Crowder, Light fined, No Suspensions
OK first of all I think this is complete BS. There's a fight on the field. Punches are thrown. One guy in particular is swinging away at a player who's lost his helmet. And there's no suspensions? Really?
The league has said that it was Crowder who "verbally instigated" the fight. And that they received equal fines even though it was Crowder who started the whole mess. What? Light went after him, Crowder pushed him, and Light grabbed hair and flailed away at Crowder's head. I'm pissed about this ruling, because it reeks of favoritism from the Commish.
Light got up and he and Crowder pushed each other in the face. Light then grabbed Crowder's dreadlocks in his left hand and hit him three times on the head with his right.
That's the summary of the incident in ESPN's article. That alone should tell you everything you need to know. Matt Light grabbed Crowder's hair and hit him three times in the head. How can you throw closed-fists into somebody's head and avoid suspensions? Ridiculous. Way to go Goodell. You're a toolbag. Fine me. Go for it. Apparently you can attempt to beat somebody's face in on the field, but HOW DARE YOU criticize the referee's after they blow a call. This is just another incident in which this commissioner seems to favor the darling team of the NFL. First was the Spygate garbage. The Patriots were caught cheating. Plain and simple. And the only penalty was a fine. Brilliant, fine the billionaire, that'll teach him. No suspensions, no forfeits, no nothing. And now, one of their key players swings punches DURING THE GAME, and gets a slap on the wrist fine.
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Justice would be served if...
Patriots lose to the Steelers and Arizona and the Jets concede the last game of the year to the Phins when they rest their starters having clinched the division. Phins go 11-5 and Patriots’ playoff berth taken by Phins.
There’s nothing Goodell could do to fix that…
by DolphDallas on
Nov 26, 2008 12:06 PM EST
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Malarkey
I have a hard time believing that if Light was in Aqua/Orange and Crowder was in Blue/Silver that the penalty would be the same. I appreciate fairness over bias in everything, and it is as plain as day that because the Pats are up against the Steelers next week, Light has to play. I wonder if the Commish spoke with Kraft before this went down?
At least Crowder didn’t get a worse penalty than Light (in the loafers).
Dolphins and Gators baby!
by gatorfin on
Nov 26, 2008 12:07 PM EST
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To be fair...
they did forfeit a first-round draft pick last season.
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by DolfinPhan on
Nov 26, 2008 12:08 PM EST
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Only to pick 7th
"The dolphin is one of the fastest and smartest creatures of the sea. Dolphins can attack and kill a shark or whale. Sailors say bad luck will come to anyone who harms one of them." - Joe Robbie, Oct 8, 1965 upon announcing the name of the new AFL Miami football team.
by Mosul_DolFan on
Nov 26, 2008 12:16 PM EST
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Just pointing out what he didn't mention...
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by DolfinPhan on
Nov 26, 2008 12:21 PM EST
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Damn you're fast Nicky
I posted it as a fanshot and then saw you beat me by about 20 minutes.
I cannot believe this is true. How can Light not be suspended? Doesn’t fighting on the field ALWAYS involve a suspension? I thought for sure we would get hit hard, just because Crowder was involved, even if he didn’t really do anything.
At least we can be thankful that we didn’t lose Crowder.
"The dolphin is one of the fastest and smartest creatures of the sea. Dolphins can attack and kill a shark or whale. Sailors say bad luck will come to anyone who harms one of them." - Joe Robbie, Oct 8, 1965 upon announcing the name of the new AFL Miami football team.
by Mosul_DolFan on
Nov 26, 2008 12:18 PM EST
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No, not all fighting gets suspended
The Bengals and Jags had a fight break out between 2 players. No suspensions just fined.
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by DolfinPhan on
Nov 26, 2008 12:22 PM EST
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SOMEBODY CALM ME DOWN...IM LOSING IT
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by Rzayo24 on
Nov 26, 2008 12:21 PM EST
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by DolfinPhan on
Nov 26, 2008 12:22 PM EST
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NOT HELPING
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---BILL PARCELLS
by Rzayo24 on
Nov 26, 2008 12:22 PM EST
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by DolfinPhan on
Nov 26, 2008 12:23 PM EST
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BOOM!!!!!!!
Feel better?
