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JohnnyU
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I like the hard spike as well, but we can do without the "Look at me" gestures. Remember the throat slash? Boy, I really hated that one.
ImTheScientist
Footballguy
TO always has creative things to do....CJ's have been lame of late.
JohnnyU
Footballguy
I don't think it's a matter of "creative" or "lame". This whole planned celebration thing has turned into a circus. I think it takes away from the idea of team sports. Yes, a little bit of celebration behavior is a good thing, but IMO it's out of control. I also hate the pounding of the chest and point at their chest, as if to say "I'm great, the hell with my team". As a fan, that's how I look at it when I see the self absorbed behavior.
I absolutely agree. It must be frustrating for the lineman with a devastating block or a QB with a perfect pass to watch this nonsense.I think a rule should be put in that when guys like Owens or Johnson drop a pass the other team gets to dance around them pointing, laughing, and taunting.
Doug B
Footballguy
I'm good with spikes, dunking the ball over the goal post, and similar low-key stuff. Giving the ball to a kid in the stands is money, as well.
My Saints have perpetuated some of the worst celebrations ever. And I don't even mean Joe Horn and the cell phone.
One time in the Ditka era, when they sucked, they tried this thing called the Leap of Faith. It was a three-man game of leapfrog after a TD. The last guy couldn't even leap over the guy in front of him, and sent the whole thing tumbling down. Lame and poorly executed ... just embarassing.
And I have to shoot down Reggie Bush's River Dance at Soldier Field in last year's NFC title game. If it would have put the Saints up with :05 left to play, then I might have let the tribute to Michael Flatley slide. But at that moment, they were still getting smoked.
My Saints have perpetuated some of the worst celebrations ever. And I don't even mean Joe Horn and the cell phone.
One time in the Ditka era, when they sucked, they tried this thing called the Leap of Faith. It was a three-man game of leapfrog after a TD. The last guy couldn't even leap over the guy in front of him, and sent the whole thing tumbling down. Lame and poorly executed ... just embarassing.
And I have to shoot down Reggie Bush's River Dance at Soldier Field in last year's NFC title game. If it would have put the Saints up with :05 left to play, then I might have let the tribute to Michael Flatley slide. But at that moment, they were still getting smoked.
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dirtywaters20
Footballguy
Planned celebrations are wack. Plain and simple.
chadjohnsonfan
Footballguy
Once this older generation of coggers finally dies off, we can finally start to enjoy life a little bit.
JohnnyU
Footballguy
Are you wishing death on me?Once this older generation of coggers finally dies off, we can finally start to enjoy life a little bit.
If so, may the next time you take a pee it burns beyond belief 
GregR_2
Footballguy
I agree. I like genuine displays of emotion, particularly when it's the whole team. "Planned celebrations" are ill-named. Most of the time they aren't intended by the player to celebrate the score. They are intended to get the guy on SportsCenter.
JohnnyU
Footballguy
Yep, right up until the time one of those fans shove a knife in the gut of a player.
Iwannabeacowboybaby!
Footballguy
I agree about the planned Td celebrations and having something different each time. I think it's a "me me me" attitude and I'm bored of it.
I don't mind the leaping into the stands on a big play if you're at home. I think spiking the ball is fine, handing the ball to the ref is fine, even jumping up and dunking over the post is fine.
I just don't like the preplanned stuff that is different each time, the "Look at me" attitude. As a middle school coach, I can't stand that the kids see this and then try that crap out here on the field.
I don't mind the leaping into the stands on a big play if you're at home. I think spiking the ball is fine, handing the ball to the ref is fine, even jumping up and dunking over the post is fine.
I just don't like the preplanned stuff that is different each time, the "Look at me" attitude. As a middle school coach, I can't stand that the kids see this and then try that crap out here on the field.
GregR_2
Footballguy
Back then, the Ickey Shuffle was fresh and didn't have the spoiled baby look-at-me feel to it that today's celebrations do.In today's environment where we've been bombarded by these things and it's blatantly clear what the motivation is, the Ickey Shuffle would just come across as another annoying way to mug for the camera. Too many guys spoiled it for everyone. It's rare for there to be a guy who comes across with his celebrations in a way that doesn't make him seem like a spoiled brat. CJ managed it for awhile just because of his attitude that gave a sense the fun of the moment was more important than getting the limelight. But I think that's begun fading for even him, of late.I will say that I give him props that he apparently told the sideline reporter he wouldn't be doing any celebrating because you don't do that when your team is doing how the Bengals are.No "Ickey Shuffle" option?-QG
Stillers Jr.
