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ARLINGTON, Texas --?Dallas Cowboys?owner Jerry Jones has acknowledged speaking with the NFLs special counsel for domestic violence investigations, and rookie running back Ezekiel Elliott said he was interviewed by the league this season about an abuse claim made against him.Elliott said after Sunday nights 29-23 overtime victory over the Philadelphia Eagles that he was interviewed once by NFL investigators about six weeks ago. He characterized there being an ongoing investigation but said he didnt really know what was going on.Prosecutors in Ohio declined to press charges over the summer in a domestic violence case involving the fourth overall draft pick.All I can do is not worry about it, focus on this team and do whatever I can do to help these guys get wins, Elliott told The Associated Press after running 22 times for 96 yards and catching four passes for 52 yards against the Eagles.CBS Sports reported earlier Sunday, citing multiple unnamed sources, that Jones raised the topic of the investigation during league meetings in Houston about two weeks ago with Lisa Friel, a former New York prosecutor serving as special counsel. That report said they were within earshot of other league and team executives.Jones said after Sunday nights game that the two had a good discussion. He said the conversation might have gotten loud but said it was a situation where he had to talk over the music.Asked if the interaction was contentious, Jones responded with a laugh, Well, I dont know about that, but certainly, the volume of it had a lot to do with noise in there.In September, when Ohio officials decided not to file criminal charges, the Columbus city attorneys office cited conflicting and inconsistent information in evidence.A police report said Elliott, who played at Ohio State, denied allegations that he assaulted his girlfriend in July, causing bruises and abrasions.Three witnesses told police they didnt see Elliott assault the 20-year-old woman. Elliott said the woman got the bruises and abrasions in a bar fight.Asked if the Elliott investigation would have closure soon, Jones replied, I dont know that the NFL has a closure, has a situation where theyve cut it close, which could be a frailty of the system.He continued: As you know, in law, one of the things in the Constitution is that not only are you innocent before proven guilty, you get quick addressing and then you dont get it drawn out. It has certain time frames and has a lot of economic limitations. So we have to, in my mind, just make sure that we inject that in ... [what] we do in the NFL.Jones went on to say that because many issues within the league are so public, it complicates how they are ultimately handled and addressed.?Thats one of the challenges we have in dealing with these sensitive social issues, he said. Make no mistake about it, the NFL does not want to -- I guess I have to do my disclaimer, but obviously were not for bullying and were certainly, certainly, certainly not for the issue of domestic violence. That area there is one were having to get our hands around.ESPN staff writer Todd Archer contributed to this report.Nike Vapormax Comme Des Garcons . The giant slalom world champion slipped during her first run in the morning, landing on her back and then twisting forward before getting her leg caught in the protective material on the side of the slope. Nike Air Vapormax Flyknit Homme .ca! Hi Kerry, Its another day and here we are looking at another dubious hit to the head. 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The speculation went into meltdown mode, of the golden nugget variety.East Carolinas athletic department social media hashtag is ECUndaunted.The Pirates, for sure, are undaunted when it comes to their approach to pursuing membership in the Big 12. You can throw in unabashed and uncanny, too.The school is conducting a campaign on its social media platforms to tout the reasons it deserves strong consideration. Associate athletic director for external operations Shelley Binegar is coordinating the ongoing effort that began last week when Big 12 presidents directed Commissioner Bob Bowlsby to study expansion.Fellow American Athletic Conference schools Cincinnati, Houston, Memphis, UCF, UConn and Tulane also are in the discussion of candidates if the 10-team Big 12 expands.If those schools have voiced interest, East Carolina has all but shouted its desire.Among the Pirates messages: ECU leads the AAC in number of donors and donations, average football attendance over the last five years is highest among Group of Five members, and ECU can deliver a large television market. ECU also pointed out it would make an excellent travel partner with West Virginia.If we do nothing and we dont get in, then we have ourselves to blame, Binegar said Thursday. If we do everything we can and we dont get in, then well feel like weve done everything we could. Were just not willing to do less. Its important for our fans, for our student-athletes, coaches, community and state to say, `You know what, were going to make a push at this. To be honest, were not going to apologize about it. We think we deserve to be in. So why not be a little bit assertive in showing off our good points?Bineggar acknowledged that East Carolina is fueled by the hope of garnering the prestige and big money that would come from being in a Power Five conference.ddddddddddddChancellor Cecil Staton wrote a letter to Bowlsby on Tuesday to express ECUs interest. North Carolina Gov. Pat McCrory and state Attorney General Roy Cooper also wrote letters of support.American Commissioner Michael Aresco said its a sign of the conferences strength that so many of its members would be considered possibilities if the Big 12 expanded. He said there are no hard feelings.Theyre doing what they feel they need to do, Aresco said. Were all friends, and we still will be when this is over. We all understand the pressures theyre under. And I think theyve appreciated that Im sensitive to that.Binegar said she knows there is a fine line East Carolina is walking in so boldly proclaiming it wants to change conferences. She said the American has been good for the Pirates.It doesnt mean `I dont like you guys, she said. You have to look out for whats best for your program, university, city, state. What would be best would be going to the Big 12 for us. If we dont get the offer, were very happy where we are. We dont want to say we dont want the offer. We want them to know we would be interested and that we would really want that.You dont get what you dont ask for, so you might as well ask for it. If the answers no, its no, and you move on. If theres a shot at it being a yes, you have to take the shot. ' ' '