Roger Goodell – My Mind on Sports

The NFL makes statement in suspension of Elliott

August 14, 2017August 14, 2017 Eddie McDonald Dallas Cowboys, Ezekiel Elliott, Jerry Jones, NFL, Roger Goodell0 comment

Friday afternoon was a nightmare for the Dallas Cowboys. The NFL announced that it was suspending star running back Ezekiel Elliott for the first six games of the 2017 season for violating the personal conduct policy after a 13-month investigation on domestic violence. The investigation started after Elliott’s ex-girlfriend, Tiffany Thompson, accused him of domestic violence in Columbus, Ohio. In... Read More

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The NFL’s power brought into question yet again

August 17, 2016August 17, 2016 Eddie McDonald Al-Jazeera report, Alolpho Birch, Clay Matthews, James Harrison, Julius Peppers, Mike Neal, NFL, NFLPA, Roger Goodell0 comment

The next chapter of the battle of the NFL versus its players has begun to be written. On Monday, it was announced that James Harrison of the Pittsburgh Steelers, Clay Matthews and Julius Peppers of the Green Bay Packers and Mike Neal, who previously played for Green Bay but is now a free agent could face disciplinary actions, including suspensions,... Read More

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“Beast Mode” is calling it a career

February 9, 2016February 9, 2016 Eddie McDonald Beast Mode, Buffalo Bills, Marshawn Lynch, NFL, Roger Goodell, Seattle Seahawks0 comment

Marshawn Lynch tweeted out a photo Sunday night during the Super Bowl of his cleats hanging from a telephone wire, with a peace emoji, presumably announcing his retirement from the NFL after nine seasons. Of course Lynch would announce his retirement this way. ✌🏿 pic.twitter.com/wesip4IhOR — Shawn Lynch (@MoneyLynch) February 8, 2016 There was no formal announcement, but all... Read More

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How Tom Brady’s Victory in Court Will Impact the NFL

September 4, 2015September 4, 2015 Eddie McDonald Deflategate, New England Patriots, NFL, Roger Goodell, Tom Brady0 comment

On Thursday afternoon, U.S. District Judge Richard M. Berman nullified the four-game suspension that New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady was facing. Brady was suspended due to the deflation of footballs in the AFC Championship game after an investigation from independent investigator Ted Wells, who was hired by NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell for $3 million. The NFL is appealing the... Read More

King's Court

King’s Court – The NFL’s Dark Cloud

September 19, 2014 Eddie McDonald Adrian Peterson, Baltimore Ravens, Greg Hardy, Minnesota Vikings, NFL, Ray McDonald, Ray Rice, Roger Goodell0 comment

Welcome back to another edition of King’s Court. After taking a week off to gather my thoughts, I have returned with right words to express how I feel about what is happening in the NFL off the field. Unfortunately for the NFL, there is a black cloud that is currently hanging over the league, with the Ray Rice and Adrian... Read More

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The NFL & Medicinal Marijuana

February 6, 2014February 6, 2014 Eddie McDonald Medicinal Marijuana, NFL, Roger Goodell0 comment

Aside from the Super Bowl, the big talk in the NFL has been about the possible use of medicinal marijuana down the line. Commissioner Roger Goodell said he is open to the idea of allowing medicinal marijuana use in the league to treat concussions and other injuries. If this ever does go through in the NFL, it won’t be any... Read More

General Thoughts

February 18, 2013May 2, 2013 Mike Patton Boston Celtics, Chris Paul, Clippers, Deandre Jordan, East, Eric Bledsoe, Erik Karlsson, Final Four, George Mason, Houston, Jadeveon Clowney, Jim Larranaga, John Calipari, Kenny Kadji, Kevin Garnett, LeBron James, Los Angeles Clippers, Matt Cooke, NBA All Star Game. Slam Dunk Contest, Ottowa Senators, Paul Milsap, Paul Pierce, Pittsburgh Penguins, Reggie Johnson, Roger Goodell, University of Florida, University of Kentucky, University of Miami, Utah Jazz, West0 comment

It has definitely been another great week in sports. The big event this weekend was the NBA All-Star weekend that was going on in Houston. The game and the weekend were good except for one part: the Slam Dunk Contest. It continued it’s downward spiral again this year. The dunks this year were good, but as a whole, they left a lot to be... Read More

Why I Hate the NFL

August 6, 2012 Michael D. Sykes, II Bounty Gate, Federal Court, Jonathan Vilma, Roger Goodell1 Comment

Well, hate is a really strong word here. I couldn’t really think of anything that was more of an attention grabber, though. So while I’ve got you here, I’d like to go over why the NFL is a dreadful business on the player side of it. Earlier today, I read that Johnathan Vilma was offered a deal by the NFL... Read More