Pop Quizz 21 Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 most of the sports shows I've been watching have really taken the NFL (Goodell) to task for the perceived short 2-game suspension. Rice held a presser today to answer questions and issue a mea culpa, with guys getting minimum 4 game suspensions for first offenses for weed and the NFL trying to cultivate the female fan, does this seem too short to you? Be the commish for a day. I realize the justice system has already spoken, but I believe the NFL needed to speak louder. I think it should have been 4 and I wouldn't have cared if it was for the season. my .02 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEMO 6,811 Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 1 year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mugsy 225 Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 It's bullcrap. Gordon gets a year for barely failing a drug test for pot and Ray Rice gets two games for beating up his girlfriend? That's messed up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kcchief4lif 910 Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 It's bullcrap. Gordon gets a year for barely failing a drug test for pot and Ray Rice gets two games for beating up his girlfriend? That's messed up. Gordon is a repeat offender. I believe he messed up twice this off season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Handswarmer 645 Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 It's bullcrap. Gordon gets a year for barely failing a drug test for pot and Ray Rice gets two games for beating up his girlfriend? That's messed up. i try to look at the whole incident objectively. Yes he plays for my team but that does not mean I condone his actions. At all. To get a year for a drug test means its your THIRD Offense. Gordon's been in the program since he joined the NFL. Ray Rice is a 7 year veteran who made a horrible mistake- his first one ever. The anger at the 2 games should be directed to the Commissioner not Ray if you dont like the punishment. BTW, Fabian Washington (Raiders) got 1 game suspension for Domestic assault. Cary Williams (Ravens/Eagles) got 2 games for Domestic Assault. The reason why all the focus on Rice- a video of him dragging her out of the elevator. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mongo 92 Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 I just saw Roger Goodell speak to this. He pointed out that the league penalized Rice more harshly than the legal system. Still, 2 games seems light. Double it. Football is a violent game played by violent men. All too often it doesn't stop off of the field. The league should take an initiative to address this. It's more relevant than wearing pink for a month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Handswarmer 645 Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 I just saw Roger Goodell speak to this. He pointed out that the league penalized Rice more harshly than the legal system. Still, 2 games seems light. Double it. Football is a violent game played by violent men. All too often it doesn't stop off of the field. The league should take an initiative to address this. It's more relevant than wearing pink for a month. and 3 game checks. $500+K..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kccrow 529 Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 I don't know what the laws are elsewhere, but a first offense conviction for domestic violence in Michigan can carry up to 93 days of jail time plus fines, which I think is maxed at $1,000. Aggravated domestic carries up to 1 year in jail and a $1000 fine, but that is assault resulting in injuries that require medical attention. I think Maryland it is 3 to 5 years. Rice was indicted by a grand jury for aggravated assault, although that was dropped back down to domestic. Knowing what happened, that being Rice is responsible for knocking his wife unconscious, and then dragging her, I'd agree with the grand jury indictment when looking at this as the Commissioner. I would have suspended Rice for the season had he been convicted of aggravated assault, without question. I'm not so sure that wouldn't have been my punishment, but certainly I would have suspended him for 8 games and fined him 4 game checks. Regardless of the ultimate legal outcome, the evidence shows aggravated domestic violence. Had it been domestic violence, I would have considered a 4 game suspension. I think Rice got off too easy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATLchief 3,126 Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 i try to look at the whole incident objectively. Yes he plays for my team but that does not mean I condone his actions. At all. To get a year for a drug test means its your THIRD Offense. Gordon's been in the program since he joined the NFL. Ray Rice is a 7 year veteran who made a horrible mistake- his first one ever. The anger at the 2 games should be directed to the Commissioner not Ray if you dont like the punishment. BTW, Fabian Washington (Raiders) got 1 game suspension for Domestic assault. Cary Williams (Ravens/Eagles) got 2 games for Domestic Assault. The reason why all the focus on Rice- a video of him dragging her out of the elevator. A mistake is when the waitress pours you regular instead of decaf. Knocking out your bride-to-be doesn't really fall into the "mistake" category, IMO. "Mistake". What a joke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAUI 4,758 Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 I would think 4 games at max.., Nothing more.., I'm not all that comfortable with the NFL getting too involved in players domestic lives.., To me, this is more about kissing the media yappers ass.., Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kcchief4lif 910 Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 To me, this is more about kissing the media yappers ass.., Yeah they are more up in arms about it, that's for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Handswarmer 645 Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 You do not know what happened in the elevator. you should use the word "allegedly'. and the incident happened in New Jersey not Maryland. