Clark Blasts Godell over Hypocrisy

[Butch]

Go to hell keeps settin' the bar where ever he flippin' sees fit without rhyme or reason. How anyone can support this dirt bag's decisions is beyond me.

Go Get him Ryan!!! It won't do any good, but at least someone is sayin' it.

http://t.foxsports.msn.com/nfl/ryan-clark-blasts-goodell-nfl-for-hypocrisy-over-not-punishing-irsay

[Godfather]

Great. Now one of our 2015 draft picks is going to be taken away and given to the Patriots*.

I know Clark isn't on our team anymore but that won't stop Goofdell.

[steelreserve]

Maybe it's just me ... but while I can't be more clear that I don't agree with what Donald Sterling said - that little event has taken on the tone of a witch hunt, not any kind of rational disciplinary process. The whole thing is just a complete fiasco. Not too eager to see more of that sort of thing in the NFL, or really anywhere.

*note: I know in this article, the focus is on how Goodell has a crappy way of dealing with player behavior unilaterally, even if they are never charged with anything ... which I could not agree with Ryan more on. That's a shitty way to do anything. That does not mean I think doing more of it is a good thing (which is what you'd be doing by going the swift-justice route with Irsay). Same thing with the fines for helmet-to-helmet hits. "Hey! That's crappy what you did to us! You'd better go do it to everyone!" Seems a little counterproductive. I'd rather see less of it in general, even if it means the opponent gets away with being a dickhead sometimes. The Sterling thing wasn't mentioned in this article, but that's been the reason behind all of this, which is why I brought it up.

[fansince'76]

Maybe it's just me ... but while I can't be more clear that I don't agree with what Donald Sterling said - that little event has taken on the tone of a witch hunt, not any kind of rational disciplinary process. The whole thing is just a complete fiasco. Not too eager to see more of that sort of thing in the NFL, or really anywhere.

*note: I know in this article, the focus is on how Goodell has a crappy way of dealing with player behavior unilaterally, even if they are never charged with anything ... which I could not agree with Ryan more on. That's a shitty way to do anything. That does not mean I think doing more of it is a good thing (which is what you'd be doing by going the swift-justice route with Irsay). Same thing with the fines for helmet-to-helmet hits. "Hey! That's crappy what you did to us! You'd better go do it to everyone!" Seems a little counterproductive. I'd rather see less of it in general, even if it means the opponent gets away with being a dickhead sometimes. The Sterling thing wasn't mentioned in this article, but that's been the reason behind all of this, which is why I brought it up.

Agreed. While I also certainly don't agree with or condone what Sterling said either, the way it was handled was over-the-top ridiculous and just another example of political correctness run amok.

The bottom line is the only reason Goodell came down so hard on Roethlisberger was because up to then Goodell had been getting more than a fair amount of heat by race-baiting asshats in the media (yeah, that's YOU, Jason Whitlock) for supposedly being overly heavy-handed against black players when it came to discipline. Roethlisberger gave him the perfect opportunity to "prove" he wasn't a racist. Look no further than the lack of disciplinary action against Aldon Smith as proof of that.

[Butch]

Those are both VERY GOOD points, but I think you give Go To Hell way to much credit.

Now while the article doesn't mention it remember this remember also that, Go To Hell broke up the Steelers ownership not because they did anything wrong, but because it didn't look good to have owners who had ties to horse racing. Also as far as I know that wasn't media driven just something he decided on a whim, but I could be wrong. Now he has a real issue with an owner who has crossed the line before. Anything less than taking the colts away from Irsay, will show bias against the Steelers as far as I am concerned.

You see Go To Hell has created this messy situation, as he has done so many times in the past, and I really think that is what Ryan is trying to point out.

Get out the popcorn lady's and gentlemen, this is what the NFL has become...a real side show!!! Turn on the spot lights and cue the ring master and let the show begin.

[BnG_Hevn]

Agreed. While I also certainly don't agree with or condone what Sterling said either, the way it was handled was over-the-top ridiculous and just another example of political correctness run amok.

The bottom line is the only reason Goodell came down so hard on Roethlisberger was because up to then Goodell had been getting more than a fair amount of heat by race-baiting asshats in the media (yeah, that's YOU, Jason Whitlock) for supposedly being overly heavy-handed against black players when it came to discipline. Roethlisberger gave him the perfect opportunity to "prove" he wasn't a racist. Look no further than the lack of disciplinary action against Aldon Smith as proof of that.

I saw an interview with Sterling and what he said way taken TOTALLY out of context.

[zulater]

Sterling had to go. What he said was too far over the top, so much so that there was no way players were going to play for the Clippers next season. I think it was also a distinct possibility that opposing teams would refuse to take the court if Sterling were still associated with the team next fall. Hence the league's hand was forced.

As far as how his comments came to light being unfair or out of bounds. Bullshit! Every year cheating spouses are taken down by soon to be ex wives or dumped girlfriends who take their secrets to the IRS or other government agencies. You choose to have an affair you're essentially juggling sweaty dynamite. You let a stick fall, it blows your leg off, no one's fault but your own.

[steelreserve]

Sterling had to go. What he said was too far over the top, so much so that there was no way players were going to play for the Clippers next season. I think it was also a distinct possibility that opposing teams would refuse to take the court if Sterling were still associated with the team next fall. Hence the league's hand was forced.

lol, yeah, they'll boycott right up until it comes time to give up their paychecks, and then we'll see how much some noble stand on principle matters. Cause when it comes down to that vs. $8 million a year, it'll last about maybe a day before you take the $8 million and say fuck it, if some racist is going to give me a shitload of money, I'll take the shitload of money. "I play for the fans" or whatever will justify it.

[zulater]

lol, yeah, they'll boycott right up until it comes time to give up their paychecks, and then we'll see how much some noble stand on principle matters. Cause when it comes down to that vs. $8 million a year, it'll last about maybe a day before you take the $8 million and say fuck it, if some racist is going to give me a shitload of money, I'll take the shitload of money. "I play for the fans" or whatever will justify it.

Laugh all you want, the players would outlast the owners on this issue. Figure the media would weigh in full bore with the players. Sponsors etc... The league was painted into a corner. There was no way Sterling could be owner of this team next fall. I said it the minute the story broke, and I'll say it again. The Clippers wont play a game in the 2014-15 season with the Sterling's as active owners of that team.

And again you fuck around on your wife. And your mistress or soon to be ex wife is in position to take you down, that's on you. Don't cry how unfair life is afterwards.