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this is a discussion within the Saints Community Forum; Originally Posted by x626xBlack What is there to take up in the courts? Besides defamation and slander? Stephen Burbank already upheld Goodells power to suspend as he sees fit. I do not see any legal court deciding otherwise. The CBA ...

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Old 06-18-2012, 02:50 PM   #13
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Originally Posted by x626xBlack View Post
What is there to take up in the courts? Besides defamation and slander?

Stephen Burbank already upheld Goodells power to suspend as he sees fit.

I do not see any legal court deciding otherwise. The CBA gave that power to Goodell.
As much as I hate it, I'm fearful that you're correct.

The bottom line is, Goodell has basically been granted absolute power, and here's what the NFLPA got for their trouble. This is what happens when there are no checks & balances ...
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