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I wonder how he can suspend him and expect it to matter? He still makes money whether he attends games or practices or meetings, so that's no real deterent. I don't think he can be fined for his behavior can he?
I would expect that he would have to make a sizable donation to a charity, go to rehab, then do some community service. What he needs is to be humbled by the addiction. From what I have seen over the years it's a very effective treatment. Taking a few bucks away from a billionaire doesn't do anything, putting him in a soup kitchen or having him talk to kids in a school will make the point though.
I burned through two marriages by the time I was 26 and was diagnosed with terminal cirrhosis of the liver at age 28. Being alone, broke, and dying caused me to walk into an AA meeting and ask for help. Have never had a problem with booze or any other addiction since that day. If I would have had Irsay's money I would have been dead long ago.
You're exactly right that he needs to bottom out and be humbled. After receiving treatment and spending some time clean and sober, Irsay needs to help others who are still struggling. That's how you pay back and keep what you've got. I fear that his money, fame, and connections will keep that from happening.