So, where does the line exist which an athlete should not cross in expressing his First Amendment rights? Well, technically, there is not a line. However, it can be assumed many leagues would draw a line at anything of which they did not approve. Henceforth, the athlete could find himself under the scrutiny of a… Continue reading An Athlete And A Protestor Part 2 (OPD: 12/07/14)
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Give Peterson His Job Back (OPD: 09/04/14)
Earlier today, Chris Peterson, athletic director for University of Arkansas-Little Rock, resigned. Why? Because he was basically busted for locker room banter on an open microphone. That’s right, an open microphone listening in on a private guy conversation sacked an athletic director’s career. First off, a private conversation is just that–private. It amazes me that… Continue reading Give Peterson His Job Back (OPD: 09/04/14)
Forced To Speak (OPD: 11/25/14)
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)