This is consistent with what I would expect from a legal standpoint, and aside from my initial opinion, and as someone who presents judicial reviews and appeals for a living, it looks like a sound decision and is not likely to be overturned. An arbitrator may be neutral but on review, the threshold for intervention is high. If the suspension was reasonably applied, then it will stand.
Giving the concussion excuse always raised a serious risk of being seen as not taking responsibility. The leaked email is a killer and so is golfing on vacation.
I think Wideman would be wise not to pursue this any further.
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