BELLS NOAH’S CHRISTMAS seeks to replace decorations and probably the ornaments to those who lost them during the May fl ood. most noteworthy Page 6 “ acquisition of

a pro athlete in this franchise’s history.”

Brad Hopkins, former Titans offensive tackle

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Caterer says he, Moss will be fine

Good news for the Tennes- see Titans – their daily cater- ing service at Baptist Sports Park apparently meets the standards of . One of the reasons reported for Moss’ unceremonious dismissal last week in Minne- sota were his vocal complaints over the catering after a Vikings practice from a restau- rant called Tinucci’s. “I don’t see it as a big prob- lem,” says Charlie McConnell, who owns and operates Mc- Connell’s catering in Nash- ville. “It’s business as usual for us. I really don’t think it’s going to be an issue.” McConnell says he saw Moss on Monday, adding that the “seemed like a nice guy.” On Tuesday, McConnell says everything went well at the Titans complex and that the regular week of meals would begin on Wednesday. Tuesday’s menu, McConnell says, consisted of a choice of meats from chicken cordon Fisher: “Our thing right now is this is a good fit for us and for him” bleu, boneless grilled chicken breasts, hamburgers, hot dogs and lasagna, as well as pasta and salad. Last week, according to the Minneapolis Star-Tribune: Why here? Why now? Moss screamed at the co-owner of Tinucci’s Restaurant and Catering Randy Moss. . often for “not going for it” with splashy in Woodbury and New- That’s a ship that sailed roughly 12½ free agent acquisitions, obtaining Moss port in the locker room years ago when the then-Tennessee Oilers Is Moss certainly does plenty to dispel that notion. after practice because he passed on the immensely talented wide More importantly, he could, if things work apparently didn’t like the UHFHLYHULQWKH¿UVWURXQGRIWKHGUDIW RXWDVWKH7LWDQVKRSHEHWKH¿QDOLQJUHGL- way the buffet looked. due to character issues. trouble or just ent for a run. “[Moss] came walking Instead, the Titans chose After all, the Titans are supposed to be up,” Gus Tinucci said. with the 16th pick. And while Dyson in the business of winning Super Bowls, “There were a couple of EHFDPHDV\PEROLF¿JXUHLQWKHIUDQ- though it’s been an elusive for a franchise guys that were in line. I what the chise’s two most memorable plays – the WKDWLVVWLOOVHHNLQJLWV¿UVWFKDPSLRQVKLS was carving some meat and his one-yard-short of any kind since two old AFL titles in for a guy and all of a catch in the Super Bowl – he never quite from the early ’60s. sudden I heard all this Titans need? screaming and I was like, measured up to Moss’ dynamic production Moss, too, for all his talents, has not ‘Are you kidding me?’ I and stature. been able to break through and earn a knew who it was imme- With the Hall of Fame numbers Moss championship. Like the Titans, he has diately. I looked up and put up over the years, there has always The Titans’ course reversal – which made one appearance on pro football’s there he was.” been the “what if” factor regarding the comes more than a decade after passing on biggest stage and came up short with the Tinucci said Moss used Titans. What if they had chosen Moss? Moss – sent shockwaves through the NFL. 1HZ(QJODQG3DWULRWVZKR¿QLVKHG two profane words in a Would he still have put up the same num- It also created a nearly unparalleled excite- just a Super Bowl win shy of a perfect sentence where the ex- bers in an offense built around ment level about the franchise unseen season. Vikings receiver said he ? How much perhaps since the 1999 Super Bowl run Tennessee coach admits wouldn’t feed the food to would Moss have helped Steve McNair’s that endeared the Titans to the city. as much. Perhaps Moss and the Titans’ his dog. career numbers? Would he have been a There are many questions as to why relationship, however, temporary it might “I was in shock,” Tinuc- problem child in Tennessee as he has been Moss is a Titan now after the team passed be with Moss scheduled for free agency, ci said. “I couldn’t believe on occasion in his 13-year NFL career? on him so long ago. Are they simply cor- FDQEHPXWXDOO\EHQH¿FLDO7KDWDVPXFK it. It was quiet in there.” And most importantly, would the Titans recting a mistake made in 1998? Perhaps as anything, explains the gamble on Moss Tinucci’s turned the tables now have at least one or more Super Bowl they now feel as Moss’ talents and cre- QRZ\HDUVUHPRYHGIURPWKHLU¿UVWRS- on Moss later in the week by trophies at Baptist Sports Park? dentials outweigh the potential for him to portunity to land him. offering fans a discounted buf- Given Moss’ mercurial personality and poison a locker room or live in the coach’s “Our thing right now is this is a good fet for $8.40 if fans would turn the Titans’ own conservative nature when doghouse for not going all out on every ¿WIRUXVDQGIRUKLP´)LVKHUH[SODLQV³, in their No. 84 Moss jerseys, it comes to personnel moves, those ques- pass pattern. don’t have a ring, he doesn’t have a ring, which are being donated to the tions were simply pie-in-the-sky rhetoric Maybe it is as simple as this: With so we’re going to try and change that.” Nashville Boys and Girls Club. for a dozen years – until last week. hurt and out for six weeks Moss’ mere presence will immediately “We want to send the lousy 7KDW¶VZKHQWKH7LWDQVIURQWRI¿FHGLG with a hamstring injury, the Titans need command enough attention on the outside Moss jerseys (to Nashville) the previously unthinkable, claiming Moss Moss’ deep threat skill as much as Moss that teams can no longer stack the box to and keep the cash in the needs a fresh start with the Titans. state,” Tinucci told the St. Paul off the waiver wire after he had fallen out stop running back Chris Johnson. Fewer Whatever it is, this much is certain: Pioneer Press. of favor in Minnesota for the second time defenders near the line of scrimmage in his career. For a franchise that has been criticized so should mean more rushing lanes for last NOVEMBER 12 ! 18, 2010 ÜÜÜ°ÜiÃÌۈiܜ˜ˆ˜i°Vœ“ Page 23

