Ray Rice gets two game suspension

I think its fair , The woman married the guy after and never pressed charges .

Biggest thugs in sports are in the NFL. Killing people, covering up murders. crazy. These are not people we should look up to

Thank you for proving my point. ^^^^ This is why the NFL is suspending Rice for two games despite domestic violence not being covered in the official rules. And this is why they might considered amending them at the next negotiation. A lot of people think this way, and the NFL (as a business) doesn't like it.

All I know is that these people are overpaid, over-admired, and over-valued for the most part. There are great athletes that are worth our admiration but for the most part I think it's a bunch fo crap. And I actually LIKE sports. These are people that are looked up to. Admired. Kids aspire to be them. Then these people go around and do some crap things.

Dang I'm hangry today or something...

I disagree that they are overpaid.

You are worth what someone is willing to pay you, so it is hard to say they are overpaid

That being said, their vallue to me... is still considerably less than what they are getting paid for. So yes, I will stick to the being overpaid. IN MY OPINION.

Just curious, but why do you think their pay exceeds their value? If you were one of the best people on the planet at what you do and were a large part of a multi billion dollar company, how much do you think your value would be?

All I know is that these people are overpaid, over-admired, and over-valued for the most part. There are great athletes that are worth our admiration but for the most part I think it's a bunch fo crap. And I actually LIKE sports. These are people that are looked up to. Admired. Kids aspire to be them. Then these people go around and do some crap things.

Dang I'm hangry today or something...

I disagree that they are overpaid.

You are worth what someone is willing to pay you, so it is hard to say they are overpaid

That being said, their vallue to me... is still considerably less than what they are getting paid for. So yes, I will stick to the being overpaid. IN MY OPINION.

Just curious, but why do you think their pay exceeds their value? If you were one of the best people on the planet at what you do and were a large part of a multi billion dollar company, how much do you think your value would be?

When there are people out there actually putting their life at risk to keep us safe and making an average salary of $45, 000 dollars I think it is ridiculous that people are paid $1.9 million (average) for playing a game, that they generally enjoy and would do in their free time anyway. Mind you there is some danger in it but they also have top of the line medical. That being said, I don't think any athletes should be paid $1 mil or more. Ever. I'm sorry but I don't. I understand that they bring in revenue and people are shilling out ridiculous amounts of money to these legues and associations to see them play but i have always believed that there should be a salary cap. I'm an idealist though and think there are people out there worth a lot more than they ever get paid or doing better work.

Now, I do realize that they all choose to go down these career paths and accept the pay. I also realize that this is how capitalism works. I understand all of that and how it works but that doesn't mean that I have to accept that these peopel should be worth that much. In my eyes they are not worth that much and I place much more worth in other people.

*shrugs* You don't have to agree and we can argue this all day but that's my stand point.

All I know is that these people are overpaid, over-admired, and over-valued for the most part. There are great athletes that are worth our admiration but for the most part I think it's a bunch fo crap. And I actually LIKE sports. These are people that are looked up to. Admired. Kids aspire to be them. Then these people go around and do some crap things.

Dang I'm hangry today or something...

I disagree that they are overpaid.

You are worth what someone is willing to pay you, so it is hard to say they are overpaid

That being said, their vallue to me... is still considerably less than what they are getting paid for. So yes, I will stick to the being overpaid. IN MY OPINION.

Just curious, but why do you think their pay exceeds their value? If you were one of the best people on the planet at what you do and were a large part of a multi billion dollar company, how much do you think your value would be?

When there are people out there actually putting their life at risk to keep us safe and making an average salary of $45, 000 dollars I think it is ridiculous that people are paid $1.9 million (average) for playing a game, that they generally enjoy and would do in their free time anyway. Mind you there is some danger in it but they also have top of the line medical. That being said, I don't think any athletes should be paid $1 mil or more. Ever. I'm sorry but I don't. I understand that they bring in revenue and people are shilling out ridiculous amounts of money to these legues and associations to see them play but i have always believed that there should be a salary cap. I'm an idealist though and think there are people out there worth a lot more than they ever get paid or doing better work.

Now, I do realize that they all choose to go down these career paths and accept the pay. I also realize that this is how capitalism works. I understand all of that and how it works but that doesn't mean that I have to accept that these peopel should be worth that much. In my eyes they are not worth that much and I place much more worth in other people.

*shrugs* You don't have to agree and we can argue this all day but that's my stand point.

+1. the fact that society values entertainment more than bravery and medical breakthroughs doesn't make it any more ridiculous. At one time people born into royalty were considered a national treasure and people gladly died in their honour. Seems pretty stupid now though doesn't it?

Honestly am not surprised as I have heard of players hitting their own mama's (alledgedly) and it played off as a "character flaw" and "who care's he's a great player".... and players practically murdering other people and getting off way easier than other folks...

Which is why I don't really care for the NFL... or Pro sports... AT ALL...

Give me a college team where they kick players off for not going to class... or making deals with a local business to come down and sign autographs. Sure they have their problems too but they are more likely to be punished than pro-ball players are.

Nope sorry I live in Maryland and love the Ravens but screw Ray Rice he should have gotten thrown off the team altogether.

*kitten* like this is why men who idol these players think it's okay to abuse women, because all anyone ever gets is a slap on the wrist.

I would never defend a guy that hits women, but she still married him. Does she love him that much or is she in it for the money?

IF she was, if she's really so awful that she only wants his cash, does that give him the right to beat her?

Simmer down. No one ever said he had the right.

Truthfully, I think he convinced her to so that she didn't legally have to testify against him in court the next time he decides to beat on her.