Turned off the tv too late. My mind would still be able to deny the hawks actually threw the ball over the middle with 30 seconds left that close to the goal. Unsure if some of the Hernandez evidence would be allowed in Canadian court... Thinking the OJ outcome had more to do with avoiding riots...That whole story seems incredible now. Remember watching the verdict, and seeing so many people happy about OJ not being convicted. The evidence was ovewhelming, but was slashed to death by Cochrane and associates, inept judge/ prosecution/ police and jurors...And to see all OJ's fans celebrate- sickening. Look how messed up the Casey Anthony trial ended.
Something rather nice comes out of the recently overlooked under reported football game. Tom Brady was given a new Chevrolet Colorado pickup for being MVP. He gave it to Malcolm Butler as a gift. . Of course Brady and his wife are in the infamous 1% and Butler's future is yet to be determined so I thought it a nice gesture. Malcolm grew up in one of the poorest parts of Mississippi and Alabama so I wish him a great future. I was very impressed that as a walk on rookie he was on the field in the game winning goal line stand. Gaines
That was a really neat gesture done by Tom Brady. Well as they say: dreams do sometime come true. I will say that Malcolm Butler has probably placed himself in one of the pages of NFL history after that interception. Also Russell Wilson, despite the heart breaking loss, he still went to a children's hospital in Seattle yesterday like he always does on Tuesdays. Thumbs up to him.
I'm happy to see stuff like that. Part of being successful is being able to keep life in perspective and staying out of trouble. On the other side of the barbed wire fence, we have the former Viking and soon-to-be-former Packer DT Letroy Guion. I know, I know. Innocent until proven guilty... in a court of law.
I agree, Tommy. The story of Josh Gordon (http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/12275102/nfl-suspends-josh-gordon-cleveland-browns-least-one-year) is another black eye for the NFL. Here's a young man with a bright future who can't stay away from drugs. He knew he was subject to random testing and still persisted in the activity. Oh, well.
You know one of the things I have always thought about that I might ask you guys but after all that happened with Adrian Peterson, do you think he deserved the punishment or should he have gotten worse? I am just really curious. I have never seen anyone mention it on this topic.
Thought this was an interesting article worth sharing. http://espn.go.com/boston/nfl/story/_/id/12277589/criticism-seattle-seahawks-play-call-line-bill-belichick-new-england-patriots-says
And this made me chuckle...hehehe http://espn.go.com/boston/nfl/story/_/id/12287901/judge-chastises-aaron-hernandez-lawyer-deflategate-joke
Looks like TBrady might have been a little more involved with soft balls than he originally admitted to. There must be consequences. ..figure at least 6 regular season game suspension. Anything less would send a signal that cheating is tolerated. ..Also there should be a large fine against Brady, and the Pats who should govern their players better (Hernandez). The two cases show how the Pats organization will stoop to any level to gain advantage.
Most businesses who employ people must do their "due diligance" regarding employees. The Pats should be partly libel in regards to the Hernandez killings...he had a bad history which could probaby be proven.
Living in New England you can probably imagine the feelings of most Pats fans. Surprisingly, many I talk to agree there needs to be a suspension. I agree with you Poppy,6 games will jam the point home (though I think he'll get half that). The Hernandez thing was just a huge enabling event. Kraft and Bill should have known better. He had a rap sheet a mile long. His talent superseded that they figured.
A lot of teams employ talented thugs. The Raiders were a motley crew at one time...Why Ray Lewis isn't behind bars is a mystery. Prolly the nfl isn't responsible for crimes comitted on personal time... but they know if a player is a "good guy" by draft or trade time. Smoke/fire...this list is only a fraction. merican football (Gridiron) Name Status Crime Term Notes Kevin Allen free agent (recently released from the Philadelphia Eagles) sexual assault 15 years[1] Released after 33 months Michael Bennett cut/retired wire fraud 15 months[2] Josh Brent Dallas Cowboys intoxication manslaughter 180 days and ten years probation[3] Plaxico Burress New York Giants Attempted criminal possession of a weapon 2 years Conviction was a plea bargain for an incident in which Burress accidentally shot himself in a nightclub.[4] Eligible for parole in April 2011;[5] released June 7, 2011.[6] Billy Cannon Retired Counterfeiting 5 years[7] Served 2½ years. Had been elected to the College Football Hall of Fame before his conviction in 1983, but the Hall rescinded the honor before his scheduled induction. The Hall elected him a second time in 2008 and he was inducted at that time.[7] Rae Carruth Carolina Panthers conspiracy to commit murder 24 years[8] Projected Release Date October 22, 2018[9] Cecil Collins Miami Dolphins burglary 15 years[10] Released after serving 13 years [11] Russell Erxleben Retired conspiracy to commit securities fraud, mail fraud and money laundering then wire fraud and money laundering 7 years then 7½ years [12] Dwayne Goodrich Dallas Cowboys criminally negligent homicide 12½ years [13] Hit and run accident. Released after serving approximately eight years.