A talented football player, Gordon led all NFL WR's in receiving yards last year, in spite of serving a two game suspension for a violation of the NFL's collectively bargained substance abuse policy (emphasis mine). However, Gordon has somewhat of a checkered personal life.
While at Baylor University, Gordon was suspended not once, but twice for substance abuse violations and was eventually kicked off of the football team. He has had not one, not two, but three violations of the NFL's policy, and it was the third such violation that led to his being given a one year suspension from the NFL, a suspension that was upheld by the League in a decision handed down yesterday.
However, none of the above, believe it or not, has led to the awarding of The Grandstander's H.A. citation to Gordon. No, it was Gordon's statement upon hearing the news yesterday that - and I may not have the quote 100% accurate, but the gist of it is accurate - that he was shocked and "disappointed" that the NFL didn't express "better discretion and judgement" in the adjudication of his case.
So, it is for Josh Gordon's questioning the judgement and discretion of ANYONE ELSE in the entire world, let alone the NFL Lords of Discipline, that an H.A Citation is hereby award to Josh Gordon of the Cleveland Browns.
Josh, this one's for you!
(Photo courtesy of Dan Bonk Enterprises)
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