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This week I'd like to introduce you to my weekly podcast. In addition to my columns, I'll be posting a weekly podcast so you can learn a little more about the legalities in football and the interesting link between sports and the law. Click on the link below and enjoy.
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Thursday, December 27, 2007
Thursday, December 20, 2007
BLING BUSTED ONCE AGAIN
By Scott Daniels, Esq., NFL Draft Bible
When will the NFL hopefuls learn? Clearly, they did not read my story a few months back informing them of the millions of dollars at stake when they become eligible for the NFL Draft.
Every team in the league in last year's draft used a two-prong test in deciding what players to select. Ability was first. If the player passed that part, the team then evaluated their "character." I've never heard so much talk about "character" in the draft until this year.
Stud players were literally dropping out of the first round because teams were afraid that their so called "bad character" issues would tarnish the team in some way.
Fast forward to this week. Roughly 23 Florida State Seminoles decided to cheat on an online exam. They were caught. Now they have been suspended from participating in the Gaylord Music City Bowl. The academic scandal is still under investigation and more players may be punished. That's the least of their problems.
For legal reasons, the names of the players were not released. Eventually, we will know who was nabbed in this scandal and as I said before, the players caught stand to lose millions on draft day.
A players' individual character has never been more prevalent today in the NFL. The league's image is struggling and college players today think only ability and skills are the sole factors in playing on Sundays.
They couldn't be more wrong. And if these players are lucky enough to play ball in the pros, they'll realize how wrong they were come payday.
When will the NFL hopefuls learn? Clearly, they did not read my story a few months back informing them of the millions of dollars at stake when they become eligible for the NFL Draft.
Every team in the league in last year's draft used a two-prong test in deciding what players to select. Ability was first. If the player passed that part, the team then evaluated their "character." I've never heard so much talk about "character" in the draft until this year.
Stud players were literally dropping out of the first round because teams were afraid that their so called "bad character" issues would tarnish the team in some way.
Fast forward to this week. Roughly 23 Florida State Seminoles decided to cheat on an online exam. They were caught. Now they have been suspended from participating in the Gaylord Music City Bowl. The academic scandal is still under investigation and more players may be punished. That's the least of their problems.
For legal reasons, the names of the players were not released. Eventually, we will know who was nabbed in this scandal and as I said before, the players caught stand to lose millions on draft day.
A players' individual character has never been more prevalent today in the NFL. The league's image is struggling and college players today think only ability and skills are the sole factors in playing on Sundays.
They couldn't be more wrong. And if these players are lucky enough to play ball in the pros, they'll realize how wrong they were come payday.
Thursday, December 13, 2007
BOBBY PETRINO: MERCENARY FOR HIRE
By Scott Daniels, Esq., NFL Draft Bible
Treason. It's defined as a violation of allegiance to one's sovereign or to one's state. It's also known as the betrayal of trust or confidence. It is an act of dishonor and is potentially the most shameful crime one can commit. Anyone who audaciously commits such a heinous act is deemed a traitor.
Bobby Petrino is a traitor.
Bobby Petrino was recently convicted for treason in the court of public opinion after his shameful resignation from the Atlanta Falcons. Earlier this week, Petrino abandoned his depleted Falcon team to become the head coach of the Arkansas Razorbacks. The move was not only classless, but many saw it as a disgrace to the coaching world.
In 2006, Petrino inked a five-year deal with the Falcons worth $24 million and left the University of Louisville to jump to the pros. With expectations of coaching the now incarcerated Michael Vick, Petrino was left to mold a scarred and somewhat dejected Atlanta Falcon team. Thirteen games into the current season, Petrino stepped down as head coach. Petrino's resignation not only surprised his players, but his owner, Arthur Blank, was under the impression that Petrino had no intentions of leaving the Falcon organization any time soon.
It's perfectly acceptable to portray Petrino as a traitor. The way he went about resigning as head coach of the Falcons was downright egregious. In fact, he even told his owner that he was remaining on board as the Falcon's head coach a day before Blank appeared on Monday Night Football. Petrino blatantly lied and misrepresented his intentions about carrying out his contractual duties as the head coach of the Falcons.
