NFL -It's ok to punch someone in the face (1 Viewer)

[surferskin]

good job refs, you penalize AND kick sean taylor out of the game for spitting when he talked but did nothing when pittman ##### slaps taylor. honestly, it didn't look like taylor intentionally spit on pittman but even if he did BOTH players should have been ejected not just spitt'n sean.

 

[Otter]

Any player who spits in another player's face should be ejected, then suspended for another game regardless who the player is. Pittman's reaction to Taylor spitting on him was a slap to the helmet. He should have kicked him in the balls. I'm no fan of the wife-beater, Pittman, but it doesn't matter who the players are, spitting on someone is as low as it gets.

 

[surferskin]

Any player who spits in another player's face should be ejected, then suspended for another game regardless who the player is. Pittman's reaction to Taylor spitting on him was a slap to the helmet. He should have kicked him in the balls. I'm no fan of the wife-beater, Pittman, but it doesn't matter who the players are, spitting on someone is as low as it gets.

you honestly think he should be suspended for next game? getting kicked out midway through a playoff game was not a severe enough penalty? wow...way to overreact.

 

[SkyRattlers]

Any player who spits in another player's face should be ejected, then suspended for another game regardless who the player is. Pittman's reaction to Taylor spitting on him was a slap to the helmet. He should have kicked him in the balls. I'm no fan of the wife-beater, Pittman, but it doesn't matter who the players are, spitting on someone is as low as it gets.

you honestly think he should be suspended for next game? getting kicked out midway through a playoff game was not a severe enough penalty? wow...way to overreact.

He probably won't be suspended but he'll be fined upwards of $15,000.

 

[surferskin]

also, watching the game in HD, i saw zero obvious spittal...now, i'm not saying there was none but if he really intended spit on pittman, i think it would have been bit more noticable.

 

[crowe1130]

also, watching the game in HD, i saw zero obvious spittal...now, i'm not saying there was none but if he really intended spit on pittman, i think it would have been bit more noticable.

I think the ref had a better view from one foot away than we did on tv.

 

[Godsbrother]

I don't blame Pitmann at all for taking a swing at Taylor and I think the refs handled it perfectly. Now Taylor gets to join Bill Romanowski in the Hall of Jerks.

 

[surferskin]

also, watching the game in HD, i saw zero obvious spittal...now, i'm not saying there was none but if he really intended spit on pittman, i think it would have been bit more noticable.

I think the ref had a better view from one foot away than we did on tv.

obviously not, he totally missed the punch pittman threw.

 

[Otter]

Any player who spits in another player's face should be ejected, then suspended for another game regardless who the player is.  Pittman's reaction to Taylor spitting on him was a slap to the helmet.  He should have kicked him in the balls.  I'm no fan of the wife-beater, Pittman, but it doesn't matter who the players are, spitting on someone is as low as it gets.

you honestly think he should be suspended for next game? getting kicked out midway through a playoff game was not a severe enough penalty? wow...way to overreact.

No, I don't think I'm over-reacting. Spitting in someone's face is downright low. Ask any football player (or any player in any sport), and the majority will agree. The NFL should incorporate a rule on an automatic game suspension. That way, the pu$$ies will think twice about doing it. I agree, he'll only get fined since they're in the playoffs. I hope he tears his ACL, MCL, and PCL the next game, however

 

[surferskin]

Any player who spits in another player's face should be ejected, then suspended for another game regardless who the player is.  Pittman's reaction to Taylor spitting on him was a slap to the helmet.  He should have kicked him in the balls.  I'm no fan of the wife-beater, Pittman, but it doesn't matter who the players are, spitting on someone is as low as it gets.

you honestly think he should be suspended for next game? getting kicked out midway through a playoff game was not a severe enough penalty? wow...way to overreact.

No, I don't think I'm over-reacting. Spitting in someone's face is downright low. Ask any football player (or any player in any sport), and the majority will agree. The NFL should incorporate a rule on an automatic game suspension. That way, the pu$$ies will think twice about doing it. I agree, he'll only get fined since they're in the playoffs. I hope he tears his ACL, MCL, and PCL the next game, however

no, you're not overreacting...

