CHICAGO BEARS, BAILSOHARD SUSPENDED 2 GAMES / REDUCED

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Any attempt by a team owner at any time, from the start to the finish of any game in which such team owner is a participant, to be present during a live stream shall be prohibited, including without limitation to chatting during stream, appearing as a guest, communicating to any other person watching live stream or using any other form of electronic devices that might aid a team during the playing of a game. Please refrain from such behavior as the intention to stream live games is for the sole purpose of providing entertainment and enjoyment for the league members not participating in the live game being streamed. Please let us know if there are any questions and/or concerns.

CHICAGO BEARS, BAILSOHARD SUSPENDED 2 GAMES / REDUCED

This incident went through the proper channels and a full investigation was conducted. Both team owners were contacted and both owners cooperated.

Here is the final ruling from the UFL:

-The Chicago Bears, BailsoHard will be suspended for the 1st game of season IV.

-The Chicago Bears stated that their intents were not malicious.

-Unfortunately it was a lack of judgement that put BAILSOHARD in this position to begin with. The live feed is for the enjoyment of league members not opponents. The league originally decided to suspend the Bears for two games but adjusted the suspension to one game.

-The reason for the reduced punishment from two games to one game is that there were no rules, guidance, or awareness on the subject. Streaming live games is a fairly new feature and we are learning from trial and error. In this aspect, the league failed to provide it's members with the proper guidance to ensure fairness across the board.

-I as the Commissioner take full responsibility and have since released initial guidance on the subject.

-There were also strong thoughts on not taking action on the Bears and providing guidance and awareness to all members by simply issuing a warning. However, when you take into account the importance of the game (NFC Championship) and the fact that it cannot be determined with certainty if the feed created an unfair advantage or not, a suspension is warranted.

Bottom line: the live feed are not for opponents. Some believed this to be common sense but the league will ensure to provide the guidance required to make this crystal clear.

"I recommend to continue writing articles, posting in your team page, communicating with other members on group for reinstatement eligibility. If good standing is not exercised the full suspension of 2 games will be issued and enforced."


Commissioner comments:

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Thank you for allowing this incident to go through the proper channels and get the direct attention it deserved. I believe we set the standard and a precedence today. I encourage all members to read the rules and constitution. If there are any questions or concerns please bring them to the attention of the league.

[BailsoHard]

I for one am looking forward to writing an article in which Coach BailSoHard is replaced by a robot, hijinks are sure to ensue!

[BailsoHard]

Statement from Coach BailSoHard Regarding Suspension

"I accept this suspension and feel it is fair. Despite the lack of maliciousness towards Eagles owner Ty Wimble I understand there have to be consequences for my actions. Ty, I apologize for this mess and hope you can forgive me. Six and DUnit, I'm sorry I let you down. I will be writing for the league as part of my new postion and with this new responsibility I will have to be more careful. I'd like to thank the league office for hearing my case and not imposing a stricter punishment."