"The dolphin is one of the fastest and smartest creatures of the sea. Dolphins can attack and kill a shark or whale. Sailors say bad luck will come to anyone who harms one of them." - Joe Robbie, Oct 8, 1965 upon announcing the name of the new AFL Miami football team.
by Mosul_DolFan on
Nov 26, 2008 12:57 PM EST
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this is seriously FUCK'D
"This is one of the most competitive businesses there is . . . It's my life. It's my blood. It's how I'm measured."
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by Rzayo24 on
Nov 26, 2008 12:24 PM EST
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Whenever I used to get sad,
I’d just look at a clown.

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by DolfinPhan on
Nov 26, 2008 12:27 PM EST
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I'm already happy!
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by DolfinPhan on
Nov 26, 2008 12:27 PM EST
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Hey Look!
It’s Roger Goodell!
-LCFF
by LeftCoastFinFan on
Nov 26, 2008 1:10 PM EST
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lol
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by DolfinPhan on
Nov 26, 2008 1:10 PM EST
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dude....ur not helping...thats a creepy ass clown anyway
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by Rzayo24 on
Nov 26, 2008 12:29 PM EST
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He makes me laugh
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by DolfinPhan on
Nov 26, 2008 12:41 PM EST
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Better?

"The dolphin is one of the fastest and smartest creatures of the sea. Dolphins can attack and kill a shark or whale. Sailors say bad luck will come to anyone who harms one of them." - Joe Robbie, Oct 8, 1965 upon announcing the name of the new AFL Miami football team.
by Mosul_DolFan on
Nov 26, 2008 12:58 PM EST
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ahhhhhhhhhh!
Its my ex Mother in Law!!!!!
"You found that word today......and that word is Character"- Coach Sparano 11/9/08
by HuskerDolphin on
Nov 26, 2008 1:07 PM EST
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She was at my 10th birthday party......
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by DolfinPhan on
Nov 26, 2008 1:10 PM EST
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I wonder
was would happen if Tom Brady pushed someone..got his helmet taken off …and got uppercutted 3 times….what the hell do u think would happen there???? this is a serious pile of shit right here…..
Goodell Castro is a real loser……seriously. This is not setting a good standard. Next time Crowder wont hold back cuz look what it did for him the 1st time!!!
Im so fucking mad…i need a damn drink….this is seriously the worst thing i have ever seen…just …….SOMETHING IS GOING ON HERE….THIS STINKS OF SOMETHING….its a joke
"This is one of the most competitive businesses there is . . . It's my life. It's my blood. It's how I'm measured."
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by Rzayo24 on
Nov 26, 2008 12:28 PM EST
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Yea, surely ther is no bias going on here
Such BS.
Are you picking up what I'm putting down?
by Neo on
Nov 26, 2008 12:40 PM EST
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What can I do? I want to help you through this. You are always there to cheer us up, so now it is our turn. We are here for you.
That was a little wierd….
"The dolphin is one of the fastest and smartest creatures of the sea. Dolphins can attack and kill a shark or whale. Sailors say bad luck will come to anyone who harms one of them." - Joe Robbie, Oct 8, 1965 upon announcing the name of the new AFL Miami football team.
by Mosul_DolFan on
Nov 26, 2008 1:00 PM EST
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This is truly ridiculous.
I’ve e-mailed the NFL PR director. If I get a response, I’ll post it here.
by Matty I on
Nov 26, 2008 1:06 PM EST
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I know what they're gonna say....
that being ejected from the game was part of the punishment.
"You found that word today......and that word is Character"- Coach Sparano 11/9/08
by HuskerDolphin on
Nov 26, 2008 1:08 PM EST
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yeah, but you have GOT to look at the players' parts in this
you can’t just claim offsetting penalties… Light was clearly the aggressor and the one taking it to the next level. Fine Crowder, but suspend Lightweight.
-LCFF
by LeftCoastFinFan on
Nov 26, 2008 1:13 PM EST
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right
that’s the main part of my e-mail. Why did they both get the same penalty even though Light threw 2 or 3 punches and Crowder didn’t.
by Matty I on
Nov 26, 2008 1:14 PM EST
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hey I agree you two.......
but mark my words…….thats what the front office is going to say
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by HuskerDolphin on
Nov 26, 2008 1:18 PM EST
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you can't start a fire
without a spark
this guns for hire
even if we’re just dancing in the dark.
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by DolfinPhan on
Nov 26, 2008 1:23 PM EST
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you are really finsxfactor in disguise, aren't you.
