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NFL ruling a savvy political move

By Jeffri Chadiha
ESPN.com

Friday, June 19, 2009

Once you get past all the tough talk, you can see what the suspension NFL commissioner Roger Goodell just gave Cleveland Browns wide receiver Donte' Stallworth is really about: politics. The commissioner knew the public was waiting to see how hard he would come down on Stallworth, who recently pleaded guilty to DUI manslaughter. Goodell also wanted to send a message to the rest of the league about the consequences of alcohol-related offenses. To punish Stallworth, the commissioner levied an i ...

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