The Ray Rice saga.

The world of sports will be a better place when the Ray Rice fiasco is finally a memory!

Roger Goodell missed the beat on this issue 100%.  Judging by the initial tape release, Rice obviously committed an ugregious crime deserving strict punishment.  The NFL hit Rice with a slap on the wrist, two games for treating his fiancé like she was a punching bag.

Rice should have been suspended indefinitely six months ago.  What did league officials think went on in that elevator?  The NFL is obviously in damage control mode.  That $9 Billion dollar pot is all commissioner Goodell and his cronies truly care about.  Two games is obviously too short of a suspension for the act committed.  However, extending the suspension because something you were already aware of became visual is a slap in the face to everyone involved in the situation.

The Baltimore Ravens also fell short in the manner this ordeal was dealt with.  Initially the Ravens organization let the NFL make the first move.  The Ravens are not at fault for Rice only receiving a two game suspension.  The Ravens however are at fault for leaving head coach Jon Harbaugh on an island to deal with the media.  Where was the general manager?  Why didn't the owner speak out on the matter?  Multiple atrocities were committed on the NFL's behalf as well as the Baltimore Ravens.

Rice is responsible for this entire ordeal.  He has been a member of the Ravens organization since 2008.  He is one of the most important players in franchise history.  Rice is a three-time pro bowler and the second leading rusher in team history.  He was on his way to earning a spot in the Ravens ring of honor.

This situation has provoked strong emotions across the country.  Rice's actions were vicious in nature.  This is certainly not the first time he has struck his wife.  This is an eye opener for fathers.  Domestic violence is an issue that needs to be brought to light.  Men like Rice maneuver throughout society feeling untouchable.  I pray people learn from this situation.

Life goes on for Rice and his family.  Michael Vick has transformed his life after serving just under two years for a dog fighting conviction.  Ray Lewis became a bigger brother to teammates and players around the NFL after beating a double homicide conviction.

Rice's NFL career may very well be over.  If this is the case, the education he earned at Rutgers University needs to come into play.  Football allowed Rice to attend one of the most prestegious institutions in the northeast.