that suspension video is a joke. Shanahan even highlights that Neal turns his leg in an attempt to hit Marchand, so why not make it a personal hearing if you suspect something dirty like that? Also, I'm not familiar with the exact CBA wording, but: how in the world can a guy who has been suspended twice and fined once not be considered a repeat offender? Also, they put way too much emphasis on injuries when handing out suspensions.
at least they gave him the longest suspension they could after settling for a phone hearing. Still not enough punishment, if you ask me. Should have been 10 games, really.
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