Friday, November 09, 2007

Troy Williamson Fined

In a truly classless move that leaves me absolutely appalled, the Vikings fined WR Troy Williamson one game check for missing Sunday's game to coordinate the funeral of his grandmother. Williamson was apparently very close to his grandmother, and in addition to having to make the funeral arrangements, had to make arrangements for several family members to fly into town to attend.

With the NFL currently suffering image problems after increasing legal problems by it's players, punctuated by the Michael Vick, Pacman Jones, Tank Johnson, and Bengals scandals in recent months, it's very difficult for me that they would take this action against a good man who was doing the right thing. I strongly doubt that there is any reputable company in this country who would deny an employee bereavement leave. I only hope that Roger Goodell or someone in the NFL steps up and not only reimburses Williamson, but also publicly commends him for taking care of his family. And the Vikings owe him at the very least an apology.

I really hope that Williamson is able to get out of Minnesota and go to an organization with a little more class.

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