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Post subject: Re: Earl Thomas fined 15k for "hit" on Tannehill  Posted: Wed Nov 28, 2012 8:36 pm |
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Gentlemen... the NFL are in ass-saving mode. The media are ripe for the concussion issue, they've got THAT ball and are running with it. The media gets their story and the NFL is on the hook for billions in lawsuits from past, current and future players, their families and ancestors. Football concussion long-term effects is an ambulance chasers wet dream, likewise for class action lawyers. One way for the league to mitigate damages is for them to "get tough" on plays that might be considered blows to the head.
It's all about mitigating damages, and Earl is in the damage path.
Bullshit call, bullshit fine, bullshit rule.
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Post subject: Re: Earl Thomas fined 15k for "hit" on Tannehill Posted: Wed Nov 28, 2012 9:11 pm |
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There was no mallice and contact was eventually incidental due to the impossibility to alter direction while player was still in the air. I am just dumbfounded by the decision to fine.
The even more disturbing thing is that in the NFL's little fiefdom they are the judge, jury, and executioner. There is no equitable means to try and present an appeal. Once that hammer falls you better get the checkbook ready.
The NFL is testing my fandom... To be continued...
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Post subject: Re: Earl Thomas fined 15k for "hit" on Tannehill Posted: Thu Nov 29, 2012 10:43 pm |
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The continued "pussification" of the game, ungodly expensive game tickets/concessions/parking, over priced merchandise . . .
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Post subject: Re: Earl Thomas fined 15k for "hit" on Tannehill Posted: Thu Nov 29, 2012 11:24 pm |
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rastahawk wrote: There was no mallice and contact was eventually incidental due to the impossibility to alter direction while player was still in the air. I am just dumbfounded by the decision to fine.
at what point does the QB assume some responsibility in avoiding injuries? its a joke they can hang in there and even move towards the impending doom, fall down and flop like salmon then when the flag comes out they're suddenly all better.. what a joke this is becoming
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Post subject: Re: Earl Thomas fined 15k for "hit" on Tannehill Posted: Fri Nov 30, 2012 1:52 am |
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Bakergirl wrote: The sad thing is Earl could have spent twice the money and just kicked Tannehill in the junk to get him to drop the ball. That is the joke that has become the penalty and fine system in the NFL. He totally should've! _________________  "Never Say Never, because limits, like fears, are often just an illusion" - Michael Jordan
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Post subject: Re: Earl Thomas fined 15k for "hit" on Tannehill Posted: Fri Nov 30, 2012 8:56 am |
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I've actually leaned more toward Goodell for cracking down on dirty hits, but this defies all logic and the intent of the parameters, IMO.
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Post subject: Re: Earl Thomas fined 15k for "hit" on Tannehill Posted: Fri Nov 30, 2012 9:34 am |
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Aros wrote: This bullshit is making it exponentially more and more difficult to watch and support the NFL anymore. Not just because this happened to one of our guys, but anyone in the NFL.
Let's just call it the NFFL (National Flag Football League) and be done with it.
DISGUSTING. This is where I'm getting to be. It seems like the NFL singles out those teams and players that aren't on the "money" teams and the NFL is looking more and more like a sham.
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Post subject: Re: Earl Thomas fined 15k for "hit" on Tannehill Posted: Fri Nov 30, 2012 11:30 am |
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Was watching All Access and they had a great shot of the "hit." Absolute BS, and the fact that the NFL fined him for it? Beyond BS! Pathetic.
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Post subject: Re: Earl Thomas fined 15k for "hit" on Tannehill Posted: Fri Nov 30, 2012 12:47 pm |
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Illegal contact was a major change. Was that Goodell?
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