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Giants 1991 Super Bowl superstar failed to appear for the third time in federal court for sentencing associated with money laundering and bank fraud charges. After which he was expected to surrender and receive 7 1/2 to 9 1/2 years in prison.
Federal prosecutors in Florida and New York said Ingram was caught in a sting for cashing $300,000 in phony checks, and laundering another $200,000. He had pleaded guilty back in 2005 stemming from a narcotics deal that turned out to be undercover agents passing along marked proceeds.
“I’ve done a lot of things wrong,” Ingram said at his sentencing. “I’m an imperfect man.”
A slight understatement considering the NFL players rap sheet that goes back 23 years and includes seven previous convictions. Apparently he wasn’t going down until he was later caught in Michigan after a month long run from authorities. The arrest came just before the start of his son’s biggest game, the Sugar Bowl matchup between Utah in which his son’s team, Alabama had lost 31-17.
Yet another player’s career is going to be left in the hands of NFL commissioner Roger Goodell despite what Plaxico Burress’ lawyer and agent may say about him playing next season.
“I do not see any reason why he should not be able to play this entire season,” said the lawyer, Benjamin Brafman.
The league has specific rules outlined in the NFL’s personal conduct policy and it is up to Goodell to enforce this policy and a players privilege to play, however, his decision will most likely be decided after his legal process has taken its course before any action is taken against Burress.
“We are also confident that the NFL will not have grounds to discipline Plex until after the adjudication of his case after this season. We are hoping to have a deal in place with a team for Plex before training camps start.”
Despite the evident notion that a powerful offense puts points on the board and wins games. Even in the early weeks of this NFL season defense is the ruling factor for a winning season. Strong teams such as the Titans and Giants are among the top 10 defenses for points allowed as well as sacks. These and other teams show you just how important it is to get after the quarterback and hinder the rhythm of a dominant offense. These types of situations bring forth great field position, defensive scoring and the dominance of the games pace.
Although it was the first bye week for many teams the New York Giants have moved into the number one spot in week fours power rankings after the Cowboys lost to the Redskins. But word is out that the Giants look to adjust their defense as some players might have been able to pick up on some of the teams signals. After this weeks self evaluation the Giants are not taking any chances as they prepare for the seahawks in week 5 with the inclusion of disguising the rushes but nothing that should be noticable during the game this coming sunday.
