Stevie Johnson Fined $5,000 For "Why So Serious?" Celebration
by Brian Galliford on Nov 24, 2010 12:09 PM EST
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PrintBuffalo Bills wide receiver Stevie Johnson told reporters before Bills practice on Wednesday that he's been fined $5,000 by the NFL for his touchdown celebration in Week 11 against Cincinnati.
It's the second fine that Johnson has picked up in the 2010 season. After picking up a personal foul penalty for mimicking the gunfire of the minutemen in Gillette Stadium, Johnson was fined $10,000 by the NFL.
In this case, Johnson did not pick up a personal foul for his "Why so serious?" riff on Terrell Owens' and Chad Ochocinco's self-proclaimed nicknames, Batman and Robin. The lack of a personal foul likely led to the smaller fine amount.
Johnson, according to RotoWorld.com, was set to make $470,000 in base salary this season. His combined total of $15,000 in fines this season, if that salary number is accurate, represents over half of one game check.
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Oh NFL….
Why so serious?
You can't have CHANGE without CHAN.
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by MattRichWarren on Nov 24, 2010 12:13 PM EST reply actions 7 recs
That’s fine, he knew it was coming.
But you just reminded me what a terrible call that was to give him a personal foul in the NE game. He didn’t delay the game, make an obscene gesture, plan a celebration with a prop, or attack anyone personally. That’s bologna.
"Ability without character will lose. The Bills are going to be a team of high character. That stamp I will push very hard. I hope we can convey that to our fans and project something very special to the rest of the nation." - Marv Levy
by BuffaloBlueBlood on Nov 24, 2010 12:13 PM EST via mobile reply actions
I was talking about the NE game.
"Ability without character will lose. The Bills are going to be a team of high character. That stamp I will push very hard. I hope we can convey that to our fans and project something very special to the rest of the nation." - Marv Levy
by BuffaloBlueBlood on Nov 25, 2010 11:07 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
ONLY 5,000?!?!
Ridiculous. That celebration was truly offensive. He should be fined at least his yearly salary, and then kicked out of the league. The NFL has to set an example and say no to these shenanigans before they really get out of hand. I mean what’s next? Black sharpie this week. Next week it could be GREEN for god’s sake. Stop the madness.
by Armest07 on Nov 24, 2010 12:14 PM EST reply actions 2 recs
“He should be fined at least his yearly salary, and then kicked out of the league.”
I laughed thoroughly at that one.
"Ability without character will lose. The Bills are going to be a team of high character. That stamp I will push very hard. I hope we can convey that to our fans and project something very special to the rest of the nation." - Marv Levy
by BuffaloBlueBlood on Nov 24, 2010 12:16 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
LOL...rec'd
Stop the madness
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VFCM6TZgTMI&NR=1
If the ship has turned a corner it’s probably still uncomfortably close to the iceberg. - Ron From NM
When they ask me, "Paper or Plastic?" I just say, "Doesn't matter to me. I am bi-sacksual."
Remember one thing Stevie
You got to score first before the celebration and don’t embarrass your coach or teamates. I thought it was great and hope it continues as long as it is accepted by the team.
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i’ve always ALWAYS hated ochocino and TO for their celebrations because they’ve been so….well, aggrandizing and lame. call me a homer, but i think stevie’s have been hilarious and pertinent. i laughed so hard during the new england game.
by quantumuprising on Nov 24, 2010 12:16 PM EST reply actions
BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!
South Park showed us the benefit of Captain Hindsight
by J2 on Nov 24, 2010 12:16 PM EST reply actions 2 recs
Are you saying “Boo” or “Bo-urns?”
by Jean Rasczak on Nov 24, 2010 12:18 PM EST up reply actions 3 recs
It’s a clever Simpsons reference.
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by MattRichWarren on Nov 24, 2010 1:12 PM EST up reply actions
that was my first thought – although I must have missed that episode (probably because the sun was blocked out and I have solar panels)
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by J2 on Nov 24, 2010 2:00 PM EST up reply actions
I was saying boo urns.
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by MattRichWarren on Nov 24, 2010 1:12 PM EST up reply actions
We need to pay this kid
now! it will sent a message to the rest of this young squad.
If a guy like Stevie who was a 7th round pick and had nothing to show untill this year can do it then so can they. Also, it shows that if you are able to produce and produce on a consistant basis, no matter who you are, or how you got here, you can be payed and not taken advantage of.
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by billsoferie on Nov 24, 2010 12:35 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
YESSS!!!
Agree 1000%. Sign him & now. All this kid has done is shown he can do it, even with average QB play. He was basically slapped in the face last year by the previous regime with the signing of TO (basically a Brandon PR move) and all this kid has done is shown he can do it. I am not normally one that is big on the celebratory stuff after a TD. I agree with the Levy mantra of “act like you’ve been there before.” But you know what, this kid was just trying to say “see I told you guys. I can do this.”
