NFL: Ezekiel Elliott's suspension appeal to stretch to Day 2

[robjay04]

 

[MRV52]

Mara figures let's keep him at the meetings so he doesn't hit the practice field. That way he won't be game ready when he plays us.

 

[MRV52]

Henderson is probably playing solitaire on his computer the whole time.

If he is related to the Henderson we know, he is probably in a room snorting coke.

 

[visionary]

doesn't sound like rubber stamp to me

If you're smart, you give the impression you're not rubber stamping while you are actually doing exactly that

 

[Reality]

Poor Zeke. He actually thinks he has a chance with this.

This is like appealing a decision from Hitler via a hearing with Goebbels.

I think his defense team knows the suspension won't be rescinded, which is what they really want. They don't just want a reduction, so they are likely laying the ground work that will give them a better edge in the court system. Not that it will work of course, but the best strategy would be the long play, not the short play, since the chance of Henderson completely rescinding a 6-game suspension is really low if not non-existent.

 

[dogunwo]

This might be a silly question, but how can you testify under oath to a body that doesn't have subpoena power?

 

[JackOfNoTrades]

If you're smart, you give the impression you're not rubber stamping while you are actually doing exactly that

or hopefully the NFL/Goodell realizes it's about to get real

 

[visionary]

or hopefully the NFL realizes it's about to get real

Knowing their track record it is extremely doubtful

The NFL had already put the hammer down by giving him a 6 game suspension. If they really wanted to consider over turning it, all they had to do was to appoint an independent arbitrator who would have over turned on lack of evidence . The NFL could have come out looking strong against DV while Zeke would have been absolved

The fact that they appointed Henderson tells me this is a rubber stamp because he is their guy and if he over turns it, it hangs around the neck of the NFL

 

[BourbonBalz]

How in the hell can they make Elliott testify "under oath"? This isn't a court proceeding. It's not a civil suit or a criminal matter. It's simply an NFL dog and pony show. I see no way they have the authority to put anyone under oath.

 

[JackOfNoTrades]

Knowing their track record it is extremely doubtful

The NFL had already put the hammer down by giving him a 6 game suspension. If they really wanted to consider over turning it, all they had to do was to appoint an independent arbitrator who would have over turned on lack of evidence . The NFL could have come out looking strong against DV while Zeke would have been absolved

The fact that they appointed Henderson tells me this is a rubber stamp because he is their guy and if he over turns it, it hangs around the neck of the NFL

any scenario at this point is plausible and I could easily say the league is portraying an image they're taking this situation ultra seriously and exerted the ultimate punishment under their authority. Players have rights too, Zeke saw it through and made a compelling countering case. Sound good? Plot thickens.....lol

 

[Don Corleone]

This might be a silly question, but how can you testify under oath to a body that doesn't have subpoena power?

In kangaroo court anything is possible.

 

[CooterBrown]

This might be a silly question, but how can you testify under oath to a body that doesn't have subpoena power?

If it is a civil deposition, the reporter (the stenographer) can administer an oath. The NFL cannot place someone under oath. And, because this is not a Court, or court sanctioned proceeding, there is no such thing as perjury and the only use for it would be as later ammunition to be used for or against Zeke in a lawsuit.

As far as why doesn't she have to be there and testify? This is not a court proceeding and nobody can make her do anything in connection with it.

 

[Redball Express]

Ezekiel Elliott's suspension appeal hearing in New York will stretch into a second day, a source informed of the situation told NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport on Tuesday.

After lasting nearly 10 hours on Tuesday, Day 2 of the appeal hearing will resume on Wednesday and possibly a Day 3 on Thursday, Rapoport reported on NFL Total Access. The Dallas Cowboys running back is attending the appeal, which is being heard by arbitrator Harold Henderson. Elliott is scheduled to testify under oath at the hearing, Rapoport reported.

The NFL suspended Elliott six games on Aug. 11 for violating the league's personal conduct policy. The ruling came after the NFL's year-long investigation into domestic violence accusations made against him by Tiffany Thompson, who identified herself as his former girlfriend to authorities.

Elliott, 22, has denied the allegations. He was never charged or arrested.

If Elliott's full suspension is upheld on appeal, he would be barred from taking part in any team activities starting on Sept. 2. He wouldn't be eligible to play until the team's Week 8 contest against the Washington Commanders on Oct. 29.

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap30...lliotts-suspension-appeal-to-stretch-to-day-2

I think we are going to have a big trial over this whole thing.

Jerry can't participate but I'm guessing the Cowboys foot the legal expenses somehow.

 

[Beast_from_East]

Zero chance this gets overturned, Zeke might as well just take a nap during this so called hearing.

 

[aria]

Mara figures let's keep him at the meetings so he doesn't hit the practice field. That way he won't be game ready when he plays us.

Yeah, becuase he made all the difference last year. Thankfully he was playing, we would never have beat them both time without him.

 

[Derinyar]

I'm probably being cynical but it feels like this could easily be a something that the NFL/HH is doing to make it look like a more reasoned and objective process then it might be. See I spent all this time looking at evidence and found it compelling enough to deny the over turn. Probably helps for the appeal that is likely incoming.

 

[erod]

This ensures it will carry until next week for a decision. Going to be tough to get an injunction before the Giants game.

 

[Shuff]

It took the NFL one year to investigate Zeke, give Zeke a year to go to court and prove his innocence.

 

[Texas_Pete]

Here's a major reason for the extended period of interviews:



This is FANTASTIC news. I'm sure this is one of the critical witnesses that signed affidavits in direct contrast with TT's statements. We know this witness is not coming on behalf of TT.

 

[jazzcat22]

The suspension is set to begin September 2nd. If I goes beyond that, how can they say it now starts on the 7th or whatever. If it goes beyond that, then Zeke should be eligible to play in game 1. But of course Mara will tell his dictator to change the rules.

But I would think they need to have a de ion before then. It is not fair to hold off and not allow Dallas to plan if he is available or not. But then again they are never fair to Dallas in any situation.