What makes this story even worse is that Petrino notified his players of his resignation by affixing a letter to their lockers. He didn't even have the dignity to face each player and tell them he wasn't happy with his current job.
In a league where the NFL is sometimes referred to as "Not For Long," coaches frequently jump at other opportunities because they know job security is a rarity. Unfortunately, loyalty in sports is virtually obsolete these days. However, this does not excuse Petrino's utter disregard for his team, his colleagues and the Falcon organization.
Petrino's act of betrayal will not land him in any prison. He will most likely avoid any civil liabilities as a result of his resignation. But in the eyes of the sports world, Bobby Petrino's unethical tactics have branded him as a traitor.
Treason. It's defined as a violation of allegiance to one's sovereign or to one's state. It's also known as the betrayal of trust or confidence. It is an act of dishonor and is potentially the most shameful crime one can commit. Anyone who audaciously commits such a heinous act is deemed a traitor.
Bobby Petrino is a traitor.
Bobby Petrino was recently convicted for treason in the court of public opinion after his shameful resignation from the Atlanta Falcons. Earlier this week, Petrino abandoned his depleted Falcon team to become the head coach of the Arkansas Razorbacks. The move was not only classless, but many saw it as a disgrace to the coaching world.
In 2006, Petrino inked a five-year deal with the Falcons worth $24 million and left the University of Louisville to jump to the pros. With expectations of coaching the now incarcerated Michael Vick, Petrino was left to mold a scarred and somewhat dejected Atlanta Falcon team. Thirteen games into the current season, Petrino stepped down as head coach. Petrino's resignation not only surprised his players, but his owner, Arthur Blank, was under the impression that Petrino had no intentions of leaving the Falcon organization any time soon.
It's perfectly acceptable to portray Petrino as a traitor. The way he went about resigning as head coach of the Falcons was downright egregious. In fact, he even told his owner that he was remaining on board as the Falcon's head coach a day before Blank appeared on Monday Night Football. Petrino blatantly lied and misrepresented his intentions about carrying out his contractual duties as the head coach of the Falcons.
What makes this story even worse is that Petrino notified his players of his resignation by affixing a letter to their lockers. He didn't even have the dignity to face each player and tell them he wasn't happy with his current job.
In a league where the NFL is sometimes referred to as "Not For Long," coaches frequently jump at other opportunities because they know job security is a rarity. Unfortunately, loyalty in sports is virtually obsolete these days. However, this does not excuse Petrino's utter disregard for his team, his colleagues and the Falcon organization.
Petrino's act of betrayal will not land him in any prison. He will most likely avoid any civil liabilities as a result of his resignation. But in the eyes of the sports world, Bobby Petrino's unethical tactics have branded him as a traitor.
Friday, December 7, 2007
BCS ATROCITY
By Scott Daniels, Esq., NFL Draft Bible
By now we have heard every argument on the planet that rationalizes the need for a playoff in college football. The BCS doesn't work. Nothing new. But after the BCS draw was announced last week, the formula should be illegal.
I'm not going to discuss Ohio State allegedly backing into the National Championship with a weak schedule. Nor will I discuss LSU getting a National Championship bid with two losses. The major atrocity with the BCS involves Missouri.
Missouri was number two in the BCS going into their showdown with Kansas a few weeks ago. Following their victory, Missouri found themselves number one in the BCS. While Missouri was headed to the Big 12 title game against Oklahoma, Kansas's regular season ended with a disappointing loss.
Missouri entered the Big 12 Title game knowing that a win would solidify their bid to play in the BCS National Championship. What ensued was downright disastrous.
Missouri was beaten convincingly by a determined Oklahoma Sooner squad. Unfortunately for Missouri, that wasn't the disastrous part. The next day, the BCS Bowl games were announced on national television.
Kansas - the team that was beaten by Missouri and denied a shot at the Big 12 Title - received a bid to the Orange Bowl. The Missouri Tigers - the team that beat Kansas two weeks earlier - was robbed of their BCS hopes. Missouri was essentially punished by the BCS gods for beating Kansas and losing in the Big 12 Title.
