Around the League: WEEK 1 Baby!

[MTK]

Originally Posted by Hijinx

I don't know if they can now that the NFL has named a punishment. THe NFLPA would appeal for sure. Had Ravens stepped up first, maybe.

They certainly could cut him.

[Hijinx]

NFL is saying they requested, but never got to see this video. They based punishment off the exterior footage plus interviews.

[Chico23231]

Originally Posted by Hijinx

NFL is saying they requested, but never got to see this video. They based punishment off the exterior footage plus interviews.

That's bullshit. Did the prosecutor not have the video? Something fishy, not making any sense

[Hijinx]

Originally Posted by Chico23231

That's bullshit. Did the prosecutor not have the video? Something fishy, not making any sense

To me, the prosecutor has more to answer for. The police had this video, so I can only imagine he saw it. If he didn't he really isn't doing his job. I don't see how you can give Rice the lightest punishment possible, then let him work to have it expunged.

I can almost forgive the NFL, because you can say they based their punishment on the first video and interviews. I am sure in the interviews Rice and his wife played it down and/or lied.

But there is no excuse for the prosecutor.

[Chico23231]

Originally Posted by Hijinx

To me, the prosecutor has more to answer for. The police had this video, so I can only imagine he saw it. If he didn't he really isn't doing his job. I don't see how you can give Rice the lightest punishment possible, then let him work to have it expunged.

I can almost forgive the NFL, because you can say they based their punishment on the first video and interviews. I am sure in the interviews Rice and his wife played it down and/or lied.

But there is no excuse for the prosecutor.

I heard, and this from months ago, and I believe this is from the horses mouth Goodell, that they had access to all evidence from the prosecutor and the police. That they shared all their information with NFL. So someone is lying

[MTK]

The entire thing is just effed up. How a guy can knock out a woman on camera and be walking free is just unbelievable.

[mredskins]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

The entire thing is just effed up. How a guy can knock out a woman on camera and be walking free is just unbelievable.

totally agree.

Ray Rice was before this superman around b-more. Both for on-field and off field achievements. I think that played a role in his sentence. It should not have though.

I would bet a million that is not the first he has hit a woman. Most domestic attackers are serial beaters.

[punch it in]

Originally Posted by mredskins

totally agree.



Ray Rice was before this superman around b-more. Both for on-field and off field achievements. I think that played a role in his sentence. It should not have though.



I would bet a million that is not the first he has hit a woman. Most domestic attackers are serial beaters.

Dont forget he went to Rutgers so he was a superman in Jersey(AC) too. Hmmm

[JoeRedskin]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

The entire thing is just effed up. How a guy can knock out a woman on camera and be walking free is just unbelievable.

I would suggest that had you or I (or Chico, Hijinx, mredskins, etc.) done it, we would likely not be "walking free" right now.

[MTK]

If the video really is new evidence to the league, they sure as hell better re-open their investigation and look to add 4 games to that suspension.

[Hijinx]

When I first saw the original I thought Rice would get 8 weeks to a season. Now I can't see how he doesn't get a minimum of a season.

Also I wonder who TMZ had to pay to get the 2nd video and why the police were keeping it under wraps.

[punch it in]

Originally Posted by Hijinx

When I first saw the original I thought Rice would get 8 weeks to a season. Now I can't see how he doesn't get a minimum of a season.



Also I wonder who TMZ had to pay to get the 2nd video and why the police were keeping it under wraps.

See my post above for the answer to that question. Simple math really...
Rutgers/NJ + All pro NFL RB = get away with shit in AC.

[NC_Skins]

According to this report. The NFL had the same access to the evidence that the police had.

What Should The NFL Do With Ray Rice? - AOL On


TLDR- they are fucking lying. (which we all knew anyways)

I find it interesting that ESPN has pulled the video from their site with Schefter. Luckily this was on a mirror.

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by NC_Skins

According to this report. The NFL had the same access to the evidence that the police had.

What Should The NFL Do With Ray Rice? - AOL On


TLDR- they are fucking lying. (which we all knew anyways)

I find it interesting that ESPN has pulled the video from their site with Schefter. Luckily this was on a mirror.

I think all they did was just put up a more current video with Schefter

[Hijinx]

I still can't get over the fact that:

• The prosecutor sees this video
• Decides to charge Rice with a lesser misdemeanor
• The grand Jury sees video and ups the charges to a felony
• Then the prosecutor plea bargains the charges down to a misdemeanor again
• Then Rice rejects a plea deal, goes into a pretrial program to avoid ANY jail time

I just don't understand how this happens.

Edit: Also it is really sad that this is the top story the Monday of week 1.