Vikings' Jared Allen Punches Falcons' Ray Edwards: Paging Roger Goodell?

Minnesota Vikings all-pro defensive end Jared Allen has admitted to punching ex-teammate Ray Edwards (Atlanta Falcons) in the groin. 

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Ray is obviously a former teammate and friend of mine, said Allen, I told him before the snap that he's known for blowing up the long snapper on the field goal.

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That is ballsy. Coming out like that and just hitting a guy in the groin? 

Roger Goodell has been busy these days. It just seems like yesterday that he was dealing with the Ndamukong Suh stomping incedent. Now this?

The day of Suh's stomp, I wrote a post saying Goodell should suspend Suh for the rest of the season for his behavior. Goodell had a chance to take a stand and draw a hard line on what is acceptable in this day and age in the NFL. 

Instead, Suh was slapped on the wrist with a two-game suspension. So what? 

It's not enough. 

I love Jared Allen, and I hope he ends up on a good team, but what he did goes against the rules of good sportsmanship. Despite the inherent violence of the game of football, it is ultimately still a gentlemen's game.

The NFL is the premier sport in the USA. It should represent the highest morals. Players are paid a bucketful of money to play a game. 

This behavior should not be tolerated.

So, Mr. Goodell, the ball is in your court, sir.