 

[DrJ]

Any player who spits in another player's face should be ejected, then suspended for another game regardless who the player is.  Pittman's reaction to Taylor spitting on him was a slap to the helmet.  He should have kicked him in the balls.  I'm no fan of the wife-beater, Pittman, but it doesn't matter who the players are, spitting on someone is as low as it gets.

you honestly think he should be suspended for next game? getting kicked out midway through a playoff game was not a severe enough penalty? wow...way to overreact.

No, I don't think I'm over-reacting. Spitting in someone's face is downright low. Ask any football player (or any player in any sport), and the majority will agree. The NFL should incorporate a rule on an automatic game suspension. That way, the pu$$ies will think twice about doing it. I agree, he'll only get fined since they're in the playoffs. I hope he tears his ACL, MCL, and PCL the next game, however

no, you're not overreacting...

Maybe he is, but it's no worse than you marginalizing a player spitting on another one.

 

[surferskin]

Any player who spits in another player's face should be ejected, then suspended for another game regardless who the player is.  Pittman's reaction to Taylor spitting on him was a slap to the helmet.  He should have kicked him in the balls.  I'm no fan of the wife-beater, Pittman, but it doesn't matter who the players are, spitting on someone is as low as it gets.

you honestly think he should be suspended for next game? getting kicked out midway through a playoff game was not a severe enough penalty? wow...way to overreact.

No, I don't think I'm over-reacting. Spitting in someone's face is downright low. Ask any football player (or any player in any sport), and the majority will agree. The NFL should incorporate a rule on an automatic game suspension. That way, the pu$$ies will think twice about doing it. I agree, he'll only get fined since they're in the playoffs. I hope he tears his ACL, MCL, and PCL the next game, however

no, you're not overreacting...

Maybe he is, but it's no worse than you marginalizing a player spitting on another one.

i think the jury is still out on wether taylor really did intend to spit on the wife beater...did anyone actually see this magic luggie?

 

[blenderfrog]

also, watching the game in HD, i saw zero obvious spittal...now, i'm not saying there was none but if he really intended spit on pittman, i think it would have been bit more noticable.

I think the ref had a better view from one foot away than we did on tv.

obviously not, he totally missed the punch pittman threw.

Looked like the ref was trying to get in front of Pitt before he threw another blow. I think the ref saw it and thought it was reasonable.

 

[wilked]

How did he punch him in the face, if he was wearing a helmet?Did I miss something?

 

[Bad_Mo]

If the NFL took serious action against guys who spit and/or drool when they talk, will Bill Cowher ever be able to coach again?

 

[RandyDB]

Maybe it's time that the fans over-react a bit.Players wear a mouth piece, they should keep it in their mouth and keep their mouths shut.Let them belittle and taunt their opponents with their play during the play rather than their antics after the play.

 

[Christo]

also, watching the game in HD, i saw zero obvious spittal...now, i'm not saying there was none but if he really intended spit on pittman, i think it would have been bit more noticable.

I think the ref had a better view from one foot away than we did on tv.

obviously not, he totally missed the punch pittman threw.

What punch?

 

[Ditkaless Wonders]

Sad really, trying to minimalize the punk, low rent actions of a complete divit by saying the natural reaction of the victim is as bad.

 

[Slider]

Spitting on someone is as low as it gets and it's pretty hard to unintentionally do. Lol at the "tough to see if he really spit". I think it's rather clear when someone intends to do it to you and not something that "might not have happened". It's a little different during a competition than when you're talking to someone and you or they do it where it's clearly an accident. And why bring in the wife beater? Has absolutely nothing to do with anything.

 

[surferskin]

Maybe it's time that the fans over-react a bit.

Players wear a mouth piece, they should keep it in their mouth and keep their mouths shut.

Let them belittle and taunt their opponents with their play during the play rather than their antics after the play.

you mean like when taylor scored his 51 yard TD.

