Major journalists indict Roger Goodell:
Enough is enough — it’s time for a new NFL commissioner https://t.co/Mjv0PuW1E3 via @Stanford_Daily
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) October 26, 2016
Excerpt from the article posted above:
.@Stanford_Daily calls for Roger Goodell to step down. pic.twitter.com/SwJZmG0bGb
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) October 26, 2016
One of my favorite writers, Michael Hurley details that everything from handling of DV discipline to fining William Gay for wearing DV awareness cleats theres “a despicable culture on display in the NFL,” and finaly calls for the commissioner’s job.
After Making Most Offensive Statement, Roger Goodell Deserves To Lose Job As NFL Commissioner https://t.co/wvkWXYKKrZ via @MichaelFhurley
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) October 26, 2016
Sally Jenkins spares no words for Roger Goodell in the article below:
“Roger Goodell has tainted the entire league as uncaring and hypocritical.” https://t.co/B26qwdWU2a Straight talk via @sallyjenx
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) October 26, 2016
NFL owners need to sack Commissioner Goodell
“Goodell has become a punchline. “https://t.co/nKBRcw7sDw via @thenewspress— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) October 24, 2016
NFL ratings woes:
Good piece on ratings decline, one reason mentioned is increased #DFS bans. Tends to support @AmerGamingAssn datahttps://t.co/0I6bUwCgxF
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) October 26, 2016
TV ratings debacle for NFL:
MNF < 24%
Thursday games < 18%
Sunday Nights < 19%Via @BartHubbuch https://t.co/LPgJo4cddA
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) October 26, 2016
Does diminished quality come from reduced practice time? https://t.co/7UIGMRZWp8
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) October 26, 2016
NY Giants release Josh Brown, but it this too little too late?
If Giants withheld Josh Brown information from the NFL, they deserve punishment at least as severe as the Pats https://t.co/RtQ9YfwXV7
— Melissa Jacobs (@thefootballgirl) October 24, 2016
The Giants have released Josh Brown. Here’s @AndrewBrandt on the league and team failures that got us here: https://t.co/CcwAaUo2Vk
— The MMQB (@theMMQB) October 25, 2016
John Mara statement:
In statement, Giants prez John Mara says: “Our beliefs, our judgments and our decisions were misguided. We accept that responsibility.” pic.twitter.com/JCfmtWrF0p
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) October 25, 2016
Josh Brown’s first statement:
Josh Brown’s statement via @AdamSchefter-GM pic.twitter.com/dfWpJMSoOb
— GiantInsider (@GiantInsider) October 25, 2016
And his second:
Former #Giants kicker Josh Brown has released a statement, via the team. It is different from the one released to ESPN: pic.twitter.com/bfwl2azx1t
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) October 25, 2016
On the other hand, the NFL has suspended players for DV after they were cut. See ex-Lion Rodney Austin (6 games): https://t.co/nOBcNwWrVW https://t.co/3sNmPzQUrP
— Dan Werly (@WerlySportsLaw) October 25, 2016
And if you’re wondering how Josh Brown’s salary will work out, you’ve got that info here as well. https://t.co/qdoWN1LLyG
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) October 26, 2016
Giants cut Josh Brown because of domestic violence. But what of Giants, who didn’t care until public was outraged https://t.co/JDBgpMuM0T
— Nancy Armour (@nrarmour) October 25, 2016
Irony of NFL’s lax punishment in Rice and Brown cases is that it ultimately led to the most severe punishment: loss of their careers.
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) October 25, 2016
Diana Moskovitz explains why there really are no easy solutions to domestic violence:
Zero tolerance for domestic violence will only make it worse https://t.co/KtHGKd0QeC
— Diana Moskovitz (@DianaMoskovitz) October 24, 2016
Note: Diana will be the featured guest on the Conduct Detrimental podcast with Daniel Wallach and Dan Werly later this week, and this will be discussed in depth. Check it out on i-tunes or The White Bronco
Doe v. Rose:
Jane Doe now has until November 21st to appeal the verdict.
