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NFL looking to fine James Harrison for game time "tweeting"

Sources inside NFL headquarters reported today that the NFL is considering fining James Harrison for his "twitter" message during last night's game. The NFL prohibits players "ON THE ACTIVE ROSTER" from the use of electronic messaging devices within certain timeframes before, during and after NFL games. The rule has no language or distinction for player who are under suspension. This would be the first time an NFL player is sanctioned under the rule while not being in the stadium or city where the game is played. A first offense fine for violating this rule is typically $5000.

The NFL official, who declined to be named, stated the NFL may also look to add this violation to Harrison's repeat offender status, which may lead to another game suspension.

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youre bullshitting us

Right?

I'd sooner get Flacco'd out here in the middle of nowhere than lose face in front of my friends and family.

by steeltech on Dec 20, 2011 6:55 PM EST via mobile reply actions  

Please tell me this is from The Onion...

Those who can...do.
Those who can't... post on message boards using a screen name boasting the name of those who can.

by Craig Sager's Wardrobe on Dec 20, 2011 6:56 PM EST reply actions  

Didnt he tweet during a blackout when the NFL was devising a re-scheduling of the game……I thought the rule was to keep players at the stadium off of phones and social media?

I'd sooner get Flacco'd out here in the middle of nowhere than lose face in front of my friends and family.

by steeltech on Dec 20, 2011 6:58 PM EST via mobile reply actions  

Put that on shirts

I'd sooner get Flacco'd out here in the middle of nowhere than lose face in front of my friends and family.

by steeltech on Dec 20, 2011 7:00 PM EST via mobile up reply actions  

+1

This just makes me laugh. Really. Even after such a shitty loss on MNF to that ass hat Harbaugh..man does he annoy me…. I stll had to laugh. Goo job!

"I've been trying to justify you, in the end i will just defy you" Dream Theater

by OhioYinzer on Dec 21, 2011 4:18 PM EST up reply actions  

This is a joke…even if it its a serious statement.

I'd sooner get Flacco'd out here in the middle of nowhere than lose face in front of my friends and family.

by steeltech on Dec 20, 2011 6:59 PM EST via mobile reply actions  

I made the joke to my friend during last night's game he would get fined for tweeting.

Still waiting to see this guy’s source, but it would suck if my joke were to become reality.

Those who can...do.
Those who can't... post on message boards using a screen name boasting the name of those who can.

by Craig Sager's Wardrobe on Dec 20, 2011 7:05 PM EST reply actions  

if it is true

We can be certain that everyone outside of Steeler Nation will say Harrison is dumb, a repeat offender, and rate him more dirty than actual dirty players even if they know how incredibly stupid and unfair a suspension would be for something like this.

I'd sooner get Flacco'd out here in the middle of nowhere than lose face in front of my friends and family.

by steeltech on Dec 20, 2011 7:12 PM EST via mobile reply actions  

If a player on suspension...

…is not allowed onto team facilities, is kept from travelling with team, and is otherwise prevented from having any contact with team in football related basis, how in the world can they justify fining Harrison for tweeting from his living room. If they actually go through with this, it will be yet another brick in the conspiracy wall.

United we Stand, melded like Steel
To Roger Goodell, We'll never Yield.

by PaVaSteeler on Dec 20, 2011 7:16 PM EST reply actions  

Players on Suspension

Are not on the active roster for that game they are inactive and there for aren’t subject to the rules against social media. It is no different then Baron Batch who is on IR tweeting during game day.

Huge fan of the Steelers. (that includes "Steelers West")
"If I could start my life over again, I would be a professional football player and you better damn well believe a Pittsburgh Steeler!"- Jack Lambert

by Steel34D on Dec 20, 2011 7:55 PM EST reply actions  

This better not be true

Pittsburgh Steelers fan - nuff said.
Miami Hurricanes fan - nuff said.
Georgetown Hoyas fan - nuff said.
Cleveland Cavaliers fan - um yeah, about that...

by StoneColdSteel on Dec 20, 2011 7:56 PM EST reply actions  

Hope this is not true

but it would not surprise me if it is

Things can always be worse....

by ncmt40 on Dec 20, 2011 8:37 PM EST reply actions  

I believed this

until the suspension part. I needed a good laugh after yesterday. Kudos

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by glass0941 on Dec 20, 2011 8:37 PM EST reply actions  

This had better be a joke, or I'm gonna send that little ***** a ******* letter:

R. Goodell:
F@CK OFF AND YOUR DIP@@IT RULES

Love
Anita

"I think every quarterback should believe they’re the best. Do I think there are better quarterbacks than me? Possibly. But would I take anyone else with the ball in their hands at the end of the game? I don’t think so." - Ben Roethlisberger-

by Mini Hulk on Dec 20, 2011 8:48 PM EST reply actions  

It wouldn't surprise me

I think Godell would use any excuse to keep Harrison out for another game or to make him pay another fine.

by Weezey on Dec 20, 2011 9:33 PM EST reply actions  

Harrison's problem

Is a lot like most peoples’ problems. That problem is once youve been judged or labeled it sticks and youre punished more severely for further mistakes. Take note of the word “repeat offender” and policies such as zero tolerance as they relate to player conduct and understand what wrongs are involved with each.

