Nine games, minimum.
https://3downnation.com/2024/05/07/c...of-nine-games/
Nine games, minimum.
https://3downnation.com/2024/05/07/c...of-nine-games/
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Am I shocked? No, given Kelly's well-documented immaturity, which I had hoped he had gotten over last year.
Obviously, the investigation found that he did something serious in the workplace, although we don't know the exact transgression(s). Can Kelly learn from this, grow up and have a solid career in this league? Will the Argos give him that opportunity? Time will tell on all of that.
I will add that I feel badly for the complainant, who has been vindicated at least to some degree here, and was a valuable member of the "Argo family" for the past 5 years. I hope that she can have success in her future endeavours.
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Extremely doubtful, IMO.
I sincerely hope not. It's time to cut ties with him, write off the $300k bonus he received and re-establish the kind of culture that Pinball touted when he became GM. If that means taking some lumps on the field this year, so be it.
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If Kelly did what the plaintiff is alleging, then I am all for a suitable punishment.
What happens if the allegations are proven false in court?
It’s pretty safe to assume now that one or more persons inside the organization corroborated the complainant’s claims. Bad for the Argos in the short term, but good for the honour and integrity of this team going forward. We should all be proud of this/these unnamed hero/heroes.
Well Kelly doesn't seem to learn from his mistakes as his past behaviour proves. The man is almost 30 years old and obviously very immature. I think he will just continue to be a headache for Argos if he stays and they don't need that. As an Argo fan, I would like to see the organization distance themselves from him as I don't want him as the face of the Argos and don't think he represents the team in a positive way.
It’s entirely possible he never got the mental health supports he’s needed his whole life. I think he is deserving of some sympathy along with the complainant. Mental health issues can devastate lives. We should all be hoping he gets the help he needs to become a better person.
Speaking only for myself, I want no part of this guy on the field or even around the team. Redemption stories are a nice concept in theory, and sometimes they actually happen. But I have no faith in Kelly redeeming himself and becoming a genuinely changed person. I cannot envisage myself in the stands cheering with him at the controls. Maybe time will soften my attitude, but I doubt it.
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I feel exactly the same way. I have been a life long Argos fan and I have loved the way that the powers that be have built the organization over the decades and the positive influence they have on the community. I watched TSN at 6 p.m. and Dave Naylor said that the CFL hired an outside expert and gave him all the time he needed. They said there is unequivocal evidence that Kelly violated the league's gender-based violence policy. That is serious and needs to be taken seriously and I think that means the Argos cutting ties with Kelly.
For me personally, I think Kelly's ego, his sense of entitlement, and lack of emotional maturity will not allow him to go through the necessary steps & level of contrition required to be reinstated. With his behaviour I think he has forfeited his right to be part of this great organization.
Last edited by kellynjk; 05-07-2024 at 08:06 PM.
As disappointing as this whole situation is, for me now it's how Kelly and his agent\lawyer respond. They will have access to the investigation and will have the option to grieve and appeal. If they go hard to appeal this then Kelly will probably NOT be going through the "mandatory counselling and assessments". He also may make more odd or inappropriate social media posts. This may extend his suspension and probably end his CFL career.
On the other hand if he accepts it and does everything required, I would expect him back.
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