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On another thread, among much I disagree with Oviedo made the following statement that is dead on accurate:
To the extent that any disparity exists I believe this is the basis.
Goodell met with Rooney, it is common knowledge Rooney WANTED to punish Ben, and it was stated at the time repeatedly that the union would have a strong case if Rooney suspended Ben.
Goodell absolutely wanted to make an example of Ben. Say what you want about whether or not "changes" were levied Goodell isnt about "justice" he cares about "notoriety". That affects how the league is "perceived". That can affect the bottom line, that can affect popularity. That was the entire point of his statement about Ben.
With Rooneys backing, even encouragement, and Ben frankly acting like he knew he deserved whatever he got, clearly uninterested in fighting it, the setting WAS IDEAL to make an example out of Ben.
Frankly it is EASY to understand why Goodell stuck it to Ben. Its not about "black" not about "white". It is about "green".
And everyone who potentially might have fought it, was not going to fight it. Rooney almost certainly ENCOURAGED it.
It was the PERFECT SETTING for Goodell too make an example out of one of the leagues BIGGEST stars.
Like Rooney, that I believe it is just what Ben needed to grow up.
Bens "fearlessness" on the field is what makes him great. It is that same tendancy that makes him take stupid risks. I believe he is better off in the long run.
Steeler fans if you want somebody to blame, blame the owner of your team.
I say thank you Mr Rooney.
I really believe Ben will learn to stop putting himself in risky situations, be a better player and person and bring us MORE rings. I say any other view is short sighted.
Originally posted by Oviedo
Goodell met with Rooney, it is common knowledge Rooney WANTED to punish Ben, and it was stated at the time repeatedly that the union would have a strong case if Rooney suspended Ben.
Goodell absolutely wanted to make an example of Ben. Say what you want about whether or not "changes" were levied Goodell isnt about "justice" he cares about "notoriety". That affects how the league is "perceived". That can affect the bottom line, that can affect popularity. That was the entire point of his statement about Ben.
With Rooneys backing, even encouragement, and Ben frankly acting like he knew he deserved whatever he got, clearly uninterested in fighting it, the setting WAS IDEAL to make an example out of Ben.
Frankly it is EASY to understand why Goodell stuck it to Ben. Its not about "black" not about "white". It is about "green".
And everyone who potentially might have fought it, was not going to fight it. Rooney almost certainly ENCOURAGED it.
It was the PERFECT SETTING for Goodell too make an example out of one of the leagues BIGGEST stars.
Like Rooney, that I believe it is just what Ben needed to grow up.
Bens "fearlessness" on the field is what makes him great. It is that same tendancy that makes him take stupid risks. I believe he is better off in the long run.
Steeler fans if you want somebody to blame, blame the owner of your team.
I say thank you Mr Rooney.
I really believe Ben will learn to stop putting himself in risky situations, be a better player and person and bring us MORE rings. I say any other view is short sighted.
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