posted 09-08-2014 11:12 AM                  

Why the he{{ did she eventually marry him. He's done it once and is highly likely to do it again. I don't understand some abused women who keep going back for more.

posted 09-08-2014 12:56 PM                  

The adoration of athletes, politicians and celebrities by simple minded sheeple allows them to get away with most anything. Sad for our society

posted 09-08-2014 02:10 PM                  

Rice had been previously suspended for two games by the NFL in a punishment that drew widespread criticism as too lenient and even prompted Commissioner Roger Goodell to admit he "didn't get it right." But the NFL said in a statement early Monday that it had not previously seen the second video, meaning the punishment was likely tempered by Rice an Palmer's description of what happened in the elevator.

“We requested from law enforcement any and all information about the incident, including the video from inside the elevator. That video was not made available to us and no one in our office has seen it until today,” the league said in its statement.

When the new video emerged, a series of tweets from players around the league shows that whatever support Rice has went up in smoke after the second cleat dropped.

"This piece of sh-- needs to be out of the league. Period," tweeted former Saints and Browns linebacker Scott Fujita, a player's union representative during his career.

"This video makes me sick to my stomach," Denver Broncos defensive tackle Terrance Knighton said in one of several tweets, including one in which he said Rice belongs in prison, not on an NFL football field.

"He could've killed that girl. They need to sports science the force of that punch. NFL players are STRONG... Like very strong," tweeted former all-pro center LeCharles Bentley.

Other players directed their anger at the league and Goodell, who suspended Rice for a mere two games, including Sunday's opening day loss to the Cincinnati Bengals. Although Goodell later said he "didn't get it right," and implemented a much tougher stance on domestic violence.

"To say you got that wrong is an understatement. Very disappointed in you. Wow...unbelievable," wrote former linebacker and likely future Hall of Famer London Fletcher.

"2 games. Disturbing," added Green Bay Packers guard T.J. Lang.

Rice and Palmer married on March 28, one day after a grand jury indicted Rice on an aggravated assault charge. Rice avoided jail time by entering a pretrial diversionary program.

"There are consequences when you make a mistake like that," Ravens coach John Harbaugh said at the time. "I stand behind Ray. He's a heck of a guy. He's done everything right since. He made a mistake. He's gonna have to pay a consequence. It's good for kids to understand it works that way. That's how it works. That's how it should be."

The couple held a joint news conference in May, where Rice apologized and Palmer said the incident was partly her fault, to the alarm of domestic abuse counselors. The suspension handed down by the league, considerably shorter than other penalties doled out by the league for such transgressions as smoking marijuana, drew sharp criticism from advocates for victims of domestic abuse.

http://www.foxnews.com/sports/2014/09/08/newly-surfaced-video-shows-ray-rice-punching-fiancee/

posted 09-08-2014 02:24 PM                  

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Originally posted by silverkat:
They just released him.

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Just heard that as well ... his career should be over now ... but wonder how much of that "package" he will get to keep?!

posted 09-08-2014 02:33 PM                  

unless his contract has some sort of clause that would tie his off field conduct to the team/leagues ability to issue fines/and/or suspensions for that conduct, I don't understand why what he did has anything to do with playing football.... he should be arrested and prosecuted for his off field conduct...

I assume that his contract does have some sort of clause that would allow for the suspension...but where does it end..

should your employer be able to give you time off without pay if you get a traffic ticket?....don't pay your child support?... get into an argument at your kids baseball game? don't mow your lawn and get fined by your POA?

posted 09-08-2014 03:09 PM                  

don't mow your lawn and get fined by your POA?"

Edward,,,,,Yes, if you don't mow your lawn I will have to impose a POA fine against you! ($$ amount to be determined by the height of the grass)

posted 09-08-2014 03:23 PM                  

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Originally posted by ALLEY CAT:

Edward,,,,,Yes, if you don't mow your lawn I will have to impose a POA fine against you! ($$ amount to be determined by the height of the grass)

I think you meant HOA,,,,but the POA laws are also enforced......

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A/C.....You forgot to mentioned that payment for all POA fines should be made in unmarked cash and mailed to a P.O. Box in Mesa, Az.....Right?

posted 09-09-2014 07:46 PM                  

She needs to kick him in the...

posted 09-10-2014 09:35 PM                  

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Originally posted by catfish:
roger goodell should be axed.

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