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NFL sends cease-and-desist letter to University of Houston over Oilers-inspired throwback uniforms

Sam CooperMon, Oct 30, 2023 at 12:29 PM EDT

The NFL sent a cease-and-desist letter to the University of Houston due to uniforms UH's football team wore earlier this season, according to the Houston Chronicle.

The Cougars caught the ire of the NFL's merchandising and licensing division for wearing light blue uniforms in the season opener vs. UTSA on Sept. 2. UH said the uniforms were a tribute to the city's football history, but the NFL saw the jerseys as "blatant copying" of the old Houston Oilers uniforms.

As a result, the NFL wants Houston to "discontinue all sales of merchandise and remove any promotional campaign or social media posts that feature the popular light blue, or Columbia blue, with red stripes color scheme and design," the Houston Chronicle reported.

In a letter sent to the university, the NFL said Houston wore the jerseys after it said it informed the school that no consent was given to UH to use the uniform or "any similar designs."

The NFL sent the University of Houston a cease-and-desist letter after UH wore light blue uniforms for its season opener vs. UTSA. The NFL says the uniforms are "blatant copying" of those once worn by the Houston Oilers. (Photo by Leslie Plaza Johnson/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

The Oilers, of course, left Houston after the 1996 season and relocated to Nashville, Tennessee, and are now known as the Tennessee Titans. The Titans wore Oilers throwback uniforms in their game against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday.

From the Houston Chronicle:

"The Houston Cougars' attempt to free ride on the popularity of the NFL and the club violates the intellectual property rights of the NFL and the (Tennessee) Titans," attorney Bonnie L. Jarrett wrote in the Oct. 13 letter.

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Houston did not reference the Oilers when it revealed the uniforms — which are a slightly different shade of blue — in the lead-up to the season opener. Additionally, UH has not sold merchandise as part of the uniform drop.

Still, the NFL considered the uniforms to be an unauthorized use of the Oilers' branding.

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Ex-NHL player Adam Johnson, 29, dead after suffering horrific neck injury in 'freak accident' during game

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Former NHL player Adam Johnson tragically died after a "freak accident" during a game in England on Saturday when he suffered a catastrophic cut to his neck, according to his club and reports. 

The horrifying incident took place during the second period of the Challenge Cup game between the Nottingham Panthers and the Sheffield Steelers at Sheffield's Utilita Arena.

Adam Johnson of the Penguins skates against the Carolina Hurricanes at PPG Paints Arena on March 31, 2019, in Pittsburgh. (Joe Sargent/NHLI via Getty Images)

According to multiple reports, the 29-year-old Johnson was slashed by the skate of an opposing player during a collision on the ice. 

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"The Nottingham Panthers are truly devastated to announce that Adam Johnson has tragically passed away following a freak accident at the game in Sheffield last night," the Panthers said in a statement Sunday morning.

"The Panthers would like to send our thoughts and condolences to Adam's family, his partner, and all his friends at this extremely difficult time. Everyone at the club, including players, staff, management and ownership, are heartbroken at the news of Adam's passing."

Penguins left wing Adam Johnson during the Colorado Avalanche game on Oct. 16, 2019, at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh. (Jeanine Leech/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

The statement continued, "Adam, our number 47, was not only an outstanding ice hockey player, but also a great teammate and an incredible person with his whole life ahead of him. The Club will dearly miss him and will never ever forget him." 

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According to ESPN, Johnson was treated on the ice before being taken to Sheffield's Northern General Hospital. While players made their way back to the locker room, the nearly 8,000 fans were reportedly asked to leave the arena. 

The Elite Ice Hockey League (EIHL) announced that all games on Sunday have been postponed as a result of Johnson's passing. 

"The thoughts and condolences of everyone connected with the EIHL are with Adam's family, friends and teammates at this incredibly sad and difficult time. We would also ask everyone to respect the privacy of Adam's family at this time." 

Adam Johnson of the Penguins skates against the Nashville Predators at PPG Paints Arena on March 29, 2019, in Pittsburgh. (Joe Sargent/NHLI via Getty Images)

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Johnson, a Minnesota native, played 13 games for the Pittsburgh Penguins, registering one goal and three assists. 

"The Pittsburgh Penguins join the entire hockey world in mourning the life of Adam Johnson, whose life tragically ended far too soon," the team said in a statement. "We offer our deepest condolences to Adam's family and friends, as well as all of Adam's past and present teammates and coaches. Adam will always be part of the Penguins family."

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Louisiana Tech linebacker Brevin Randle suspended after stomping on opposing player's head

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Louisiana Tech linebacker Brevin Randle has been "suspended indefinitely" for stomping on a defenseless player's head during the Bulldogs' game Friday night.

"Coach [Sonny] Cumbie and I met with Brevin Randle today and informed him that he has been suspended indefinitely as a result of the incident during last night's game versus UTEP," Louisiana Tech athletic director Eric Wood said in a statement released Saturday night.

Randle, a redshirt senior, drove his body into University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) offensive lineman Steven Hubbard, who was already face down on the turf.

The Texas native then stood up and viscously stomped on his head as he gyrated in pain.

Wood said Randle's disregard for his opponent's safety and his unbecoming conduct, falling below his program's standards, led to the suspension.

"Our University, athletic department, and football program believe in culture, class, and competitive excellence and in no way was that displayed in that moment," Wood said.

Louisiana tech linebacker Brevin Randle has been suspended indefinitely for this play pic.twitter.com/JW7YrYkZne

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Brevin Randle is seen driving his body into the player following the play being called dead.

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Wood shared that Randle acknowledged "that his action was wrong and understands the consequence."

Officials did not flag Randle for his drastically unsportsmanlike conduct, seemingly missing the stomp.

UTEP head coach Dana Dimel said the officiating crew owned up to their mistake later in the game.

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As he gets up, Randle lifts his leg up and forcefully brings it down on the offensive lineman's head.

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Randle then appears to push down on the player's head as he nonchalantly walks away unpenalized.

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"The referee, who I really admire, came over at halftime and very gentlemanly said that he missed it," Dimel said, according to the El Paso Times. "That's part of the game. He (the official) was a class act, I really appreciated that."

Randle's actions, however, did catch the attention of the CBS broadcasting crew.

"A bit of a dirty play at the end of it," said the broadcaster as he pointed out Randle slamming his foot down on the helmet to the defense offensive lineman.

The Bulldogs won the game 24-10.

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"Unacceptable," former Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant posted.

Randle, a transfer from Stephen F. Austin, ranks second among Louisiana Tech players with 46 tackles and two sacks in his first six games with the Bulldogs.

Louisiana Tech moved to 3-3 on the season.

UTEP fell to 1-5.

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