Legislature calls on NFL to take another look at Saints' penalties

SmashMouth · 05-14-2012, 06:58 PM

The Legislature wants the National Football League reconsider the sanctions it imposed on the New Orleans Saints, its coaches and players in the wake of the bounty scandal. On a 28-1 vote, the Senate passed House Concurrent Resolution 50 by Rep. Cameron Henry, R-Jefferson. The resolution passed the House without objection March 23.

The Legislature wants the National Football League to reconsider its punishments against New Orleans Saints Coach Sean Payton and others in connection with the bounty scandal.
Henry's resolution urges the league to reconsider the penalties imposed, including a one-year suspension for head coach Sean Payton and fines for a handful of current and former players who allegedly took part in a system in which cash bonuses were paid for big hits on opponents. The sanctions also include a six-week suspension for assistant coach Joe Vitt, and an eight-week suspension for General Manager Mickey Loomis.
The franchise was slapped with a fine of $500,000.
"There is widespread public opinion throughout the state of Louisiana and beyond that the penalties imposed upon the Saints are too harsh and should be reconsidered," the resolution says.

alleycat_126 · 05-14-2012, 07:24 PM

Is this just the Louisiana legisla ture? Because if so I can't see that holding much weight, other than that there politicians. Hell I want them to reconsider the punishments and think its to harsh but that doesn't mean it's going to happen.

Beastmode · 05-14-2012, 07:38 PM

It holds 0 weight. It needs to be a state law that the NFL broke...violating fundamental rights of employees or something of that nature and force them to get in the ring.

saintsfan1976 · 05-14-2012, 07:54 PM

Yeah, nothing in legislature is adopted and passed that quickly.

Must be an election year...

And - LOL - wonder who the ONE person is who voted NO

Halo · 05-14-2012, 08:38 PM

I diagree. This might hold some weight if the NFL rejects the demands of the legislature. How about an emergency tax and non-compliance penalty levied against the NFL?

Remember, the Superbowl is in Louisiana this year and the legislature can really mess with the NFL. If the governor and the legislature are on the same page, they can give Goodell and the NFL a fat juicy hell on earth.

Just think, the State could double it's profits from emergency compensatory funds from the NFL, so let's see....

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SmashMouth · 05-14-2012, 09:37 PM

Originally Posted by Halo

I diagree. This might hold some weight if the NFL rejects the demands of the legislature. How about an emergency tax and non-compliance penalty levied against the NFL?

Remember, the Superbowl is in Louisiana this year and the legislature can really mess with the NFL. If the governor and the legislature are on the same page, they can give Goodell and the NFL a fat juicy hell on earth.

Just think, the State could double it's profits from emergency compensatory funds from the NFL, so let's see....

HOW BOUT A LITTLE FIRE SCARECROW!

Wizard of Oz - Wicked Witch of the West Sets Fire to Scarecrow - YouTube

Maybe you have a point. Perhaps the Louisiana legislature can pass a resolution suspending Goodell for a year with a $10,000,000 fine payable to a louisiana charity, complete with community service on coastal restoration... Or something...

Think it'll work?

alleycat_126 · 05-14-2012, 10:10 PM

Originally Posted by Halo

I diagree. This might hold some weight if the NFL rejects the demands of the legislature. How about an emergency tax and non-compliance penalty levied against the NFL?

Remember, the Superbowl is in Louisiana this year and the legislature can really mess with the NFL. If the governor and the legislature are on the same page, they can give Goodell and the NFL a fat juicy hard time

And then what, we don't see hosting another SB until im like 85.I don't think thats a good idea although I agree with the thought, but it holds no bering on the outcome.

NOLA54 · 05-16-2012, 12:09 AM

Originally Posted by Halo

I diagree. This might hold some weight if the NFL rejects the demands of the legislature. How about an emergency tax and non-compliance penalty levied against the NFL?

Remember, the Superbowl is in Louisiana this year and the legislature can really mess with the NFL. If the governor and the legislature are on the same page, they can give Goodell and the NFL a fat juicy hell on earth.

Just think, the State could double it's profits from emergency compensatory funds from the NFL, so let's see....

HOW BOUT A LITTLE FIRE SCARECROW!
Wizard of Oz - Wicked Witch of the West Sets Fire to Scarecrow - YouTube

Remember do not bite the hand that feeds you. In other words if you want to host another Super Bowl in New Orleans we need to choose our words carefully.

We don't need the legislature to act (it doesn't mean anything anyway). We just need an Arbitrater &/or Judge to do the right thing & turn this in our favor.

73Saint · 05-14-2012, 09:02 PM

I just don't see it meaning anything.

Budsdrinker · 05-14-2012, 09:18 PM

I want to know what SOB voted against it. Must be from Shreveport area and a cowgirl fan.

