Judge Ginger Berrigan Ruled Today in the Vilma v Goodell Case

Aug 5, 2011; Canton, OH; USA; NFL commissioner Roger Goodell (left) and NFLPA executive director Demaurice Smith hold the new CBA in front of the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Weber-US PRESSWIRE

On September 7, 2012, Judge Ginger Berrigan ruled the Court will take no action at this time on pending matter. 

This means she will be in play while Commissioner Roger Goodell responds to the Burbank Appellate Ruling that he expeditiously handle the conduct detrimental portion of the Bounty players’ suspensions.

She becomes a de facto party to the proceedings and will essentially be watching over how the NFL rules in this matter.  All of these facts conspire to make both sides come together in a mutually beneficial (and face saving) settlement.