ESPN Suspends Bill Simmons 3 weeks for his Roger Goodell Comments

[hwangjini_1]

Thought this might have some relevance here:

The Associated Press @AP
BREAKING: Law enforcement official says he sent video to attention of NFL security chief Jeffrey Miller.

The Associated Press @AP
MORE: Law enforcement official says he sent Ray Rice video to the attention of NFL security chief Jeffrey Miller: http://apne.ws/1roEHqv

That is pretty big news.  Goodell just got his fall guy.

unless of course miller shows that he turned the videos over to goodell. we can only hope.

[Quetzalcoatl]

This graphic is my favorite thing to come out of the #freesimmons debacle.  No wait, the original podcast was pretty great.  I think my new ranking is:

1.) the podcast itself
2.) all the negative publicity Simmons' suspension brought to Goodell and ESPN
3.) that graphic

[indeedproceed]

This article is pretty amazing:

http://deadspin.com/the-sports-guy-vs-espn-how-bill-simmons-lost-bristol-1639533260?utm_campaign=socialflow_deadspin_facebook&utm_source=deadspin_facebook&utm_medium=socialflow

[D.o.s.]

The header image is the best part.

[Quetzalcoatl]

This article is pretty amazing:

http://deadspin.com/the-sports-guy-vs-espn-how-bill-simmons-lost-bristol-1639533260?utm_campaign=socialflow_deadspin_facebook&utm_source=deadspin_facebook&utm_medium=socialflow

That was a great read

[fairweatherfan]

This article is pretty amazing:

http://deadspin.com/the-sports-guy-vs-espn-how-bill-simmons-lost-bristol-1639533260?utm_campaign=socialflow_deadspin_facebook&utm_source=deadspin_facebook&utm_medium=socialflow

This was fun to read, but it reminds me of a reaction I read to the "GamerGate" thing: Holy crap, if even half these allegations are true, this might be the most pointless, navel-gazing, self-absorbed non-story I've ever heard!

PS if you don't know what "GamerGate" is, don't look it up, you're better off.  Go build a birdhouse or shoot around or drink a beer instead.  Or all 3.

[Interceptor]

FWIW, the ESPN ombudsman's post on this:

http://espn.go.com/blog/ombudsman/post/_/id/462/strengths-weaknesses-and-suspensions?src=mobile

PS if you don't know what "GamerGate" is, don't look it up, you're better off.  Go build a birdhouse or shoot around or drink a beer instead.  Or all 3.

I tried making it through a Vox summary on this when it was in the news, and I failed.

[Jailan34]

This article is pretty amazing:

http://deadspin.com/the-sports-guy-vs-espn-how-bill-simmons-lost-bristol-1639533260?utm_campaign=socialflow_deadspin_facebook&utm_source=deadspin_facebook&utm_medium=socialflow

This was fun to read, but it reminds me of a reaction I read to the "GamerGate" thing: Holy crap, if even half these allegations are true, this might be the most pointless, navel-gazing, self-absorbed non-story I've ever heard!

PS if you don't know what "GamerGate" is, don't look it up, you're better off.  Go build a birdhouse or shoot around or drink a beer instead.  Or all 3.

GamerGate, what a disaster for the "journalistic integrity" of games journalists. Just a shady industry all around populated by shady people.

[KGs Knee]

This article is pretty amazing:

http://deadspin.com/the-sports-guy-vs-espn-how-bill-simmons-lost-bristol-1639533260?utm_campaign=socialflow_deadspin_facebook&utm_source=deadspin_facebook&utm_medium=socialflow

I'm guessing a bit of this is over dramatized, but it sounds like there is legit difference of opinion on a philosophical level. Simmons refuses to be "reigned in", but ESPN will cave to no one. Ultimately, I'm guessing Simmons chooses the money and stays. But it sure would be refreshing to see him give them the middle finger and leave the network.

[BudweiserCeltic]

He's baaaaaaaaaaaaack:
http://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/2014/10/15/bill-simmons-returns-espn-questions-swirl-about-his-future/pgWI9HgwuKVVxDLFIZAvLL/story.html

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bGSfpy7Zk-Q

[CeltsAcumen]

the NFL does not like criticism from its public relations department, ESPN.

I am usually not a Simmons fan, but he is right about most of his points regarding the NFL

Goodell needs to be fired immediately.  As long as Goodell is in his position the NFL will have zero credibility.

[D Dub]

why do people even watch football anymore?  what a waste of time...

[Fafnir]

Why do people watch *any recreational activity/sport*? What a waste of time.

[D Dub]

Why do people watch *any recreational activity/sport*? What a waste of time.

curious if you know any other sports that has a higher dead time-to-action ratio?  11 min of action for a 2+ hour game?  no thanks.

[Fafnir]

Why do people watch *any recreational activity/sport*? What a waste of time.

curious if you know any other sports that has a higher dead time-to-action ratio?  11 min of action for a 2+ hour game?  no thanks.

Baseball. Most events during the Olympics.

Any game is a waste of time to those who don't enjoy it, you don't enjoy football *shrug*.