10 People/Entities With Similar Credibility To Roger Goodell

10 People/Entities With Similar Credibility To Roger Goodell

By Nick Sardina

September 2, 2015

10 People/Entities With Similar Credibility As Roger Goodell

Roger Goodell — I see Roger Goodell as a nerdy, want-to-be athlete, who now bullies the type of athletes he wishes he could’ve become. Despite being aware of the false narrative that shaped public opinion on the entire Deflategate scandal, Goodell did nothing. This is Machiavellian behavior from the Commissioner, and his behavior during this entire process should be worrisome for every NFL player. Here are 10 people/entities with similar credibility as Goodell.

I see Roger Goodell as a nerdy, want-to-be athlete, who now bullies the type of athletes he wishes he could’ve become. Despite being aware of the false narrative that shaped public opinion on the entire Deflategate scandal, Goodell did nothing. This is Machiavellian behavior from the Commissioner, and his behavior during this entire process should be worrisome for every NFL player. Here are 10 people/entities with similar credibility as Goodell.

10. Pinocchio

Pinocchio

10. Pinocchio

Pinocchio — The lovable liar couldn’t get away with his deception the way Goodell has, but at least he learned from his mistakes. Hopefully Goodell’s behavior is being watched and learned from by other people who hold powerful positions. It’s one thing to make a mistake, but another to not own up to it. Just because it’s a popular move to attack Brady and the Patriots, it isn’t the honorable thing to do without concrete proof of any kind.

The lovable liar couldn’t get away with his deception the way Goodell has, but at least he learned from his mistakes. Hopefully Goodell’s behavior is being watched and learned from by other people who hold powerful positions. It’s one thing to make a mistake, but another to not own up to it. Just because it’s a popular move to attack Brady and the Patriots, it isn’t the honorable thing to do without concrete proof of any kind.

9. Lance Armstrong

Lance Armstrong

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9. Lance Armstrong

Lance Armstrong — One of the biggest frauds in sports history, Armstrong repeatedly lied about his use of steroids. He rode the wave of success and the public’s affection grew after Armstrong admirably stood up and fought cancer. However, when he had the chance to come clean, instead of admitting a mistake, Armstrong held his stance until the evidence was too overwhelming to repudiate.

One of the biggest frauds in sports history, Armstrong repeatedly lied about his use of steroids. He rode the wave of success and the public’s affection grew after Armstrong admirably stood up and fought cancer. However, when he had the chance to come clean, instead of admitting a mistake, Armstrong held his stance until the evidence was too overwhelming to repudiate.

8. Richard Nixon

Richard Nixon

8. Richard Nixon

Richard Nixon — “Tricky Dick” Nixon cost himself a presidency and forever damaged his reputation after lying about knowing whether his aides broke into Democratic National Committee Headquarters on June 17, 1972, then subsequently being involved in a cover-up during the ensuing investigation. Nixon remained defiant until finally resigning on August 9, 1974.

“Tricky Dick” Nixon cost himself a presidency and forever damaged his reputation after lying about knowing whether his aides broke into Democratic National Committee Headquarters on June 17, 1972, then subsequently being involved in a cover-up during the ensuing investigation. Nixon remained defiant until finally resigning on August 9, 1974.

7. Barry Bonds

Barry Bonds

7. Barry Bonds

Barry Bonds — To this date, Bonds will not admit knowingly using performance enhancing drugs. Okay Barry, but how do you account for your head growing 17 hat sizes between 1995 and 2002? The great tragedy of the story is Bonds was already among the very best players in baseball and didn’t need steroids to become an all-time great. He still belongs in the Hall of Fame, but that’s a story for another day.

To this date, Bonds will not admit knowingly using performance enhancing drugs. Okay Barry, but how do you account for your head growing 17 hat sizes between 1995 and 2002? The great tragedy of the story is Bonds was already among the very best players in baseball and didn’t need steroids to become an all-time great. He still belongs in the Hall of Fame, but that’s a story for another day.

6. The Trojan Horse

Trojan Horse

6. The Trojan Horse

Trojan Horse — One of the greatest tactics in the history of warfare, the Greeks finally were able to breach the Trojans' impenetrable walls by hiding soldiers inside an enormous wooden horse. The Trojans, viewing the horse as a symbol of victory, took the bait and brought the horse into their city. That move turned the tide of the war, as the Greeks were finally able to seize the city. Beautiful example of brains over brawn.