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Handswarmer 645 Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 To each his own AtlChief Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kcchief4lif 910 Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 You do not know what happened in the elevator. you should use the word "allegedly'. Nope noone knows cept rice and his wife. However, for it being "allegedly" Rice sure isn't putting up much of a fight, and is REAL apologetic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kccrow 529 Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 Hands, sometimes you're posts are laughable. 1. Ray Rice admitted to hitting his wife. 2. Police released the fact that they do have a video of him striking his wife. 3. There is a publicly released video of Rice dragging his wife from the elevator. Result: Rice hit his wife in the elevator and drug her ass out. Allegedly my ass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEMO 6,811 Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 "Allegedly" should always be used regarding Raven players. Right, Hands? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Handswarmer 645 Posted August 7, 2014 Share Posted August 7, 2014 Hands, sometimes you're posts are laughable. 1. Ray Rice admitted to hitting his wife. 2. Police released the fact that they do have a video of him striking his wife. 3. There is a publicly released video of Rice dragging his wife from the elevator. Result: Rice hit his wife in the elevator and drug her ass out. Allegedly my ass. He admits a "Mistake". Don't really care what you think of my posts either. Never said I condoned the behavior but none of us is above reproach either. I can support the player without condoning the behavior. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Handswarmer 645 Posted August 7, 2014 Share Posted August 7, 2014 "Allegedly" should always be used regarding Raven players. Right, Hands? Just about as much as "Chiefs playoff win" should be used around KC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAUI 4,758 Posted August 7, 2014 Share Posted August 7, 2014 2 games is OK with me.., Hands being all butt hurt about it is even better.., Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPPT1974 21 Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 Really an insult to people of domestic violence. Meaning the victims. Two games, he should be suspended for a year! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Handswarmer 645 Posted August 17, 2014 Share Posted August 17, 2014 2 games is OK with me.., Hands being all butt hurt about it is even better.., I'm not butthurt about it all...I fully expected 6 games, reduced to 4 upon appeal. The anger should be directed at the NFL for not having concrete policies in place to deal with it And the players for signing the CBA that gave Goodell this power in exchange for more money and less practice time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAUI 4,758 Posted August 17, 2014 Share Posted August 17, 2014 I'm not butthurt about it all...I fully expected 6 games, reduced to 4 upon appeal. The anger should be directed at the NFL for not having concrete policies in place to deal with it And the players for signing the CBA that gave Goodell this power in exchange for more money and less practice time. Of course you are..,ha ha.., But I agree with you and have no problem with a two game suspension.., To me, the NFL have every right to impose suspensions and fines on actions that reflect on performance on the field and the stature of the NFL.., But they need to draw a line when it comes to players personal lives.., If a player is arrested and convicted of something I also have no problem with imposing discipline, but not just to placate some special interest group.., They need to stick to football.., Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Handswarmer 645 Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 Again, I'm not butthurt at all but believe what you want. Some of the backlash comes from players lives being so public. You wouldn't hear about an executive from McDonald's whacking his wife around............ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Handswarmer 645 Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 Adam schefter should shut his pie hole. His bloviating on this matter is not what he is hired to do.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAUI 4,758 Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 Its a pretty damning video.., He's been released.., Seems like there's a lot of bloviation everywhere.., But its media pressure, right or wrong that got him released.., I see this turning into a frenzy.., Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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