Title: The Bizarre Drama between Rutgers, ESPN and Rice Fade in: INT. ESPN HEADQUARTERS - DAY ESPN executives are gathered in the conference room for a meeting. EXECUTIVE 1: Okay, so what can we do about our declining viewership? EXECUTIVE 2: We need something controversial, something that will get people talking. EXECUTIVE 3: I got it! Let's air the video of Ray Rice abusing his fiancee. The other executives look at him in shock. EXECUTIVE 1: Are you crazy? That's a private matter. We can't air that. EXECUTIVE 2: Besides, Rutgers would never forgive us. Ray Rice is a beloved alumnus. EXECUTIVE 3: But think about the ratings! People love drama. EXECUTIVE 1: We're not doing it. End of discussion. Fade out. Fade in: INT. RUTGERS FOOTBALL STADIUM - DAY The Rutgers football team is practicing on the field. The coach is talking to the players. COACH: I want you all to know that our alum Ray Rice has made a mistake, and we don't condone domestic violence. However, we still stand by him and support him as a member of the Rutgers family. The players nod in agreement. Fade out. Fade in: INT. ESPN HEADQUARTERS - DAY ESPN executives are having another meeting. EXECUTIVE 2: We need to do something controversial. Our ratings are still declining. EXECUTIVE 3: What about Ray Rice's video? EXECUTIVE 1: I told you, that's off-limits. We're not airing it. EXECUTIVE 3: (smirking) Too late. I leaked the video. The other executives are speechless. EXECUTIVE 1: You what? That's outrageous! EXECUTIVE 2: We'll never recover from this. Rutgers will hate us forever. Fade out. Fade in: INT. RUTGERS FOOTBALL STADIUM - DAY The Rutgers football team is playing a game. The scoreboard shows Rutgers losing by a wide margin. ANNOUNCER: This is a disappointing game for Rutgers, but the real disappointment is ESPN's recent decision to air a video of one of our beloved alumni, Ray Rice. The crowd boos loudly. ANNOUNCER: Rutgers does not condone domestic violence, but we also believe in forgiveness and second chances. Fade out. Fade in: INT. ESPN HEADQUARTERS - DAY ESPN executives are in a crisis meeting. EXECUTIVE 3: I didn't think it would blow up like this. EXECUTIVE 2: Our reputation is ruined. EXECUTIVE 1: We need to make things right with Rutgers. EXECUTIVE 3: How? EXECUTIVE 1: We apologize publicly and make a substantial donation to a domestic violence charity. EXECUTIVE 2: And we need to fire whoever leaked the video. Fade out. Fade in: EXT. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CHARITY - DAY ESPN executives are outside the charity, surrounded by cameras and reporters. EXECUTIVE 1: We at ESPN deeply regret our decision to air the Ray Rice video. We apologize to Rutgers and the entire community for any harm we caused. EXECUTIVE 2: As a way of making amends, we are proud to make a $1 million donation to this domestic violence charity. The reporters start shouting questions. REPORTER 1: Who leaked the video? EXECUTIVE 3: As for the person responsible, we assure you that they no longer work for ESPN. REPORTER 2: Will you ever air controversial footage again? EXECUTIVE 1: We will always strive to maintain journalistic integrity while being mindful of the impact of our actions. Fade out. The End.