THE LEGAL LINE

VIOLENCE IN SPORTS: When Should Athletes Be Subject to Criminal and Civil Penalties?

2008-07-09T16:49:00.000-07:00

By Scott Daniels, Esq., NFL Draft BibleBone-crushing checks. 98 mph fast balls tossed at batters' heads. Rib-shattering tackles. Brutal flagrant fouls. What do all of these have in common? Today’s sports fanatic craves these plays more than ever. And while immense physicality and violence are a part of many professional sports, what happens when a player goes too far in

ALL ACCESS FOOTBALL RADIO UPDATE

2008-06-17T14:10:00.000-07:00

Be Sure To Check Out Our All Access Football Radio Network On Blog Talk Radio For Exclusive Analysis On Everything Football. FANTASY FOOTBALL INSIDERS RADIO: EPISODE #1 NFL Insiders Rick Serritella, Ross Mandel & Ralph Mancini Preview The Quarterbacks. LISTEN NOW: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/All-Access-Football/2008/06/17/2008-FANTASY-FOOTBALL-INSIDERS-RADIO-EPISODE-1 THE LEGAL LINE: EPISODE

ALL ACCESS FOOTBALL UPDATE: JUNE 13, 2008

2008-06-13T09:32:00.000-07:00

It may be the football off-season but the weather is not the only thing heating up. Check out the latest happenings at All Access Football: * Former Florida Gator and current Jacksonville Jaguar Jeremy Mincey has drawn rave reviews thus far in training camp and there is talk that his improved performance could thrust him into a starting role this season. Check out Daniel Mogollon's one-on-one

LEGAL LINE SHOW PREMIERE - Thursday, June 5 @ 7:30pm

2008-06-04T05:35:00.000-07:00

The Legal Line is finally hitting the airwaves this Thursday night at 7:30pm on blogtalkradio - simply click on the title of this blog post to be directed to the show. My first show couldn't be coming a better time as I will be talking with Jeffrey Thomas, President of the Fantasy Sports Trade Association, about the Supreme Courts decision not to hear an appeal from MLB in a case that would've

A Disappointing Conclusion

2008-05-28T06:44:00.000-07:00

By Scott Daniels, Esq., NFL Draft Bible It was seen by some as the biggest controversy in history of the NFL. It consumed the media for months and sparked endless debate about one team's overwhelming success. It became a household name. And most importantly, it's name was derived from the biggest government scandal in the history of our country. But after several months of speculation and

Breaking News

2008-05-20T07:08:00.000-07:00

Several media outlets have announced that the NFL owners have unanimously opted out of the current CBA - the effect of which presents the real possibility of a lockout in 2011 if a new agreement is not reached. It's actually a good thing that they opted out now as opposed to later in the year because now talks can begin immediately between the owners and Players Association. While a lockout

DANGER LURKS

2008-05-06T18:31:00.000-07:00

By Scott Daniels, Esq., NFL Draft Bible With the 2008 NFL Draft officially in the books, fans across the country are anxiously awaiting the start of college football. It's been quite an offseason in the football world and although the gridiron battles are still months away, the legal drama in football is only beginning to heat up. An optimist would tell you that college football couldn't be in

Swimming With The Sharks

2008-04-23T19:49:00.002-07:00

An Inside Look Into The Life of a Sports Agent By Scott Daniels, Esq., NFL Draft Bible Drew Rosenhaus. Leigh Steinberg. Scott Boras. What do these men have in common? They think fast and they talk even faster. Their ability to negotiate deals on behalf of their clientele has catapulted these men into a league of their own. These men are among the elite in the sports agent world. And they've

First Ban by The NFL?

2008-04-04T13:41:00.000-07:00

By Scott Daniels, Esq., NFL Draft Bible You know it's pretty bad when even the Cincinnati Bengals no longer want you on their roster because of disciplinary problems. Assault. Possession of marijuana. Concealment of a weapon. Aggravated assault with a firearm. Providing alcohol to minors. Alleged sexual mischief. And the list goes on. That wasn't a list of the various crimes NFL players commit

MOSS APPEAL

2008-03-12T19:33:00.001-07:00

By Scott Daniels, Esq., NFL Draft Bible Randy Moss is arguably the most captivating wide receiver in the NFL. He is also one of the most controversial. Moss dazzled fans in Minnesota with his blazing speed and ability to go up and virtually steal the football from mid-air. The Culpepper-Moss tandem was by far one of the most dangerous offensive threats in the last decade. But while Moss was

Happy Valley's Legal Woes Continue

2008-03-06T14:52:00.000-08:00

By Scott Daniels, Esq., NFL Draft Bible The football program at Penn State has always been revered for it's class and demeanor. The infamous blue and white helmets have forever been synonymous with a "blue-collar work ethic" and the Nittany Lions have long refused to take top notch athletes who don't present genuine individual character. Their field general, the beloved Joe Paterno, is a living

Where's Reggie?

2008-02-27T18:25:00.000-08:00

By Scott Daniels, Esq., NFL Draft Bible The long awaited deposition of Reggie Bush came and went this past Monday. One problem. Bush wasn't there. Bush was scheduled to be deposed on Monday, February 25 by attorneys for Lloyd Lake, the apparent sports agent who allegedly gave thousands of dollars to Bush and his family during Bush's playing days at USC. Lake sued Bush for breach of contract and

MATT WALSH TO TALK, THEN WHAT?

