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The Viking have lost their minds--I e-mailed the organization and ESPN see below

To The Vikings Organization;
My guess is that this e-mail will never be read, it will simply be ignored with the thousands of other e-mails that you received regarding Troy, but I am so upset by this I could no longer sit here without voicing my opinion.

I am forever amazed with the going ons in this world. With war, crime out of control, the economy in horrible shape, and gasoline heading towards $4 a gallon, it takes a lot to shock me. But yesterday morning you succeeded. 1st let me say my fiancee and I were huge fans until 24 hours ago. While getting ready for work and listening to the morning news, I listened in shock as the sports reporter went on to say how the Vikings fined Troy Williamson because he missed a game to attend his grandmothers funeral.

Everyday we hear about what a horrible influence NFL players are, we hear about their illegal activities and steroid/drug violations. We hear about dog fighting, fighting at clubs etc. But here we have a man who is mourning the loss of his grandmother and going home to be with his family and attend her funeral. Did he get mentioned for the type of family man he is? No. Not only did he not get a positive mention he was fined substantially!! This is the most ridiculous thing I have ever heard!! The money is not the object, it is the actions of a n organization which is obviously cold with no feelings for the employees.
It is more evident then ever that NFL players are nothing more then shares in the stock market. I know tons of people who would want nothing to do with such a harsh employer. Your organization has disappointed tons of fans and even non fans. I my job includes quality control, but in your situation I think you may be way beyond quality control.

Answer 1

you are right on the spot regarding your criticism,now the world knows that the problem with the vikings start at the top,we see why they have discipline problems,know support from management

Answer 2

There could be more to the story. He being rich, could he have scheduled the funeral around his schedule so he wouldn't miss a game? Why did he need 9 days off? Brett Favre stayed and played when his dad died, and waited until after the game to fly home. In football, every game is important. You just can't miss them for personal reasons. That's part of the deal for the big bucks.

Answer 3

Yes this is a shame. The team policy on this however is for grandparents you get 1 day leave from the team. He took 9, left on a monday and missed the game on sunday of that week. He was aware of the team policy, but that does not excuse the insensitivity of the team in the matter. He is appealing the fine and I hope he wins. Oh yeah...... Go LIONS!

Answer 4

Oh my god... That's a pity... Really, fine a player for missing a game to attend his grandmas funeral is really not a sporty attitude :(

Answer 5

Did he tell anyone he was going to the funeral?
Don't fret none on this issue as the Vikings are thinking of moving to Toronto after the 2011 season anyway

Answer 6

well i think it is kinda sucky but there is no bereavement policy in the NFL like there is in baseball. and the money he is being fined goes to charity. so there is some good to this.

Answer 7

Yeah I dont agree with their policy on timeout for immediate family. He did agree to the terms though when he signed with them.

Answer 8

fine reversed

Answer 9

that does suck. let him miss a game.