?To start off:
I wrote a letter to Roger Goodell addressing a number of critical issues in the NFL. I hope you’ll take a few minutes to read and share.
.@nflcommish wrote a letter to fans. I responded in regard to some of the NFL’s biggest issues. cc: @NFLprguy @NFLPA https://t.co/DAgjKhwvn2
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) March 25, 2017
While I haven’t heard back from the Commissioner, I’ve had some feedback from others. A Broncos fan pointed out another serious concern:
No news. Day 12. #Broncoshttps://t.co/IlokCnHlRM
— Ron (@ronNcaphill) March 22, 2017
✊?✊??Athlete Activism:
?Womens’ Hockey:
Women play hockey too https://t.co/0B025oMH2b
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) March 25, 2017
“@DunkinDonuts: “We support the current members of the U.S. (women’s hockey) team.” @MLB_PLAYERS, @NHLPA chime in. https://t.co/EF8LYlzmz6
— A.J. Perez (@byajperez) March 25, 2017
Did not hear back from @Marriott, @Nike, @LibertyMutual or @Enterprise. @Toyota declined to comment. https://t.co/PvXVeGH40G
— A.J. Perez (@byajperez) March 25, 2017
Statement on Women’s US National Hockey Team matter below#BeBoldForChange pic.twitter.com/TWbRoTtOnP
— NHLPA (@NHLPA) March 24, 2017
“If you don’t stand with us, you stand against us.” Straight ? from NWHLPA head Anya Battaglino on USWNT boycott https://t.co/uOjPJ09qQA
— Caitlin Kelly (@caitlin__kelly) March 24, 2017
Colin Kaepernick
If Saints are considering Johnny Manziel, it’s time to be real about Colin Kaepernick https://t.co/NFtPkiThAh via @aNateScott
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) March 25, 2017
Richard Sherman thinks Kaepernick is being blackballed https://t.co/Ewa4K9iNbE via @SheilKapadia
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) March 25, 2017
This is quite a list. https://t.co/8STp1OHOD7
— mike freeman (@mikefreemanNFL) March 24, 2017
#49ers Wire: The 12 free-agent QBs who’ve been signed while Colin Kaepernick’s still… https://t.co/2uvKZU5lyq #NFL https://t.co/yQMy4bd2bJ
— 49ers Football (@ninerspress) March 24, 2017
Excellent breakdown of collusion by @McCannSportsLaw and what would need to take place for Kaepernick to prevail https://t.co/Xxhq6lpyQV
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) March 24, 2017
Martellus Bennett
Let the players express their individuality and creativity. Y’all gonna make an educational video on how we should talk next? https://t.co/xabCzeRqYO
— Martellus Bennett (@MartysaurusRex) March 22, 2017
We’re developing an educational training video for players to show clear examples of appropriate and inappropriate celebrations. pic.twitter.com/3yzBxAaQuk
— Troy Vincent (@TroyVincent23) March 21, 2017
?NFL Sidelines:
Rule change proposals
NFL may crack down on penalties designed to manipulate the clock. Chip Kelly rule coming? https://t.co/p1uX0tBtiO via @ProFootballTalk
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) March 24, 2017
NFL to consider radical replay question: Should coaches be allowed to challenge every single play? https://t.co/Cx0HpKwyWm via @JohnKryk
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) March 25, 2017
Under proposed shortened overtime rules, the Buccaneers would have been a playoff team last year https://t.co/gDPgSyKH9G
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) March 24, 2017
Dean Blandino: Officials can issue warning before penalty for 12 men in huddle https://t.co/nJwUbpzdkV
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) March 24, 2017
Dean Blandino says the NFL is heading toward full-time referees, even if some of them will stick with their day jobs https://t.co/tFGLxFLkmq
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) March 24, 2017
Player safety
Panthers GM not second guessing playing injured Cam Newton https://t.co/Qz3p6wOyKN
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) March 25, 2017
Relocation-Raiders
Oakland touts its last-ditch offer as better than the Las Vegas package https://t.co/4DA9aiKgss
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) March 24, 2017
OAK basically charges that issue of A’s is a red herring, that there is plenty of room on site 4 A’s to stay and build a new football venue
— daniel kaplan (@dkaplanSBJ) March 24, 2017
Hey @dkaplanSBJ – agreed – and I’ll add that while I was w/team, A’s were very supportive of our stadium efforts and regularly told us (1/2) https://t.co/KULDiLEWTU
— Amy Trask (@AmyTrask) March 24, 2017
(2/2) that if we developed firm/financed plan, they’d help facilitate construction. Unless they’ve done about face, not fair to blame A’s.