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by LeftCoastFinFan on
Nov 26, 2008 1:27 PM EST
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speaking of fins, matty
when you gonna let him back? i read through all of the posts and it seems like he did the same thing JP did at the end of the game. Had a meltdown because of his passion for the team. Can’t he just apologize like JP did?
=^}
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by LeftCoastFinFan on
Nov 26, 2008 1:30 PM EST
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now theres a thought.......and a good one
have him do a whole post appology thing. With us being able to say whatever we want in response…….if he can handle it…..unban, if he can’t…..back to the bench. A Jury of his peers and all that……
But if Matty says no…..then I totally agree with Matty. lol
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by HuskerDolphin on
Nov 26, 2008 1:32 PM EST
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you want me to get you a crowbar?
-LCFF
by LeftCoastFinFan on
Nov 26, 2008 2:03 PM EST
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no....thats extreme
a pillow case full of oranges mabye…….
"You found that word today......and that word is Character"- Coach Sparano 11/9/08
by HuskerDolphin on
Nov 26, 2008 2:28 PM EST
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lol
i meant to help you pry loose your lips from matty’s bum. not sure how oranges would help. ;^)
-LCFF
by LeftCoastFinFan on
Nov 26, 2008 6:24 PM EST
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LOL.......ohhhhhh
well that changes things a little……….
"You found that word today......and that word is Character"- Coach Sparano 11/9/08
by HuskerDolphin on
Nov 26, 2008 6:30 PM EST
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you still crack me up my friend. :)
you’ve got me laughing again.
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by LeftCoastFinFan on
Nov 26, 2008 6:33 PM EST
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No
but you really went for the jewels on that punch.
Gonna have to deduct some points from your score card, champ.
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by DolfinPhan on
Nov 26, 2008 1:37 PM EST
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lol sorry man
it’s just that he is the only guy around here that responds to posts with arbitrary lyrics. :)
my mistake.
do i get my points back now?
-LCFF
by LeftCoastFinFan on
Nov 26, 2008 2:01 PM EST
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let me consult the commish
we’ll see what happens from there.
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by DolfinPhan on
Nov 26, 2008 2:04 PM EST
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This freakin commissioner is really sending the wrong messages.
The message that players and fans is one of arbitrary favoritism and injustice.
How the hell does Pacman get reinstated at all? Why do guys get huge fines for criticizing officials and nothing for cocaine possession (i agree wih JP on this one)?
Matty, post the email address for us all to complain to he league.
-LCFF
by LeftCoastFinFan on
Nov 26, 2008 1:26 PM EST
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I CALLED 790 THE TICKET (OUR RADIO STATION)
just got off the phone…..HE AGREES 100%. I used Nickys point on Porter gettin 20,000 for offical bashing..he loved the point and said hes speechless himself.
He also said Dan Koppen was on the NFL Network and said we just had Crowder in to anger Light and start a fight….what??!?SWERF?SAFSAF??!!!!! he is our stating lb u numskull!!!
at the end of the call he said all it is is Goddell doing a favor for his friend…Mr.Kraft.
i refuse to take this easy./..im glad Matty wrote someone…i will as well. It wont change anything…but its better than taking this like a lil bitch. the players and dolphins cant say much…or they get fined and suspended.
they say it was Crowders verball taunting…im sorry do they have effin audio of the conversation of the play? in a court of law this is bullshit…in the real world u say something..whatever…u assault..thatsa crime.
in the nba u get a game for 1 foot on the court….1 punch..automatic suspension….i refuse to understand this
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by Rzayo24 on
Nov 26, 2008 1:33 PM EST
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right! and the pacman reinstatement?
a favor for his friend, Mr. “The Facelift of the Franchise” Jerry Jones.
-LCFF
by LeftCoastFinFan on
Nov 26, 2008 2:04 PM EST
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So...
if it was Crowdwes verbal taunting, why didn´t they fine JP??? He was taunting all game long!! all season long for that matter!! This is BS, I hope the media blows THIS out of proportion!!
by D13 on
Nov 26, 2008 6:48 PM EST
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me too bro
but you know the almight GODdell will just fine anyone in the NFL that talks about it anymore. kinda like a gag order.
-LCFF
by LeftCoastFinFan on
Nov 26, 2008 9:35 PM EST
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so next time...
Porter is angry…he should pull off a guys helmet and ounch him 3 times…but as long as he says the guy said something its cool……as long as the guy pushes 1 time to his 3 punches and hair pulling…no suspension and uppercut away?