2008-02-25T19:10:00.000-08:00

By Scott Daniels, Esq., NFL Draft Bible The NFL wants Spygate to be over. Roger Goodell and the NFL's Competition Committee have expressly stated that their investigation is complete and the league can finally move forward. But why? Why is Goodell practically ignoring the potentially powerful information Matt Walsh may have that might bolster the claims that Bill Belichick and the Patriots

LEGAL LINE PODCAST V - What's The Holdup?

2008-02-19T19:00:00.000-08:00

Why hasn't Matt Walsh divulged the information he allegedly has on the Patriots? Why was the NFL's indemnification agreement not good enough? And why does Bill Belichick still think he can fool the public? This week's podcast is an extended one so enjoy my analysis on the continuation of Spygate and what we can expect to see in the future......Just click on the title above or cut and paste the

JUDGMENT DAY FOR REGGIE BUSH IS APPROACHING

2008-02-14T17:39:00.000-08:00

By Scott Daniels, Esq., NFL Draft Bible A quiet storm has been brewing around Reggie Bush. That storm is set to explode very soon. Several weeks ago, allegations surfaced that he accepted approximately $300 thousand dollars from an agent while at USC. These allegations, if proven in court, would not only damage Bush's reputation, but would leave a permanent scar on USC's college football

LEGAL LINE PODCAST IV - Spygate is Back and Why Matt Walsh is a Key Player

2008-02-11T20:07:00.000-08:00

Spygate has resurfaced. Can Matt Walsh bring more evidence to the table? He's saying he has more information on the Patriot's illicit tactics, but just how important is he? Just click on the title above to listen, or simply copy the link below and paste it into your browser. http://web.mac.com/daniels3636/iWeb/Site/Podcast/Podcast.html

Possible Lockout in the NFL?

2008-02-11T09:03:00.001-08:00

By Scott Daniels, Esq., NFL Draft Bible If you haven't realized yet, the National Football League is clearly the most dominant of the four major sports in America. Ratings prove it. Revenue proves it. The circus that surrounds the Superbowl proves it. NFL players are signing monumental contracts and teams are raking in millions with the success of the league. While baseball is attempting to

NFL Conspiracy or a Senator's Hidden Agenda?

2008-02-02T10:20:00.000-08:00

By Scott Daniels, Esq., NFL Draft Bible Just when you thought "Spygate" has finally become a thing of the past, the New England Patriots and the NFL have been targeted yet again. This time, Arlen Specter, a Senator from Pennsylvania, has publicly questioned the motives of Roger Goodell and the NFL in their destruction of the videotapes they confiscated from the Patriots earlier in the year.

LEGAL LINE PODCAST III - 8 Billion Dollars Spent on What?!

2008-01-29T18:23:00.000-08:00

The Superbowl, Vegas and that popular pool you enter every year.......This week's podcast is a special Superbowl edition. Click on the above title to listen or cut and paste the below link. http://web.mac.com/daniels3636/iWeb/Site/Podcast/Podcast.html

NFL Signing Bonus - Not So Much of a Bonus Upon Signing

2008-01-29T08:51:00.001-08:00

By Scott Daniels, Esq., NFL Draft Bible Terrell Owens may have something else to cry about after an arbitrator ruled against him in a dispute with his former team, the Philadelphia Eagles. Owens was adopted by the city of Philadelphia after a phenomenal 2004 season and a heroic effort in the Superbowl. Although the Eagles were unsuccessful in defeating the Patriots that year, Owens lived up to

THE CLIENT THAT KEEPS ON GIVING

2008-01-15T18:45:00.000-08:00

By Scott Daniels, Esq., NFL Draft Bible Three strikes and you're out. It doesn't refer to just baseball anymore. Washington and California created sentencing laws based on the infamous phrase. A popular game show utilized the three strike principle for years (Family Feud). The phrase has become so much more than an explanation of a baseball rule. Fortunately for Adam "Pacman" Jones, the NFL

Legal Line Podcast II

2008-01-12T16:37:00.000-08:00

Maurice Clarett is the subject of discussion on this week's podcast as the legal world watched closely when he challenged a long standing NFL rule..... Click on the title "Legal Line Podcast II" or copy and paste the below link. http://web.mac.com/daniels3636/iWeb/Site/Podcast/Podcast.html

BUYOUT BEWARE

2008-01-03T14:07:00.000-08:00

By Scott Daniels, Esq., NFL Draft Bible It's known as the domino effect. Each year, as the college football regular season comes to an end, prominent college football head coaches and qualified no-names are lured away from their current programs for more lucrative jobs at prestigious institutions. While most coaches leave for greener pastures, colleges and universities have only one line of

LEGAL LINE GOES AUDIO

2007-12-27T13:38:00.000-08:00

Loyal readers and draftbible regulars, 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. http://web.mac.com/daniels3636/iWeb/Site/Podcast/Podcast.html

BLING BUSTED ONCE AGAIN

2007-12-20T11:49:00.000-08:00

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