I'd sooner get Flacco'd out here in the middle of nowhere than lose face in front of my friends and family.

by steeltech on Dec 20, 2011 10:29 PM EST via mobile reply actions  

Truly...

Ya’ see there was this one night, and the goat and I were all alone in the pasture, and well…yeesh. Ya’ screw one goat…….

"I've been trying to justify you, in the end i will just defy you" Dream Theater

by OhioYinzer on Dec 21, 2011 4:21 PM EST up reply actions  

@RogerGoodell

From: James Harrison

YOU SUCK! Turn out the lights, the parties over. That is all!
ps. when I retire, your ass is mine.

by steeler fever on Dec 20, 2011 10:30 PM EST reply actions  

I could see Goodell stooping even further.

After all, he did fine Polamalu a pretty penny for talking to his wife. The same pretty penny that they fined a player for flicking off the stands.

by Cadderly18 on Dec 21, 2011 3:58 AM EST reply actions  

The situation we find ourselves in is so ridiculous and far-fetched that I truly can't tell if this is for real or not.

I mean it certainly sounds crazy, but I can’t just scoff at it and say “haha yeah right”. I mean they already nailed Troy for calling his wife this year. They already suspended James Harrison for football plays this year.

"It was an attrition football game and you know we like that."

Franco Harris:
"If I had to choose today between the moral integrity and character of Joe Paterno and the politicians and commentators criticizing him, I would pick Joe Paterno, hands down, no contest every time."

by showtime on Dec 21, 2011 7:02 AM EST reply actions  

This is definitely an onion type story

Nice job getting everyone fire up, haha.

"It’s easy to lie with statistics, but it’s easier to lie without them." -Fred Mosteller
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by John Stephens on Dec 21, 2011 8:20 AM EST reply actions  

this

I was getting a little worried until I realized that it is complete bs. I even googled to see if anything popped up.

People don't ever seem to realize that doing what's right is no guarantee against misfortune.
- William McFee

by stillergorillar on Dec 21, 2011 9:16 AM EST up reply actions  

Unfortunately the ludicrous things weve seen happen to the Steelers should prompt more ridiculous and obvious fictional accounts. This is very believable because its just as stupid as stories like troy getting fined for using a phone and everything else weve witnessed over 2 seasons. “Harrison abducted by aliens” would be the exaggeration to reveal the joke. But what is stated here seems like business as usual for treatment of the Steelers.

I'd sooner get Flacco'd out here in the middle of nowhere than lose face in front of my friends and family.

by steeltech on Dec 21, 2011 8:29 AM EST via mobile reply actions  

That rule is retarded… Seriously, if that happened, I will stop watching the NFL. I’m really getting sick of all the ridiculous bullshit.

by docsteeler on Dec 21, 2011 1:26 PM EST reply actions  

If he went to Twitter and aired his grievances, it’d be a different story, but what he said was obviously a joke, and funny enough it got play around the national media.

Even Goodell could laugh at that one.

by Neal Coolong on Dec 21, 2011 1:27 PM EST reply actions  

You presume he has a funny bone...

…when his actions indicate no internal skeletal system at all, merely an outer exoskeleton, much like a cockroach.

United we Stand, melded like Steel
To Roger Goodell, We'll never Yield.

by PaVaSteeler on Dec 21, 2011 3:01 PM EST up reply actions  

Nah...he has a funny bone(r)

that is always looking for a way to fine Deebo and the Steelers

Things can always be worse....

by ncmt40 on Dec 21, 2011 3:36 PM EST up reply actions  

c’mon now leave the man alone.

by Miz.Phenomenal.Pgh on Dec 21, 2011 2:10 PM EST reply actions  

If you wanna be known as the baddest man in the league today.

U gotta know the ruler of all that is NFL is gonna come down harshly. You expect it and laugh at it. We laugh at you Roger Goodell……hahahha

I still think when James, career is done and he is officially retired and out of the league. I think the commish is gonna get a visit from Mr. Harrison. Sure James may get a fine after the meeting, but the fine will be the smallest one, Harrison has gotten from his dealing with Goodell. I like to envision James repeatedly kicking him in the ass as he tries to get away. I doubt James would have to do any time, especially if done in the right city.

James doesn’t want to injure nobody, he just likes to hurt them.

Should rename hisself Leroy Brown. Baddest man in the whole damn town.

by steeler fever on Dec 21, 2011 2:11 PM EST reply actions  

When does the League announce its fines for the week?...

…or do they skip this week since Harrison was suspended and didn’t play?

United we Stand, melded like Steel
To Roger Goodell, We'll never Yield.

by PaVaSteeler on Dec 21, 2011 4:07 PM EST reply actions  

niiiice

People don't ever seem to realize that doing what's right is no guarantee against misfortune.
- William McFee

by stillergorillar on Dec 22, 2011 8:41 AM EST up reply actions  


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