Scott Fujita’s Noble Battle Against the NFL
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Oct. 25 (Bloomberg) -- If the NFL’s “Bountygate” scandalhas become too complicated for you to follow -- what with theappeals, reduced suspensions, recusals and a civil suit --here’s all you need to know: In Scott Fujita, the league chosethe wrong scapegoat.
When the story first broke last spring, it seemed simpleenough. The National Football League claimed to have proof thatseveral members of the New Orleans Saints had created a slushfund in 2009 and 2010 to reward teammates who injured members ofopposing teams. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell quickly meted outsome of the toughest punishments in league history, and was dulyapplauded by Bob Costas and other self-appointed guardians ofsportsmanship and fair play.