Big Ben Suspended for 6 games

[Super Mario]

It's a bunch of ******** that Ben was suspended at all! Goodell is a horrible freaking commish.

Ben wasn't even convicted of anything.

If you went around suspending every NFL player who showed poor judgement you'd be suspending 90 percent of the league.


This is a bunch of BS.


I'm not a Steelers fan, but it's BS he was suspended.

He didn't do anything wrong. He wasbt proven having done anything wrong.

You can say he has bad judgement all you want, but he's a single guy, and he can go out and bang as many random broads as he wants. It's not really his fault some ******* think they can get money out of him.

 

[DRav87]

Sam he violated the NFL's conduct policy and that is why he got suspended.

 

[brouthercard]

Ben is guilty of starting to look like Will Ferrell.

 

[Nate Colbert 17]

FYI - I am not a Steeler fan.

I am not sure what exactly the NFL's code of conduct is, but it does seem as though is "guilty of being accused of something".

 

[Super Mario]

The entire NFL rule structure from top to bottom is a damn sham.

 

[Piratesfan1418]

Ben is guilty of starting to look like Will Ferrell.

Lol. I've been saying that since the beginning of last year and it is so true. I've been calling him Big Ben Ferrell.

 

[Card Magnet]

[youtube:3ox0n98h]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DxA1PaesSJE[/youtube:3ox0n98h]

 

[justinmandawg]

This is the policy. What did he do that is against the policy?

General policy
Engaging in violent and/or criminal activity is unacceptable and constitutes conduct detrimental to the integrity of and public confidence in the National Football League. Such conduct alienates the fans on whom the success of the League depends and has negative and sometimes tragic consequences for both the victim and the perpetrator.

The League is committed to promoting and encouraging lawful conduct and to providing a safe and professional workplace for its employees.

Persons covered by policy
The following persons ("Covered Persons") shall be considered subject to this Policy: (i) all players under contract; (ii) all full-time employees of the National Football League, its Member Clubs and related entities; (iii) all rookie players once they are selected in the NFL college draft; and (iv) all undrafted rookie players, unsigned veterans and other prospective employees once they commence negotiations with a Club concerning employment.

Prohibited conduct
It will be considered conduct detrimental for Covered Persons to engage in (or to aid, abet or conspire to engage in or to incite) violent and/or criminal activity. Examples of such Prohibited Conduct include, without limitation: any crime involving the use or threat of physical violence to a person or persons; the use of a deadly weapon in the commission of a crime; possession or distribution of a weapon in violation of state or federal law; involvement in "hate crimes" or crimes of domestic violence; theft, larceny or other property crimes; sex offenses; racketeering; money laundering; obstruction of justice; resisting arrest; fraud; and violent or threatening conduct. Additionally, Covered Persons shall not by their words or conduct suggest that criminal activity is acceptable or condoned within the NFL.

Persons charged with criminal activity
Any Covered Person arrested for or charged with conduct prohibited by this policy will be required to undergo a consultation and additional counseling as directed. Failure to comply with the consultation and counseling (including being arrested for or charged with additional criminal activity during the evaluation and counseling period) shall itself be conduct detrimental to the National Football League and shall be punishable by fine or suspension at the discretion of the Commissioner.

Disposition of the criminal proceeding
Any Covered Person convicted of or admitting to a criminal violation (including a plea to a lesser included offense; a plea of nolo contendere or no contest; or the acceptance of a diversionary program, deferred adjudication, disposition of supervision, or similar arrangement) will be subject to discipline as determined by the Commissioner. Such discipline may include a fine, suspension without pay and/or banishment from the League. Any Covered Person convicted of or admitting to a second criminal violation will be suspended without pay or banished for a period of time to be determined by the Commissioner.

Persons engaged in violent activity in the workplace
Every employee is entitled to a safe and professional workplace free of criminal behavior, violence and threats against personal safety. Criminal conduct in the workplace or against other employees is prohibited. Any Covered Person who commits or threatens violent acts against co-workers, regardless of whether an arrest is made or criminal charges are brought, shall be subject to evaluation, counseling and discipline, including termination of employment.

Duty to report prohibited conduct
To ensure the effective administration of the policy, the League must be advised when a Covered Person engages in Prohibited Conduct. The obligation to report an arrest or criminal charge extends to both the person involved and to the Club or League entity for which he or she works.

When a person subject to this policy is arrested or charged with Prohibited Conduct, that information must be reported to the Club and NFL Security. Failure to report an incident will constitute conduct detrimental and will be taken into consideration in the final determination of discipline under this policy.

Appeal rights
Any person disciplined under this policy shall have a right of appeal, including a hearing, before the Commissioner or his designee. Except for the enforcement of a suspension, no other requirements set forth in the policy will be stayed pending the completion of the appeal

 

[Super Mario]

This is the policy. What did he do that is against the policy?

