NFL Off Topic 2012

[TracerBullet]

There's going to be another College Basketball game taking place on an aircraft carrier this year between Georgetown and Florida. Buying tickets to that game also forces the person to buy tickets to the Jaguars/Colts game the day before.

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According to Hays Carlyon of the Florida Times-Union, ticket packages for the November 9 basketball game start at $1,000. For that amount, the purchaser gets two tickets to the Georgetown-Florida game, two tickets to the Colts-Jaguars game to be played on NFL Network the night before, and four more tickets to the Colts-Jaguars game, which will be donated to military personnel. So, basically, for every ticket sold to the basketball game, three will be sold to the Colts-Jaguars game. With 5,000 tickets to the basketball game available, that translates to 15,000 tickets to the football game.

PFT

[rangerrick012]

Latest update on the AP situation - "200% innocent".

http://www.tmz.com/2012/07/13/adrian...ws-conference/

[kingkilla56]

Completely random but I just found out that Bill Sheridan is the Buccaneers DC. I feel bad for them man. Guy did nothing in NY at the same post. I can only imagine what the Carolina Newtons and New Orleans Breesus will do to that D.

[wwharton]

Quote: Originally Posted by rangerrick012

Latest update on the AP situation - "200% innocent". http://www.tmz.com/2012/07/13/adrian...ws-conference/

We've got some officers and lawyers floating around here. Does the fact that these "off duty" police officers were all in uniform and instigating the encounter effect anything here (even if Peterson did end up pushing one)? They weren't paid bouncers and weren't on duty. I'd think it'd be their responsibility to sit back unless a scene was already being caused which definitely wasn't the case here.

[Aggies7]

Quote: Originally Posted by wwharton

We've got some officers and lawyers floating around here. Does the fact that these "off duty" police officers were all in uniform and instigating the encounter effect anything here (even if Peterson did end up pushing one)? They weren't paid bouncers and weren't on duty. I'd think it'd be their responsibility to sit back unless a scene was already being caused which definitely wasn't the case here.

A little confused on where it said Officers were instigating the altercation not a shot at you WW I am a little behind on the story and don't know here that was reported.

And yes the uniform does make a difference. We have a strict policy where I work. No off duty work at establishments that serve alcohol. However this maybe different in Houston.

The only reason uniform makes a difference is that it was clear they were officers and AP cannot use the excuse that he did not know they were officers.

I really can't speak for what their job was inside or outside the establishment because I don't know their policies but in many of the places around here bouncers do start pushing people out the door right at closing due to a tough liquor board and the fines for doors not being locked at certain point.

Just like the NFL is doing now all you can do is sit back and wait for courtroom testimony and ruling.

As you know it's hard for me to comment on other departments policies but we have a policy in place that prevents this whole situation because we can't work off duty (inside or out) an establishment that serves alcohol.

[Chrisksaint]

Idk if it's been posted before, but Gronkowski wins this offseason.

His take on Tebow, probably NSFW

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[wwharton]

Quote: Originally Posted by Aggies7

A little confused on where it said Officers were instigating the altercation not a shot at you WW I am a little behind on the story and don't know here that was reported. And yes the uniform does make a difference. We have a strict policy where I work. No off duty work at establishments that serve alcohol. However this maybe different in Houston. The only reason uniform makes a difference is that it was clear they were officers and AP cannot use the excuse that he did not know they were officers. I really can't speak for what their job was inside or outside the establishment because I don't know their policies but in many of the places around here bouncers do start pushing people out the door right at closing due to a tough liquor board and the fines for doors not being locked at certain point. Just like the NFL is doing now all you can do is sit back and wait for courtroom testimony and ruling. As you know it's hard for me to comment on other departments policies but we have a policy in place that prevents this whole situation because we can't work off duty (inside or out) an establishment that serves alcohol.

I understand. It didn't stay they instigated in that article linked. However, we know bouncers were pushing people out the door at closing time. There's no word on any issue between AP and a bouncer. I would think AP starting something with a bouncer or other person in the bar would be the only reason any officers should get involved. So the only conclusion I can come to is they instigated. They "helped the bouncers do their job" which is why I was asking. Pretty sure that's not allowed everywhere I know (could be different in Houston as you said).

Your last paragraph was what I was getting at, and I think will be the key here.

[l3ulvl]

That Gronk clip needs more information. That's like a punchline without a setup.

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...and her husband says, "But they're twins -- if you've seen Juan, you've seen Amal."

[Aggies7]

Quote: Originally Posted by wwharton

I understand. It didn't stay they instigated in that article linked. However, we know bouncers were pushing people out the door at closing time. There's no word on any issue between AP and a bouncer. I would think AP starting something with a bouncer or other person in the bar would be the only reason any officers should get involved. So the only conclusion I can come to is they instigated. They "helped the bouncers do their job" which is why I was asking. Pretty sure that's not allowed everywhere I know (could be different in Houston as you said). Your last paragraph was what I was getting at, and I think will be the key here.

To be honest when this is all said and done I believe it will never make it to a trial it will be thrown out.

I am impressed with AP coming out and saying he has no problem with the Houston PD just these two officers.

That's one thing a lot of people forget Officers aren't robots. Your interactions with each officer will be different based on situation.

But as I stated before I see this being a non issue as far as criminal charges and NFL action.

[BlueNGold]

Seen this on Facebook and thought it was a really cool picture. I've never seen it before.