NFL commissioner Roger Goodell visits Elon's campus

Goodell was visiting the campus with his family

By Jack Norcross , Courtney Weiner and Emmanuel Tobe | 3/30/18 1:07pm

Photo by Jack Norcross | Elon News Network

Roger Goodell, NFL commissioner, leaves the School of Communications with his wife, Jane Skinner Goodell March 30.

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell was seen touring Elon’s campus on Friday morning. Goodell was touring the school with his family including his wife, former Fox News anchor Jane Skinner.

Roger Goodell, NFL commissioner, speaks to Elon News Network March 30.

When asked about Elon’s football program, Goodell said, "It looks like Elon has a great football program...it looks pretty impressive."

Goodell said he previously visited campus to see his niece who graduated in 2016, sparking his daughter’s interest in the school. He said his daughters are “good students, unlike their father.”

Goodell says he planned to drive around campus and visit the football field later today.

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