NFL is Consistently Inconsistent:
It’s time the NFL fixes its awful officiating https://t.co/F72GPf1tzl via @btsteelcurtain
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) December 22, 2016
Walkileaks: Roger Goodell Has Lost The Will To Punish Teams https://t.co/dsVVO5En0T
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) December 22, 2016
The NFL season is just a bunch of fashion fines with occasional football games: https://t.co/kmGwbKb45X pic.twitter.com/eji9gsS7MJ
— Deadspin (@Deadspin) December 22, 2016
They both broke the rules; they both supported a good cause. Only one was fined. #consistency
h/t @MichaelDavSmith @ProFootballTalk pic.twitter.com/Yzx7XEXAB5— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) December 22, 2016
Odell Beckham was fined for wearing Craig Sager tribute cleats to raise money for cancer charities https://t.co/aQ0whSgv3O
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) December 22, 2016
Add Michael Bennett to the list of players who want more consistency in the league’s celebration rules https://t.co/xpEjeGyZVw
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) December 22, 2016
VIDEO: Why So Little Wisdom in #NFL? Wildly inconsistent punishments. Standing 4 things no one cares about but them https://t.co/MFJpF35oZS
— Matt Chatham (@chatham58) December 22, 2016
Attorney Ryan M. Rodenberg did however identify one consistency:
2016 Sports Law Word of the Year = “Independent.” In sports law, there is no other adjective more misused.
— Ryan M. Rodenberg (@SportsLawProf) December 22, 2016
Concussion Discussion:
From @rwesthead: NHL team ‘wrongfully withheld’ documents from player in brain-injury case https://t.co/eG7JSQNL43 pic.twitter.com/UhV8AAKS0g
— TSN Hockey (@TSNHockey) December 22, 2016
Some readers asking to see commissioner’s decision concluding Devils “wrongfully withheld” docs from Peluso. Here:https://t.co/skxOhcA11q
— Rick Westhead (@rwesthead) December 22, 2016
Also; according to Rick Westhead, Peluso’s lawyer says he plans to call Lou Lamoriello, now Toronto Maple Leafs GM, to testify when case begins in Feb.
Look back at LIFETIME PENALTY: @rwesthead on Mike Peluso and Dan LaCouture’s struggles because of head injuries https://t.co/ayYC940lRX pic.twitter.com/MVxblOOCuB
— TSN Hockey (@TSNHockey) December 22, 2016
Breaking:
Former players in “Living CTE” lawsuit filed for voluntary dismissal of the case which was granted. Reasons for voluntary dismissal are unclear, however some plaintiffs are involved in other CTE litigation. Hoping for an update soon.
Plaintiffs voluntarily dismiss “Living #CTE” workmen’s compensation suit. pic.twitter.com/Ez9lieqsGF
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) December 23, 2016
Wakeyleaks:
Univ. of Georgia fines asst. coach $25K for role in #Wakeyleaks. Plus a letter of reprimand in his file! https://t.co/ToRnW4tsjY
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) December 23, 2016
Sounds like the old Bill Clinton “I took the joint when it was passed to me, but I didn’t inhale” excuse https://t.co/008SMkCCtz
— wwilson (@brewonsouthu) December 22, 2016
Georgia fines Shane Beamer $25,000 for his involvement in WakeyLeaks. He’s a former Virginia Tech assistant. https://t.co/cttyFCFcEr
— Pete Thamel (@SIPeteThamel) December 22, 2016
More Misconduct in the NCAA:
NCAA revamps charges against UNC: issues third Notice of Allegations regarding improper benefits, via @aaronbeardap https://t.co/RnLhjSjP3h
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) December 23, 2016
It never ends at Baylor. NCAA finds that the school committed recruiting violations, upholds self-imposed penalties: https://t.co/nlvDZkjzb7
— Dan Werly (@WerlySportsLaw) December 22, 2016
“It was frustrating. The Restitution Rule made it impossible to win.” https://t.co/MPlVtY7nR3
— Caitlin Kelly (@caitlin__kelly) December 20, 2016
Spot on. They did this with PSU too. NCAA believes they make rules up as they go along. Member-institutions could reform it, but won’t https://t.co/mJyj9ziTIZ
— The Legal Blitz (@TheLegalBlitz) December 22, 2016
Violence Against Women in Sports:
Ken Starr speaks about Baylor situation.
He needs to stop talking.https://t.co/QEzKEyCsI5 pic.twitter.com/rTZ6fjJV6T
— Dan Werly (@WerlySportsLaw) December 22, 2016
In new interview, Kenneth Starr says he ‘doubts there were gang rapes’ at Baylor, via @ReaganBrad https://t.co/AN96Kc9xHL
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) December 22, 2016
Breaking: U of M football player Grant Perry charged in East Lansing with four counts (1 felony) related to an alleged sexual assault in Oct
— Chris Haxel (@ChrisHaxel) December 22, 2016
WTF is this “the world was a different place in 2014” BS? Stoops woulda been better off saying nothing at all. pic.twitter.com/f5yV4R1GUB
— Jim Weber (@JimMWeber) December 22, 2016
Rarely, have I been able to talk with such nuance about Violence in Sports. Please comment #Mixon https://t.co/V1xYhDZmJX
— Dr. Mitch Abrams (@MitchAbramsPsyD) December 21, 2016
Police Blotter (and related lawsuits):
New Orleans woman accused of bilking Ricky Williams, others, pleads not guilty, gets tentative Feb. 6 trial date | https://t.co/TbHRkBkA1V
— Ramon Antonio Vargas (@RVargasAdvocate) December 22, 2016
NFL is “reviewing everything” relating to Michael Floyd’s DUI arrest https://t.co/5kXQcDUsvu
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) December 22, 2016
Newest Patriots star speaks out about DUI arrest https://t.co/Qyvgiv13jD pic.twitter.com/KekecfLl41
— WCVB-TV Boston (@WCVB) December 22, 2016
Lawyer repping Matt Barnes in civil assault case asks to withdraw after just one day(!) due to nonpayment: pic.twitter.com/u8cy3wrtmq
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) December 22, 2016
Mississippi bookmaker pleads guilty for role in operating illegal online sports betting scheme: https://t.co/Ts5atItnlw
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) December 22, 2016
This & That:
Get it while you can – the official #Deflategate / #Walkie-Talkiegate limited edition hat!
@NewEraCap someone in your @NFL hat department might be drinking on the job, just saying. Still trying to figure this one out… pic.twitter.com/OGXAviFwcr
— Brad Wing (@bwing38) December 21, 2016
Excited to announce the launch of a new feature called “The Docket” which posts PDFs in recent #sportslaw cases: https://t.co/R5HYO5ZxMh pic.twitter.com/9txV4MJqti
— The White Bronco (@TheWhiteBronc) December 22, 2016
#Eagles Malcolm Jenkins one of few players left protesting anthem https://t.co/djE3heYno9 via @evan9rossman
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) December 22, 2016
A look at the rules/impact of the upcoming expansion draft for the Vegas (maybe) Golden Knights: https://t.co/CQ4bIQr0o3 https://t.co/ABTRH2vymQ
— Dan Werly (@WerlySportsLaw) December 22, 2016
NCAA, NBA bans remain after HB2 repeal fails https://t.co/wC5DGlUdEK
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) December 22, 2016
Albert Breer: NFL Viewpoint on Bowl Skipping Trend https://t.co/kWHm5EQUMD via @AlbertBreer @theMMQB
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) December 22, 2016
