Ezekiel Elliot Suspension Reinstated

1. Do you believe the judge is right to reinstate Ezekiel Elliot's suspension?

2. Is Ezekiel Elliot being used as a demonstration to the rest of the league that the NFL is serious about punishments?

3. Do you believe Ray Rice and his actions influence the way Elliot is punished?

4. People convicted of domestic violence can go to jail for up to 4 years. Is Elliot's suspension enough?

Article Link: http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/21232006/judge-denies-injunction-ezekiel-elliott-dallas-cowboys

Martavis Bryant Demoted To Scout Team

A.J. Smith and Cole Devine
Sports Literature
10/26/17
Sports Article

Article Link:
http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/21156115/martavis-bryant-pittsburgh-steelers-benched-sunday-game


Questions:

1. Should the Steelers trade Martavis Bryant?

2. Does Mike Tomlin have the right to demote Bryant?

3. How might the loss of Bryant impact the Steelers this week against the Lions?

4. Does Bryant have the right to complain about playing time?

Joe Girardi Calls No Challenge

Zachary Halperin and Michael Thompson
Sports Literature
10/19/17
Sports Article

Article Link:

http://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/20997175/new-york-yankees-say-game-5-win-cleveland-indians-was-manager-joe-girardi

Questions:

1. Why didn’t Joe Girardi call a challenge?

2. Did you believe Girardi when he said he didn't want to ruin the rhythm of his pitcher to call a challenge?

3. Do you think his blunder helped bring the team closer together and win the series?

4. Do you think this would of effected Girardi’s career if the Yankees lost the series?

Ezekiel Elliot could Begin 6-gane suspension

James Ciquera and Ryan Burg
Sports Literature
10/15/17
Sports Article

Article link:
Ezekiel Elliott could begin 6-game suspension after appellate court sides with NFL

Questions:

1. Do you agree with the appellate court's reinstatement of Ezekiel Elliot's six game suspension?

2. Should the Cowboys continue to take legal action and fight this decision in court?

3. Does this punishment properly reprimand Elliot for his alleged actions?

4. What implications does this ruling in the court case have on the rest of the NFL going forward?

Cam Newton Mocks Female Reporter with Sexist Comments

Article Link

1. Should Newton be penalized by the NFL for his sexist remarks?

2. Was it acceptable of Dannon to end their sponsorship agreement with Newton?

3. Was Newton's apology to Rodrigue and other female reporters substantial?

4. Rodrigue's twitter history included racist references- should reporters, along with athletes, be judged on their social media history?

O.J. Simpson out of Nevada Prison after 9 years

Article

Matthew and Max

Questions:

1. Do you believe athletes like OJ Simpson have the ability to change as a person?
2. What will be the reaction of the city/town where he ends up living?
3. Was 9 years enough for a 33 year sentence? Was he let off too early because of his higher social status?
4. How will OJ deal with going from football star, to jail, and then back to a “new” society?