Coaches, GM's, & players suspened for putting out "bounties" on opposing players. As we approach the 100 year anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic, is this just the tip of the iceberg? An in depth study has found that the New Orleans defensive players from the years 2009 to 2011 were involved in receiving bounties for taking out certain players from the opposing teams. As a result Coach Sean Payton has received a one year suspension, the GM an 8 game suspension, the defensive coach an indefinite suspension , and players' suspensions yet to be named. It's all about the League's efforts to make the game even safer. So while Peyton Manning gets richer playing for the Denver Broncos, Sean Payton loses his $7.5 Million Dollar salary for this year. The Rest of the NFL beware. This is one STRONG message. Can you say..." Zero Tollerance"?
I wouldn't be surprised if the NHL & MLB start looking closer at their games to see if that exists in their game. We know Hockey has it's enforcers looking to take out certain players. The next time you see a hard check will you wonder if it was intended to take that player out? Or how bout a pitch that brushes back a batter or hits that batter. Was THAT intentional & intended to take that player out? Are today's finding just the tip of an iceberg which could change the way all professional sports are played?
On another note: What is going on with Tim Tebow? Talk about a Media Mess. They have created a Monster. Yes, he won 7 out of 8 games with some dramatic comebacks and a playoff win against the might Steelers. And yes he has done it from the Quarterback position in a very unconventional manner. And Yes he seems to be very religious & wholesome. But the Media has made him a Wonder Boy & in the process helped to create animosity toward him from some factions jealous of his success & ATTENTION. Now after the Peyton Manning Frenzy, we now have the Tim Tebow Frenzy with him landing in New York with the Jets. The Jets just signed their QB Mark Sanchez to a 3 year extention. Why sign Tebow? As a Back Up? To put pressure on Sanchez? All it's done is create more controversy where you already have enough with Rex Ryan the coach.
Whatever you think....The NFL has given the Media Food for Fodder during a time when Football usually isn't the Head Line.........My Two...or rather Five Cents....
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