Long considered the Jacksonville Jaguars ready for shipment sold to a company that is committed to keeping the team said Tuesday.
Owner Wayne Weaver in his native Pakistan, Shahid Khan, owner of auto parts Maker Flex-N-Gate Group franchise National Football League with more or less valuable, which is ranked as the Jaguars, agreed to sell. If the approval of the sale, Mr. Khan was born outside North America will be the first owner of NFL.
Financial terms of the agreement were not disclosed. Forbes recently $ 725 million, the lowest for any privileged group of NFL, which is highly appreciated. Mr. Weaver has held the franchise since its inception in 1995.
At a press conference Tuesday, Mr. Weaver said the sale ", not money, but we have started here to continue the legacy of finding the right partner."
In recent years, the Jaguars fought for the attention of local fans. In 2009, the group stopped for two home games this season, NFL rules, the starting and yanked from their games, television has worked hard to prevent, if sold out 72 hours before the games can not be displayed with the local television said. Team Teal initiative to increase support from the local club community has trusted to help prevent power cuts during the past two seasons.
Jacksonville local struggles, combined with the low valuation is likely to relocate to Los Angeles Jaguars NFL franchise, the second largest media market in the U.S., but without a professional football team that is ready to talk. Mr. Weaver, however, seems to have other plans.
"I refuse to participate in the calls you made in California," he said at a press conference Tuesday. "[I wanted] ... football with the same passion for Jacksonville, as we can find someone. "
Illinois-based Mr. Weaver, Mr. Khan, a house with Jacksonville, said he believes seriously that the new owner to keep the team in north Florida.
"This year the team will be in Jacksonville in the future," said Weaver.
"I am always confident Wayne and the Jaguars, the NFL and the Jacksonville community the commitment of the people will be grateful for the trust," Mr. Khan said.
Sixty-year-old Mr. Khan to attend the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 1967, Pakistan has moved to the United States. Then, while still a student, then left in 1978, and to get the company in 1980, Flex-N-Gate in 1970 and began work. All North American cars trucks and sport, almost two thirds of Flex-N-Gate has a bumper system.
Mr. Weaver, Mr. Weaver, Mr. Khan, a long head coach Jack Del Rio is not on fire Tuesday, but the Jaguars have plans to keep management and employees. 3-8 record against the team this season, Del Rio is a playoff victory and two losses in the regular season 68-71 noted.
Jacksonville will be the first to offer Super Bowl championship too. This takes care of the football game in a community that loves to win, not a franchise with tons of potential, "Mr Khan added statement. I can not think of a better place. "
The proposed sale is now in the NFL approval process will continue and should be voted on December 14 by the owners, Mr. Weaver said. Expects the agreement to close in early January.
Owner Wayne Weaver in his native Pakistan, Shahid Khan, owner of auto parts Maker Flex-N-Gate Group franchise National Football League with more or less valuable, which is ranked as the Jaguars, agreed to sell. If the approval of the sale, Mr. Khan was born outside North America will be the first owner of NFL.
Financial terms of the agreement were not disclosed. Forbes recently $ 725 million, the lowest for any privileged group of NFL, which is highly appreciated. Mr. Weaver has held the franchise since its inception in 1995.
At a press conference Tuesday, Mr. Weaver said the sale ", not money, but we have started here to continue the legacy of finding the right partner."
In recent years, the Jaguars fought for the attention of local fans. In 2009, the group stopped for two home games this season, NFL rules, the starting and yanked from their games, television has worked hard to prevent, if sold out 72 hours before the games can not be displayed with the local television said. Team Teal initiative to increase support from the local club community has trusted to help prevent power cuts during the past two seasons.
Jacksonville local struggles, combined with the low valuation is likely to relocate to Los Angeles Jaguars NFL franchise, the second largest media market in the U.S., but without a professional football team that is ready to talk. Mr. Weaver, however, seems to have other plans.
"I refuse to participate in the calls you made in California," he said at a press conference Tuesday. "[I wanted] ... football with the same passion for Jacksonville, as we can find someone. "
Illinois-based Mr. Weaver, Mr. Khan, a house with Jacksonville, said he believes seriously that the new owner to keep the team in north Florida.
"This year the team will be in Jacksonville in the future," said Weaver.
"I am always confident Wayne and the Jaguars, the NFL and the Jacksonville community the commitment of the people will be grateful for the trust," Mr. Khan said.
Sixty-year-old Mr. Khan to attend the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 1967, Pakistan has moved to the United States. Then, while still a student, then left in 1978, and to get the company in 1980, Flex-N-Gate in 1970 and began work. All North American cars trucks and sport, almost two thirds of Flex-N-Gate has a bumper system.
Mr. Weaver, Mr. Weaver, Mr. Khan, a long head coach Jack Del Rio is not on fire Tuesday, but the Jaguars have plans to keep management and employees. 3-8 record against the team this season, Del Rio is a playoff victory and two losses in the regular season 68-71 noted.
Jacksonville will be the first to offer Super Bowl championship too. This takes care of the football game in a community that loves to win, not a franchise with tons of potential, "Mr Khan added statement. I can not think of a better place. "
The proposed sale is now in the NFL approval process will continue and should be voted on December 14 by the owners, Mr. Weaver said. Expects the agreement to close in early January.
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