Sean Payton suspended one year.

[paycheck71]

Government seems to have to get their fingers in the pie.

From the Times-Picayune: Senate panel passes resolution asking NFL to reconsider sanctions on New Orleans Saints

LA State Senate. Nobody is going to care. Politicians just trying to be fans. The King of my household (myself) has declared that these sanctions are appropriate. I think the difference in the power of those resolutions is minimal.

 

[Thorn]

Why are there so many government officials that like to poke governmental fingers where they don't belong?

 

[Malloy]

Premeditation.

That is the difference. And it is recognized in our legal system as well.

Bingo! That is IMO the difference in the two scenarios, and as you mention, it's also the way our legal systems sees it.

 

[Malloy]

Why are there so many government officials that like to poke governmental fingers where they don't belong?

Hey, I like to poke my fingers where they don't belong, and I'm only working for the city!!

 

[CloakNNNdagger]

Why are there so many government officials that like to poke governmental fingers where they don't belong?

I'm a government official! And I can poke my fingers anywhere I want! And you can't stop me! La la la la la la la!

 

[Playoffs]

http://www.neworleanssaints.com/new...Duties--/8ea64e0c-63bf-40ec-a22b-9c67cc3940b3

Saints Announce that Assistant Head Coach/Linebackers Coach Joe Vitt to Assume Sean Payton Duties


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Saints' OL coach Aaron Kromer is expected to become New Orleans' interim HC during first six games, while Joe Vitt serves his suspension.

 

[Texan_Bill]

Government seems to have to get their fingers in the pie.

From the Times-Picayune: Senate panel passes resolution asking NFL to reconsider sanctions on New Orleans Saints

Hey Doc, Obviously you posted this a week ago, but I just now noticed it..


My first reaction is "REALLY"???? Our Government doesnt have more pressing issues? REALLYY???

As always, thanks for posting.

 

[GP]

I kind of have sympathy for the players on this one, if your coach tells you to play a certain way then you've got to go out and do what your told.

Lots of Nazis in the Nuremburg Trials said the same thing: "We were just following orders. What else could we have done?" In fact, the whole country was an accessory to the crime(s).

Doing nothing can be a crime in of itself. In this instance, the players went along with the program. That's an endorsement of the policy. They're all grown men, not a hapless child.

I was thinking recently that there could have been a few moles that the NFL said, "Look, don't participate but keep us informed and you'll skate by with us when the charges get levied." So it's possible that some players did a little "something" that helped the greater good, but that's just my pet theory of the day. Mostly, however: The players are guilty in my eyes. Grown men know when something is wrong. If they didn't contact the league office or the NFLPA (and even get their attorney to document their efforts) then they deserve to be judged for their inaction. IMO.

 

[Dutchrudder]

Hey Doc, Obviously you posted this a week ago, but I just now noticed it..


My first reaction is "REALLY"???? Our Government doesnt have more pressing issues? REALLYY???

As always, thanks for posting.

It was the Louisiana state Senate that passed that resolution, not Congress. No big surprise there, and it probably passed without debate.

 

[Texan_Bill]

Saints calling the Mickey Loomis Espionage reports 1000% FALSE:

Saints call Espionage reports False

Uh-OH, this could be really, really bad.

 

[Playoffs]

[Carolina's] Steve Smith revealed Tuesday that one Saints defender as well as former defensive boss Gregg Williams admitted to dirty tactics and trying to injure opposing players.

"I was going out of bounds, and the guy went for my ankle. I said, 'Hey, man, cut that out.' He's like, 'Well, we get fined if we don't go after your legs when you go out of bounds.'" said Smith. "And actually this past year, this last game when we played them, I had a little conversation with Gregg Williams. ... He took responsibility, he was saying it wasn't right, but that's who he was." From what has been discovered of Williams' philosophy, we have no reason to question the veracity of Smith's accusations. Apr 24 - 6:50 PM

http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/1038/saints-defense

 

[Texan_Bill]

[Carolina's] Steve Smith revealed Tuesday that one Saints defender as well as former defensive boss Gregg Williams admitted to dirty tactics and trying to injure opposing players.

"I was going out of bounds, and the guy went for my ankle. I said, 'Hey, man, cut that out.' He's like, 'Well, we get fined if we don't go after your legs when you go out of bounds.'" said Smith. "And actually this past year, this last game when we played them, I had a little conversation with Gregg Williams. ... He took responsibility, he was saying it wasn't right, but that's who he was." From what has been discovered of Williams' philosophy, we have no reason to question the veracity of Smith's accusations. Apr 24 - 6:50 PM

http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/1038/saints-defense

Was it his inner or outer ankle?

 

[Corrosion]

I'll be seriously surprised if Williams ever coaches in any league again.


If he returns to the NFL , I'll send Roger Goodell a nasty letter.

 

[Playoffs]

NFL spokesman Greg Aiello announced Tuesday morning that NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has reinstated Sean Payton from his suspension effective immediately.

 

[Showtime100]

NFL spokesman Greg Aiello announced Tuesday morning that NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has reinstated Sean Payton from his suspension effective immediately.

If I were him I'd still travel with a bodyguard or two while staying in New Orleans next week.

As I saw in another thread, he should watch out for the big vagina float.