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Full Text of Richard Bloch's 2005 Ruling Re: Terrell Owens

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NFLPA vs. Philadelphia Eagles, regarding Terrell Owens' season-long benching in 2005. Bloch ruled in favor of the Eagles. I think the writing is excellent - it's clear his conclusion was well-supported and fair. What's interesting to me as a Devils fan is that in addition to finding the Eagles did not violate Article VIII in the NFL CBA, Bloch found that there was nothing in the document that prohibited a coach from making non-disciplinary personnel decisions. I imagine the NHLPA will make a similar argument regarding term length of contract...