Last week, Marshawn Lynch was fined $100,000 for not making himself available to the media after the Seattle Seahawks-Kansas City Chiefs game. The $100,000 was actually the combination of two separate $50,000 fines; one that was imposed in 2013 for not meeting with the media and a new one for his current violation. According to… Continue reading Forced To Speak (OPD: 11/25/14)
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Better Watch Your Friends . . . (OPD: 04/20/16)
Source: TLC Vevo It has often been said that someone can tell how far a person will go in life by the circle of friends he keeps. This is certainly true for an athlete who life is complicated by an abnormal work schedule and can be plagued by location issues. Then, add the pressures of… Continue reading Better Watch Your Friends . . . (OPD: 04/20/16)
Manziel’s Dilemma
Once again, the NCAA is investigating another player, Johnny Manziel of Texas A&M for off the field violations. To be specific, the NCAA is trying to nab another student-athlete for what he “allegedly did”–receiving payment for something he owns–his autograph during his time at the BCS Championship. I understand their are rules and laws provided… Continue reading Manziel’s Dilemma