 

[surferskin]

Spitting on someone is as low as it gets and it's pretty hard to unintentionally do. Lol at the "tough to see if he really spit". I think it's rather clear when someone intends to do it to you and not something that "might not have happened". It's a little different during a competition than when you're talking to someone and you or they do it where it's clearly an accident.

And why bring in the wife beater? Has absolutely nothing to do with anything.

because pittman beats his wife...try'n keep up.

 

[Uruk-Hai]

I don't blame Pittman a bit for slapping Taylor - I'd have done the same thing. But he should have been ejected along with Taylor. What Pittman did could be considered justified in the real world, but it was wrong on the field, IMO.

 

[DrJ]

Any player who spits in another player's face should be ejected, then suspended for another game regardless who the player is.  Pittman's reaction to Taylor spitting on him was a slap to the helmet.  He should have kicked him in the balls.  I'm no fan of the wife-beater, Pittman, but it doesn't matter who the players are, spitting on someone is as low as it gets.

you honestly think he should be suspended for next game? getting kicked out midway through a playoff game was not a severe enough penalty? wow...way to overreact.

No, I don't think I'm over-reacting. Spitting in someone's face is downright low. Ask any football player (or any player in any sport), and the majority will agree. The NFL should incorporate a rule on an automatic game suspension. That way, the pu$$ies will think twice about doing it. I agree, he'll only get fined since they're in the playoffs. I hope he tears his ACL, MCL, and PCL the next game, however

no, you're not overreacting...

Maybe he is, but it's no worse than you marginalizing a player spitting on another one.

i think the jury is still out on wether taylor really did intend to spit on the wife beater...did anyone actually see this magic luggie?

Hard to consider yourself, a single homer, an actual jury.Most people are taking the word of the guy that was actually there, on the field.

 

[RandyDB]

Maybe it's time that the fans over-react a bit.

Players wear a mouth piece, they should keep it in their mouth and keep their mouths shut.

Let them belittle and taunt their opponents with their play during the play rather than their antics after the play.

you mean like when taylor scored his 51 yard TD.

That's exactly what I mean. Wouldn't it be nice if fans could be talking about that rather than the spitting incident?

 

[surferskin]

I don't blame Pittman a bit for slapping Taylor - I'd have done the same thing. But he should have been ejected along with Taylor. What Pittman did could be considered justified in the real world, but it was wrong on the field, IMO.

finally, a voice of reason. i was wondering if we were ever going get a post this didn't say,[cartman voice] "pittman should have kicked him in the nutz"[cartman voice].

 

[surferskin]

Any player who spits in another player's face should be ejected, then suspended for another game regardless who the player is.  Pittman's reaction to Taylor spitting on him was a slap to the helmet.  He should have kicked him in the balls.  I'm no fan of the wife-beater, Pittman, but it doesn't matter who the players are, spitting on someone is as low as it gets.

you honestly think he should be suspended for next game? getting kicked out midway through a playoff game was not a severe enough penalty? wow...way to overreact.

No, I don't think I'm over-reacting. Spitting in someone's face is downright low. Ask any football player (or any player in any sport), and the majority will agree. The NFL should incorporate a rule on an automatic game suspension. That way, the pu$$ies will think twice about doing it. I agree, he'll only get fined since they're in the playoffs. I hope he tears his ACL, MCL, and PCL the next game, however

no, you're not overreacting...

Maybe he is, but it's no worse than you marginalizing a player spitting on another one.

i think the jury is still out on wether taylor really did intend to spit on the wife beater...did anyone actually see this magic luggie?

Hard to consider yourself, a single homer, an actual jury.Most people are taking the word of the guy that was actually there, on the field.

taylor claims he didn't spit on him...i think he was on the field.

 

[DrJ]

Any player who spits in another player's face should be ejected, then suspended for another game regardless who the player is.  Pittman's reaction to Taylor spitting on him was a slap to the helmet.  He should have kicked him in the balls.  I'm no fan of the wife-beater, Pittman, but it doesn't matter who the players are, spitting on someone is as low as it gets.

you honestly think he should be suspended for next game? getting kicked out midway through a playoff game was not a severe enough penalty? wow...way to overreact.