— Amy Trask (@AmyTrask) March 24, 2017
Asked Giants owner John Mara if Fortress agreeing 2 lend on bank terms 2 Raiders changed anything (i.e. Vegas momentum), he replied, “Nope.”
— daniel kaplan (@dkaplanSBJ) March 24, 2017
The A’s fate has been held by the NFL like the sword of Damocles over the OAK/Fortress effort, but is it really an excuse to take Vegas $ ? https://t.co/tF2eGSYl74
— daniel kaplan (@dkaplanSBJ) March 24, 2017
Had OAK been as transparent all along w/ their deal as they were today, they may have rebutted NFL narrative city has no offer. 2 late now
— daniel kaplan (@dkaplanSBJ) March 24, 2017
Amazing quotes from NFL owners. Great reporting by@AlbertBreer on likelihood of the Las Vegas Raiders:https://t.co/bksVfV4Mum pic.twitter.com/zWw8Zuy1VY
— David Payne Purdum (@DavidPurdum) March 24, 2017
Relocation-Chargers
L.A. Chargers nearly sold out of season tickets for 2017. It’s been a more gradual process than for Rams. https://t.co/9Dpp4pyPxJ
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) March 24, 2017
NFLPA
This is the second item the NFLPA is looking into regarding the #Jaguars since Tom Coughlin’s hiring in January. https://t.co/bkLAO1YHkP
— Florida Times-Union (@jaxdotcom) March 24, 2017
Malcolm Butler shows where #NFL players are still powerless https://t.co/ZlnReAYr9e #ESPN #NFLSUNDAY pic.twitter.com/JMJIm9If5H
— David H. Darvishian (@DavidDarvishian) March 24, 2017
?Crime Blotter:
Graham Spanier
For Graham Spanier reality strikes at last https://t.co/u5W3AhcnoY
— Dan Wetzel (@DanWetzel) March 24, 2017
More on former Penn State President Graham Spanier verdict https://t.co/dTUliU5JeV via @DailyCollegian
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) March 24, 2017
Adam Jones
The latest twist in the Adam Jones saga …Essential reading via @marcushartman . https://t.co/YsSCJhV9Qn
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) March 24, 2017
Aaron Hernandez
A twist in Aaron Hernandez trial and the former tight end might beat these double murder charges https://t.co/Iyg31O7zJp
— New York Post Sports (@nypostsports) March 24, 2017
Hundreds of text messages sent between Aaron Hernandez and Alexander Bradley read like a noir novel. https://t.co/JkPX8DL7vS pic.twitter.com/6FGkBLGmzc
— The Boston Globe (@BostonGlobe) March 25, 2017
Sam Ukwuachu
A former Baylor football player’s sexual assault conviction is overturned on appeal https://t.co/OiBAVMDTbg via @CindyBoren
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) March 24, 2017
⚖️Litigation (and Legislation) Lane:
Georgia Title IX Legislation
Georgia campus rape bill appears dead for the year, sponsor says https://t.co/Ca0EtAVQok via @rcookajc
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) March 24, 2017
Dennis Wideman
What do #Patriots QB Tom Brady and #Flames defenseman Dennis Wideman have in common? Find out here:https://t.co/aXKc5AA1Nh
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) March 24, 2017
Baseball Minimum Wage Lawsuit
MLB appeals recent approval of class action in Minor League baseball players minimum wage lawsuit to 9th Circuit. pic.twitter.com/cNO44F5J0a
— Dan Werly (@WerlySportsLaw) March 24, 2017
Class was originally certified in Oct ’15, then decertified. The judge recently recertified plaintiffs’ proposed class of just Cali players. https://t.co/fjIfjCzRl6
— Dan Werly (@WerlySportsLaw) March 24, 2017
?Concussion Discussion:
NFL referee talks traumatic brain injuries in sports https://t.co/7jSOECvYJ1 via @PressPass_Ryan @KearneyHub
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) March 25, 2017
Despite concussive past that forced him out of football, former Texas QB David Ash #Afterthecheeringstops #CTE https://t.co/3Gubf40U7d
— Cyndy Feasel (@CyndyFeasel) March 24, 2017
Former Viking Brent Boyd doubts NFL concussion settlement will make up for shattered life https://t.co/DDrfbh5KxN #NFLPA
— NFLCSFacts (@NFLObjectors) March 24, 2017
?NCAA Notebook:
Amateurism
NCAA is more vulnerable to antitrust suits since O’Bannon ruling. Several people in college sports believe new payout is to shed reserve $$. https://t.co/uwcWtkfT7d
— Jon Solomon (@JonSolomonCBS) March 24, 2017
