Eli had a great career. He was MVP of both Superbowl wins. He beat the Patriots twice in the big game.
I have never been a big fan of "stat machine " quarterbacks that put up big numbers but do little else.
Manfred had too much integrity. The Yankees would receive the same punishment. Steinbrenner wad banned for a year two different times. It wasn't Manfred, but it was MLB.
Your cynicism is showing.
I can not imagine a college will pay more for an assistant coaching position than the pros. I wonder if he may have desires to be a head coach at the college level.
This loss will hurt.