[14] Thomas "Hollywood" Henderson retired (from Dallas Cowboys) sexual assault, bribery 4 years, eight months released after serving 28 months[15] Darryl Henley Los Angeles Rams drug trafficking, attempted conspiracy to commit murder 41 years[16] expected release date: March 28, 2031[17] Aaron Hernandez cut first-degree murder life without parole[18] Travis Henry Free agent, recently released from Denver Broncos drug trafficking 3 years[19] served two years and five months[20] Jimmy Hitchcock Retired Fraud, Bribery and Money Laundering 46 Months [21] to be followed by two years of supervised release[22] Sam Hurd Chicago Bears Conspiracy to possess cocaine and marijuana with intent to distribute 15 years[23] Mark Ingram, Sr Retired Money Laundering and Fraud 7 Years in prison and up to 5 years of probation. Ordered to pay $252,000 in restitution. Given an additional two years in prison for jumping bail to see his son Mark Ingram, Jr play for the University of Alabama.[24] Ingram, Sr is currently housed at Yazoo City Federal Correctional Complex Terry "Tank" Johnson Chicago Bears probation violation relating to weapons possession 120 days served 60 days[25] Johnny Jolly Green Bay Packers drug possession, evidence tampering, violating probation[26] 6 years served six months[27] Tommy Kane Seattle Seahawks manslaughter 18 years[28] Ryan Leaf retired burglary, drug possession 5 years, also faces parole revocation on earlier drug possession conviction.[29] Ryan Leaf Inmate Page at Montana Department of Corrections website Jamal Lewis Baltimore Ravens using a cell phone to facilitate a drug deal four months served four months[30] Leonard Little St. Louis Rams involuntary manslaughter three months[31] involved in fatal car crash while intoxicated. Dexter Manley Washington Redskins drug possession, evidence tampering 4 years (1996) 2 years (2002) served over three years total[32] Dave Meggett retired (Giants, Patriots and Jets) criminal sexual conduct and burglary 30 years previously convicted of misdemeanor sexual battery [33] Byron "Bam" Morris Kansas City Chiefs drug trafficking 30 months released after serving two and a half years[34] Eugene "Mercury" Morris retired from Miami Dolphins drug trafficking 20 years Served 3 years. released early after a plea agreement in which he pled no contest to felony drug trafficking charges[35] Eric Naposki retired/cut first-degree murder life in prison without the possibility of parole[36] Nate Newton retired from Dallas Cowboys drug trafficking 7½ years (two separate convictions)[37] released after serving about two and a half years[38] Lawrence Phillips released/retired assault, separate incident of assault with a deadly weapon (intentionally driving into victims) 31 years total previously sentenced to 10 years on driving charge, which was reduced to seven years during sentencing for assault charge against his girlfriend in 2009.[39] Joseph Prokop released/retired tax evasion, fraud 1 1/2 years in prison and 2 1/2 years of home confinement[40] Robert Rozier (a.k.a. Robert Rameses) retired from St. Louis Cardinals[41] multiple murders multiple convicted of four murders, served 10 years and placed in witness protection after testifying against Yahweh Ben Yahweh, later sentenced to 25 to life on check kiting charge under three strikes rule[42] Art Schlichter Indianapolis Colts 1997 - forgery, theft 16 years[43] committed over 20 felonies related to gambling, released from prison in June 2006[44] 2012 - fraud, theft 10 years, 7 months[45] 7 months were related to his probation from an earlier conviction.[46] Austin Scott retired drug dealing six to 23 months sold marijuana to undercover cops[47] Darren Sharper retired rape (multiple counts) nine years imprisonment, lifetime probation[48] Orenthal "O. J." Simpson retired robbery, kidnapping nine to thirty-three years[49] See also O. J. Simpson robbery case. Alonzo Spellman retired/cut (from Chicago Bears) interference with a flight crew, simple assault[50] 18 months served one year Donte Stallworth Cleveland Browns DUI Manslaughter (Driving under the influence of alcohol) 30 Days incarceration, 2 years house arrest [51] Michael Vick Atlanta Falcons conspiracy, related to dog fighting[52] 23 months[53] See also Bad Newz Kennels dog fighting investigation. Nate Webster cut/retired unlawful sexual conduct with a minor 12 years[54] Stanley Wilson Sr. retired from Cincinnati Bengals burglary 22 years sentence was under a third strike provision [55] Keith Wright cut/retired multiple charges including sexual assault, armed robbery, kidnapping and burglary 114 years to life, plus 120 years[56] series of home invasion robberies and assaults
I think that the four game suspension for Brady, the $1 million fine for the Pats, and the losing two of their first round picks next year seemed like a good enough point was made and was the necessary punishment.
The million dollar fine is "chump" change to a team with an annual operating income of 140 million dollars.
That I can understand, but I think the four game suspension of their star player is 'okay' enough along.