Missouri was a victim of first degree robbery. They were penalized for reaching the Big 12 title game. How could Kansas, a team that is third at best in the Big 12 conference, reach a BCS Bowl game over Missouri?
WANTED FOR CRIMES IN SEVERAL STATES: BCS Formula. It has robbed several colleges and universities of bowl bid appearances, committed fraud on each school's fan base and is alleged to be armed with horrific logic. If you have any information on this highly dangerous criminal, please contact your local authorities.
By now we have heard every argument on the planet that rationalizes the need for a playoff in college football. The BCS doesn't work. Nothing new. But after the BCS draw was announced last week, the formula should be illegal.
I'm not going to discuss Ohio State allegedly backing into the National Championship with a weak schedule. Nor will I discuss LSU getting a National Championship bid with two losses. The major atrocity with the BCS involves Missouri.
Missouri was number two in the BCS going into their showdown with Kansas a few weeks ago. Following their victory, Missouri found themselves number one in the BCS. While Missouri was headed to the Big 12 title game against Oklahoma, Kansas's regular season ended with a disappointing loss.
Missouri entered the Big 12 Title game knowing that a win would solidify their bid to play in the BCS National Championship. What ensued was downright disastrous.
Missouri was beaten convincingly by a determined Oklahoma Sooner squad. Unfortunately for Missouri, that wasn't the disastrous part. The next day, the BCS Bowl games were announced on national television.
Kansas - the team that was beaten by Missouri and denied a shot at the Big 12 Title - received a bid to the Orange Bowl. The Missouri Tigers - the team that beat Kansas two weeks earlier - was robbed of their BCS hopes. Missouri was essentially punished by the BCS gods for beating Kansas and losing in the Big 12 Title.
Missouri was a victim of first degree robbery. They were penalized for reaching the Big 12 title game. How could Kansas, a team that is third at best in the Big 12 conference, reach a BCS Bowl game over Missouri?
WANTED FOR CRIMES IN SEVERAL STATES: BCS Formula. It has robbed several colleges and universities of bowl bid appearances, committed fraud on each school's fan base and is alleged to be armed with horrific logic. If you have any information on this highly dangerous criminal, please contact your local authorities.
Sunday, December 2, 2007
SEAN TAYLOR'S ASSAILANTS FACING MURDER
By Scott Daniels, Esq., NFL Draft Bible
Sean Taylor may have been fatally shot by one of the four suspects arrested last week, but all four will face felony murder and burglary charges. The four men charged in the slaying of Taylor are alleged to have acted in concert and all four have a lengthy criminal history.
If all four acted in concert and had a role in the burglary, each of them will be held accountable for Taylor's death. One must only have the intent to steal to commit a burglary. You don't actually have to steal something from the dwelling.
As for the charge of felony murder, it is based on the premise of "transferred intent" and even though the four men may not have had intentions to kill Taylor, their intent to burglarize the home with a loaded weapon is enough to satisfy the elements of felony murder. Their intent to burglarize is "transferred" to the act of killing Taylor.
Miami police are continuing to investigate but they are sure that the four charged had no intentions to kill Taylor. Unfortunately for them, a murder conviction is not only likely, but imminent.
Sean Taylor may have been fatally shot by one of the four suspects arrested last week, but all four will face felony murder and burglary charges. The four men charged in the slaying of Taylor are alleged to have acted in concert and all four have a lengthy criminal history.
If all four acted in concert and had a role in the burglary, each of them will be held accountable for Taylor's death. One must only have the intent to steal to commit a burglary. You don't actually have to steal something from the dwelling.
As for the charge of felony murder, it is based on the premise of "transferred intent" and even though the four men may not have had intentions to kill Taylor, their intent to burglarize the home with a loaded weapon is enough to satisfy the elements of felony murder. Their intent to burglarize is "transferred" to the act of killing Taylor.
Miami police are continuing to investigate but they are sure that the four charged had no intentions to kill Taylor. Unfortunately for them, a murder conviction is not only likely, but imminent.
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