THE ZAPPER

Franz Lidz

August 09, 1999

You won't see Art Modell waving a rubber dawg bone during the new Browns' preseason opener against the Cowboys in Canton, Ohio (ABC, Monday, 8 p.m.). The owner of the old Browns hasn't been considered a modell citizen in Cleveland since moving his team to Baltimore in 1995. Modell says lingering resentment will also keep him from the induction ceremony of former Browns receiver Ozzie Newsome. Asked when he'll return to Cleveland, Mr. Raven says, Nevermore!