05-14-2012, 06:58 PM	#1
SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 38,726 Blog Entries: 29	Legislature calls on NFL to take another look at Saints' penalties The Legislature wants the National Football League reconsider the sanctions it imposed on the New Orleans Saints, its coaches and players in the wake of the bounty scandal. On a 28-1 vote, the Senate passed House Concurrent Resolution 50 by Rep. Cameron Henry, R-Jefferson. The resolution passed the House without objection March 23. The Legislature wants the National Football League to reconsider its punishments against New Orleans Saints Coach Sean Payton and others in connection with the bounty scandal. Henry's resolution urges the league to reconsider the penalties imposed, including a one-year suspension for head coach Sean Payton and fines for a handful of current and former players who allegedly took part in a system in which cash bonuses were paid for big hits on opponents. The sanctions also include a six-week suspension for assistant coach Joe Vitt, and an eight-week suspension for General Manager Mickey Loomis. The franchise was slapped with a fine of $500,000. "There is widespread public opinion throughout the state of Louisiana and beyond that the penalties imposed upon the Saints are too harsh and should be reconsidered," the resolution says. read more Attached Thumbnails

05-14-2012, 07:38 PM	#3
Beastmode 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 9,126	It holds 0 weight. It needs to be a state law that the NFL broke...violating fundamental rights of employees or something of that nature and force them to get in the ring.
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05-14-2012, 09:37 PM	#6
SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 38,726 Blog Entries: 29	Originally Posted by Halo I diagree. This might hold some weight if the NFL rejects the demands of the legislature. How about an emergency tax and non-compliance penalty levied against the NFL? Remember, the Superbowl is in Louisiana this year and the legislature can really mess with the NFL. If the governor and the legislature are on the same page, they can give Goodell and the NFL a fat juicy hell on earth. Just think, the State could double it's profits from emergency compensatory funds from the NFL, so let's see.... HOW BOUT A LITTLE FIRE SCARECROW! Wizard of Oz - Wicked Witch of the West Sets Fire to Scarecrow - YouTube Maybe you have a point. Perhaps the Louisiana legislature can pass a resolution suspending Goodell for a year with a $10,000,000 fine payable to a louisiana charity, complete with community service on coastal restoration... Or something... Think it'll work? Halo likes this.

05-14-2012, 10:10 PM	#7
alleycat_126 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Katy, Tx a suburb of Houston Posts: 2,089	Originally Posted by Halo I diagree. This might hold some weight if the NFL rejects the demands of the legislature. How about an emergency tax and non-compliance penalty levied against the NFL? Remember, the Superbowl is in Louisiana this year and the legislature can really mess with the NFL. If the governor and the legislature are on the same page, they can give Goodell and the NFL a fat juicy hard time And then what, we don't see hosting another SB until im like 85.I don't think thats a good idea although I agree with the thought, but it holds no bering on the outcome.

05-16-2012, 12:09 AM	#8
NOLA54 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 1,708 Blog Entries: 1	Originally Posted by Halo I diagree. This might hold some weight if the NFL rejects the demands of the legislature. How about an emergency tax and non-compliance penalty levied against the NFL? Remember, the Superbowl is in Louisiana this year and the legislature can really mess with the NFL. If the governor and the legislature are on the same page, they can give Goodell and the NFL a fat juicy hell on earth. Just think, the State could double it's profits from emergency compensatory funds from the NFL, so let's see.... HOW BOUT A LITTLE FIRE SCARECROW! Wizard of Oz - Wicked Witch of the West Sets Fire to Scarecrow - YouTube Remember do not bite the hand that feeds you. In other words if you want to host another Super Bowl in New Orleans we need to choose our words carefully. We don't need the legislature to act (it doesn't mean anything anyway). We just need an Arbitrater &/or Judge to do the right thing & turn this in our favor.

05-14-2012, 07:24 PM	#2
alleycat_126 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Katy, Tx a suburb of Houston Posts: 2,089	Is this just the Louisiana legisla ture? Because if so I can't see that holding much weight, other than that there politicians. Hell I want them to reconsider the punishments and think its to harsh but that doesn't mean it's going to happen.

05-14-2012, 07:54 PM	#4
saintsfan1976 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 11,013 Blog Entries: 3	Yeah, nothing in legislature is adopted and passed that quickly. Must be an election year... And - LOL - wonder who the ONE person is who voted NO

05-14-2012, 09:02 PM	#9
73Saint 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: NOLA Posts: 2,336	I just don't see it meaning anything.

05-14-2012, 09:18 PM	#10
Budsdrinker A Cajun Transforming TX Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: The Woodlands, Texas Posts: 2,787	I want to know what SOB voted against it. Must be from Shreveport area and a cowgirl fan. Halo, SapperSaint and st thomas like this.

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