Ohio is suddenly the hotbed of NFL drama, and not the good kind. 49ers owner Jed York was arrested on Sunday in Ohio, and by Monday morning, he pleaded no contest to two misdemeanor charges: disorderly conduct and “possessing criminal tools.” Talk about a rough weekend.
Per WKBN, York got sentenced to two days in jail, with credit for one day served already, and slapped with $1,150 in fines. That’s a quick trip through the system, right? But here’s the kicker: KRON reported that the prosecution initially had a charge of engaging in prostitution, which then got amended to disorderly conduct. Yeah, you read that right.
Now, everyone in the league is watching. York is absolutely subject to the NFL’s Personal Conduct Policy. We’ve seen players get absolutely hammered for offenses like this, or even less. Is the NFL actually going to hold an *owner* to the same standard? The perception has always been that owners get treated differently, and if the league doesn’t drop the hammer here, that double standard will be on full display for all of us fans. It’s a huge test for Commissioner Goodell.
While the league grapples with this ownership mess, the action on the field doesn’t stop. Our Seahawks were in a tough battle, coming up short against the Tennessee Titans with a final score of 19-16. It’s early in the season, and every game, every play, matters for the Hawks. We’ll be watching to see how the league handles York’s situation, because for the 12s, fair is fair.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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