Mr. P Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 Boley Suspended for Season Opener By NFL Take this story to go! - RSS | Podcast | Mobile JULY 7, 2009 Michael Boley of the New York Giants has been suspended without pay for the team’s first regular-season game of 2009 for violating the NFL Personal Conduct Policy. Boley’s suspension begins on Saturday, September 5. He is eligible to return to the Giants’ active roster on Monday, September 14 following the team’s September 13 game against the Washington Redskins. Boley, who underwent surgery to repair a torn labrum in his hip on June 24, may participate in all preseason practices and games. The anticipated recovery time from the surgery is 8-10 weeks. The Giants report to training camp at the University at Albany on Sunday, August 2. http://www.giants.com/news/headlines/story...?story_id=38013 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sephiroth Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 Why was he suspended? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueInCanada Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 Why was he suspended? Thats what I would like to know, maybe he called the Commish a bad name or something so Goodell decided to lay down the law. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fringe Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 maybe he wore a rozelle headband. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. P Posted July 7, 2009 Author Share Posted July 7, 2009 July 7, 2009 Boley suspended for season opener New Giants linebacker Michael Boley was already in danger of missing the season opener. Now he’s going to miss it for sure. Boley, who signed a five-year, $25 million contract with the Giants in late February, was suspended without pay by the NFL today for one game - - the season opener - - for violating the league’s Personal Conduct Policy. The league did not say what the violation was, but according to a source familiar with the situation, it was due to a domestic incident that occurred on May 3, 2008, when Boley was still with the Atlanta Falcons. Boley was arrested that day and charged with one count of domestic battery for allegedly beating his wife, Chantelle. According to reports of that incident, Boley allegedly pushed her against a wall, threw her over a couch, and shoved her into a kitchen cabinet door, leaving bruises on her upper back. According to a statement released by the NFL, Boley is eligible to participate in all preseason games and practices up until Saturday, Sept. 5, when his suspension officially begins. However, Boley underwent surgery to repair a torn labrum on his hip on June 24 and the Giants said he is expected to be sidelined for 8-10 weeks, so he isn’t likely to practice until after the Giants’ training camp ends on Aug. 25, if he’s even healthy enough to practice then. Boley is eligible to return to the Giants on Sept. 14, one day after their opener against the Washington Redskins. The Giants have not yet released any statement from Boley or any team officials. It’s not clear if the Giants knew a suspension was likely when they signed him in late Feburary. It’s also not clear why the NFL is suspending Boley now for an incident that occurred 14 months ago. http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/giants/20...season-ope.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Treehugger Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 This guy has me nervous. I doubt he'd be 100% ready for the first game anyway but this isn't a great start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackStroud Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/giants/20...season-ope.html there are two sides to all of these type stories Steve McNair might have saved his own life if he'd stuck the 1st blow My point is women often start these things then get the benefit of the doubt unfairy The guy is not ALWAYS the villan having said that this is a tough way to start your Giants career Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lubeck Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 Um....what? A little late in laying down the law there Roger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. P Posted July 7, 2009 Author Share Posted July 7, 2009 im pretty sure the charges were dropped and i know that after that he was awarded sole custody of his autistic child. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. P Posted July 7, 2009 Author Share Posted July 7, 2009 according to adam shefters twitter: "Giants knew about it when they signed Boley. It's for an old offense last year. Everyone involved knew this was coming." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fringe Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 badegg comment in 10-9-8.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueInCanada Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 badegg comment in 10-9-8.... My prediction: "Blah blah blah The Giants are really classy for singing this guy blah blah blah Eagles playoff loss blah blah blah Romo is hall of fame QB blah blah blah Cowboys are going to the Superbowl blah blah blah TO isnt that great of a WR blah blah blah" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Treehugger Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 My prediction: "Blah blah blah The Giants are really classy for singing this guy blah blah blah Eagles playoff loss blah blah blah Romo is hall of fame QB blah blah blah Cowboys are going to the Superbowl blah blah blah TO isnt that great of a WR blah blah blah" You forgot "blah blah blah improbable run blah blah blah magical sticky helmet blah" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mws44 Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 New York Giants linebacker Michael Boley suspended for violating NFL's Personal Conduct Policy by Jenny Vrentas/The Star-Ledger Tuesday July 07, 2009, 1:12 PM Curtis Compton/MCT Michael Boley will miss the Giants' season opener vs. the Redskins due to a violation of the NFL's Personal Conduct Policy.Giants linebacker Michael Boley has been suspended without pay for the first regular-season game this fall as a result of violating the NFL Personal Conduct Policy, the league announced Tuesday. The suspension stems from Boley's spring 2008 domestic battery charge following a verbal argument with his wife, according to a source with knowledge of the violation. Boley signed a five-year, $25 million contract with the Giants when free agency opened in February and, according to someone with knowledge of Boley's free-agency process, the team knew he was going to receive a suspension when it signed him. Boley's suspension starts on Sept. 5 and he will be eligible to return to the active roster on Sept. 14, the day after the Giants' season opener against the Redskins. He is eligible to participate in preseason practices and games but was expected to miss 8 to 10 weeks following June 24 surgery to repair a torn labrum in his hip. Boley, who spent his first four seasons with the Falcons, was expected to add speed to the Giants defense from the weak-side linebacker spot. Link Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigblue25 Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 Umm this was awhile ago why wasn't he suspended for this last year or at all considering the charges were dropped. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeMesiS Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 This guy has me nervous. I doubt he'd be 100% ready for the first game anyway but this isn't a great start. I agree... After the signing, he had a phone interview with several members of the media, and let just say it was imbarrasing. Very akward... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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