"This is one of the most competitive businesses there is . . . It's my life. It's my blood. It's how I'm measured."
---BILL PARCELLS
by Rzayo24 on
Nov 26, 2008 1:36 PM EST
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LO-SING MY EFF-IN SH-IT OVER THIS
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by Rzayo24 on
Nov 26, 2008 1:36 PM EST
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steady big fella
It is b.s. He’s laying groundworks with his history of how he handles these things……give him enough rope, he’ll eventually hang himself with hipocracys and double standards………he’s already doing it, it looks like. He’ll have to find a medium that works. This one obviously didn’t
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by HuskerDolphin on
Nov 26, 2008 1:38 PM EST
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this will be used against him in EVERY SINGLE instance for here on out
“oh…i punched him..but u didnt suspend Matt Light that one time”….
i cant wait till someone else fights…i GUARANTEE a suspension if the crime is similar. like i said….1 guy talked..1 guy punched….what do we teach our kids? dont ever fight…talk it out…use words against them..but not fists….
"This is one of the most competitive businesses there is . . . It's my life. It's my blood. It's how I'm measured."
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by Rzayo24 on
Nov 26, 2008 1:41 PM EST
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" Hi...My name is Matt Light....and I'm a lil bitch"

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by Rzayo24 on
Nov 26, 2008 1:46 PM EST
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above picture is POST-OP...between Matt Lights legs is a firecrotched Vagina
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by Rzayo24 on
Nov 26, 2008 1:46 PM EST
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doesnt he just look like the kinda guy u would wanna hit in the head with a shovel?
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by Rzayo24 on
Nov 26, 2008 1:47 PM EST
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i was thinking the same thing
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by DolfinPhan on
Nov 26, 2008 1:47 PM EST
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I've used this comparison before......but now, thanks too Jersquall you can picture it

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by HuskerDolphin on
Nov 26, 2008 1:48 PM EST
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birds of a feather I'd say........
"You found that word today......and that word is Character"- Coach Sparano 11/9/08
by HuskerDolphin on
Nov 26, 2008 1:49 PM EST
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i...THINK....im done now
ok…the anger is losening its grip on me….i think now I can go write a few emails to some people.
Matty any ideas? I think ill look into who would be best to email..other than whom u did
"This is one of the most competitive businesses there is . . . It's my life. It's my blood. It's how I'm measured."
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by Rzayo24 on
Nov 26, 2008 1:48 PM EST
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OK all you"This is a time Sparano is judged" people....
this is a REAL time. its time for him to lose some money. His player got shafted and he can stand up for him in just a few sentences. He can protect his player and ask questions. to me this is where a guy like Bill Cowher was great…he voice displeasure when his players were wrongly treated…he cryed for gods sake. its gonna cost him some money…but itll get this story as a headline and people will ask questions.
this can float away…or lead sportscenter if he flips out….he needs to address it sternly and hard….get PTI talking about it…then they can ask dumbass the questions
"This is one of the most competitive businesses there is . . . It's my life. It's my blood. It's how I'm measured."
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by Rzayo24 on
Nov 26, 2008 1:55 PM EST
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I dont thing he will do it or should do it....
He will use it a motivational tool to fire up his boys and keep it in house. He can’t loose his cool after bitch slapping Porter for doing the same. He has to be the leader and use it to fire his guys up. Not to mention he has to stay focused on next weeks game, He’s got to let it go until we meet them again……
by jvw on
Nov 26, 2008 2:24 PM EST
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i disagree
i think he can ask questions…he needs to know what to tell his players. how can he tell them dont fight back when it seems the punishment is the same?
if Matt Light breaks Crowders eye socket….is the punishment the same? this is so stooooopid
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by Rzayo24 on
Nov 26, 2008 2:32 PM EST
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don't you think that Parcells
is on the phone to higher ups regarding this decision? I wonder. I highly doubt this story is over, and a good reporter should hop on this and do some investigating. It just doesn’t make sense.
