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How do you act when you achieve something that occurs maybe 8 times a year, like for you, a NUT.
He didn't involve other team members. All TD celebrations are "scripted". Why not fine Lendale 10K every time he does that annoying "white-mans' overbite" dance he does after each score?
iv'e gotten more nuts than you've ever seen pal. and they should fine white everytime he uses his teeth as a prop. its against the rules.How do you act when you achieve something that occurs maybe 8 times a year, like for you, a NUT.He didn't involve other team members. All TD celebrations are "scripted". Why not fine Lendale 10K every time he does that annoying "white-mans' overbite" dance he does after each score?
Gooddell clearly doesn't care how he's perceived as much as we think he does. The NFL's image is taking a hit from the fines, layoff when the league is immensely profitable, etc.Just do your part, and don't buy any new NFL gear in the next year.
The snow was a prop.
That was only his 13th TD in almost four NFL seasons, so it is not like he is used to being there. Anyway, yeah, stupid fine.
He stole the celebration from Keith Byars, who first did it in Texas Stadium on Thanksgiving Day about 15-18 years ago.
I think that was his only his 2nd TD of the season...
I agree. Wes isn't Mr. Mega Talent. He's busted his butt go get this far. It's only his 3rd score all year, in a year where they're fighting for a playoff berth. Let him enjoy the moment.The snow was a prop.
That was only his 13th TD in almost four NFL seasons, so it is not like he is used to being there. Anyway, yeah, stupid fine.
Seriously?
I think this is where Goodell and the league get in a spot. Many don't realize it but maybe this weekend notice how you feel if you don't like the celebration. Do you make a comment at the TV? Go get a snack walking away from the TV before the commercial break? Goodell has to have the same rules for everyone and it's a bit rough when it's an original entertaining celebration. Also IIRC this is in the CBA and not a competition committee rule. If so(believe it or not) the NFLPA is totally behind this rule then and Goodell's golden here.
So you're saying he has been there before and should act like it?
There's nothing to defend. The rule is the rule. It has been very publicized, and has been enforced this year--several times.Why should this be different?
Why aren't people fined for dunking the ball over the field goal post? Is that not using a prop? Or for jumping into the stands? And saying that the commissioner of the NFL has no room to make a judgment call when it comes to enforcing this rule is just ridiculous.
Who said that??? Hey, I have always thought celebrations were harmless. And I like the Chad Johnson's of the world. But really, they are going overboard. And I am in favor of this rule. Because everyone says its harmless, until TO decides to run out to the star, and pose, igniting a fight. The players have proven they can't handle scoring TDs without showing up the other team, or the fans. So in the spirit of trying to keep the focus on the, you know, the GAME, if a few harmless snow angel-makers have to cough up 10 grand, so be it. The rule is very specific, if you go to the ground to do your stupid dance/celebration/whatever, you get fined.My favorite celebration is when the player celebrates with the guys that blocked well enoigh for him to get open or break free, rather than clearing the dancefloor for their big solo number.
There's something different about Welker from the usual suspects who get fined for celebrating a TD. I can't put my finger on it.
Welker: $3,731,72010,000 / 3,731,720 = .00268 or 0.268% of his yearly salary
I wouldn't call it nothing, but $128 really isn't worth getting to worked up about.Im Not. That is how we got to fining players for snow angels.. There is a time a team has to get the XP kicked. If the NFL is worried about the length of celebrations then make that time shorter. If the NFL doesn't like celebrations tell the networks to not show them. Yeah im sure that would go over well. They can have these kneejerk rules because of the owners,coaches and fans that love to hate.
A Charity. Of course no one will say what charity because it is basicly someones back pocket.
Thanks for the informative link. Doesn't answer the question, though. The portion I quoted says that the RULE is specific in that if you go to the ground, etc., you get fined. That is NOT the rule (unless I'm mistaken). What the rule states is, if you do those things, you will get FLAGGED and PENALIZED. There is nothing in the rules, AFAIK, that says there is a mandatory fine associated with it. If there is, then I'm asking for a link because I haven't found it. Same reason that not every late hit, roughing the passer, offsides, etc. is fined, then I don't know why every celebration needs a fine. The penalty should be enough for something like that. In fact, when I read about the rule first being imposed, the thinking was that the $$ fine wasn't cutting it but that the penalty would because it would anger teammates and coaches and hurt the team more than just the individual.
He looked like a fool doing that snow angel. I have no problem with the fine.
