JonVilma51: The nfl sent me a letter "demanding" I drop my defamation suit or else...lol or else wat?!?? They no likey me lawsuitey

sharke · 07-16-2012, 06:23 AM

To counter the Devil's Advocate

Goodell publicly made comments indicating Vilma paid $ 10,000 for the hit on Farve before the NFL concluded it's investigation. This is a large part of Vilma's case and truthfully where he stands the best chance. Think of it this way (though, I'll admit not exactly the same circumstance, but good analogy) if you are standing trial for murder and during the case the I as judge publicly say you stabbed the the victim then I have purger-ed the case and am open to civil litigation as at said time you were not convicted.

As for hiding behind the NFL. If Goodell wants to use "I'm the voice of the league" Then his comments need always begin with "we as the league", "we as the NFL", "the NFL believes", etc. This is done effectively by Gary Bettman (NHL) and preplantation owner David Stern (NBA). Is it nitpicking, possibly. Howefver, if you want to say you are protected by representing league and not as Roger Goodell then you need to start doing it.

TheOak · 07-17-2012, 03:14 PM

Originally Posted by sharke

To counter the Devil's Advocate

Goodell publicly made comments indicating Vilma paid $ 10,000 for the hit on Farve before the NFL concluded it's investigation. This is a large part of Vilma's case and truthfully where he stands the best chance. Think of it this way (though, I'll admit not exactly the same circumstance, but good analogy) if you are standing trial for murder and during the case the I as judge publicly say you stabbed the the victim then I have purger-ed the case and am open to civil litigation as at said time you were not convicted.

As for hiding behind the NFL. If Goodell wants to use "I'm the voice of the league" Then his comments need always begin with "we as the league", "we as the NFL", "the NFL believes", etc. This is done effectively by Gary Bettman (NHL) and preplantation owner David Stern (NBA). Is it nitpicking, possibly. Howefver, if you want to say you are protected by representing league and not as Roger Goodell then you need to start doing it.

OJ was accused... No defamation recourse.
Presidents are accused all the time.. No defamation recourse.

Just saying so dont throw fruit at me:

Goodell has been accused of lying... No defamation recourse.

sharke · 07-18-2012, 06:52 AM

Originally Posted by x626xBlack

Just saying so dont throw fruit at me:

not throwing fruit, making counter argument

mmmmmmmmmmmmmm fruit.....

Originally Posted by Halo

Much of this is mono-y-mono, Vilma vs. Goodell. Goodell trying everything in his power to include the NFL is a sign of fear and weakness.

which is why I think they should use a system made popular in the 1980s. I am of course talking about the Thunderdome. "Two men enter, one man leaves." Fair enough.

Tobias-Reiper · 07-17-2012, 03:07 PM

... good thing the CBA is not the U.S. Constitution.

Beastmode · 07-17-2012, 03:24 PM

Goodell has in fact lied. That's why there is no defamation recourse.

Halo · 07-17-2012, 05:04 PM

Goodell going out, on his own, in press releases HE ordered and making publicly false statements about Vilma is BEYOND the purview of the CBA.

Goodell used his authority as commissioner to do this, and the YES MEN around him just ran along with it ever-fearing the wrath of Roger.

Much of this is mono-y-mono, Vilma vs. Goodell. Goodell trying everything in his power to include the NFL is a sign of fear and weakness.

Tobias-Reiper · 07-18-2012, 10:58 AM

Originally Posted by Halo

Goodell going out, on his own, in press releases HE ordered and making publicly false statements about Vilma is BEYOND the purview of the CBA.

Goodell used his authority as commissioner to do this, and the YES MEN around him just ran along with it ever-fearing the wrath of Roger.

Much of this is mono-y-mono, Vilma vs. Goodell. Goodell trying everything in his power to include the NFL is a sign of fear and weakness.

Had to like your post because of that...

Like it is written, you can translate it as either "monkey and monkey", or "*****cat and *****cat", without the felines

TheOak · 07-18-2012, 09:06 AM

Ok ... pro comment....

Suspected witch... Burn him.

