Category Archives: Dicta (Our own rants)

Why are we surprised coaches lie about new jobs?

Posted on November 24, 2011 by Roy Kessel

One thing that I have never understood is why we are surprised when coaches lie about taking or looking for new jobs. If ever the mantra of “Don’t ask, don’t tell” should be applied it is in this one setting. … finish reading Why are we surprised coaches lie about new jobs?

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Dicta: Earl Bennett fines examples of why players go broke

Posted on November 17, 2011 by Roy Kessel

When you are making millions of dollars a year, fines of $5,000, $10,000 or even more can seem like chump change.  Flash forward a few years and go figure out how hard it is to earn that amount of dollars … finish reading Dicta: Earl Bennett fines examples of why players go broke

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12 Most Absurd Things Seen at the Health Club

Posted on November 16, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Okay, so this isn’t really sports law but I was privileged to contribute this column to a site called 12 Most. Working on a few other ideas too but this was my first contribution. 12 Most Absurd Things Seen at … finish reading 12 Most Absurd Things Seen at the Health Club

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Dicta: Why is “coming out” and sexual orientation relevant in sports?

Posted on May 16, 2011 by Roy Kessel

The real question that I have never understood is why sexual orientation is relevant?  But then again, I never understood racism or any other form of discrimination either.  The macho image and tough guy persona in sports are apparently items … finish reading Dicta: Why is “coming out” and sexual orientation relevant in sports?

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Freedom of Speech and Rashard Mendenhall

Posted on May 4, 2011 by Roy Kessel

One thing that always drives me crazy is the ongoing misuse of the concept of Freedom of Speech.  The number of ways in which this fundamental constitutional right is distorted by the American public and many in the media boggles … finish reading Freedom of Speech and Rashard Mendenhall

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Personal attacks on draft picks? Uncalled for by @RichCimini

Posted on April 30, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Journalists are supposed to speak their mind.  They have the obligation to report things, popular or not.  They have the right to be snide, sarcastic or to take on injustice. But what happens when the journalist crosses the line?  Short … finish reading Personal attacks on draft picks? Uncalled for by @RichCimini

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Knight apologizes for attack on Kentucky but underlying points warrant examination

Posted on April 19, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Bobby Knight apologized for his statements that the Kentucky basketball players had not been to class at all during the spring semester.  Kentucky’s AD and players took to the airwaves and social media to defend themselves (as they should have). … finish reading Knight apologizes for attack on Kentucky but underlying points warrant examination

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Bonds verdict aftermath

Posted on April 19, 2011 by Roy Kessel

I have rarely seen a verdict with so much of a disparity of viewpoint.  There is often a lot of disagreement about a given verdict, but in this case, there was less discussion about the verdict, than the manner in … finish reading Bonds verdict aftermath

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Will Ocho take Zbikowski’s boxing challenge? Unlikely

Posted on March 7, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Okay, so I realize it is not really law related but you have to be amused by the banter and potential challenge between Tom Zbikowski and Ocho. Firing back and forth on their Twitter accounts you had the following exhange … finish reading Will Ocho take Zbikowski’s boxing challenge? Unlikely

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PGA Tour wakes up, allows cell phones at tournaments

Posted on February 17, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Okay, raise your hands.  How many of you have snuck a cell phone, smartphone or PDA into a PGA Tour event?  Or US Open?  Or PGA Championship? Now obviously I don’t think any of us have problems throwing people off … finish reading PGA Tour wakes up, allows cell phones at tournaments

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Is Texas/ESPN deal bad for college football? Big 12?

Posted on January 24, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Well the answer might be that it is not bad for the Big 12 because there will be no Big 12 soon.  But it will be very difficult to see how Texas’ new contract with ESPN will do anything but … finish reading Is Texas/ESPN deal bad for college football? Big 12?

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Dicta: Cutler bashing not about injury; his chance is gone

Posted on January 24, 2011 by Roy Kessel

If you look at the facts of the case, Jay Cutler’s exit from the game due to a sprained MCL is not really about the injury.   It is much more about Cutler’s image and persona. If you watched him on … finish reading Dicta: Cutler bashing not about injury; his chance is gone

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Dicta: Is NFLPA suspension of Wichard really strong enough?

Posted on December 6, 2010 by Roy Kessel

Some critics of the NFLPA’s relatively lax enforcement of agent regulations applauded the 9 month suspension of Gary Wichard.  NFP’s Andrew Brandt said it was good to see the NFLPA send a strong message with the suspension and believes that … finish reading Dicta: Is NFLPA suspension of Wichard really strong enough?

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Dicta: America’s game is football not baseball

Posted on November 1, 2010 by Roy Kessel

Any arguments that baseball is still America’s game have really lost all credibility.   Sunday night’s game between the Steelers and the Saints drew more viewers than Game 4 of the World Series between the Texas Rangers and San Francisco Giants. … finish reading Dicta: America’s game is football not baseball

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Dicta: Brian Kelly made decision on outdoor practice

Posted on October 30, 2010 by Roy Kessel

In the wake of the tragic death of ND student Declan Sullivan, all media reports have focused on trying to assign the blame for Sullivan’s death.  While that process is sure to go on for a long time and the … finish reading Dicta: Brian Kelly made decision on outdoor practice

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Dicta: Home field jinx

Posted on October 12, 2010 by Roy Kessel

Has there ever been a playoff series where EVERY game was won by the road team?  The Rangers managed to make sure that happened tonight with their win over the Rays to give the Ranger franchise their first ever playoff … finish reading Dicta: Home field jinx

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