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by HuskerDolphin on
Nov 26, 2008 2:38 PM EST
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He is telling his players don't fight because
it will cost you money and possible hurt your teamates on the field with a penalty. As much as this was a bad decision by the commisioner Sparano has to stay focused on next weeks game and If I was him I wouldnt answer any questions regarding it. If the team starts feeling like they got robbed it my effect their play in the wrong way. I say leave it alone, if you want Parcells and Ireland to talk to the NFL offices behind the scenes thats fine but Sparano needs to focus on the Rams.
by jvw on
Nov 26, 2008 2:45 PM EST
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yea.......i can see that
choose your battles and all of that
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by HuskerDolphin on
Nov 26, 2008 3:53 PM EST
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Regardless of outside effect...
it will show the team he is on the side and looking out for them….i think it would put him shoulder to shoulder with them and they will remember that. this way when he says “dont fight back” he has something behind his words….what he believes in…
even better….Parcells should come out. he is heard..he leads sportscenter when he farts loud….he should do it..he has the money…and pull
"This is one of the most competitive businesses there is . . . It's my life. It's my blood. It's how I'm measured."
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by Rzayo24 on
Nov 26, 2008 1:57 PM EST
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I wish Tuna would do something
Every person with any common sense can see how bias the commish is now. They got to.
Are you picking up what I'm putting down?
by Neo on
Nov 26, 2008 5:28 PM EST
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"Every person with any common sense"
…and even some without. :)
-LCFF
by LeftCoastFinFan on
Nov 26, 2008 6:26 PM EST
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this guy wants to expand the NFL to Europe.....
tell me how that would even work? Think of the west coast teams having to travel over there? I wish that one would die in the water. NFL is American Football, quit trying to tweak a machine that is the most successful in ALL of sports. Maybe spend the same time figuring out how to pay the “old guard” their money for building it on broken bones and arthritic knees.
"You found that word today......and that word is Character"- Coach Sparano 11/9/08
by HuskerDolphin on
Nov 26, 2008 6:33 PM EST
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you got that right!
as much money as they make, you would think they could at least take care of their own.
-LCFF
by LeftCoastFinFan on
Nov 26, 2008 9:36 PM EST
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Armando's take...finally he says something that doesnt make me wanna sweep his legs
Consider:
Joey Porter gets fined $20,000 for ripping the officiating following the Houston game but Channing Crowder and Matt Light get $15,000 for a fight in front of 67,000 people that has been replayed countless times on ESPN and other national TV outlets?
Vonnie Holliday gets docked $7,500 for a perfectly legal hit on Matt Cassel after the teams’ first meeting this year but this ugly moment gets $15,000.
And does the NFL want us to believe that Light punching Crowder three times in the back of the head while the linebacker’s helmet is off, then pulling his hair deserves the same fine as Crowder pushing Light and perhaps saying mean things about his mom or wife?
"This is one of the most competitive businesses there is . . . It's my life. It's my blood. It's how I'm measured."
---BILL PARCELLS
by Rzayo24 on
Nov 26, 2008 2:06 PM EST
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AMEN ARMANDO!
Geez, get us the address to write to Matty. Let’s bombard the NFL front office and media outlets!
-LCFF
by LeftCoastFinFan on
Nov 26, 2008 2:08 PM EST
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Like I said last year.
This is the worst commisioner Football has ever had. The integrity of the game will be questioned before his tenure is up. Goodell if you love the game of Football please resign. This ruling shows the bias in his decisions when it comes to the Pats. I can think of two other situations….first spygate…..how it was handled and the resoulation….I would love to see the the bank statement that shows Belicheat paid his fine….Then the O lineman for the Pats gets caught in a FBI sting buying drugs and doesnt even get a fine because the commish says since he cooperated with the FBI were going to leave it alone. Oh well lets not let it eat at us too much and be thankful he didnt suspend Crowder 1 game and let Light pay a fine, the fucking dirty bastard……
by jvw on
Nov 26, 2008 2:20 PM EST
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This actually started with Tagliabue...
…he was a vocal Pats supporter and helped block the move when Victor Kiam tried to move the Pats to St. Louis in ‘95 (before Jacksonville got the Jags and the Rams moved to the Loo). It’s no coincidence that the Pats’ rise to prominence occurred under Tags’s reign. It’s also no coincidence that he orchestrated his stepdown from power as the Spygate heat was coming down on Belichick and Kraft. The Spygate accusations were bouncing around long before the general public was aware. The punishment of a loss of a 1st round pick in the same offseason that featured two 1st-rounders for the Pats was also well-orchestrated. None of these things are coincidences. Your collective eyes do not deceive you. The Pats are the well-protected darlings of the NFL, and will remain so for at least the early part of Goodell’s time in power.
