re: ESPN PTI - Wrong team is in the Superbowl

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ESPN is the most powerful News network in the world.

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lolwut?

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I am sure a statement would be forthcoming if most of ownership demanded it.

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The pending litigation is the reason why there has been no statement. Goodell knows that if those refs are deposed and testify truthfully, he could be going to federal prison.

This came from the top. It wasn't the refs who made the decision to ensure the desired outcome. They just carried out marching orders.

I'd wager that if all the facts were known, the scandal started with a mandate straight from Roger himself. He doesn't want that brought to light and possibly being criminally prosecuted as a result.

That is why the league hasn't so much as issued an empty apology and has thus far refrained from fining Gayle or Sean, both of whom made statements that should have resulted in a fine.

I wonder what other coaches and owners who have been fined for criticizing officials think of the fact that Goodell is putting his fingers in his ears and shouting, "I can't hear you!" (figuratively speaking) in response to Payton and Benson's remarks.

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ESPN is the most powerful News network in the world

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Huh? They've lost over 30% of their viewership in the past couple years. Thats why they had to lay off 150 people and charge their remaining subscribers more money to break even.