Well, it is obviously based on that "story", although not that specific article.
Sorry, I apologize if you asked something like this in another post, I didn't see it.
I highly doubt it would be for a full year but, there is starting to be a pattern developing with that team, and good ol' Roger does not want to tarnish his reputation any more than it is. So, to try and show some "control/power" over them and the league, he may need to make it harsh and go for a year or at least 8 games.