Goodell defends NFL's 2-game suspension of Rice for domestic violence

[SunSeeker]

Source: cbsnews.com

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell defended the league on Friday against criticism that it was too lenient in suspending Ray Rice two games for his "horrible mistake."

"We just can't make up the discipline," Goodell said. "It has to be consistent with other cases. And it was in this matter."

Goodell stressed that the Baltimore Ravens' running back has assumed responsibility for his conduct, has no history of assault and is following a court order to enter a diversionary program following his domestic violence arrest.


Read more: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/roger-goodell-defends-nfls-2-game-suspension-of-ray-rice-for-domestic-violence/

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No Goodell, a mistake is thinking you'll like the new Vin Diesel movie. Punching a women into unconsciousness and dragging her body through a casino is a CRIME.

Contrary to this CBS article, Rice did not just "punch" her. Here’s one of the few articles that actually describes what Rice did:

http://m.bleacherreport.com/articles/2145308-the-baltimore-ravens-defense-of-ray-rice-is-indefensible?utm_source=m.cnn.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=m.cnn-sports-bin

[Fuddnik]

1. And asshole Goodell is trying to give Josh Gordon a one year suspension for second hand pot smoke.

I'm about ready to wash my hands of the NFL for good.

Unfortunately, I already have tickets to see the Browns in Jacksonville in October.

[billhicks76]

10. Be Consistant

Stop testing for cannabis. It's ridiculous.

[n2doc]

2. If Rice had been caught smoking weed, 4 games for a first offense

http://www.csnbayarea.com/blog/biz-ball/sports-drug-testing-policies-nfl-nba-nhl-olympics

NFL has some pretty screwed up priorities.

[iandhr]

3. This is a joke.

4 games for smoking pot 2 games for domestic violence.

[xocet]

6. Does that sequence end with 0 games for murder? n/t

[Fuddnik]

9. Ask Ray Lewis.

Another former shitbird star.

[xocet]

15. I had forgotten about that. The NFL only fined him. n/t

[tom_kelly]

16. And he went on to win the Super Bowl that year n/t

[bluestateguy]

4. I would favor a full season suspension

And even then, only because he confessed and pleaded guilty. Had not done so and then been found guilty I would have favored a life ban.

[Lobo27]

5. The Colts owner got bust with all kinds of drugs.

I wonder what they'll do with him.... Hell, the other day he was handing out $100 bills to the fans. I love my Cowboys, but I know deep down the league like any other billion dollar company. Money trumps all.

[mahannah]

7. "We just can't make up the discipline," Goodell said. "It has to be consistent with other cases."

Perhaps. But the "discipline" needs to change.

[awoke_in_2003]

8. It is a bunch of BS...

oh, he assumed responsibility? Well, what choice did he have? There is video of him knocking her out and dragging her like a caveman. You know, if they would have followed this incident up with a steroid test they would have given him a big punishment (you know it was a 'roid rage incident), but punch a woman and they basically go "meh"

[wordpix]

18. here's the video

Rice beats fiance unconscious, drags her out of the elevator, is met by (?)a staffer of the casino (?), then leaves her at the elevator entrance while he walks around in an unconcerned way. Pathetic display of lack of empathy.

[clg311]

11. NFL gaining on FIFA and the NCAA

As the worst sports organization.

[SwankyXomb]

14. They still have a long way to go

to catch the Olympics.

[Garthem]

12. Disgusting

My dad used to beat the shit out of my mom. Unfortunately (for me), he died long before I was big enough to give him what he deserved.

[alp227]

13. A question I'd like to ask Roger:

When did you stop beating your wife?

[wordpix]

17. 2 game suspension for a major criminal offense?

Beating up a woman (did he choke her?) until she loses consciousness is no small matter. Rice could have killed her and he's lucky he didn't.

As usual $ trumps all.

[davidpdx]

19. I agree

The suspension is a joke. He should be yanked out for a full season.

[fishwax]

20. pathetic