Footballguy
The TO video camera one was hilarious...I laughed for 10 minutes.
ImTheScientist
Footballguy
I like planned celebrations. I think it adds to the entertainment factor. CJ's HOF jacket celebration was horrible because it took so long. So, IMO as long as they happen right after the TD....its all good fun.
Maybe the age of the football fan has something to do with people's thoughts on TD celebrations. Im 28 years old, I would be willing to bet the older you are the less likely you are to enjoy a good TD celebration.
Maybe the age of the football fan has something to do with people's thoughts on TD celebrations. Im 28 years old, I would be willing to bet the older you are the less likely you are to enjoy a good TD celebration.
mad sweeney
Footballguy
Yeah, get rid of the non entertaining football game and let's get straight to the celebrations. These old codgers think that the actual GAME is the exciting and fun part! What bunch of maroons. As soon as they realize that NO ONE is entertained and this league is no fun at all until someone pretends to wipe the ball like it was a baby's ###, then we can get to some REAL entertainment and make this sport popular and exciting.Once this older generation of coggers finally dies off, we can finally start to enjoy life a little bit.
But, the celebrations don't interfere with or hold up the game, which, like you said, is the exciting and fun part. So, why would anyone care? You can have an exciting and fun game and also have an entertaining celebration. I want the players I root for to be having a good time out there. If not, then they are probably getting their asses handed to them.Yeah, get rid of the non entertaining football game and let's get straight to the celebrations. These old codgers think that the actual GAME is the exciting and fun part! What bunch of maroons. As soon as they realize that NO ONE is entertained and this league is no fun at all until someone pretends to wipe the ball like it was a baby's ###, then we can get to some REAL entertainment and make this sport popular and exciting.Once this older generation of coggers finally dies off, we can finally start to enjoy life a little bit.
H.K.
Footballguy
If you don't want people to celebrate, keep 'em out of the end zone.
The best I've seen was an update on one started by Alfred Pupunu. For those of you that don't remember, he's the TE that would pretend to crack the ball in half like a coconut and drink the juice when he scored a TD. Shortly thereafter somebody (Tim Dwight?) would twist the top of the football like he was opening a beer and then chug it down. This is how a man should celebrate.
The best I've seen was an update on one started by Alfred Pupunu. For those of you that don't remember, he's the TE that would pretend to crack the ball in half like a coconut and drink the juice when he scored a TD. Shortly thereafter somebody (Tim Dwight?) would twist the top of the football like he was opening a beer and then chug it down. This is how a man should celebrate.
The Man with the Plan
Footballguy
I miss the team celebrations like when the Redskins have everybody jump into the air with a high-five or when the Rams used to huddle around the ball and dribble it. Those were the days.
Dark Matter
Footballguy
Barry Sanders always did it right. Nonchalantly hand the ball to the ref, go to the bench and prepare to do it again and again.
What makes that "right?"
redman
Footballguy
The Fun Bunch. I always liked that (and yeah, I'm biased) because it was a team celebration. I find some of the stuff nowadays amusing, but it's become a stupid game of oneupsmanship that gets old fast.
ImTheScientist
Footballguy
J-Rock
Footballguy
Voted "no more than spike the ball"
I like to see a little emotion when someone scores a meaningful TD. A 4th Q TD in a game you are losing 35-10 warrants no more than handing the ball to the ref. But if you score a game clincher or a TD that puts your team back in the ball game I want to see players get a little pumped. Where I draw the line is on rehearsed & premeditated celebrations.
Spike it, pound your chest, jump into the stands, Dunk it over the goal post, what ever comes natural.
Seeing a teammate go ape **** after scoring a meaningful TD can really fire guys up.
I like to see a little emotion when someone scores a meaningful TD. A 4th Q TD in a game you are losing 35-10 warrants no more than handing the ball to the ref. But if you score a game clincher or a TD that puts your team back in the ball game I want to see players get a little pumped. Where I draw the line is on rehearsed & premeditated celebrations.
Spike it, pound your chest, jump into the stands, Dunk it over the goal post, what ever comes natural.
