Nfl And Domestic Violence

The most famous case of an athlete getting away with a crime is O.J. Simpson. One of the most famous running backs in American history was involved in the biggest murder scandal of them all. O.J. Simpson was accused of the murder of his ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend Ronald Goldman. No other case in recent or present time has come close to affecting the U.S. judiciary system and the media access to the courts or shaping the public perception as much as this trail has (Hayslett). This incident happened twenty-two years ago and it is still the number one talked about case.

As we constantly hear of professional athletes being involved in domestic violence and other violent crimes, it is important to notice a trend. There is always some athlete being accused of some form of domestic violence. True sociological issues need to be addressed when violent issues such as the O.J. Simpson case arises. Simpson was influenced by a variety of sociological factors that created him into a violent person, such as the way in which African Americans are portrayed by the media, racial socioeconomic disparities, and racial labeling, that are all still evident in our society today.

Professional sports have been in the news for domestic violence for a really long time. Some that may come to your mind could be Ray Rice, Warren Moon, Greg Hardy, and Jose Reyes. Yes, three of these four players are in the National Football League (NFL), but that does not mean that only football players are the ones who have been doing this. The most recent one is Jose Reyes who plays in Major League Baseball (MLB). That is really ones opinion, but some don’t have anything but I slap on the wrist. Commissioners around these leagues usually suspend the player for a couple games until all of the details and videos come out. Ray Rice was suspended two games until they saw evidence then he was suspended for the whole year. Some wanted him banned

Most people understand that football is a violent sport, and one must be very tough in order to compete. Injuries NFL athletes suffer can affect, not only the player, but also the fans and family members watching. Over time, many have become increasingly disturbed by the violence that routinely occurs in

The court system may have allowed many of these players to walk away from very serious crimes with inadequate punishment while the NFL’s response did little to discourage criminal behavior. Because of this, the first part of the solution lies with the judicial system to begin holding players accountable to the same standards as the average American citizen. Michael Vick served just a year and a half behind bars in a state that routinely sentences individuals to five-year terms for the same crime (Humane Society). In the case of O.J. Simpson, a jury of his peers allowed him to walk out of a courtroom a free man despite compelling

Rice is certainly not the only player to involve himself in a violent crime. Adrian Peterson physically abused his son, and Greg Hardy physically assaulted a woman after a night of drinking; threatening to kill her. Peterson received a restructured contract with the Minnesota Vikings that includes millions in new guaranteed money, and Hardy signed with the Dallas Cowboys even before his suspension was reduced two weeks ago

Ray Rice has abused his his wife those are both very dreadful and the NFL doesn't approve it. Once the NFL heard about him whipping his son with a small stick than I think they let him off with a warning. Abuse is bad in many ways no matter who you're abusing. Ray Rice has done something a fan of Ray Rice would never of thought of him doing. Every fan of Ray Rice is now sad that he has been kicked out of the NFL and his contract is demolished out of every file they have it in.

When you display domestic violence in the public eye you not only damage your image, but the image of the NFL. It is embarrassing to the league when a team player is not acting professional at all times. They are always representing their team, even off the field. He also should be a role model to the younger kids who may look up to him. He was not punished enough for his

    Millions of kids watch NFL games. They also follow them outside of playing football. NFL players should remember that children hold these players to a higher standard. For instance, “Janay Rice sat next to her husband during the press conference, though simple assault charges against her were eventually dropped. Footage from the night showed Rice dragging his wife's unconscious body from an elevator” (Craggs). Ray Rice is a popular player in the NFL, with millions of fans. Hearing the news, I found it to be extremely disappointing. Ray Rice had too much to drink that night, and in the elevator he punched his wife, Janay, in the face multiple times and knocked her out. The NFL fined Ray Rice millions of dollars, he lost his job and endorsements. Other than losing money, he lost his fan base, including kids who looked up to him as an amazing running back.