General policy
Engaging in violent and/or criminal activity is unacceptable and constitutes conduct detrimental to the integrity of and public confidence in the National Football League. Such conduct alienates the fans on whom the success of the League depends and has negative and sometimes tragic consequences for both the victim and the perpetrator.

The League is committed to promoting and encouraging lawful conduct and to providing a safe and professional workplace for its employees.

Persons covered by policy
The following persons ("Covered Persons") shall be considered subject to this Policy: (i) all players under contract; (ii) all full-time employees of the National Football League, its Member Clubs and related entities; (iii) all rookie players once they are selected in the NFL college draft; and (iv) all undrafted rookie players, unsigned veterans and other prospective employees once they commence negotiations with a Club concerning employment.

Prohibited conduct
It will be considered conduct detrimental for Covered Persons to engage in (or to aid, abet or conspire to engage in or to incite) violent and/or criminal activity. Examples of such Prohibited Conduct include, without limitation: any crime involving the use or threat of physical violence to a person or persons; the use of a deadly weapon in the commission of a crime; possession or distribution of a weapon in violation of state or federal law; involvement in "hate crimes" or crimes of domestic violence; theft, larceny or other property crimes; sex offenses; racketeering; money laundering; obstruction of justice; resisting arrest; fraud; and violent or threatening conduct. Additionally, Covered Persons shall not by their words or conduct suggest that criminal activity is acceptable or condoned within the NFL.

Persons charged with criminal activity
Any Covered Person arrested for or charged with conduct prohibited by this policy will be required to undergo a consultation and additional counseling as directed. Failure to comply with the consultation and counseling (including being arrested for or charged with additional criminal activity during the evaluation and counseling period) shall itself be conduct detrimental to the National Football League and shall be punishable by fine or suspension at the discretion of the Commissioner.

Disposition of the criminal proceeding
Any Covered Person convicted of or admitting to a criminal violation (including a plea to a lesser included offense; a plea of nolo contendere or no contest; or the acceptance of a diversionary program, deferred adjudication, disposition of supervision, or similar arrangement) will be subject to discipline as determined by the Commissioner. Such discipline may include a fine, suspension without pay and/or banishment from the League. Any Covered Person convicted of or admitting to a second criminal violation will be suspended without pay or banished for a period of time to be determined by the Commissioner.

Persons engaged in violent activity in the workplace
Every employee is entitled to a safe and professional workplace free of criminal behavior, violence and threats against personal safety. Criminal conduct in the workplace or against other employees is prohibited. Any Covered Person who commits or threatens violent acts against co-workers, regardless of whether an arrest is made or criminal charges are brought, shall be subject to evaluation, counseling and discipline, including termination of employment.

Duty to report prohibited conduct
To ensure the effective administration of the policy, the League must be advised when a Covered Person engages in Prohibited Conduct. The obligation to report an arrest or criminal charge extends to both the person involved and to the Club or League entity for which he or she works.

When a person subject to this policy is arrested or charged with Prohibited Conduct, that information must be reported to the Club and NFL Security. Failure to report an incident will constitute conduct detrimental and will be taken into consideration in the final determination of discipline under this policy.

Appeal rights
Any person disciplined under this policy shall have a right of appeal, including a hearing, before the Commissioner or his designee. Except for the enforcement of a suspension, no other requirements set forth in the policy will be stayed pending the completion of the appeal

What was that one dogs name again???

You know, that one with the song about him???

Oh, right...........

BINGO!

 

[justinmandawg]

This is the policy. What did he do that is against the policy?

General policy
Engaging in violent and/or criminal activity is unacceptable and constitutes conduct detrimental to the integrity of and public confidence in the National Football League. Such conduct alienates the fans on whom the success of the League depends and has negative and sometimes tragic consequences for both the victim and the perpetrator.

The League is committed to promoting and encouraging lawful conduct and to providing a safe and professional workplace for its employees.

Persons covered by policy
The following persons ("Covered Persons") shall be considered subject to this Policy: (i) all players under contract; (ii) all full-time employees of the National Football League, its Member Clubs and related entities; (iii) all rookie players once they are selected in the NFL college draft; and (iv) all undrafted rookie players, unsigned veterans and other prospective employees once they commence negotiations with a Club concerning employment.

Prohibited conduct
It will be considered conduct detrimental for Covered Persons to engage in (or to aid, abet or conspire to engage in or to incite) violent and/or criminal activity. Examples of such Prohibited Conduct include, without limitation: any crime involving the use or threat of physical violence to a person or persons; the use of a deadly weapon in the commission of a crime; possession or distribution of a weapon in violation of state or federal law; involvement in "hate crimes" or crimes of domestic violence; theft, larceny or other property crimes; sex offenses; racketeering; money laundering; obstruction of justice; resisting arrest; fraud; and violent or threatening conduct. Additionally, Covered Persons shall not by their words or conduct suggest that criminal activity is acceptable or condoned within the NFL.

