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Shaun Ellis sued by fan for throwing snowball in 2008

A Seattle Seahawks fan has filed a lawsuit against NY Jets Shaun Ellis after he threw a snowball at him back in 2008 during a playoff game. After the Jets lost to the Seahawks 13-3, Ellis expressed his frustrations by throwing a snowball at a fan in the crowd with a Seahawks sign. The victim, Robert Larson, claims he suffered both emotional and physical damage form the incident. This is what happens when West Coasters aren’t used to snow…

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NFL decision on Brett Favre sexual harrassment to come by season’s end

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says he will make his decision on the Brett Fave sexual harassment case by the season’s end. Jenn Sterger, the former NY Jets sideline reporter who Favre is accused of sending naked pictures to, said she wants to see Favre suspended or she will pursue litigation.

During an interview with NBC’s Football Night in America, Goodell said he expected a decision by the season’s end. “I want to make sure we do what’s right,” Goodell said. “We take this issue very seriously.”

All signs point to that this is Favre’s last season. During last week’s Minnesota Vikings-NY Giants game, Favre missed his first game since 1992. Is stalling the decision Goodell’s way of avoiding suspending Favre and tarnishing the end of his career ?

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Sal Alosi ordered players to form wall to trip Carroll

NY Jets strengthening coach Sal Alosi has been indefinitely suspended after it was discovered he ordered inactive players to form a wall on the sidelines to trip Miami Dolphin’s Nolan Carroll. Originally, Alosi was only suspended for four games after he said it was a “spontaneous act” to trip Carroll while he ran down a punt during the Jet’s 10-3 loss to the Dolphins.

Alosi said he ordered the wall to restrict space for Carroll. Jets General Manger Mike Tannenbaum made the announcement to the media and claims neither head coach Rex Ryan or  special teams coach  Mike Westhoff new about the plan.

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Dolphins Nolan Carroll tripped while running on Jets sideline

During the NY Jets Miami Dolphins game, Miami cornerback Nolan Carroll was intentionally tripped by a Jets personnel while running down a punt. The man accused of tripping Carrolll is Jets strength and conditioning coach Sal Alosi.

Carroll was injured but later returned to the game to help the Dolphins win the game 10-6. After the game, Carroll’s teammate Channing Crowder said, “I wish they would have tripped me. I would have broken his leg.”

Late Sunday, Alsoi admitted to tripping Carroll and released a statement saying, “I made a mistake that showed a total lapse in judgment. My conduct was inexcusable and unsportsmanlike.”

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