No, I don't think I'm over-reacting. Spitting in someone's face is downright low. Ask any football player (or any player in any sport), and the majority will agree. The NFL should incorporate a rule on an automatic game suspension. That way, the pu$$ies will think twice about doing it. I agree, he'll only get fined since they're in the playoffs. I hope he tears his ACL, MCL, and PCL the next game, however

no, you're not overreacting...

Maybe he is, but it's no worse than you marginalizing a player spitting on another one.

i think the jury is still out on wether taylor really did intend to spit on the wife beater...did anyone actually see this magic luggie?

Hard to consider yourself, a single homer, an actual jury.Most people are taking the word of the guy that was actually there, on the field.

taylor claims he didn't spit on him...i think he was on the field.

OJ said he didn't do it too, and I gotta tell ya, I believe him. Maybe Taylor can search for the "real" spitter.



ETA: Here's the facts of the case. Pittman is obviously angered enough to slap the guy in the helmet, meaning he said or did something completely out of line. The ref throws a flag and ejects Taylor for spitting. It's pretty obvious what happened here.

 

[Uruk-Hai]

I don't blame Pittman a bit for slapping Taylor - I'd have done the same thing. But he should have been ejected along with Taylor. What Pittman did could be considered justified in the real world, but it was wrong on the field, IMO.

finally, a voice of reason. i was wondering if we were ever going get a post this didn't say,[cartman voice] "pittman should have kicked him in the nutz"[cartman voice].

Oh, I'd have wanted to retaliate in the worst way. But I'd also realize that there were consequences in doing so.

 

[surferskin]

Any player who spits in another player's face should be ejected, then suspended for another game regardless who the player is.  Pittman's reaction to Taylor spitting on him was a slap to the helmet.  He should have kicked him in the balls.  I'm no fan of the wife-beater, Pittman, but it doesn't matter who the players are, spitting on someone is as low as it gets.

you honestly think he should be suspended for next game? getting kicked out midway through a playoff game was not a severe enough penalty? wow...way to overreact.

No, I don't think I'm over-reacting. Spitting in someone's face is downright low. Ask any football player (or any player in any sport), and the majority will agree. The NFL should incorporate a rule on an automatic game suspension. That way, the pu$$ies will think twice about doing it. I agree, he'll only get fined since they're in the playoffs. I hope he tears his ACL, MCL, and PCL the next game, however

no, you're not overreacting...

Maybe he is, but it's no worse than you marginalizing a player spitting on another one.

i think the jury is still out on wether taylor really did intend to spit on the wife beater...did anyone actually see this magic luggie?

Hard to consider yourself, a single homer, an actual jury.Most people are taking the word of the guy that was actually there, on the field.

taylor claims he didn't spit on him...i think he was on the field.

OJ said he didn't do it too, and I gotta tell ya, I believe him. Maybe Taylor can search for the "real" spitter.

way to make an apples vs. oranges comparison.

 

[Nemesis]

Now Taylor gets to join Bill Romanowski in the Hall of Jerks.

For me, he was already there...........thug

 

[DrJ]

Any player who spits in another player's face should be ejected, then suspended for another game regardless who the player is.  Pittman's reaction to Taylor spitting on him was a slap to the helmet.  He should have kicked him in the balls.  I'm no fan of the wife-beater, Pittman, but it doesn't matter who the players are, spitting on someone is as low as it gets.

you honestly think he should be suspended for next game? getting kicked out midway through a playoff game was not a severe enough penalty? wow...way to overreact.

No, I don't think I'm over-reacting. Spitting in someone's face is downright low. Ask any football player (or any player in any sport), and the majority will agree. The NFL should incorporate a rule on an automatic game suspension. That way, the pu$$ies will think twice about doing it. I agree, he'll only get fined since they're in the playoffs. I hope he tears his ACL, MCL, and PCL the next game, however

no, you're not overreacting...

