“I woke up this morning feeling like I had a horrible nightmare, feeling like I’m mourning the death of my closest friend. But to have to accept the fact that it’s reality is a nightmare in itself. No one knows the pain that [the] media & unwanted options from the public has caused my family. To make us relive a moment in our lives that we regret every day is a horrible thing. To take something away from the man I love that he has worked his ass [off] for all his life just to gain ratings is horrific.
“THIS IS OUR LIFE! What don’t you all get. If your intentions were to hurt us, embarrass us, make us feel alone, take all happiness away, you’ve succeeded on so many levels. Just know we will continue to grow & show the world what real love is! Ravensnation we love you!”
EA Sports’ removal of Ray Rice from Madden 15 NFL is not all that surprising. This is commonplace for sponsors who move quickly in the face of controversy in order to protect shareholders. Recall Tiger Woods lost a slew of endorsements years back when rumors surfaced of his alleged cheating on then wife, Elin Nordegren?
After Woods’ divorce was finalized and he returned to golf after a hiatus, many sponsors returned with new endorsements. However, it’s premature to think Ray Rice will recover in similar fashion.
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