Troy throws in his 2 cents on Fines Ward issue

by 36chambers on Oct 16, 2008 3:28 PM EDT

"When you see guys like Dick Butkus, the Ronnie Lotts, the Jack Tatums, these guys really went after people," Polamalu told reporters. "Now, they couldn't survive in this type of game. They wouldn't have enough money. They'd be paying fines all the time and they'd be suspended for a year after they do it two games in a row. It's kind of ridiculous."

good point. read the whole thing below.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3646392

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another article on this

http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/sports/steelers/s_593519.html

At least the fines go to charity. There is a line where hits are dirty or cheap. Blindsiding a guy after the play is over or deliberately trying to hurt someone- those times there should be a fine, a heavy fine, and even suspension- regardless of whether an injury is caused.
Part of the problem here is the league isn’t forthcoming on what the exact offense was, nor are they consistent with fines and degree of punishments.

by vherub on Oct 16, 2008 3:59 PM EDT reply actions

well said Troy

Why does it seem like No Fun League is turning into the No Hitting League?

Revenge of the Birds

by cgolden on Oct 16, 2008 4:11 PM EDT reply actions

Ward finally got his letter

explaining what the fine was for. A ‘taunting slap’ to the helmet of Mathis, during the Jax game. Amazing.

by steelerark on Oct 17, 2008 11:32 AM EDT reply actions

wow

Glad to know that egos are part of the NFL’s injury prevention emphasis.

charity standing orders

by BadMaafala on Oct 17, 2008 12:21 PM EDT up reply actions

Lame

That is to the biggest crock of BS I’ve ever heard (not coming out of a politician’s mouth, anyway :)). I can’t believe that he got fined for a “taunting slap”, which sounds like it was closer to a pat on the head. If it was violent, then surely he would have gotten a flag.

by WolfpackSteelersFan on Oct 17, 2008 1:40 PM EDT up reply actions