Maybe he is, but it's no worse than you marginalizing a player spitting on another one.

i think the jury is still out on wether taylor really did intend to spit on the wife beater...did anyone actually see this magic luggie?

Hard to consider yourself, a single homer, an actual jury.Most people are taking the word of the guy that was actually there, on the field.

taylor claims he didn't spit on him...i think he was on the field.

OJ said he didn't do it too, and I gotta tell ya, I believe him. Maybe Taylor can search for the "real" spitter.

way to make an apples vs. oranges comparison.

Agreed, because at least in OJ's case there wasn't a guy in a striped suit there watching him do it. OJ's plea is a lot more believable.You'll have better luck defending Marcus Vick's stomping - at least he didn't get flagged.

 

[surferskin]

Agreed, because at least in OJ's case there wasn't a guy in a striped suit there watching him do it. OJ's plea is a lot more believable.

You'll have better luck defending Marcus Vick's stomping - at least he didn't get flagged.

there's a big difference...noone actually saw taylor "intentionally" spit on pittman and the camera had pretty good view of it. either way, you don't think the wife beater should have been tossed as well for hitting taylor? or do you just hate the redskins?

 

[Ghost Rider]

@ a Redskins fan complaining about something a ref did in that game yesterday after a quick whistle allowed them to retain possession on Arrington's interception (which resulted in a touchdown - the difference in the game).

 

[surferskin]

@ a Redskins fan complaining about something a ref did in that game yesterday after a quick whistle allowed them to retain possession on Arrington's interception (which resulted in a touchdown - the difference in the game).

the refs owed us one after bending us over last time we were in tampa.

 

[Ghost Rider]

@ a Redskins fan complaining about something a ref did in that game yesterday after a quick whistle allowed them to retain possession on Arrington's interception (which resulted in a touchdown - the difference in the game).

the refs owed us one after bending us over last time we were in tampa.

Two wrongs don't make a right.

 

[DrJ]

there's a big difference...noone actually saw taylor "intentionally" spit on pittman

Really, so the ref just threw the flag because he "sensed" that Taylor had spit?I guess Redskin fans are just sick of Philly fans getting all the credit for having no class.

 

[surferskin]

@ a Redskins fan complaining about something a ref did in that game yesterday after a quick whistle allowed them to retain possession on Arrington's interception (which resulted in a touchdown - the difference in the game).

the refs owed us one after bending us over last time we were in tampa.

Two wrongs don't make a right.

they do when the result in a redskins win.

 

[surferskin]

there's a big difference...noone actually saw taylor "intentionally" spit on pittman

Really, so the ref just threw the flag because he "sensed" that Taylor had spit?I guess Redskin fans are just sick of Philly fans getting all the credit for having no class.

way to avoid the question...but i'll ask you again: do you think there should have been ZERO reprecussions for pittman hitting taylor like he was his wife? or are you still hating the redskins after week 1?

 

[Ditkaless Wonders]

Apparently rooting for this punk ### ##### has broken your mind. Just admit that among the 53 players on your team there is at least one dispicable punk unworthy of wearing your teams colors. Given today's contracts and cap he is going nowhere soon, but he should not be embraced nor defended.

 

[DrJ]

there's a big difference...noone actually saw taylor "intentionally" spit on pittman

Really, so the ref just threw the flag because he "sensed" that Taylor had spit?I guess Redskin fans are just sick of Philly fans getting all the credit for having no class.

way to avoid the question...but i'll ask you again: do you think there should have been ZERO reprecussions for pittman hitting taylor like he was his wife? or are you still hating the redskins after week 1?

Yes, Pittman should have been flagged. Not ejected, but flagged.It's still pathetic that you would marginalize Taylor's actions though. Complete lack of class.

 

[surferskin]

Apparently rooting for this punk ### ##### has broken your mind. Just admit that among the 53 players on your team there is at least one dispicable punk unworthy of wearing your teams colors. Given today's contracts and cap he is going nowhere soon, but he should not be embraced nor defended.

what does this have to do with pittman not being penalized for punching taylor?

