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http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/11531210/minnesota-vikings-say-adrian-peterson-likely-play-week-3snip-
"Today's decision was made after significant thought, discussion and consideration. As evidenced by our decision to deactivate Adrian from yesterday's game, this is clearly a very important issue," Vikings owners Zygi Wilf and Mark Wilf said in a statement.
"On Friday, we felt it was in the best interests of the organization to step back, evaluate the situation, and not rush to judgment given the seriousness of this matter. At that time, we made the decision that we felt was best for the Vikings and all parties involved. To be clear, we take very seriously any matter that involves the welfare of a child.
"At this time, however, we believe this is a matter of due process and we should allow the legal system to proceed so we can come to the most effective conclusions and then determine the appropriate course of action. This is a difficult path to navigate, and our focus is on doing the right thing. Currently we believe we are at a juncture where the most appropriate next step is to allow the judicial process to move forward. We will continue to monitor the situation closely and support Adrian's fulfillment of his legal responsibilities throughout this process."
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Meanwhile, Peterson will make his first court appearance Wednesday at a hearing in Conroe, Texas, where he is expected to enter a plea. He faces up to two years in prison and a $10,000 fine if found guilty.
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IOW, wins are more important than children.
951-Riverside
(7,234 posts)And they should be forced to publicly register as a child abuser.
Enough is enough.
bullwinkle428
(20,629 posts)"If this guy was just taking up space on the practice squad, he would be cut yesterday; but since he's a superstar in the league and we got our asses handed to us in the last game without him, we need him back on that field really really badly."
theHandpuppet
(19,964 posts)That's it exactly.
HERVEPA
(6,107 posts)And Charles Barkley's comments on Peterson and violence against kids in general were disgusting.
Not surprising since his disrespect of women also I guess.
ScreamingMeemie
(68,918 posts)At least Boomer and (dare I say) Rome were spot on.
cali
(114,904 posts)ScreamingMeemie
(68,918 posts)and stunning...even for him.
joeybee12
(56,177 posts)sell out next home game if Adrian sits...oh yeah, and due process, whatever that is, matters."
Above is the initial draft of their statement.
ScreamingMeemie
(68,918 posts)joeybee12
(56,177 posts)Beaverhausen
(24,470 posts)If he plays or not isn't as important to me as is the welfare of that poor little boy.
cali
(114,904 posts)any of his children unsupervised. He sees nothing wrong with what he did and told authorities that he would continue to discipline his children by switching them.