Category Archives: Athletes

Michigan Running Back Pleads Guilty

Posted on August 28, 2012 by Danny Malter

Michigan running back Fitgerald Toussaint has pleaded guilty to operating while visually impaired.  Not a good time for the Wolverines as they prepare for their big showdown with Alabama ESPN: Michigan Running Back Pleads Guilty Sports Illustrated: Lesser charge for … finish reading Michigan Running Back Pleads Guilty

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Penn State bowl discussion? They should play

Posted on November 17, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Despite all of the problems that have occurred at PSU, the one group who should not be punished is the football team. The players have done nothing wrong. And while the entire institution deserves to be punished, there are more … finish reading Penn State bowl discussion? They should play

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NFL, NCAA and states get together to discuss agents; still missing the point

Posted on November 17, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Once again there is an attempt to come up with a new solution to the “agent problem”. The difficulty is that these parties continue to miss the point.  You cannot solve a problem unless you accurately identify what the problem … finish reading NFL, NCAA and states get together to discuss agents; still missing the point

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NBA labor become fight over jurisdiction

Posted on November 17, 2011 by Roy Kessel

It is amazing how the NBA labor situation seems to receive about 1% of the attention that the NFL labor stoppage did. And it is not only because of the PSU scandal, although that has certainly helped give the media … finish reading NBA labor become fight over jurisdiction

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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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Should schools enforce social media silence?

Posted on November 17, 2011 by Roy Kessel

First amendment is often brought up as a rationale but it probably is not applicable to sports team.  But the question is whether or not there is a basis for the schools to ban the use of social media. Interesting … finish reading Should schools enforce social media silence?

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Rabbi Eger: Good Old Boys Network of Penn State

Posted on November 16, 2011 by Roy Kessel

How do we look at this situation and find a way to prevent it going forward? Rabbi Denise Eger gives her views on how the whole system failed.

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Committee on Infractions Report on Oklahoma

Posted on November 16, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Always interesting to read a good summary of the actual report rather than the bullet point summaries which we normally see in the media.

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UFC files against NY State ban based on First Amendment

Posted on November 15, 2011 by Roy Kessel

UFC has tried a lot of approaches to get approval from the State of New York to reverse the ban on live fights.  The latest involves their efforts to use a first amendment claim to shield the bouts under freedom … finish reading UFC files against NY State ban based on First Amendment

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Could another sex abuse scandal be brewing at the Citadel

Posted on November 15, 2011 by Roy Kessel

We are all outraged and upset with Penn State, and rightfully so.  But the reality is that it is likely that this is going on in other places too. Here is a story about the situation at the Citadel. The … finish reading Could another sex abuse scandal be brewing at the Citadel

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Glenn Rice suspended 3 games

Posted on November 11, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Georgia Tech’s leading scorer Glenn Rice was suspended 3 games for violating unspecified team rules.

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NC State Forward CJ Leslie suspended 3 games

Posted on November 11, 2011 by Roy Kessel

North Carolina State Forward CJ Leslie was suspended 3 games for receiving $140 in improper benefits.

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Antrel Rolle fined $5,000 for U. Miami eyeblack logo

Posted on November 11, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Not surprising the NFL fines him for unauthorized display of logo.  Interesting perspective from PFT on whether the league would fine Tebow.

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Von Miller fined $15,000

Posted on November 11, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Denver LB Von Miller was fined $15,000 for his hit on Carson Palmer

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NBA players unlikely to accept deal

Posted on November 11, 2011 by Roy Kessel

ESPN report that the NBA players are unlikely to accept the current deal

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Where does the Penn State saga leave us

Posted on November 11, 2011 by Roy Kessel

What a wild week at Penn State Where does the school go from here?  How do they play a football game on Saturday What is the best way to proceed. The opinions vary widely and many questions remain: Here’s how … finish reading Where does the Penn State saga leave us

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O’Leary claims recruiting violations isolated

Posted on November 11, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Despite the NCAA penalties, UCF Coach George O’Leary claims that the recruiting violations are isolated incidents, not a widespread pattern. Seems unlikely given the long list of items cited by the NCAA including jobs from boosters and payments from sports … finish reading O’Leary claims recruiting violations isolated

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Miami’s DeQuan Jones to sit out season

Posted on November 11, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Miami’s DeQuan Jones is planning to sit out the season while the school reviews eligibility issues including whether he was recruited with $10,000 from a booster.

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League and NFLPA agree on distribution of legacy fund

Posted on November 10, 2011 by Roy Kessel

The two sides came to an agreement as to how to distribute approximately $620 million of funds available for former players.

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Harbaugh upset with Heinz Field music

Posted on November 10, 2011 by Roy Kessel

John Harbaugh was upset with the music that he felt was characterizing his QB as a woman.

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