We were honored to appear on Sony Music's podcast network, named Somethin' Else. We appeared as a guest on their crime history themed show called "Cheat!" where the topic was the New Orleans Saints "Bountygate" scandal of the early 2010s. You remember that, right? When New Orleans Saints players, were paid, under the table some extra bonus money to intentionally injure … [Read more...] about New Orleans Saints Bountygate Scandal: Flashback Friday
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Bountygate: Roger Goodell, Sean Payton, Saints Punishment
We were honored to appear on Sony Music's podcast network, named Somethin' Else. We appeared as a guest on their crime history themed show called "Cheat!" where the topic was the New Orleans Saints "Bountygate" scandal of the early 2010s. You remember that, right? When New Orleans Saints players, were paid, under the table some extra bonus money to intentionally injure … [Read more...] about Bountygate: Roger Goodell, Sean Payton, Saints Punishment
Marshawn Lynch won’t be cast in your dumb movie, Media
We used to go for a different kind of movie. Historically, America has revered the Hollywood leading man that spoke with his actions and not his words. The strong and silent type who didn’t wax poetic, but instead just took charge. Talk was always cheap, or so the romantic narrative went. Movies evolve and so then the characters that the audience demands. This all does … [Read more...] about Marshawn Lynch won’t be cast in your dumb movie, Media
The NFL needs complete overhaul; starting at the top
The NFL has had a rough couple weeks; to say the least. Ray Rice, Adrian Peterson, and league commissioner Roger Goodell have exposed the NFL as a broken and flawed organization that depended so much on its image that it overlooked the ugliness that was inside the whole time. There is a good chance that the aforementioned players and commish will never set foot on a football … [Read more...] about The NFL needs complete overhaul; starting at the top
Man United vs Real Madrid attended by Ndamukong Suh, Ziggy Ansah
Ndamukong Suh was famously quoted a few years ago: "I'm just a different breed. I hate to say that, but it's kind of like, no athlete in the NFL is like any other person. You can't treat everybody the same exact way. That would be unfair, but there's guidelines that everybody needs to follow behind, so that's more or less the understanding that I needed to see." … [Read more...] about Man United vs Real Madrid attended by Ndamukong Suh, Ziggy Ansah
‘League of Denial’: Nothing we did not know
PBS and its show Frontline aired the highly anticipated documentary 'League of Denial,' a look into the National Football League's handling of concussions Tuesday night. Reactions have ranged from astonished to let down. For those like me who have followed the NFL long enough, the information provided was nothing new. … [Read more...] about ‘League of Denial’: Nothing we did not know
Packer Players Tweet Expletives, Frustrations at NFL Replacement Refs
NFL replacement refs reached a new level of embarrassing at the end of Monday night's game between the Green Bay Packers and Seattle Seahawks. And there were bad calls on both sides so it is not just me calling sour grapes because my team lost. Several Packer players took their frustrations to Twitter after the Hail Mary that resulted in a controversial 14-12 loss. While … [Read more...] about Packer Players Tweet Expletives, Frustrations at NFL Replacement Refs
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell’s note to fans
The commissioner of the NFL Roger Goodell addressed fans of the league today on the issue of public safety … [Read more...] about NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell’s note to fans
Stl. Rams Coordinator Gregg Williams apology statement to team, fans, league
St. Louis Rams defensive coordinator Gregg Williams has apologizing to the NFL, to Rams coach Jeff Fisher, the organization and NFL football fans in general for managing a bounty pool while he held the same position with the New Orleans Saints. Williams was suspended indefinitely on Wednesday by the NFL, and the Rams say he'll be eligible for reinstatement after this season. … [Read more...] about Stl. Rams Coordinator Gregg Williams apology statement to team, fans, league
New Orleans Saints bounty program: the FULL NFL findings report
Commissioner Roger Goodell notified the New Orleans Saints today of the discipline that will be imposed on team management for violations of the NFL’s long-standing “bounty” rule that endangered player safety over a three-year period. Discipline for individual players involved in the Saints’ prohibited program continues to be under review with the NFL Players Association and … [Read more...] about New Orleans Saints bounty program: the FULL NFL findings report