Tag: NFL

But Where’s the White Suit? ESPN Lets Ray Lewis Talk About Cover-Ups With a Straight Face

by Shimbo Seriously, what is ESPN trying to prove? As they have throughout the entire Ray Rice affair, the World Wide Leader continues to trot out former Baltimore Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis to give his unique perspective on the league as it pertains to how crime and punishment are dealt with. And he should know. Lewis escaped a murder charge of… Read more →

Know When to Say When: Anheuser-Busch Statement on NFL Drips Irony

by Shimbo In the wake of recent incidents of domestic violence and alleged child abuse plaguing the NFL, it was only a matter of time before sponsors would be called upon to ask for accountability in terms of where their money goes. While little was heard from sponsors during the Ray Rice fiasco, which is ongoing, outside of “cautious” statements,… Read more →

The Infantilization of Janay Rice

by Shimbo Yesterday, as the Outrage Addicts of America wanted to shield Janay Rice from the pain of the seeing the video showing former Baltimore Ravens running back Ray Rice knocking her out, resulting in the termination of her husband’s contract and subsequent indefinite suspension from the NFL, no one stopped to ask what Janay’s feelings on the subject happened… Read more →

It’s Time For NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell to Step Down

by Shimbo As of the posting of this article, Baltimore Ravens running back Ray Rice is without a job. Bowing to public pressure in the wake of the release of additional footage of Rice knocking out his then-fiancee (now wife) Janay Palmer, the Ravens had no choice but to terminate his contract, going beyond the NFL-imposed two-game suspension which was… Read more →

The Killer Inside the NFL: New Indictment Says Hernandez Committed Double Murder While in the League

Do I need to detail the irony for you? Whether or not the NFL or by extension the New England Patriots knew it, according to the indictment just handed down by a Suffolk County Grand Jury, the league was essentially harboring a multiple killer. The same league where people are up in arms about welcoming the first openly gay player, has… Read more →