Forget about it. Especially you, RZ. It sounds like you’re going to pop an aneurysm. Be careful or you’ll be the one needing a physical therapist. If it’s any consolation, Pats fans felt the same way all the years that Shula was such a prominent part of the competition committee. However, it doesn’t really compare. If you look at the history accurately (that means through the eyes of someone who doesn’t shill or root for the Pats), no team has ever received the preferential treatment that the Pats have gotten over the past 10 years. All that truly matters is that we’re catching up to them on the field of play. This team is so far ahead of schedule in the rebuilding phase and the rest of the division is feeling the heat. The Pats can strut and crow for a little while longer, but our time is coming. Maybe not this year or next, but very soon and then the pieces should be in place for years to come. Nobody will care about the Pats being coddled by the front office if we’re knocking in their facemasks during the game. Take a deep breath and relax. Just make yourself a mental image of Channing Crowder hopping down the field, laughing and jumping, dreads flying, all the way into the tunnel….as Matt Light trudged slowly off the field being very careful to put his helmet back on before he got near that tunnel.
Go Dolphins.
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by lancelotlink on
Nov 26, 2008 3:29 PM EST
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Still pissed about this one
I’ve NEVER EVER heard of “verbally instigating” before this moment. There has never been a fight in the history of sports where the guy that threw the first punch (or in this case, the only punches) wasn’t the aggressor. Trash-talking is mostly harmless, and when it’s not, it’s flagged. Referee’s didn’t flag Crowder for anything that was said leading up to that point. Also, pushing and shoving rarely results in an ejection. There’s a flag for Unsportsmanlike, most of the time off-setting fouls, and then fines may or may not come down following the incident, depending on how it went down.
Once punches are thrown, the line is crossed. Guys get suspended for throwing punches at players WEARING A HELMET. Crowder had no helmet, got punched, and Light did not get suspended. Now, correct me if I’m wrong, but isn’t that going against every single precedent set for those kinds of issues? Lancelot, I can’t argue with anything you said, because I believe you are right on in saying the Spygate stuff started during Tagliabue’s reign. BUT, I will say that Goodell was the one responsible for the bogus penalty and basically sweeping the whole issue under the rug. He’s also the one who has continually fined players for comments in the media, as well as less-than-vicious hits on a quarterback (Justin Tuck, tackling the QB with all his weight, earned a fine), yet when it comes to an actual violent act (no matter how girly) he folds and hands down a joke of a penalty. Roger Goodell loves the Pats and he’s made that perfectly clear during his time as commissioner.
"I throw better than anybody in college and I can throw with anybody in the pros. There, that's what I think."
"I've been a Dolphin for 17 years, and I'll be a Dolphin for the rest of my life. That will never change."
- Dan Marino aka Quarterback God
by Little Nicky 21 on
Nov 26, 2008 5:00 PM EST
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I'm with ya dude 100%
Are you picking up what I'm putting down?
by Neo on
Nov 26, 2008 5:27 PM EST
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Please tell me you haven't been to the Pats blog yet.
Their celebrating it as justice. They actually believe that Crowder started the fight and that his actions were worse than Light “defending himself against a loudmouth thug.”
Ignorance is bliss I guess. Stupidest fanbase in all of sports right there.
"I throw better than anybody in college and I can throw with anybody in the pros. There, that's what I think."
"I've been a Dolphin for 17 years, and I'll be a Dolphin for the rest of my life. That will never change."
- Dan Marino aka Quarterback God
by Little Nicky 21 on
Nov 26, 2008 5:33 PM EST
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I would love to meet em in a dark alley...
let them call me names and then let me bust their heads and then tell me it’s all even.
-LCFF
by LeftCoastFinFan on
Nov 26, 2008 6:32 PM EST
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of course that wouldn't be even...
other way around though.. all square in their eyes.
"I throw better than anybody in college and I can throw with anybody in the pros. There, that's what I think."
"I've been a Dolphin for 17 years, and I'll be a Dolphin for the rest of my life. That will never change."
- Dan Marino aka Quarterback God
by Little Nicky 21 on
Nov 26, 2008 6:47 PM EST
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me 3!
this is one of the STUPIDEST DECISIONS to come down from this guy yet. Friggin MORON.
-LCFF
by LeftCoastFinFan on
Nov 26, 2008 6:29 PM EST
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yes...i got banned..i used choice words my mother would put soap in my mouth if she knew
"This is one of the most competitive businesses there is . . . It's my life. It's my blood. It's how I'm measured."