 

[DrJ]

Apparently rooting for this punk ### ##### has broken your mind.  Just admit that among the 53 players on your team there is at least one dispicable punk unworthy of wearing your teams colors.  Given today's contracts and cap he is going nowhere soon, but he should not be embraced nor defended.

what does this have to do with pittman not being penalized for punching taylor?

It has to do with the other theme of your thread, that what Taylor did isn't all that bad. In fact, despite the fact that the ref saw it and flagged it, it's not even certain that it actually happened.

 

[Sinrman]

Any player who spits in another player's face should be ejected, then suspended for another game regardless who the player is.  Pittman's reaction to Taylor spitting on him was a slap to the helmet.  He should have kicked him in the balls.  I'm no fan of the wife-beater, Pittman, but it doesn't matter who the players are, spitting on someone is as low as it gets.

you honestly think he should be suspended for next game? getting kicked out midway through a playoff game was not a severe enough penalty? wow...way to overreact.

I don't care if it's in the middle of the Super Bowl. Boot his ###. That's ridiculous, childish, and doesn't belong in the NFL. He's lucky he didn't get suspended, which he should have.Should something have happened to Pittman? Sure, he should have gotten a 15 yard Unsportsmanlike penalty himself for the slap back, but not booted.

 

[surferskin]

there's a big difference...noone actually saw taylor "intentionally" spit on pittman

Really, so the ref just threw the flag because he "sensed" that Taylor had spit?I guess Redskin fans are just sick of Philly fans getting all the credit for having no class.

way to avoid the question...but i'll ask you again: do you think there should have been ZERO reprecussions for pittman hitting taylor like he was his wife? or are you still hating the redskins after week 1?

Yes, Pittman should have been flagged. Not ejected, but flagged.It's still pathetic that you would marginalize Taylor's actions though. Complete lack of class.

when did i ever say it was ok for taylor to spit on pittman? and it's not like the most famous/loved bear ever, **** butkus, wasn't known for spitting, cheapshotting, and all things dirty...but i bet you love him. you sure are a classy lady

 

[DrJ]

there's a big difference...noone actually saw taylor "intentionally" spit on pittman

Really, so the ref just threw the flag because he "sensed" that Taylor had spit?I guess Redskin fans are just sick of Philly fans getting all the credit for having no class.

way to avoid the question...but i'll ask you again: do you think there should have been ZERO reprecussions for pittman hitting taylor like he was his wife? or are you still hating the redskins after week 1?

Yes, Pittman should have been flagged. Not ejected, but flagged.It's still pathetic that you would marginalize Taylor's actions though. Complete lack of class.

when did i ever say it was ok for taylor to spit on pittman? and it's not like the most famous/loved bear ever, **** butkus, wasn't known for spitting, cheapshotting, and all things dirty...but i bet you love him. you sure are a classy lady

You question if it even happened, despite the fact that the ref saw it happen and flagged him, and use Taylor's testimony as support. Quite pathetic really.And Butkus isn't the most loved or most famous Bear ever. Sadly, you're even better at defending thugs than you are at citing Bears history.

 

[Slinger]

Apparently rooting for this punk ### ##### has broken your mind.  Just admit that among the 53 players on your team there is at least one dispicable punk unworthy of wearing your teams colors.  Given today's contracts and cap he is going nowhere soon, but he should not be embraced nor defended.

what does this have to do with pittman not being penalized for punching taylor?

Stop being such a homer. If the tables were turned you'd be complaining about why Pittman isn't suspended for 4 games next season.And just like 5 or 6 others have pointed out, it was a slap, not a punch. Sean Taylor is a thug. The kind you'd lock your car door the second you see him within 50 feet of your car. Don't defend the guy who spat in Pittman's face.

 

[Jiggyonthehut]

there's a big difference...noone actually saw taylor "intentionally" spit on pittman

Really, so the ref just threw the flag because he "sensed" that Taylor had spit?I guess Redskin fans are just sick of Philly fans getting all the credit for having no class.

way to avoid the question...but i'll ask you again: do you think there should have been ZERO reprecussions for pittman hitting taylor like he was his wife? or are you still hating the redskins after week 1?

