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Torn Rose · 2006-02-06, 11:23 AM

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/playof...ory?id=2321024

When the NFL unveiled its MVPs from the previous 39 Super Bowls, only three living members skipped the ceremony.

Former 49ers quarterback Joe Montana and former Steelers quarterback Terry Bradshaw decided to stay home, while former Dolphins MVP Jake Scott was traveling in Australia.

Montana, the league's only three-time Super Bowl MVP, turned down the invitation over money, Newsday and the San Francisco Chronicle reported.

Bradshaw, who told league officials that he wanted to be with his family, also took issue with the fees, the Chronicle reported. Bradshaw, through a representative, denied the Chronicle's report that there was a dispute over money.

Former MVPs were given $1,000 for incidental expenses while in Detroit, along with other amenities such as plane tickets, car rental and game tickets.

Sources told each paper that Montana asked for a guarantee of at least $100,000 in appearance money.

When the league balked at Montana's demands, the quarterback declined to be in attendance.

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I was wondering where Joe and Terry were, I forgot about Jake Scott since I miscounted. I think they should have gotton more then $1000, but as much as I love Joe, $100k is too damn much as well.

Toby · 2006-02-06, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Torn

I was wondering where Joe and Terry were, I forgot about Jake Scott since I miscounted. I think they should have gotton more then $1000, but as much as I love Joe, $100k is too damn much as well.

I can see where he's coming from though, he'd rather be elsewhere unless they really make it worth his time.

Preacher · 2006-02-06, 11:40 AM

Just like in the playoff games, the Steelers love to give their fans heart attacks. Even with two minutes to go I was still sweating bullets!

Not the dominating victory I was hoping for, but I'll take it.

And as Ward is one of the most humble and under-rated receivers and one of the toughest blue collar receivers in the league, I'm very glad he got the honor!

Now, when's the draft?

Preacher · 2006-02-06, 11:43 AM

Keep in mind, Bradshaw's had some beef with the Steelers organization in the past, and while they say it's been resolved, I'm not 100% convinced, and maybe that had something to do with him not wanting to be there. |confused|

2006-02-06, 11:23 AM	#1
Torn Rose "Faith is believing what you know ain't so." ~ Mark Twain Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 4,806	Money differences leave QBs out http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/playof...ory?id=2321024 When the NFL unveiled its MVPs from the previous 39 Super Bowls, only three living members skipped the ceremony. Former 49ers quarterback Joe Montana and former Steelers quarterback Terry Bradshaw decided to stay home, while former Dolphins MVP Jake Scott was traveling in Australia. Montana, the league's only three-time Super Bowl MVP, turned down the invitation over money, Newsday and the San Francisco Chronicle reported. Bradshaw, who told league officials that he wanted to be with his family, also took issue with the fees, the Chronicle reported. Bradshaw, through a representative, denied the Chronicle's report that there was a dispute over money. Former MVPs were given $1,000 for incidental expenses while in Detroit, along with other amenities such as plane tickets, car rental and game tickets. Sources told each paper that Montana asked for a guarantee of at least $100,000 in appearance money. When the league balked at Montana's demands, the quarterback declined to be in attendance. ____________________________________________________________ I was wondering where Joe and Terry were, I forgot about Jake Scott since I miscounted. I think they should have gotton more then $1000, but as much as I love Joe, $100k is too damn much as well.

2006-02-06, 11:40 AM	#3
Preacher There's Xanax in my thurible! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Wherever they screw on my head Posts: 2,441	Just like in the playoff games, the Steelers love to give their fans heart attacks. Even with two minutes to go I was still sweating bullets! Not the dominating victory I was hoping for, but I'll take it. And as Ward is one of the most humble and under-rated receivers and one of the toughest blue collar receivers in the league, I'm very glad he got the honor! Now, when's the draft? __________________ NSCash * This Depraved World

2006-02-06, 11:43 AM	#4
Preacher There's Xanax in my thurible! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Wherever they screw on my head Posts: 2,441	Keep in mind, Bradshaw's had some beef with the Steelers organization in the past, and while they say it's been resolved, I'm not 100% convinced, and maybe that had something to do with him not wanting to be there. \|confused\| __________________ NSCash * This Depraved World