season’s NFL Offensive Player ment level that this has created a new start. It’s a new start for bent, and they’re not always results of what could happen of the Year. is something that we have not him and it’s an opportunity for a factor in the AFC race, so with Moss and the locker room But the Moss factor goes far seen here in this city since their us to get better offensively.” they’re not always getting the are very predictable. beyond simply opening up the run to the Super Bowl a few But Moss comes with a “Han- national attention that some But for Fisher, 87-year-old ¿HOGIRUWKHUXQQLQJJDPH years ago,” says sportscaster dle with Care” tag attached. Just other teams are,” Hopkins says. team owner , who 2QWKH¿HOGDKDSS\DQG George Plaster, host of the ask Brad Childress, That changes with Moss on desperately wants a champion- motivated Moss can give the afternoon SportsZone on 104.5 of the Vikings. Granted, if it the roster. If the Titans win and ship while he still alive, and the Titans a dynamic weapon like FM The Zone. “It’s all anyone doesn’t work out, the Titans can 0RVV¿WVLQWKH7LWDQVZLOO¿QG Titans, the gamble that Moss they have never seen. The wants to talk about, and frankly, simply do as the Vikings did themselves is a spotlight usu- can put them over the top this thought of Moss running free ,¶PÀRRUHGE\LW´ last week and show Moss the ally reserved such teams as the season is one that is well worth on deep routes has energized The arrival of Moss in door. But that, for now at least, Cowboys, Steelers and Patriots. taking – apparently for all par- the fan base and the city. Nashville has been explosive is far from their minds. That can be good, Hopkins ties involved. “I’d say this is probably the and perhaps bigger than anyone “I am not concerned about says, if the Titans handle it in “To be able to, as he told me, most noteworthy acquisition of could have predicted. that. What I’m concerned about the right way. ‘Land on my feet and end up in a pro athlete in this franchise’s “He’s going to be a Hall is what we do as we move “You’re still going to get the best place I possibly could history,” says , a of Fame player—or is now,” forward,” Fisher says. “Again, players like Chris Johnson and be,’ he’s excited,” Fisher says. former Titans offensive tackle Fisher says. “Anytime you get a I don’t think there is a better that want to get As is everyone – for now. who made two trips to the Pro chance to get that type of player opportunity for any player then recognition for themselves and Bowl. on your roster to help you win to start off fresh and that’s what their teammates,” Hopkins 7HUU\0F&RUPLFNFRSXEOLVK “I’m not talking about a guy games, there should be some we’re doing. We’re starting explains. “It’ll keep them sharp HURI7LWDQ,QVLGHUFRPDQDI¿OL that was hand-picked by the enthusiasm and excitement as- off fresh, and it’s a new start. because they haven’t made it to DWHRI6SRUWVFRPDQGKDV Titans or even the Oilers. I’m sociated with that.” When you have an organiza- Randy Moss’ status yet.” covered the Tennessee Titans talking about guys brought in But while Moss may or may tion, a team and a staff that is And if it implodes, well, the since 1997. from elsewhere. Bringing him not make the Titans a cinch excited about a newcomer and in here has actually created an to win a championship, he you have the newcomer that is excitement level around the city certainly does not come without excited about the organization that hasn’t been seen in a long issues, both positive and nega- you have an opportunity to have time.” tive. success.” That much is certain. Moss has Fisher, of course, downplays Yes, but shoehorning a led water cooler conversations that possibility. dynamic personality such since the Titans landed him last “I see no risk whatsoever. He as Moss’ will require a get- Wednesday. Cameras followed is really, really excited to be acquainted period for Randy as Moss arrived Sunday at Nash- here,” Fisher explains. “He’s and his new teammates, who ville International Airport and obviously talked to people, he are rolling out the red carpet for then at the Titans practice facility knows how we do things, he’s him. the following day. excited about the team, he’s ex- “It’s still going to take some Excitement will build further cited about helping us win ball getting used to because Randy DV0RVV¿QLVKHVKLVZHHNRI games, he’s heard great things is part of the team now,” Hop- SUDFWLFHDQGWDNHVWKH¿HOG6XQ- about the locker room, and I kins says, adding the attention GD\LQ0LDPLIRUKLV¿UVWJDPH don’t see any risk at all. He’s a Moss generates doesn’t neces- in a Titans uniform. very good football player who sarily have to be a negative. “The buzz and the excite- became available to us, and it’s “Tennessee is not an incum-

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