07-17-2012, 03:14 PM	#2
TheOak 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cypress Tx. Posts: 19,047	Originally Posted by sharke To counter the Devil's Advocate Goodell publicly made comments indicating Vilma paid $ 10,000 for the hit on Farve before the NFL concluded it's investigation. This is a large part of Vilma's case and truthfully where he stands the best chance. Think of it this way (though, I'll admit not exactly the same circumstance, but good analogy) if you are standing trial for murder and during the case the I as judge publicly say you stabbed the the victim then I have purger-ed the case and am open to civil litigation as at said time you were not convicted. As for hiding behind the NFL. If Goodell wants to use "I'm the voice of the league" Then his comments need always begin with "we as the league", "we as the NFL", "the NFL believes", etc. This is done effectively by Gary Bettman (NHL) and preplantation owner David Stern (NBA). Is it nitpicking, possibly. Howefver, if you want to say you are protected by representing league and not as Roger Goodell then you need to start doing it. OJ was accused... No defamation recourse. Presidents are accused all the time.. No defamation recourse. Just saying so dont throw fruit at me: Goodell has been accused of lying... No defamation recourse.

07-18-2012, 06:52 AM	#3
sharke evil decepticon Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: St. Augustine, FL Posts: 583	Originally Posted by x626xBlack Just saying so dont throw fruit at me: not throwing fruit, making counter argument mmmmmmmmmmmmmm fruit..... Originally Posted by Halo Much of this is mono-y-mono, Vilma vs. Goodell. Goodell trying everything in his power to include the NFL is a sign of fear and weakness. which is why I think they should use a system made popular in the 1980s. I am of course talking about the Thunderdome. "Two men enter, one man leaves." Fair enough.
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07-17-2012, 03:07 PM	#4
Tobias-Reiper Merces Letifer Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 4,161	... good thing the CBA is not the U.S. Constitution. Halo likes this.

07-17-2012, 03:24 PM	#5
Beastmode 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 9,126	Goodell has in fact lied. That's why there is no defamation recourse.
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07-17-2012, 05:04 PM	#6
Halo Site Donor MONTHLY Join Date: May 2002 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 20,890 Blog Entries: 45	Goodell going out, on his own, in press releases HE ordered and making publicly false statements about Vilma is BEYOND the purview of the CBA. Goodell used his authority as commissioner to do this, and the YES MEN around him just ran along with it ever-fearing the wrath of Roger. Much of this is mono-y-mono, Vilma vs. Goodell. Goodell trying everything in his power to include the NFL is a sign of fear and weakness. saintfan, Tobias-Reiper and Beastmode like this.

07-16-2012, 06:23 AM	#1
sharke evil decepticon Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: St. Augustine, FL Posts: 583	To counter the Devil's Advocate Goodell publicly made comments indicating Vilma paid $ 10,000 for the hit on Farve before the NFL concluded it's investigation. This is a large part of Vilma's case and truthfully where he stands the best chance. Think of it this way (though, I'll admit not exactly the same circumstance, but good analogy) if you are standing trial for murder and during the case the I as judge publicly say you stabbed the the victim then I have purger-ed the case and am open to civil litigation as at said time you were not convicted. As for hiding behind the NFL. If Goodell wants to use "I'm the voice of the league" Then his comments need always begin with "we as the league", "we as the NFL", "the NFL believes", etc. This is done effectively by Gary Bettman (NHL) and preplantation owner David Stern (NBA). Is it nitpicking, possibly. Howefver, if you want to say you are protected by representing league and not as Roger Goodell then you need to start doing it.

07-18-2012, 10:58 AM	#7
Tobias-Reiper Merces Letifer Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 4,161	Originally Posted by Halo Goodell going out, on his own, in press releases HE ordered and making publicly false statements about Vilma is BEYOND the purview of the CBA. Goodell used his authority as commissioner to do this, and the YES MEN around him just ran along with it ever-fearing the wrath of Roger. Much of this is mono-y-mono, Vilma vs. Goodell. Goodell trying everything in his power to include the NFL is a sign of fear and weakness. Had to like your post because of that... Like it is written, you can translate it as either "monkey and monkey", or "***cat and ***cat", without the felines

07-18-2012, 09:06 AM	#8
TheOak 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cypress Tx. Posts: 19,047	Ok ... pro comment.... Suspected witch... Burn him.

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