Aug

5

The Williamses can play, barring Federal action

Posted by The Jazzy One

August 5, 2009 | Leave a Comment

A Minnesota court ruled today that Pat and Kevin Williams can play this season unless a federal court decides to reclaim jurisdiction on the case.
The two defensive tackles were supposed to be suspended last year because of traces of banned substances found in a drug test, but they sued the NFL, claiming that they were [...]

Jul

22

The Williams Wall should know it’s fate by August 7

Posted by The Jazzy One

July 22, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Read the article HERE
The federal judge appointed to the case of Pat and Kevin Williams against the NFL said that he will rule by August 7.  At that time we’ll know whether Pat and Kevin have to sit out the first 4 games of the season or not.
As a fan of the Vikings, I want [...]

Jul

9

UPDATE: The Williams Wall can play during their appeal

Posted by The Jazzy One

July 9, 2009 | Leave a Comment

The county court ruled that Kevin and Pat Williams can play during their appeal.
Now the next hurdle is hoping that the appeal happens quickly!  If the Williams get suspended at all, we’d probably be better off if it was for the first several games.
Source:  ACCESS VIKINGS

Jul

9

Kevin and Pat Williams expect a key ruling today

Posted by The Jazzy One

July 9, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Defensive Ends Kevin and Pat Williams expect to find out from the Hennepin county judge today if they can play football while their StarCaps case makes it’s way through the appeals.
Keep in mind that it was the Hennepin County judges who overturned the suspension in the first place. I think the Williams Wrecking Crew [...]

May

15

Quick Update: No ruling on StarCaps case

Posted by The Jazzy One

May 15, 2009 | Leave a Comment

The judge decided yesterday that there was not enough undisputed evidence for either side yesterday, so the case will officially go to trial.
That trial will begin on June 15.
Source: ACCESS VIKINGS

May

14

Pat and Kevin Williams could learn of potential discipline today.

Posted by The Jazzy One

May 14, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Pat and Kevin Williams were suspended last season for the use of a banned substance, but their suspension was delayed due to legal issues.
Their official court date is set for June 15, but the court could issue a summary judgment in a hearing today.
Personally I hope that the Williams Wall is not suspended… I think [...]