Tuesday, October 01, 2002

NEW CHARGES: Randy Moss, Minnesota Vikings MINNEAPOLIS -- Associated Press reports Minnesota Vikings star receiver Randy Moss was charged Tuesday with possession of a small amount of marijuana, adding to charges last week that he pushed a traffic officer with his car. The new petty misdemeanor count carries a fine of up to $200, but it could also lead to a suspension or fine from the NFL. Police said they found a marijuana cigarette in Moss' car after he was arrested on Sept. 24. Moss was driving in downtown Minneapolis when the traffic officer stepped in front of his car to stop him from making an illegal turn. 4:42:05 PM

LITIGATION THREAT: Cochran May Sue Over NFL Hiring Policies BALTIMORE -- Associated Press reports attorney Johnnie Cochran Jr. released a report Monday that criticizes the NFL's hiring practice involving black head coaches, and threatened to sue the league if it does not adhere to suggestions to remedy the situation.  The report determined that black coaches averaged 1.1 more wins per season than white coaches and led their teams to the playoffs 67 percent of the time compared with 39 percent of the time for white coaches. But Cochran noted there have been only five black head coaches since 1986 — Art Shell, Dennis Green, Tony Dungy, Ray Rhodes and Herman Edwards. Only Indianapolis' Dungy and Edwards of the New York Jets are currently employed as head coaches. 11:36:17 AM

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