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The Canadian Press verified the penalty imposed on the veteran officer but was unable to confirm what sanctions were imposed on the two more junior fishery officers. The supervisory officer's release of the men without footwear is described in the administrative investigation as a breach of the department's code of values and ethics. It was also considered a failure to "assume responsibility for care and control" of people under arrest, as detailed in the department's standard operating procedures. The discipline imposed considered the officer had no prior disciplinary breaches and "demonstrated remorse." The time without pay began on Wednesday and was to continue until the end of Christmas Day. Hartling, who spoke to The Canadian Press on Wednesday by text message, said he finds the penalty insufficient. "It seems like a pretty light penalty in my personal opinion. He should also have to do a behavioural course, so he isn’t doing this to more people," he wrote. "I would rather have had them take me to jail or at least cut our (hip) waders so we could have had something left on our feet." However, a source who didn't want to be identified due to potential employment repercussions reported that many federal Fisheries Department enforcement officers in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick booked off on mental health leave Wednesday to protest the penalties imposed. The source said many officers believe the supervisor followed arrest procedures in taking the men to a location of their choice — a gas station — and dropping them off. It is normal procedure for DFO officers to seize hip waders and cellphones when making arrests in suspected illegal fishing, and the officers do not bring people they arrest to jail in these circumstances, the source said. The source said the officers made some efforts to retrieve Sylliboy's and Hartlings' boots before they departed the scene of the arrest. 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Fox Sports analyst Colin Cowherd shared some opinions with his audience during an episode of "The Herd" on Thursday, comparing multiple NFL quarterbacks to former Oregon Duck and current Denver Bronco Bo Nix. In a 48-second clip posted to TikTok and various other social media platforms, Cowherd could be heard weighing Nix against other NFL stars including Jalen Hurts, Jordan Love and Brock Purdy. At one point, Cowherd made quite a bold claim, giving Nix, a rookie, the edge over a two-time Pro Bowler. "Here's what concerns me with Jalen Hurts," Cowherd said. "He is very dependent on his legs. Even through nine, 10, 12 games, I think (Nix), in the pocket, is a better pocket passer." "Here's what concerns me with Jalen Hurts. He is very dependent on his legs... I think Bo is better pocket passer." @ColinCowherd decides which QBs he'd take over Bo Nix: pic.twitter.com/gmo7sQ12Xk From there, Cowherd struggled comparing Nix to Love, citing the Packers' starter as a better athlete with a better arm. Still, the Fox analyst noted Love's recklessness as a drawback, failing to decide between the two quarterbacks. Then, Cowherd continued to sing the praises of Nix, picking him over current San Francisco 49er Brock Purdy. "I don't even think it's close. I think it's Bo Nix," Cowherd said. "One's a first-rounder, one's a seventh-rounder. One guy actually won big-time in college at two places. I mean, what's Auburn been since Bo Nix left? Stinkaroony." FS1 Since Nix's departure following the 2021 season, the Tigers have gone a combined 15-20 over three seasons. In their three seasons with Nix at the helm, they went 21-16. Nix will hope to justify Cowherd's claims as the Broncos travel to take on the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday. Kickoff is set for 1:05 p.m. PST and the game will air on CBS.

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