Condoleezza Rice as Commish?

Secretary Condoleezza Rice has repeatedly said on Meet the Press with Tim Russert that it has been her desire to be the next NFL commissioner:

"I think the NFL is really a terrific institution. I’d love to be associated with it someday." -2002

"Tim, I’m going off to be commissioner of NFL, remember?" - 2003

"I think Paul Tagliabue is doing a fine job as NFL commissioner, but I look forward to the day that he decides to retire and I, I very much think that the, the best job in America’s got to be NFL commissioner." - 2004

So now,that Mr. Tagliabue has retired, will the Madam Secretary keep her word?

"I still think the best job in America maybe NFL commissioner. It’s a little too soon for me. I’ve got lots to do as secretary of state. I think if my ship came in, it’s going to have to leave the port without me."

Stay tuned...