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(Message started by: StegRock on Mar 26^th, 2004, 9:34pm)

Title: NFL's next move in canning player celebrations...
Post by StegRock on Mar 26^th, 2004, 9:34pm

...is to implement a 15-yard penalty on top of fines (in the thousands) of players (making millions), not that I like all the restrictions on player celebrations, though. Here is piece right off "The REAL Feed":

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=1767517.

Any thoughts, fellow Gridironers?

Title: Re: NFL's next move in canning player celebrations
Post by kidcrash on Mar 27^th, 2004, 9:47am

Im kind of old fashioned about celebrations,not that a player should'nt be happy about scoring but it is getting to be a little much.Where do they draw the line,I dont know.How do they deside whats excessive?IMO I would hate to see a penalty like that cost a team the game.maybe a player should act like they've been In the endzone before(provided they have)It will be interesting to see how this pans out.

Title: Re: NFL's next move in canning player celebrations
Post by Philly on Mar 27^th, 2004, 10:59am

I don't mind them cracking down on the premeditated celebrations using foreign objects (i.e., Sharpies and cell phones). But under this rule Ickey Woods would not have been able to shuffle. Donovan McNabb probably won't be able to dunk the football over the goalposts.

I think as long as the celebration isn't taunting another player, then it should be allowed.

Title: Re: NFL's next move in canning player celebrations
Post by StegRock on Mar 28^th, 2004, 12:08pm

Just an update... Here's the article that's currently atop "The REAL Feed":

It's not about fun in the NFL
Miami Herald: Sports (28.03.2004 03:56)
The NFL will look to crack down on celebrations, despite critics who say the No Fun League is hurting its image.Chaminade football coach Mark Guandolo might have one of the best programs when it comes to Friday nights in the fall. But when Monday mornings roll around, he knows what his players wi...