Yes, Pittman should have been flagged. Not ejected, but flagged.It's still pathetic that you would marginalize Taylor's actions though. Complete lack of class.

when did i ever say it was ok for taylor to spit on pittman? and it's not like the most famous/loved bear ever, **** butkus, wasn't known for spitting, cheapshotting, and all things dirty...but i bet you love him. you sure are a classy lady

Its alright, don't worry, once you hit puberty you'll realize name-calling isn't being excellent to one another.

 

[surferskin]

there's a big difference...noone actually saw taylor "intentionally" spit on pittman

Really, so the ref just threw the flag because he "sensed" that Taylor had spit?I guess Redskin fans are just sick of Philly fans getting all the credit for having no class.

way to avoid the question...but i'll ask you again: do you think there should have been ZERO reprecussions for pittman hitting taylor like he was his wife? or are you still hating the redskins after week 1?

Yes, Pittman should have been flagged. Not ejected, but flagged.It's still pathetic that you would marginalize Taylor's actions though. Complete lack of class.

when did i ever say it was ok for taylor to spit on pittman? and it's not like the most famous/loved bear ever, **** butkus, wasn't known for spitting, cheapshotting, and all things dirty...but i bet you love him. you sure are a classy lady

You question if it even happened, despite the fact that the ref saw it happen and flagged him, and use Taylor's testimony as support. Quite pathetic really.And Butkus isn't the most loved or most famous Bear ever. Sadly, you're even better at defending thugs than you are at citing Bears history.

what have you take a straw poll or something?

 

[Jiggyonthehut]

Once a thug, always a thug...

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/artic...-2004Nov16.html

NFL Looks Into Allegation Taylor Spit on Player

By Jason La Canfora

Washington Post Staff Writer

Wednesday, November 17, 2004; Page D04

The NFL is investigating allegations that Washington Redskins safety Sean Taylor spit on a player during Sunday's 17-10 loss to Cincinnati, league sources said, while an earlier fine levied against the rookie for missing part of a mandatory symposium has been lowered after an arbitration hearing.

Taylor, the fifth overall pick from Miami who has had repeated off-field incidents since being drafted -- including an arrest for driving under the influence last month -- could face another fine for unsportsmanlike conduct if the league determines he spat on Bengals wide receiver T.J. Houshmandzadeh.

Cincinnati Coach Marvin Lewis stated during his Monday news conference that one of his players was spat upon in the game, but would not name either party involved. Houshmandzadeh got into a physical altercation with Taylor at one point and called him a "punk" to reporters after the game. Sources said the NFL is aware of the claims and, as it does with every game, is watching tape of the game to determine if additional disciplinary actions are necessary.

Given the nature of the allegations it may be difficult to adequately gauge whether Taylor did in fact spit. The league usually issues fines and suspensions late in the week after the review is complete.

Taylor has not spoken to the media since being arrested for driving under the influence on Oct. 28 and, when approached to comment about Houshmandzadeh on Monday, again declined to comment.

Taylor initially got into trouble with the league when he left this summer's rookie symposium without permission and originally was fined $20,000. Taylor appealed and the fine was lowered to $12,500, sources said. Taylor also will have to report to league headquarters in New York at some point for a full-day remedial session to cover the aspects of the seminar that he missed during his absence.

Taylor's brief tenure in Washington has been filled with turmoil as he fired his agents twice -- causing a delay in initial contract negotiations with the Redskins -- then rehired his original agent, Drew Rosenhaus, shortly after signing his deal because he believed he could have gotten more money. Taylor already has initiated two media boycotts and was suspended for one game after his DUI arrest; he will appear in court next month.

 

[DrJ]

Sean Taylor is a thug. The kind you'd lock your car door the second you see him within 50 feet of your car. Don't defend the guy who spat in Pittman's face.

That's one of the most amusing things about this thread. I'm going to guess the reason he is listing Pittman's offenses and not Taylor's is because there's a character limit on posts or something.