Wow...
I'm pretty sure you guys have heard this in one way or another, but this really moved me to the pits of my stomach...
The Minnesota Vikings have docked wide receiver Troy Williamson one game check for missing last Sunday's game against the San Diego Chargers to attend the Monday funeral of his maternal grandmother.
Based on his 2007 salary of $435,000, the action by the Vikings will cost the three-year veteran $25,588. Williamson has 45 days to appeal Minnesota's decision to withhold his pay, and NFL Players Association sources said he will do so.
Coach Brad Childress told Twin Cities-area media following Thursday's practice that the decision was on a "business principle" of the Vikings organization.
Source: http://tinyurl.com/3xfy42
Ridiculous... :x
Way to go, Vikings...
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Re: Way to go, Vikings...
It is completely selfish and inhumane. Let him grieve his loss and don't punish him for that. I couldn't believe it when I first read it. The good news is that the Vikings decided to give him his money back:
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2007/f ... index.html
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2007/f ... index.html
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