Persons charged with criminal activity
Any Covered Person arrested for or charged with conduct prohibited by this policy will be required to undergo a consultation and additional counseling as directed. Failure to comply with the consultation and counseling (including being arrested for or charged with additional criminal activity during the evaluation and counseling period) shall itself be conduct detrimental to the National Football League and shall be punishable by fine or suspension at the discretion of the Commissioner.

Disposition of the criminal proceeding
Any Covered Person convicted of or admitting to a criminal violation (including a plea to a lesser included offense; a plea of nolo contendere or no contest; or the acceptance of a diversionary program, deferred adjudication, disposition of supervision, or similar arrangement) will be subject to discipline as determined by the Commissioner. Such discipline may include a fine, suspension without pay and/or banishment from the League. Any Covered Person convicted of or admitting to a second criminal violation will be suspended without pay or banished for a period of time to be determined by the Commissioner.

Persons engaged in violent activity in the workplace
Every employee is entitled to a safe and professional workplace free of criminal behavior, violence and threats against personal safety. Criminal conduct in the workplace or against other employees is prohibited. Any Covered Person who commits or threatens violent acts against co-workers, regardless of whether an arrest is made or criminal charges are brought, shall be subject to evaluation, counseling and discipline, including termination of employment.

Duty to report prohibited conduct
To ensure the effective administration of the policy, the League must be advised when a Covered Person engages in Prohibited Conduct. The obligation to report an arrest or criminal charge extends to both the person involved and to the Club or League entity for which he or she works.

When a person subject to this policy is arrested or charged with Prohibited Conduct, that information must be reported to the Club and NFL Security. Failure to report an incident will constitute conduct detrimental and will be taken into consideration in the final determination of discipline under this policy.

Appeal rights
Any person disciplined under this policy shall have a right of appeal, including a hearing, before the Commissioner or his designee. Except for the enforcement of a suspension, no other requirements set forth in the policy will be stayed pending the completion of the appeal

What was that one dogs name again???

You know, that one with the song about him???

Oh, right...........

BINGO!

What it boils down to is if they think they should suspend you, they can. Sign it if you want to play in the league and shut your mouth. What a joke.

 

[Super Mario]

What it boils down to is if they think they should suspend you, they can. Sign it if you want to play in the league and shut your mouth. What a joke.

I think it is a complete joke. Goodell has far too much power and nobody to veto him if he is wrong.

 

[HEAVYHITTER]

What it boils down to is if they think they should suspend you, they can. Sign it if you want to play in the league and shut your mouth. What a joke.

Pete Rose can't get in the MLB HOF but GODell can effect games by leveling suspensions for anything he wants.
Corruption.

 

[19braves77]

At some point, Ben has to pay:

Big Ben the Bullet Dodger 7
Hot Chicks: 7

It would be funny if the Steelers some how come away with Tim Tebow after all of this....

 

[NYCrulesU]

Ben is getting far less than what he deserves.

 

[justinmandawg]

Ben is getting far less than what he deserves.

Because?

 

[HEAVYHITTER]

Ben is getting far less than what he deserves.

Because?

Because? Because?

Vick - 2 games for killing dogs.
Belichick - cheated the game and proved guilty = 0

Ben - 0 time in jail, no crimes found guilty

 

[19braves77]

Anybody that takes a coed into a public bathroom and shoves his manhood into a woman's face is asking for a lawsuit. If your a rich man, your even dumber. Even if you bought her a 2 dollar fruit drink.......

 

[NYCrulesU]

Ben is getting far less than what he deserves.

Because?

You really need to ask? for a) violating the NFL’s personal conduct policy, b) violating the NFL’s personal conduct policy, c) violating the NFL’s personal conduct policy and d) all of the above.

Just because he wasn't charged doesn't mean he isn't guilty. How many times has he been accused? And now the NFL wants him to undergo a comprehensive behavioral evaluation by professionals. Hmm, yea nothing wrong with anything he's done. They just demand that of every player who's completely free of blame. Right.

Everyone needs to put down their little pretty auto patch cards for two seconds and see the writing on the wall. The man clearly has issues when dealing with young women. If it were you or I being accused 2 or 3 times we would be sitting in jail by now waiting for our trial. Please, don't act so naive. I expect you are not.

 

[NYCrulesU]

Anybody that takes a coed into a public bathroom and shoves his manhood into a woman's face is asking for a lawsuit. If your a rich man, your even dumber. Even if you bought her a 2 dollar fruit drink.......

Exactly.

 

[HEAVYHITTER]

Anybody that takes a coed into a public bathroom and shoves his manhood into a woman's face is asking for a lawsuit. If your a rich man, your even dumber. Even if you bought her a 2 dollar fruit drink.......

I am guessing you watched tv, and the media lynching instead of reading the actual police reports from people involved.