Seeing a teammate go ape **** after scoring a meaningful TD can really fire guys up.
Tanner9919
Footballguy
do it with class, give the ball to the ref..it always amazes me that the networks won't show a streaking chick running across the field , but,they'll show some dope like CJ working on a TD celebration..
the networks add to the culture of the ME FIRST athlete in today's sports by constantly showing selfish acts like TD celebrations and the chest pump after a guy makes a two-ft basket in the NBA.. 
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Fantasy Football Junkie
Footballguy
Givens electric slide was always cool.
Why is a celebration "ME FIRST"? Couldn't it be team-first and fan-first, since he's so happy he scored (for the team) and wants to entertain (the fans)?do it with class, give the ball to the ref..it always amazes me that the networks won't show a streaking chick running across the field , but,they'll show some dope like CJ working on a TD celebration..the networks add to the culture of the ME FIRST athlete in today's sports by constantly showing selfish acts like TD celebrations and the chest pump after a guy makes a two-ft basket in the NBA..
Chaka
Footballguy
And when Chad Johnson wears a jacket that says "Future HOF" how is that directing kudos to the team?btw Does anyone else think that Chad was way premature in pulling that stunt? He has never been the best WR in the NFL for a single season let alone for the duration of his career thus far.Why is a celebration "ME FIRST"? Couldn't it be team-first and fan-first, since he's so happy he scored (for the team) and wants to entertain (the fans)?do it with class, give the ball to the ref..it always amazes me that the networks won't show a streaking chick running across the field , but,they'll show some dope like CJ working on a TD celebration..the networks add to the culture of the ME FIRST athlete in today's sports by constantly showing selfish acts like TD celebrations and the chest pump after a guy makes a two-ft basket in the NBA..
hugekissfan
Footballguy
Ya Ernest Givens electric glide was the best. I've been looking for clips of it and finally found one on youtube....Houston Oilers 1991 most explosive team ever.at 2:30
http://youtube.com/watch?v=jO-41GWAw5c
It wasn't. It was to entertain the fans and viewers on TV. He was directing kudos to the team when he was high-fiving his teammates.And when Chad Johnson wears a jacket that says "Future HOF" how is that directing kudos to the team?Why is a celebration "ME FIRST"? Couldn't it be team-first and fan-first, since he's so happy he scored (for the team) and wants to entertain (the fans)?do it with class, give the ball to the ref..it always amazes me that the networks won't show a streaking chick running across the field , but,they'll show some dope like CJ working on a TD celebration..
Dark Matter
Footballguy
I like the Lambeau Leap, The Fun Bunch, Billy White Shoes Johnson and most of CJ's stuff (minus the HOF coat and the putt) just as much as the next guy. But what I thought was especially cool was to see Barry break everyones ankles on the way to the endzone and then act as if, "what else am I supposed to do." If that's old school, then so be it.
RBM
Footballguy
And 14 of you have real problems.
Chaka
Footballguy
Lauding himself prematurely as a Future HOFer is for the fans benefit?Maybe he should spend more time working on his craft so he can entertain the fans with, y'know, some victories. I am pretty sure more Bengal fans would choose a playoff berth over stupid self aggrandizing celebrations.Don't get me wrong, I don't mind something quick and semi-spontaneous or even a signature move, like Givins electric slide or Rison's Spider Man but to spend as much time as CJ does working on ridiculous celebrations (that aren't even that entertaining), and to noticeably be disgruntled after a TD because he was in the wrong end-zone (at Cleveland) is among the most self absorbed actions by a player I have seen.You think Marvin Lewis may have been directing just a tad of his locker room tirade in CJs direction for being selfish?There is a fine line and CJ jumped over that line years ago and took a dump.GDogg said:It wasn't. It was to entertain the fans and viewers on TV. He was directing kudos to the team when he was high-fiving his teammates.Chaka said:And when Chad Johnson wears a jacket that says "Future HOF" how is that directing kudos to the team?GDogg said:Why is a celebration "ME FIRST"? Couldn't it be team-first and fan-first, since he's so happy he scored (for the team) and wants to entertain (the fans)?Tanner9919 said:do it with class, give the ball to the ref..it always amazes me that the networks won't show a streaking chick running across the field , but,they'll show some dope like CJ working on a TD celebration..
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