After reading this post several times, the author made numerous points on why there should be way more research on how concussions and domestic violence in the NFL can be linked together. There has not been too much research of how the concussions and the domestic violence cases in the NFL can be connected to each other. But throughout the years, the NFL has a history of dodging and ignoring these domestic violence cases with their players. From the league doing this, it throws shade on the NFL and makes them look bad as whole. One other thing that NFL has been ignoring many years is the concussion situation and how it takes a huge toll on the players who suffer from the concussions. Also throughout the post, the author gives examples of cases

While there is definitely plenty of blame to go around, the Pacers-Pistons brawl has raised more than just questions over who is the culprit. Media pundits want to know who are the victims? Are the victims America's families who can no longer attend a professional sporting event without the fear of it erupting in violence? Are the victims teenagers and adolescent children who wear number 91 Artest jerseys because they idolize him as a player? Are the victims those professional athletes who have worked hard to promote sportsmanship and integrity in their sports, only to see one of their own tarnish the whole profession? The Pacers-Pistons brawl has all the right ingredients for a good debate. The incident is squarely at the intersection where sports, culture, values and politics all meet. In this age of mediated sports stars it is hard to push aside the action of our athletes. We can no longer view them as being trivial to our society, especially when their actions are as visible and as jarring as the ones that occurred last November. The visibility of our athletes is unquestioned. With multiple 24-hour cable sports channels, national sporting magazines and nationally syndicated call-in sports radio shows, sports have become a dominate fixture in American society. We worship our athletes. What's not to worship? More than their Hollywood counterparts athletes get tagged with the role model

One of the most recent cases of domestic violence within the college football league was the Joe Mixon case that involved the University of Oklahoma. After leaving a scene containing several bars, Mixon followed, what appeared to be a very intoxicated, Amelia Molitor into a sandwich shop in Norman, Oklahoma (N, 2017). Words were exchanged between Mixon and Molitor, which resulted in her pushing him, along with a slap to his face (N. 2017). His response being a blow to the side of her face that knocked her to the ground. Molitor suffered broken facial bones along with a traumatic experience (N, 2017). It was said that Amelia Molitor provoked Mixon by shouting racial slurs at him.

The Lakers spend only 89 million dollars in player expenses, which leaves the average player on their team getting paid a massive 5.9 million dollars on average. While the Cowboys on the other hand spend 148 million dollars on player expenses, which leaves the average player on their team making only 2.8 million dollars on average. The third controversial issue is the NFL’s image problem. For example, the ray rice incident. “National Football League (NFL) commissioner Roger Goodell stood at a press conference on September 19th, 2014, in his first public comments addressing the Ray Rice fiasco enveloping the NFL. Rice was initially suspended for only two games after a video was released showing him dragging his fiancé out of an elevator, but when TMZ released a second video of Rice actually knocking his then-­fiancée Janay Rice unconscious, backlash to the NFL’s decision grew. After this second video was released, Goodell changed the initial suspension to an indefinite suspension.” (Nadler, Sam. "Handling Controversy: NFL vs. NBA." Penn Undergraduate Law

It simply isn’t about the love of the sport anymore; it’s about how much money that can be obtained while seeing how far the boundaries can be pushed. People typically watch football because it gives them a sense of belonging and feeling represented. Football used to be about playing the honest sport with the uttermost integrity. Now it’s about winning, even if it means having berserk criminals charging at the opposing team. The NFL’s mission statements reads, “We always look to make the right call.We do the right thing when no one is looking, and even if it’s unpopular when they are looking. We demand accountability and we expect fair play. We say what we mean, mean what we say, and always follow through. We accept responsibility when we get things wrong and then work to make them right,” (NFL). Well, many may argue that the convicted players served their time and deserve a second chance. Even if time is served, why would the NFL want a rapist or woman-beater to represent them? Would you leave your young daughter with someone who was accused of rape? Most would say no, so it’s even hypocritical to say serving time deems forgiveness and a second chance. The only probable answer for the situation is for the money. Why would Roger Goodell, the commissioner of the NFL who satirically makes 42.3 million more dollars than the players do (Grant), want to get rid of his moneymakers (criminal footballers)? Simple-- he wouldn't. Mandingo fighting seems to be very similar in ways like: take a young, vulnerable slave who as made vulnerable because of his allegiance to the owner and you ask him to engross himself in fatal physical combat with another slave under the control of another owner, right? Out of homage to their owners and their coaches and a feeling they're participating in some grand American spectacle. In the name of money, the NFL is indirectly tainting the minds of American

Unfortunately, violence has become a part of everyday life in our world. It can be witnessed in many forms and of different proportions in numerous situations. Never, under any circumstances is violence good. When one thinks of violence, thoughts may arise of war, people committing violent acts against others, domestic violence within families, and not to mention the abundance of television shows and movies that are packed with sadistic, yet entertaining violence of all sorts. Over the past couple of decades there has been an increased concern regarding the spread of violence throughout our realm and in our homes. However, one area in which violence has had such heavy influence is within sports.