In a huge off-the-field win for Tom Brady and the New England Patriots, Judge Richard Berman of Federal District Court in Manhattan overturned the star quarterback’s four game suspension on Thursday. But, founder & president of U/S Sports Advisors Ken Ungar says the National Football League will not back down and the fight will continue. Brady has been in a court battle with the NFL and league commissioner Roger Goodell for allegedly being involved in a scandal dubbed ‘Deflategate.’ The controversy stems from accusations that the Patriots football team deflated the footballs used in the AFC championship game back in January. Ungar says there are huge issues at stake for the NFL, which is why it decided so quickly to appeal this ruling. Additionally, there is a lot at risk for the player’s association, because they want to make sure the commissioner acts in accordance with the bargaining agreement. In a 40-page document outlining the decision, the judge lays out the reasons for vacating the suspension issued by the NFL. The papers point to inadequate notice to Tom Brady of the alleged misconduct and discipline, denial of the opportunity to question one of the two lead investigators, as well as the denial of equal access to files. Regardless of the ultimate outcome, Ungar sees a big negative impact on Brady’s earnings power as a result of this scandal.
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