Josh Gordon ruling and aftermath 2014
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First read: Why Josh Gordon should win his appeal.
What to Expect if Josh Gordon Loses His Appeal, from /u/lookitsced:
http://fieldandcourt.com/component/k2/item/246-what-to-expect-if-josh-gordon-loses-his-appeal.html
Stashed in: Marijuana, Ohio, Lawyers!, So you're saying there's a chance..., Fantasy Football, @davechappelle, @josh_gordonxii, Cleveland Browns, Wrestling
500+ comments in last week's Reddit comment threads:
http://reddit.com/r/fantasyfootball/comments/2e3427/rotoworld_josh_gordon_suspension_all_or_nothing/
http://reddit.com/r/fantasyfootball/comments/2ebjxc/this_is_why_you_should_pick_up_josh_gordon_now/
And now 400+ comments in the Reddit thread this morning:
http://reddit.com/r/fantasyfootball/comments/2elaws/ok_this_is_getting_ridiculous_where_the_hell_is/
After much deliberation the judge has nominated Josh Gordon for the ice bucket challenge:
https://twitter.com/hansonjosh/status/504321721848328192
And still we wait for the NFL. Some think the longer we wait, the better it is for Josh Gordon.
http://dawgpounddaily.com/2014/08/26/report-josh-gordon-suspension-decision-made-announced/
The 22 day delay could make it easier for Josh Gordon to get an injunction:
Reddit comments:
http://reddit.com/r/fantasyfootball/comments/2ennea/gordon_delay_could_make_it_easier_to_get_an/
Josh Gordon's DWI case has been pushed to November:
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/08/26/gordons-dui-case-continued-to-november/
So now we just wait for the NFL's decision:
http://waitingfornextyear.com/2014/08/josh-gordon-decision-has-been-made-according-to-adam-schefter/
Yet another Reddit discussion thread:
http://reddit.com/r/nfl/comments/2eno6q/the_josh_gordon_decision_has_been_made_the_nfl_is/
Noooooooooooooooooooo...
http://reddit.com/r/fantasyfootball/comments/2eql0o/profootballtalk_on_twitter_josh_gordon_oneyear/
"I'd like to apologize to my teammates, coaches, the Cleveland Browns organization and our fans," Gordon said in the statement. "I am very disappointed that the NFL and its hearing office didn't exercise better discretion and judgment in my case. I would like to sincerely thank the people who have been incredibly supportive of me during this challenging time, including my family, my agent, my union, my legal team, and the Cleveland Browns staff."
While technically a year suspension, NFL will usually grant reinstatement before training camp if it sees progress/rehab/etc.
There were lawyers. RT @ChrisMarvel Why the hesitancy on the decision? What was being discussed?
Browns WR Josh Gordon can ask for reinstatement after 2014 season. Determination made then about training camp 2015.
... Gordon's legal team will evaluate the full decision and decide how to proceed on that front.
Browns argued to be able to keep Josh Gordon around the facility while he’s suspended. They’ve wanted to help him. No word if it’ll happen
Having talked to people who know Josh Gordon, there's a feeling his self-esteem issues are the overriding problem, moreso than the drugs.
No settlement talks too place for a potentially shortened suspension for Josh Gordon, I’m told. So it was always a year or nothing.
Grantland points out that they reduced Prater's same bad behavior to 4 games because booze instead of marijuana.
Josh Gordon working in a car dealership.
http://reddit.com/r/fantasyfootball/comments/2fgi7u/the_josh_gordon_bubble_is_officially_busted_per/
Still thinking about suing.
http://reddit.com/r/fantasyfootball/comments/2fgfn2/josh_gordon_decision_expected_in_the_next_24/
While NFL thinking about changing drug policy.
Reddit Comment in that last link:
"Goodell needs to suspend himself 6 games for the domestic abuse he is putting Josh Gordon owners through."
Flash Gordon's awesome ride is a Camo Porsche:
http://businessinsider.com/josh-gordon-camo-porsche-picture-2013-11
Welcome to my world:
Josh Gordon Suspended for the year
Josh Gordon will appeal
Has a great case, likely to be dismissed
likely to be 8 games
theres a chance its less than 8
Its gonna be all 16 or nothing
Year long suspension upheld
Gordon will play in CFL
Gordon cant play in CFL
Gordon will file an injunction
Gordon will work at auto dealership
Rule change by Sunday could lift Gordon's suspension entirely
And then ... ?