More on her appeal options: https://t.co/UILpsAseAS https://t.co/0xoaWwRfZQ
— Dan Werly (@WerlySportsLaw) October 25, 2016
The next step for Colin Kaepernick:
Kaepernick answers what’s next: Inclusion and access to the halls of power in sports https://t.co/ffK7niF282 via @TheUndefeated
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) October 26, 2016
Athletes protest gestures aren’t new
Why do we complain when they embrace a cause & take a knee instead of a selfie?https://t.co/1MfXCt6xNe— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) October 24, 2016
Sports betting developments:
Will The NFL Change Its Tune On Sports Betting If Ratings Decline Persists? https://t.co/GvH3IbtJ5g pic.twitter.com/Aey1Zrb9fE
— Legal Sports Report (@LSPReport) October 25, 2016
DraftKings, Fanduel settle false advertising scam with AG https://t.co/1jeHkxZzlo @AGSchneiderman @FanDuel @DraftKings
— Julia Marsh (@juliakmarsh) October 25, 2016
DraftKings, FanDuel settlement with NY AG Schneiderman for false advertising is official; each co pays $6m. #DFS pic.twitter.com/UUNosF6RNT
— Daniel Roberts (@readDanwrite) October 25, 2016
NYAG announces settlement with FanDuel and DraftKings.
FD agreement: https://t.co/73csBZSXr1
DK agreement: https://t.co/GMS2wDR2hG— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) October 25, 2016
I do hate throwing out merger talk, but clearing this case from the docket would make sense if a real possibility. https://t.co/lcsW2Tf4no
— Dustin Gouker (@DustinGouker) October 25, 2016
All told, DraftKings and FanDuel vs NY AG Eric Schneiderman lasted 11 months: pic.twitter.com/N1TFMIqQ3L
— Daniel Roberts (@readDanwrite) October 25, 2016
What’s missing from #DFS settlement agreement: a finding that companies misrepresented that their games are not considered “gambling”
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) October 25, 2016
NYAG Finding: Cos. “misled consumers about substantial advantages high-volume and pro players had over other players” pic.twitter.com/qW5j7bPVah
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) October 25, 2016
Odds & Ends:
Really love this piece from @TheWilderThings about NFL players shying away from talking politics. https://t.co/VEdcMH8Wyu
— Maggie Hendricks (@maggiehendricks) October 24, 2016
When ya see some of the headlines after Brady’s radio comments against dom-violence it’s a wonder any athlete speaks 2 any media member ever
— Matt Chatham (@chatham58) October 25, 2016
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) October 24, 2016
Fan who fell over stadium stairway railing last night in Denver has died https://t.co/DG90498MpO
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) October 25, 2016
Hall of Fame game lawyer takes aim at David Baker’s history https://t.co/jrqSy2UIae via @ProFootballTalk
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) October 26, 2016
Read about NFL Commish Roger Goodell’s Hall of Fame fumble amidst #JoshBrown controversy. My @nypost exclusive: https://t.co/voicIpwkD0
— Julia Marsh (@juliakmarsh) October 25, 2016
Jerry Jones and Jonathan Kraft feuding over NFL rule banning teams from showing video highlights, via @NYP_Terranova https://t.co/yiJE5I06ka
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) October 25, 2016
The issues w @NFLPA financial advisors are mitigated (not solved) if more schools helped their students navigate the process of going pro. https://t.co/SE9As21Sd5
— Warren K. Zola (@WarrenKZola) October 24, 2016
Chase Carlson is really on top of this – see his Twitter feed for addtional insights:
.@ChaseACarlson‘s feed right now is convincing me that the NFLPA financial advisor program is, in itself, a scam pic.twitter.com/VNRrux4pA7
— Aaron W. Gordon (@A_W_Gordon) October 24, 2016
Insightful perspectives on O’Bannon and beyond https://t.co/P31xZzg1gF
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) October 24, 2016
Here’s my take on how #Antitrust Law could reform #NCAA football (my March ’15 @RutgersLRev keynote address). https://t.co/ta1xeqYKEQ
— Marc Edelman (@MarcEdelman) October 24, 2016
Cubs engage in trademark battles during #WorldSeries https://t.co/oVHTz7dQn0
— Darren Heitner (@DarrenHeitner) October 24, 2016