---BILL PARCELLS
by Rzayo24 on
Nov 26, 2008 10:26 PM EST
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I'm with you 100% LN21...
…I agree that the whole decision is a travesty of NFL “justice”. I’m with you that Goodell drinks the Pats’ special blend of Kraft Kool-Aid, just as Tags did before him. I believe that Goodell was chosen because he would hold up the pro-Pats platform that was established under Tags. Watch the tape and the entire situation is obvious. Both guys are shoving after the whistle, but Light pulls off Crowder’s helmet, grabs him by the hair, and then starts throwing punches at Channing’s unprotected melon. I’m on your side. The decision sucks.
I’m just not going to let it raise my blood pressure. I’ll even admit that I thought it would be worse. I thought Crowder would be suspended simply for breaking the rule of PWWAAO (Playing While Wearing Aqua And Orange). Anyway, this is the state of the NFL, and it’s been like this for 10+ years. If I was a Raiders fan (and thank the good Lord that I’m not), I’d still be fuming over the tuck rule. If I’m a Colts fan I could look back at the AFC Championship games where the Pats DBs were grabbing handfuls of Indy’s receivers’ jerseys while they were trying to run pass patterns, then tackling them to the ground while Manning’s passes were still in the air. If I’m a Rams fan, I could obsess over the Pats’ filming the “walk-through” the day before the Super Bowl. Last, but not least, there is Spygate and the ridiculous “punishment” that followed.
I just want to start beating them consistently on the field again, because that’s something no ref or commissioner can take away.
Go Dolphins.
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by lancelotlink on
Nov 26, 2008 7:59 PM EST
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awesome post.......and super LOL
with the PWWAAO…..thats great
"You found that word today......and that word is Character"- Coach Sparano 11/9/08
by HuskerDolphin on
Nov 26, 2008 8:16 PM EST
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good point
and we’ll start beating them consistently starting next season. I can feel it
"I throw better than anybody in college and I can throw with anybody in the pros. There, that's what I think."
"I've been a Dolphin for 17 years, and I'll be a Dolphin for the rest of my life. That will never change."
- Dan Marino aka Quarterback God
by Little Nicky 21 on
Nov 26, 2008 8:35 PM EST
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one way or another..
either on the football field or with baseball bats.
-LCFF
by LeftCoastFinFan on
Nov 26, 2008 9:39 PM EST
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shut up and play its over ... we got too many punks on the team ... parcel clean house
love the fish … but come on … crowder gets manhandled the whole game and then gets the beating he deserves … crowder and porter deserve each other … all they do is talk … how bout shutting up and playing … thought we were going somewhere this year … but porter is a cancer on the team when you want discipline. Crowder is a long haired overrated freak .. bill work your magic .. cut the cancers out and get rid of that pot smoking creap too … gone .. Porter, Crowder and Wicky Williams … NOW !!
by nogooddaysince1972 on
Nov 27, 2008 6:25 AM EST
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Wicky?
Be vewy vewy quiet… i’m hunting wabbits.
-LCFF
by LeftCoastFinFan on
Nov 27, 2008 12:24 PM EST
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you haven't been watching this year have you?
Porter is the leader of this D, and the best player out there, not a cancer. Just because he talks shit doesn’t make him a locker room cancer, that’s a stupid thing to say. He’s backing his guys 100% all the time.
Crowder has been one of the top tacklers on the team. He also brings that same Joey-Porter type swagger to a defense that hasn’t had it since Surtain and Madison left town. How you can say he “deserved” a beating is ridiculous.
Ricky is far from a cancer on this team. He could be brooding and complaining about carries, but he’s not. He’s not getting in trouble with the league. The smoking suspensions happened years ago, let it go bud. He had a problem, got help, and he’s better for it.
So please, don’t make stupid comments about 2 of our best defenders and team leaders being cancers.
"I throw better than anybody in college and I can throw with anybody in the pros. There, that's what I think."
"I've been a Dolphin for 17 years, and I'll be a Dolphin for the rest of my life. That will never change."
- Dan Marino aka Quarterback God
by Little Nicky 21 on
Nov 27, 2008 1:42 PM EST
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dude....
that a lil’ judgemental don’t you think? did ya wanna crucify some saints, or burn some witches while yer at it?
"I'm not near as deep and complicated as people think" ~Mike Tyson~
by Krab on
Nov 27, 2008 9:58 AM EST
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