SUSPENSIONS OVERTURNED

Tobias-Reiper · 09-07-2012, 02:53 PM

Originally Posted by TheEnigma

Do you guys hear that sound? I think it's Goodell's jaw hitting the floor.

I posted this before, and I am not a big conspiracy theorist, but I can't help but think that the NFL "hinted" to the panel they needed to reach this conclusion. This conclusion can help Goodell save face, saying he did what he could in the name of player safety, but he will abide by the process set forth by the CBA, all the while avoiding the NFL's "evidence" to be made public, because I firmly believe that the "evidence" either proves all teams had a money pool going, or that the "evidence" is fabricated. Either way, it would be extremely bad for the league.

OldMaid · 09-07-2012, 05:25 PM

Originally Posted by Tobias-Reiper

I posted this before, and I am not a big conspiracy theorist, but I can't help but think that the NFL "hinted" to the panel they needed to reach this conclusion. This conclusion can help Goodell save face, saying he did what he could in the name of player safety, but he will abide by the process set forth by the CBA, all the while avoiding the NFL's "evidence" to be made public, because I firmly believe that the "evidence" either proves all teams had a money pool going, or that the "evidence" is fabricated. Either way, it would be extremely bad for the league.

Goodell was so steadfast that this was it and his decision was made. Fianl. Done. Suspension. Bye.

I agree with you and others.
Soooo, perhaps, reading between the lines, yes, behind closed doors there was most likely more to this story the public will not know about. Sounds like the part of cases where parties settle for disclosed sum, sealed records on things.

Rugby Saint II · 09-07-2012, 03:18 PM

Originally Posted by TheEnigma

Do you guys hear that sound? I think it's Goodell's jaw hitting the floor.

Maybe it was this!!!!

homerj07 · 09-07-2012, 05:26 PM

Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II

Maybe it was this!!!!

I'll Rochambeau you for it!!!

Srgt. Hulka · 09-07-2012, 02:45 PM

"That frikkin panel. Who the hell do they think they are?"

Danno · 09-07-2012, 02:48 PM

This may cost him his job.

kcsaints · 09-07-2012, 02:50 PM

Appeals panel overturns bounty suspensions

In the end, Judge Berrigan didn’t have to issue a ruling at all.

An internal appeals panel has overturned the bounty suspensions imposed on the players, a source with knowledge of the decision tells PFT. The development was first reported by Jim Trotter of SI.com.

“Victory is mine!!!!” Saints linebacker Jonathan Vilma said, via Twitter.

Indeed it is, for now. Unlike any ruling that may have been issued by Judge Berrigan, the ruling from the internal appeals panel, which overturned a prior decision from arbitrator Richard Burbank, is final and binding. The league has no recourse — unless the league chooses to file a lawsuit attacking the outcome of the internal arbitration. (Which is what the players had been trying to do before Judge Berrigan.)

As to Judge Berrigan, she may still issue a ruling adopting and enforcing the outcome of the internal appeal, giving federal credibility to the decision of the panel.

We’ve just received the decision from the panel. We’ll be posting something that explains the ruling in further detail.

Appeals panel overturns bounty suspensions | ProFootballTalk

Shoe. · 09-07-2012, 03:51 PM

Originally Posted by Danno

This may cost him his job.

Ahh....

We can dream, can't we?

spkb25 · 09-07-2012, 05:21 PM

Originally Posted by Danno

This may cost him his job.

God that would be great

Srgt. Hulka · 09-07-2012, 02:48 PM

What about Sean Payton?

09-07-2012, 02:53 PM	#1
Tobias-Reiper Merces Letifer Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 4,161	Re: BREAKING- SUSPENSIONS OVERTURNED??? Originally Posted by TheEnigma Do you guys hear that sound? I think it's Goodell's jaw hitting the floor. I posted this before, and I am not a big conspiracy theorist, but I can't help but think that the NFL "hinted" to the panel they needed to reach this conclusion. This conclusion can help Goodell save face, saying he did what he could in the name of player safety, but he will abide by the process set forth by the CBA, all the while avoiding the NFL's "evidence" to be made public, because I firmly believe that the "evidence" either proves all teams had a money pool going, or that the "evidence" is fabricated. Either way, it would be extremely bad for the league. ScottyRo, saintfan, Danno and 5 others like this.
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09-07-2012, 05:25 PM	#2
OldMaid Site Donor 2014 Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 2,919 Blog Entries: 3	Re: BREAKING- SUSPENSIONS OVERTURNED??? Originally Posted by Tobias-Reiper I posted this before, and I am not a big conspiracy theorist, but I can't help but think that the NFL "hinted" to the panel they needed to reach this conclusion. This conclusion can help Goodell save face, saying he did what he could in the name of player safety, but he will abide by the process set forth by the CBA, all the while avoiding the NFL's "evidence" to be made public, because I firmly believe that the "evidence" either proves all teams had a money pool going, or that the "evidence" is fabricated. Either way, it would be extremely bad for the league. Goodell was so steadfast that this was it and his decision was made. Fianl. Done. Suspension. Bye. I agree with you and others. Soooo, perhaps, reading between the lines, yes, behind closed doors there was most likely more to this story the public will not know about. Sounds like the part of cases where parties settle for disclosed sum, sealed records on things.

09-07-2012, 03:18 PM	#3
Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,151	Re: BREAKING- SUSPENSIONS OVERTURNED??? Originally Posted by TheEnigma Do you guys hear that sound? I think it's Goodell's jaw hitting the floor. Maybe it was this!!!! homerj07 and TheEnigma like this.

09-07-2012, 05:26 PM	#4
homerj07 In Doh We Trust Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Central Florida Posts: 7,027 Blog Entries: 16	Re: BREAKING- SUSPENSIONS OVERTURNED??? Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II Maybe it was this!!!! I'll Rochambeau you for it!!!

09-07-2012, 02:45 PM	#5
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09-07-2012, 02:50 PM	#7
kcsaints Site Donor 2014 Kansas Who Dat Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Kansas Posts: 380	Re: BREAKING- SUSPENSIONS OVERTURNED??? Appeals panel overturns bounty suspensions In the end, Judge Berrigan didn’t have to issue a ruling at all. An internal appeals panel has overturned the bounty suspensions imposed on the players, a source with knowledge of the decision tells PFT. The development was first reported by Jim Trotter of SI.com. “Victory is mine!!!!” Saints linebacker Jonathan Vilma said, via Twitter. Indeed it is, for now. Unlike any ruling that may have been issued by Judge Berrigan, the ruling from the internal appeals panel, which overturned a prior decision from arbitrator Richard Burbank, is final and binding. The league has no recourse — unless the league chooses to file a lawsuit attacking the outcome of the internal arbitration. (Which is what the players had been trying to do before Judge Berrigan.) As to Judge Berrigan, she may still issue a ruling adopting and enforcing the outcome of the internal appeal, giving federal credibility to the decision of the panel. We’ve just received the decision from the panel. We’ll be posting something that explains the ruling in further detail. Appeals panel overturns bounty suspensions \| ProFootballTalk

09-07-2012, 03:51 PM	#8
Shoe. 500th Post Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Hub City Posts: 576	Re: BREAKING- SUSPENSIONS OVERTURNED??? Originally Posted by Danno This may cost him his job. Ahh.... We can dream, can't we?

09-07-2012, 05:21 PM	#9
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