Zeke is playing Sunday **merged**

[CanadianCowboysFan]

They'll try though.

they will ensure they get the same judge from earlier in the week

 

[Bohuntr97]

Failla is the district court judge. Whomever loses (which she has made clear the NFLPA will lose) has automatic rights of appeal to the 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals, so they don't need "grounds for appeal." CA2 would be starting fresh so the earlier conflict of interest would not be a factor.

Exactly. Fallia will no longer be decidng anything with the case. It all rides now at the 2nd Circuit.

 

[Ghost12]

Exactly. Fallia will no longer be decidng anything with the case. It all rides now at the 2nd Circuit.

Well, I think she still has to rule on the merits of the case itself so I think she is still the judge assigned to it. While the ruling she issued earlier this week makes her opinion clear, the order she gave didn't actually give the league the confirmation they are looking for.

 

[Verdict]

If the NFL wasn't hell bent on getting a pound of flesh they would just agree to let the stay be granted by agreement and address this in the offseason. It's not like Zeke is going to retire over the summer.

They could have ruled long before they did. It is almost like they wanted to put the Cowboys over a barrel during the season after they had no opportunity to replace him during his suspension.

 

[PA Cowboy Fan]

If the NFL wasn't hell bent on getting a pound of flesh they would just agree to let the stay be granted by agreement and address this in the offseason. It's not like Zeke is going to retire over the summer.

They could have ruled long before they did. It is almost like they wanted to put the Cowboys over a barrel during the season after they had no opportunity to replace him during his suspension.

Should have known something was going to happen by how long it took for them to act. The police and everybody had long forgot about it and boom the NFL brings it back up just as the season was starting.

 

[ThreeandOut]

If the NFL wasn't hell bent on getting a pound of flesh they would just agree to let the stay be granted by agreement and address this in the offseason. It's not like Zeke is going to retire over the summer.

They could have ruled long before they did. It is almost like they wanted to put the Cowboys over a barrel during the season after they had no opportunity to replace him during his suspension.

That's a good point. The timing of all this suggests they were out to out to hurt the Cowboys as much as they were out to get Zeke.

 

[diefree666]

The fact that they said 6 regular season games is vital; and even in that part where they talk about going beyond regular season games is challengable since PART of that also says AT THE TIME OF THE SUSPENSION which was of course BEFORE the regular season.

The recusal dimension is interesting. Since she said nothing about recusing herself prior to her ruling, the NFLPA could then ask that she recuse herself this time. If she refuses as she probably will, that will make an appeal even more interesting with that thrown in. The Appeals court would I think have to rule on the recusal part first; and if so then its very possible Zeke gets a further restraining order or administrative leeway again.

 

[CWR]

what chiefs fans are saying: http://www.***NOT-ALLOWED***.com/BB/showthread.php?s=eaea507bb2770aac558169c0c439666f&t=311289

Lol, this makes me want to win even more.

 

[Bohuntr97]

Well, I think she still has to rule on the merits of the case itself so I think she is still the judge assigned to it. While the ruling she issued earlier this week makes her opinion clear, the order she gave didn't actually give the league the confirmation they are looking for.

I think she he did rule on the merits, although incorrectly, and denied the request for a PI. She then gave the NFLPA 24 hours to appeal her decision to a higher court, which is whats happening. It's not going back to her unless the Court of Appeals remands it back to her.

 

[2much2soon]

This restores so much of my faith in the justice system.

That prior ruling was so biased and utterly lacking in credibility, it's good to see all is not lost.

I feel the same way. At times my faith in our justice system has been restored. It seems like there are judges who actually aren't owned by some corporate entity or PAC and are genuinely concerned with fairness.

Or else they are pro-union and want to make a political act by siding with labor. If I was a cynic.

I think my first assertion is far more likely. And that feels good there are still some principled judges around.

 

[Ghost12]

I think she he did rule on the merits, although incorrectly, and denied the request for a PI. She then gave the NFLPA 24 hours to appeal her decision to a higher court, which is whats happening. It's not going back to her unless the Court of Appeals remands it back to her.

I just don't see anything in the ruling granting the NFL's motion to confirm. While she essentially says the NFLPA's case sucks, the conclusion to her ruling states:

"For the foregoing reasons, the NFLPA’s motion for a preliminary injunction is DENIED. Enforcement of this Order is STAYED for 24 hours, to afford the parties an opportunity to consider their appellate options."

I do not see anything that grants the NFL's motion to confirm the arbitration award.

 

[plasticman]

Okay, now they are toying with us.

I don't know how much more I can take this emotional roller coaster. I mean, it's like the season is on death row and just before the Green Mile the governor stops it only to let it resume the following week and then over and over.

Know what I mean?

I wonder how McFadden feels.

"What? Zeke got a stay after all and everybody is thrilled? Hey.....me too...yep, great for the team......just great.......wonderdul.................**!.....I mean,***!!!!"

 

[Bohuntr97]

I just don't see anything in the ruling granting the NFL's motion to confirm. While she essentially says the NFLPA's case sucks, the conclusion to her ruling states:

"For the foregoing reasons, the NFLPA’s motion for a preliminary injunction is DENIED. Enforcement of this Order is STAYED for 24 hours, to afford the parties an opportunity to consider their appellate options."

I do not see anything that grants the NFL's motion to confirm the arbitration award.

I dont think they filed the actual Motion to Affirm yet. They filed a Notice to Affirm, just like a NFLPA filed Notice of Appeal and then subsequently files the actual appeal itself. The NFL files a notice just to establish jurisdiction in NY. If the NFL eventually wins the Zeke case, they will then file the actual motion to have the deciscion affirmed.

 

[Blackspider214]

 

[Idgit]

Lol!

 

[skinsscalper]

You've got a little something on your nose.

+1 for the excellent GIF usage.



However, I've been to boards where the inmates run the asylum and it's an absolute **** show. This place has always been pretty ardent about maintaining a modicum of civility amongst the community (usually with a warning before any vacations). It's one of the reasons I've stuck around for so long. I haven't been immune to the "vacation", myself, for not adhering to the guidelines. It was warranted and I had no hard feelings but it also gave me some time to let a cooler head to subsequently prevail. Que Sera Sera.

 

[YosemiteSam]

You're a man of principle.

I will be honest with you. I was only able to see three games last season due to burdens on my time and the games not being televised at times I had the time. That is common this year too; though I have had the opportunity more than once to watch not just games, but Cowboys games. I did refrain.

The viewer numbers being down for the NFL. I'm but a spec if sand in the vastness of the ocean, but at least I'm part of it.

 

[YosemiteSam]

You've got a little something on your nose.

As FDR said, the day that happen will be a day which will live in infamy!

 

[TRUTH87]

Have a great time!!

thank you pitt!! sure will brother

 

[Risen Star]

This works out very well. I think trading missing the Chiefs game for the Raiders is key. Suddenly, the 6 game stretch he'll miss seems very reasonable (not easy, but reasonable).

@ Falcons
Eagles
Chargers
Commanders
@ Giants
@ Raiders

We NEED him back for the Seahawks and Eagles games to end the year. It's imperative that this suspension starts next week at this point.

The Eagles will have everything locked up by the finale. They won't be playing Wentz. That should be an easy game to win.

We'll get beat by 30+ points in the first meeting though. Something like 42-10 ish.