Highlight Reel:
I placed two highlights you don’t want to miss at the top of today’s Blitz.
The first is Conduct Detrimental Podcast #10 in which the two Dans take on all the major sports law stories of the month of December. You’ll need some good conversation points for all the family and friends gatherings that are upon us. Daniel Wallach and Dan Werly deliver the goods.
Podcast #10 just posted. @WALLACHLEGAL & @WerlySportsLaw do a December #sportslaw roundup. Mixon, Wakeyleaks, & more https://t.co/Stg7mIIriO pic.twitter.com/QrECUikOcq
— Conduct Detrimental (@ConductPod) December 23, 2016
In the second, Paul D. Anderson crafts an imaginary scenario in college football, but one that could and should happen…
Flexing the Economic Weapons in Reserve – what if? https://t.co/LRUUP112nE #NCAA
— Paul D. Anderson (@PaulD_Anderson) December 23, 2016
Bowl Skipping Controversy:
This is how NFL teams view players – like Leonard Fournette and Christian McCaffrey –who skip bo… https://t.co/RnM9gixOT6 via @YahooSports
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) December 24, 2016
Nick Saban chimes in on players skipping bowl games with surprisingly reasonably and pragmatic observations https://t.co/gCxIQsGc3d
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) December 23, 2016
Eric Winston on players skipping bowls: No right or wrong answer https://t.co/pzDfb943GU
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) December 23, 2016
Joe Mixon Assault:
Joe Mixon says he’s sorry in press conference nobody watched https://t.co/Z5GAUHCRkL pic.twitter.com/f2ib1lzlZV
— Deadspin (@Deadspin) December 23, 2016
Joe Mixon has not yet decided whether to enter the 2017 NFL Draft, via @ChaseGoodbread https://t.co/WHJ9YrVP0I
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) December 24, 2016
2nd R Rice vid changed world of Bob Stoops
It would be nice if a police rpt would outrage us as wellhttps://t.co/jSfbE4Bbmf @BerryTramel— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) December 23, 2016
Sexual Assault at the University of Minnesota:
Important read about the Minnesota’s Sexual-Assault Scandal via @DianaMoskovitz https://t.co/c7cNFJF6fx
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) December 23, 2016
Concussion Discussion:
Unless this case settles, it will offer a modest preview of the NHL concussion lawsuit, which won’t go to trial for several years. https://t.co/rIH4BXIZKh
— Rick Westhead (@rwesthead) December 23, 2016
Newton: Panthers should sit Kuechly, not jeopardize future https://t.co/CROnYRmXpD
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) December 24, 2016
Post-concussion syndrome is real and if it’s not treated correctly, it can change your life forever. https://t.co/rzMi8nR7U1 pic.twitter.com/5YEuXUvKC7
— Eugene Monroe (@MrEugeneMonroe) December 23, 2016
The NFL Concussion Epidemic: Could a Pill Replace Marijuana for Treatment? @TheAtlantic https://t.co/MD7ncRfbbf
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) December 23, 2016
Players Suing NFL in “Living CTE” Litigation Drop Suit
The players, who were suing the league for changes to the CBA which would provide workmen’s comp for living players with CTE-like symptoms requested a voluntary dismissal. When I approached their counsel for comment he said that individual players will pursue litigation against the various clubs in different states.
Plaintiffs voluntarily dismiss “Living #CTE” workmen’s compensation suit. pic.twitter.com/Ez9lieqsGF
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) December 23, 2016
Curious about the upcoming NHL expansion? Here’s your primer:
NEW: Explaining the upcoming expansion draft of the Vegas Golden Knights: https://t.co/OFIkHlKYoE pic.twitter.com/HrHbTj5Y9U
— The White Bronco (@TheWhiteBronc) 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
This & That
Not counting last week, #NFL players have lost $32.3M to fines and suspensions this season.
— Robert Raiola, CPA (@SportsTaxMan) December 23, 2016
CBAby is born. #NBA https://t.co/uQ539a5W8l
— Andrew Brandt (@AndrewBrandt) December 23, 2016
Ice Cube is helping start a 3-on-3 league with ex-NBA players, and it sounds awesome https://t.co/YFW8E5fzhN
— USA TODAY Sports (@USATODAYsports) December 23, 2016
Patriots’ Floyd trying to move forward following DUI arrest | Pro32: Head to Head https://t.co/RIApEs7mHz
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) December 23, 2016
Cell phone on Giants sideline last night didn’t violate the rules https://t.co/YLAUnC3uQO
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) December 23, 2016
Ezekiel Elliott thinks the NFL’s celebration rules are “kind of sad” (The line starts way back there, young fella) https://t.co/73gOenZtip
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) December 23, 2016
Lawsuit: Detroit DDA broke state law with #Pistons deal https://t.co/BKmqILhLKZ via @freep #sportslaw #NBA
— Scott A. Andresen (@ScottAndresen) December 24, 2016
CBS affiliate in L.A. punts Chargers so they can show Raiders opposite the Rams on local Fox affiliate https://t.co/UZ0yv6bXC2
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) December 23, 2016
Facing ?’s over missing child support payments, ex-Saint R. Meachem testifies that he may have been bilked millions https://t.co/Fq6tvD2x3U
— Ramon Antonio Vargas (@RVargasAdvocate) December 23, 2016
Ezekiel Elliott thinks the NFL’s celebration rules are “kind of sad” (The line starts way back there, young fella) https://t.co/73gOenZtip
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) December 23, 2016
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