One of the greatest tactics in the history of warfare, the Greeks finally were able to breach the Trojans' impenetrable walls by hiding soldiers inside an enormous wooden horse. The Trojans, viewing the horse as a symbol of victory, took the bait and brought the horse into their city. That move turned the tide of the war, as the Greeks were finally able to seize the city. Beautiful example of brains over brawn.

5. O.J. Simpson

O.J. Simpson

5. O.J. Simpson

O.J. Simpson — One of the biggest phonies in history, Simpson killed two people and got away with it… sort of. Simpson’s ultimate arrogance surfaced when he somehow thought it was a good idea to break into a Las Vegas hotel room and steal memorabilia that he stated belonged to him. Dude, you just got away with double murder… how about laying low for a while? The best part is Simpson is now where he belongs.

One of the biggest phonies in history, Simpson killed two people and got away with it… sort of. Simpson’s ultimate arrogance surfaced when he somehow thought it was a good idea to break into a Las Vegas hotel room and steal memorabilia that he stated belonged to him. Dude, you just got away with double murder… how about laying low for a while? The best part is Simpson is now where he belongs.

4. Bernie Madoff

Bernie Madoff

4. Bernie Madoff

Bernie Madoff — Madoff fraudulently made money off, and bankrupted people while operating a Ponzi scheme from his investment advisory business. Madoff is the worst kind of criminal. He knows what he is doing is wrong and damaging to others, but continues to do it. Look at the bright side, Bernie… you are set to be released in less than 150 years.

Madoff fraudulently made money off, and bankrupted people while operating a Ponzi scheme from his investment advisory business. Madoff is the worst kind of criminal. He knows what he is doing is wrong and damaging to others, but continues to do it. Look at the bright side, Bernie… you are set to be released in less than 150 years.

3. 'Finding Bigfoot' Cast

Finding Bigfoot Cast

3. 'Finding Bigfoot' Cast

Finding Bigfoot Cast — The Bigfoot Research Organization, and most notably the members of the 'Finding Bigfoot' program, blindly project their beliefs as fact. This program is one of the funniest shows on television, and it's hysterically funny watching Matt Moneymaker, Cliff Barackman and James “Bobo” Fay turn every reported sighting into a definite Bigfoot encounter. Thank God for Ranae Holland, who actually won’t believe her colleagues until seeing actual proof.

The Bigfoot Research Organization, and most notably the members of the 'Finding Bigfoot' program, blindly project their beliefs as fact. This program is one of the funniest shows on television, and it's hysterically funny watching Matt Moneymaker, Cliff Barackman and James “Bobo” Fay turn every reported sighting into a definite Bigfoot encounter. Thank God for Ranae Holland, who actually won’t believe her colleagues until seeing actual proof.

2. The Clintons

Bill and Hillary Clinton

The Clintons

Bill and Hillary Clinton — The saying that you can tell someone is lying because their lips are moving really applies to Bill and Hillary Clinton. I voted for Bill Clinton and think he did a decent job as President. However, there isn’t a chance I’ll vote for Hillary in 2016. Forget about this email scandal; what made me ill were her bald-faced lies following the Benghazi raid. If she will lie to mourning families, how can anyone believe anything Hillary says?

The saying that you can tell someone is lying because their lips are moving really applies to Bill and Hillary Clinton. I voted for Bill Clinton and think he did a decent job as President. However, there isn’t a chance I’ll vote for Hillary in 2016. Forget about this email scandal; what made me ill were her bald-faced lies following the Benghazi raid. If she will lie to mourning families, how can anyone believe anything Hillary says?

1. Chris Mortensen

Chris Mortensen

1. Chris Mortensen

Chris Mortensen — ESPN's Chris Mortensen displayed terrible judgment after initially reporting about the Patriots deflating footballs. After finding out his initial report was way off, Mortensen didn’t retract his story and made up lies on why he didn’t change it on Twitter. As keeper and protector of Peyton Manning’s legacy, it’s not difficult to see why Mortensen was so enthusiastic in putting out this false narrative to shape public opinion. Despicable ethics.

ESPN's Chris Mortensen displayed terrible judgment after initially reporting about the Patriots deflating footballs. After finding out his initial report was way off, Mortensen didn’t retract his story and made up lies on why he didn’t change it on Twitter. As keeper and protector of Peyton Manning’s legacy, it’s not difficult to see why Mortensen was so enthusiastic in putting out this false narrative to shape public opinion. Despicable ethics.

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