Suspension Controversy/Childish Behaviour

The 50^th Superbowl has come to a close but not without controversy in a couple of areas.

First many fans of Can Newton are looking at finding a replacement all in part due to his childish behaviour following the 24 – 10 loss to the Broncos’.

From the start they were unable to create any offense only to be followed by Newton’s fumble and failure to attack the ball for the recovery.

Many are questioning his ability as well as his actions following the game after leaving the press conference.

What did he expect the reporters to ask – “Are you going to be visiting Disneyland anytime soon?”

NHLPA Appeals 20 Game Suspension?

Knowing that they pay into the NHLPA it never was too shocking for this to be appealed.

The league confirmed that he was diagnosed with a concussion after hitting the linesman, so what caused the concussion?

Did it happen prior or when he sat on the bench and took a drink, then returned for his next shift?

If the league shortens this, let’s see how the NHL Officials Association deal with it?

Maybe they should sue the league and Wideman for injury or assault?

Under the Collective Bargaining Agreement and based on his average annual salary Wideman will forfeit $564,516.20

The money goes to the players Emergency Assistance Fund.

This was announced by the NHLPA and Brian Burke released the following.

• We were informed earlier today that our player, Dennis Wideman, was suspended for contact with an official in last Wednesday’s game against Nashville.
• We disagree with the severity of today’s suspension ruling and maintain that Dennis’ collision with the linesman was unintentional and accidental.
• We agree that our officials’ safety and well-being is of extreme importance in order to allow them to perform their duties. They perform an invaluable but underappreciated role in our game.
• We support sanctions against players who make deliberate contact with any official. However, unintentional and accidental contact does occur at times in our game.

We will have no further comment on the matter at this time.

Monster Jam February 27^th

 Vancouver motor sports fans are getting revved up for the ultimate dirt-flying action as Monster Jam returns to BC Place Stadium with twelve massive trucks (including seven trucks making a Vancouver debut) battling it out during one action-packed event.

This year’s truck lineup is highlighted by the Vancouver first time appearance of Monster Jam icon and Grave Digger driving legend Dennis Anderson plus other World Finals Champion powerhouses Max-D, Metal Mulisha and El Toro Loco