Posts Tagged ‘NFL’
Competitive Integrity Isn’t Measured in Degrees
Competitive integrity isn’t measured in degrees. Players and teams have to compete under the same rules and conditions.
Read MoreIntent to Injure
New England Patriots defensive back Brandon Browner went over the line when he said he would tell his teammates to try to hurt injured Seattle players.
Read MoreAn Even Playing Field
An even playing field is at the heart of fair competition.
Read More“How” Matters
The play of the Seattle Seahawks and Denver Broncos in Super Bowl XLVIII is a classic example of the ABC Wide World of Sports open with “The thrill of victory and the agony of defeat”. The Seahawks played their best game of the season. The Broncos played their worst. On a scale of 1-to-10, Seattle…
Read MoreWere Player Suspensions From Saints Alleged “Bounty Program” Deserved?
The NFL didn’t win popularity contests with this call. Certainly not with the players, who are expressing disbelief with the year-long banishment of Jonathan Vilma. Many fans also view the punishment as too severe. But were the penalties for the players the league found to be leaders in the New Orleans Saints “bounty program” over…
Read MoreThe Line Between Hitting Hard and Intent to Injure
Why is there a problem seeing the line that separates violence built into football, and violence that is not? Chuck WilsonFounder & Executive Director Chuck Wilson is an award-winning host, interviewer, and commentator. He was an original host on ESPN Radio and was with the network for close to 17-years. In 2007, Wilson was named…
Read MoreJets Want to See How Mark Sanchez Responds
The New York Jets are widely being criticized for the trade bringing in Tim Tebow as the # 2 quarterback. And, I get it. “Tebow-mania” will be uncontrollable unless the Jets offense is productive and the team wins. Mark Sanchez will have to perform well or the fans will be calling for Tebow. And it’s…
Read MoreIt Isn’t Just NFL Player Safety at Stake
It’s a simple question. Why severely punish the New Orleans Saints for allowing its defensive players to pay teammates bonuses for hits that injured opposing players? The answer is just as simple. Chuck WilsonFounder & Executive Director Chuck Wilson is an award-winning host, interviewer, and commentator. He was an original host on ESPN Radio and…
Read MoreIndividual Actions have Team Consequences
The Tim Thomas story extended to the NHL All-Star Game Sunday with team owner Jeremy Jacobs coming to the defense of his netminder. No doubt, you’ve heard the story. Chuck WilsonFounder & Executive Director Chuck Wilson is an award-winning host, interviewer, and commentator. He was an original host on ESPN Radio and was with the…
Read MoreJudge’s Decision Discourages Good Fan Behavior
When you only hear the results of a court case and haven’t heard all the arguments made, it is dicey to weigh in with opinion from afar. That said, I found the ruling by a San Diego judge to be a poor one, sending the wrong message about what should be allowable conduct by fans…
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