Question of the Day 09/12 "RE: REad & REact"

[sb41champs]

   Well - the Ray Rice situation has become the latest public relations nightmare for the National Football League - and - rightly so.

 

First - Roger Goodell fumbles the initial NFL reaction with a "wink-wink" lame punishment which is roundly criticized nationwide - and - rightly so.

 

Next - TMZ releases the damning "elevator tape" evidence.  Roger Goodell addresses the public release  (over 24 hours later) of the tape by claiming that the NFL - with it's extensive security department & resources - was unable to review said tape that a "gossip site" IS able to access.

 

A reliable source indicates that an NFL executive WAS SENT a copy of the video - in APRIL !!

 

Possibly the most head-scratching moment of the week comes when now-wife Janay Rice criticizes the MEDIA for causing a nightmarish situation for her family.  SERIOUSLY ?????

 

Owners are upset - and - demanding accountability from the league office.

 

Women's organizations are roundly criticizing the leagues handing of the entire matter.

 

Sponsors are monitoring the situation closely.

 

Doing damage control - post-screw up - the NFL has employed the services of a former FBI executive to do a complete investigation.

 

All that being said - do you think this latest faux pas by Commissioner Roger Goodell will cost him his job ??

[fanoftheteam]

I'm not a fan of Goodall. So I hope so,but probably not.

[PrincetonTiger]

If he doesn't lose his job it will surely stick with him

[jvan1973]

oh heres this thread again. neat

[BOTT]

No

[Warhorse]

Where is the accountability to the Baltimore justice system? You know they saw the video. How is that the police/justice system are being ignored....and the NFL commissioner is being viewed as not having done his job?

 

So even if a policeman has video proof, they still need the victim to bring charges?

[southwest1]

No, I do not.

 

I'd love to ask that high ranking official at N.O.W. If an employee in her organization glossed over a vital piece of evidence that compromised their fundraising efforts for example & brought some backlash & scrutiny at her doorstep would she willingly comply by handing in her own resignation too? Of course not. 

[Poster X]

I think either way his roll as a leader has been severely compromised. The problem is he may end up walking away as the fire under him starts getting hotter.

[sb41champs]

   I agree that Commissioner Roger Goodell's leadership qualities are definately in the crosshairs.  Whether or not he loses his job remains to be seen. 

 

I DO think the NFL owners need to step up in a BIG way during this investigation and hold Goodell accountable IF there is actually wrong doing in the front office - in the same way Goodell does of NFL players & other employees.  After all - there shouldn't be a "double standard" just because he is the Commish.

 

I also agree that I am really wondering about the NEW JERSEY investigation (incident happened in Atlantic City) in to domestic battery and/or assault.  You can BET that the authorities there DID have access to the elevator video.   

[southwest1]

   I agree that Commissioner Roger Goodell's leadership qualities are definately in the crosshairs.  Whether or not he loses his job remains to be seen. 

 

I DO think the NFL owners need to step up in a BIG way during this investigation and hold Goodell accountable IF there is actually wrong doing in the front office - in the same way Goodell does of NFL players & other employees.  After all - there shouldn't be a "double standard" just because he is the Commish.

 

I also agree that I am really wondering about the NEW JERSEY investigation (incident happened in Atlantic City) in to domestic battery and/or assault.  You can BET that the authorities there DID have access to the elevator video.   

Roger Goodell is paid by 32 NFL owners to do 2 things: Broaden the league's popularity worldwide & make millions. He's done that. The owners are not giving him the boot. I hate to pop your bubble there. It's 1 thing to think Roger ignored or watered down video tape evidence. It's another thing to prove it. Goodell will still be the commissioner next year. I'm 90% sure of that right now. 

 

What double standard for the commissioner exactly? Did he hit a woman in an elevator? No. Also, it bothers me when the President of NOW brings up the history of repeat offenders. How is that relevant to this 1 case concerning Ray Rice, his wife, & the discipline handed down by Goodell exactly? Stay focused on this 1 case NOW President please. Roger Goodell is not singlehandedly responsible for all cases of domestic violence since she was named president of that organization. JMO.