Asking for B&G subscribers' feedback on a special BountyGate article

Stealthman · 08-02-2012, 06:06 PM

X626Black: Good post.

The military grievance procedures are outlined in each branch of service. In the Navy, its governing doctrine is the Operational Navy Instruction (OPNAVINST) 5354.1 series.

The UCMJ comes into play with Article 15 (non-judicial punishment: NJP). If the charge is serious enough, it goes to the military judicial process: Courts Martial.

LT Coughlin did not fully exhaust her appeal options at the lowest level (i.e.: as outlined in the OPNAVINST 5354.1) under Military Rights and Responsibilities grievance procedures. Even so, she was entitled to fair treatment because her rights were blatantly violated.

Similarly, Jonathan Vilma has not been afforded fair and equitable treatment in this case. His character and reputation have been dragged through the sewer of public opinion, and I doubt that he'll ever play in the league again.

I have been wrong before, but I believe this will be settled in a civil court, with Vilma settling for 7 or 8-figures in a defamation case that will be for the ages. In exchange for this, the NFL will probably make his NEVER playing another down in the league ...getting their end of the bargain.

Just my humble opinion.

No matter what, Goddell has lost the respect of the players, and will probably NOT get an extension in his tenure as NFL Commish.

I've been wrong before, and if I am, ...oh, well.

We'll see, won't we?

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Stealthman B&G StaffWriter Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Wake Forest, NC Posts: 382	X626Black: Good post. The military grievance procedures are outlined in each branch of service. In the Navy, its governing doctrine is the Operational Navy Instruction (OPNAVINST) 5354.1 series. The UCMJ comes into play with Article 15 (non-judicial punishment: NJP). If the charge is serious enough, it goes to the military judicial process: Courts Martial. LT Coughlin did not fully exhaust her appeal options at the lowest level (i.e.: as outlined in the OPNAVINST 5354.1) under Military Rights and Responsibilities grievance procedures. Even so, she was entitled to fair treatment because her rights were blatantly violated. Similarly, Jonathan Vilma has not been afforded fair and equitable treatment in this case. His character and reputation have been dragged through the sewer of public opinion, and I doubt that he'll ever play in the league again. I have been wrong before, but I believe this will be settled in a civil court, with Vilma settling for 7 or 8-figures in a defamation case that will be for the ages. In exchange for this, the NFL will probably make his NEVER playing another down in the league ...getting their end of the bargain. Just my humble opinion. No matter what, Goddell has lost the respect of the players, and will probably NOT get an extension in his tenure as NFL Commish. I've been wrong before, and if I am, ...oh, well. We'll see, won't we?