Okay, Josh Gordon won't sue over the ban:
http://reddit.com/r/fantasyfootball/comments/2fleyc/josh_gordon_wont_sue_over_ban_espn/
NFLPA is specifically negotiating to reinstate Josh Gordon:
http://reddit.com/r/fantasyfootball/comments/2fm6oa/nflpa_head_smith_union_seeking_to_reverse/
Josh Gordon suspended for the year
Josh Gordon will appeal
Has a great case, likely to be dismissed
Likely to be 8 games
There's a chance it's less than 8
It's gonna be all 16 or nothing
Year long suspension upheld
Gordon will play in CFL
Gordon can't play in CFL
Gordon will file an injunction
Gordon will work at auto dealership
Rule change by Sunday could lift Gordon's suspension entirely
Gordon will not sue
NFLPA seeks suspension reversal
Josh Gordon 2013 highlights:
http://pandawhale.com/post/50250/josh-gordon-2013-highlights-gif
Thank you davidstetler for making this gif:
http://reddit.com/r/fantasyfootball/comments/2fwr0o/animated_team_logos_for_week_2/ckdrfrp
Free them all: http://www.spotrac.com/fines-tracker/nfl/suspensions/
Let us take a moment.
Our Gord, who aren't on the field Joshua be thy name Thy playing time has come Thy agreement shall be done On the field as it is in fantasy heaven Give us this week our weekly PPRs and forgive us our duds as we forgive those who started studs against us and lead us not into the Sacko but into the Championship For thine is the speed, and the route running, and hands of our Gordon. Amen.
The Chosen One has spoken: https://twitter.com/JOSH_GORDONXII/status/510541408093364224
Reddit comments:
http://reddit.com/r/fantasyfootball/comments/2g8knn/the_chosen_one_has_spoken/
"Roger Goodell is the worst sports commissioner in my lifetime." ~Bill Simmons
http://grantland.com/the-triangle/roger-goodell-need-to-step-down/
In response to him pleading guilty to a DWI:
http://reddit.com/r/fantasyfootball/comments/2gkiqc/josh_gordon_pled_guilty_to_dwi_in_raleigh_today/
Okay it's officially a 10 game suspension for Josh Gordon.
http://reddit.com/r/fantasyfootball/comments/2gm48l/the_nfl_has_begun_informing_players_theyve/
Darn it.
Guess who's back? Back again.
Wes is back. Josh gets 10.
http://reddit.com/r/fantasyfootball/comments/2gm48l/the_nfl_has_begun_informing_players_theyve/
10 games. It's official. 10 games.
https://twitter.com/JOSH_GORDONXII/status/513073683402096640
Face u make when it's official & fantasy owners are pissed lol.. 11.23.13 instagram.com
Reddit comments:
http://reddit.com/r/fantasyfootball/comments/2gwbdq/i_still_love_you_josh_gordon/
It's a sign!
Reddit comments:
http://reddit.com/r/fantasyfootball/comments/2hmwsy/100000/
Yeah Flash Gordon! https://twitter.com/josh_gordonxii
Ready to return to work:
http://reddit.com/r/fantasyfootball/comments/2mcn7j/flash_gordon_getting_ready_to_go_back_to_work/
Thank you soccerperson for this, source is link above:
|--------------------------We called upon a prophet----------------------------| |-------------------One necessary for these trying times---------------------| |---------------The holy one was unable to answer our cries---------------| |-----------------for he was exiled by the ruling overlords------------------| |-----------He lay in a dormant state waiting out his sentence------------| |--------------------For twelve long weeks we stood by----------------------| |---------------as a season of war broke out across the land---------------| |---------------Amongst the turmoil whole armies crumbled---------------| |-------------------------Others rose up in defiance----------------------------| |---------------creating a stir amidst those in the federation---------------| |----------Some sought refuge, calling out the redeemer's name---------| |--------------But the prophet remained silent, biding his time------------| |-----------Our patience was tried yet we knew it would pay off----------| |----------------And now more than ever we need our savior---------------| |------On the seventeenth day of the eleventh month, he awakens------| |----------as banishment lifts against the wishes of the council-----------| |---------------For the time of Gordon's reckoning is upon us---------------| |---------------------------The prophet has risen--------------------------------|
Josh Gordon has risen.
In other sizes:
250x215 - apparently the correct ESPN size
129x151:
Thank you jjeebus for this gif:
And on the fantasy football subreddit there was much rejoicing.
http://reddit.com/r/fantasyfootball/comments/2mo6xd/meta_mod_appreciation_thread_joshgordonjerk/
Q: Over the course of a calendar year, Aldon Smith got a DUI, was charged with three felony counts of owning illegal assault weapons, was accused of firing a shotgun AT guests at his own party, and made a bomb threat directly to a TSA agent at an airport. His suspension was one less game than Josh Gordon’s suspension for smoking pot. God Bless America.—Corry, South Portland, ME
BS: And he’s playing on Thursday night! Niners giving one! Sign me up! DOUBLE MY BET!
Source: http://grantland.com/the-triangle/the-week-13-mailbag-giving-thanks-making-picks/
Perhaps week 14 is the week Josh Gordon breaks out:
Josh Gordon cooking dance:
http://pandawhale.com/post/53390/josh-gordon-cooking-dance-gif
We repeat: Josh Gordon has risen.
http://pandawhale.com/post/53718/josh-gordon-the-prophet-has-risen-gif
10:04 AM Aug 26 2014