Professional sports provide a source of entertainment for millions of people. Players and games are seen as diversions to everyday life. Yet to athletes, and to those who work behind the scenes in the front-offices, professional sports are a job. Running and managing sports teams and leagues is big business. Franchises impact the lives of not only those whom they employ, but entire cities as well. From the construction and operation of stadiums to the local merchants who take care of the fans, sports teams greatly affect a city's economy. The purpose of this paper is to talk about how the National Football League is set up and how just like any big business, it has common rules, policies and regulations that a normal business would have. This paper will also talk about why so many athletes would want to have a job like being a player in the NFL and it includes news articles on minority hiring for NFL coaches. .
The Use of Illegal Drugs.
The use of illegal drugs is very serious to the NFL. The illegal use of drugs and the abuse of prescription drugs, over-the-counter drugs, and alcohol (hereinafter referred to as "substances of abuse") are prohibited for players in the National Football League ("NFL"). The use of alcohol may be prohibited for individual players in certain situations where clinically indicated. The NFL believes that substance abuse can lead to on-the-field injuries, to alienation of the fans, to diminished job performance, and to personal hardship. The deaths of several NFL players have demonstrated the potentially tragic consequences of substance abuse. .
Fines: Any player who violates may be fined a minimum of $10,000 up to a maximum of $500,000. Fines under this section shall be imposed by the Commissioner for individuals subject to his disciplinary authority and by the Executive Director of the NFLPA for individuals subject to his disciplinary authority.
Continuing Education.