I think a large part of this team failing and players not believing is the whole PR movement going on. I don’t know how to get rid of it other than someone buying the Bills NOW and saying we will never leave Buffalo and we are going to get back to building a winning football franchise. I sincerely hope that will happen soon or even if Ralph was to come out & set some kind of plan going forward. But IMHO the sooner that this team can get back to focusing on football instead of worrying about the future and trying to win over Canadians in an effort ot “broaden the fanbase” (yeah, the whole Toronto series has worked out REAL well) the better.
Look, this is the Buffalo, NY USA Bills. At least for now. We need to secure that. We need to love that. We need to live that. The sooner we can do those things & start rewarding the players that have fought hard to get where they are like Stevie J. & Freddy Jackson and start building a TEAM, the sooner we can get back to the glory days of the 90’s.
BTW
Then agreement part was to billsoferie.
Also, I doubt he needs it, but if there was collection of some sort to pay this fine on Stevie’s behalf I would galdly donate it. I think a message needs to be sent not only to the NFL, but even moreso to the Bills’ upper management.
Of course it is........
because it’s not your money :-)
The score dictated they pass
by norcaliangelsfan on Nov 24, 2010 1:24 PM EST up reply actions
It IS worth it
for all the publicity he’s gained. It will most likely translate to a bigger payday in the long run.
why so serious?
So what are you saying....
It will most likely translate to a bigger payday in the long run.
that he is going to be traded :-)
If the ship has turned a corner it’s probably still uncomfortably close to the iceberg. - Ron From NM
When they ask me, "Paper or Plastic?" I just say, "Doesn't matter to me. I am bi-sacksual."
we shouldnt sign anyone before the new CBA
especially not someone whose slated to make the minimum through 2012. easy now….
Later Losman! Don't bailmode on beastmode, not just yet.
I'd rather sign him now on his potential
than wait until the final year of his contract and have to battle with the rest of the NFL. If he matches or even exceeds his current production in the next season, it will definitely be more expensive and a gamble.
I’m sure the Bills can pass a hat around and come up with $5,000 to reimburse him for his fine. If 40 players only gave $125 he’d be fine. No biggie.
If they work on the contract in the first half of next season, competing with other teams won’t be a problem we have to deal with. It would also give us the opportunity to see if he can prove some consistency and that he can deal with increased attention.
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by WhyBillsWhy on Nov 25, 2010 10:33 AM EST up reply actions
At his pace spiking the ball after a td will be labled “excessive celebration” was it really that offensive? Even ocho thought it was funny
by Hayze on Nov 24, 2010 2:52 PM EST via mobile reply actions
He used a prop, in this case a shirt, so that’s why he got fined. I don’t know what the league would have done if he’d gone with full on Joker make-up. No one ever complained about John Randal’s ‘mask’….
It can always get worse. Let me tell you how.
So is the Scuba Steve nickname officially retired?
Joker is way more entertaining.
It can always get worse. Let me tell you how.
Is it?
Joker fits but lacks any kind of cleverness. Joker is a hell of a lot better than “meatball”
If the ship has turned a corner it’s probably still uncomfortably close to the iceberg. - Ron From NM
When they ask me, "Paper or Plastic?" I just say, "Doesn't matter to me. I am bi-sacksual."
by Joe P. on Nov 24, 2010 4:45 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
It was clever in the Batman-Robin connection. I like Joker as a nickname. Besides, he has a fun type of personality. I can see him and Caesar Romero getting along…
It can always get worse. Let me tell you how.
true...it was great in context
he has a fun type of personality.
minus the homicidal murder thing of course :-)
If the ship has turned a corner it’s probably still uncomfortably close to the iceberg. - Ron From NM
When they ask me, "Paper or Plastic?" I just say, "Doesn't matter to me. I am bi-sacksual."
The ‘he’ referred to Johnson, not Joker. I kind of think that Johnson has the same sort of personality as Chad (Johnson) Ochocinco….irreverant and fun without being intentionally disrespectful. If Johnson is smart he’ll start doing interviews better dressed than he has thusfar. He’s got the personality to be a real star….and the production (so far) to back it up.
It can always get worse. Let me tell you how.
Woah. Don’t diss the meatball.
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by MattRichWarren on Nov 24, 2010 9:14 PM EST up reply actions
Why not?
It’s the kind of stupid nickname that arises when people try to create a nickname instead of it just coming about naturally. To my way of thinking, Kyle Williams is like Matt Hughes: no nickname needed. Both men are tough guys who don’t need pomp and circumstance.
It can always get worse. Let me tell you how.
The players always appreciate more the nicknames given to them by their friends, anyway. S. Johnson has already talked about preferring the name “Stevie Styles.” The same way Deion Sanders only liked “Prime Time,” because that’s what his friends called him.
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by thefourwinds on Nov 25, 2010 6:21 PM EST up reply actions
Okay but Stevie Styles came from somewhere. His friends made it up for him and there’s likely a story there. Contrast that with some blog christening a guy meatball for no real reason at all.
It can always get worse. Let me tell you how.
It wasn’t clear from my comment, but I was agreeing with you, Ron.
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by thefourwinds on Nov 26, 2010 7:43 PM EST up reply actions
seriously?
what exactly was the official reason for the fine? i dont get it. are they really allowed to do nothing besides cross themselves? if this is worthy of a fine, im not really sure what a player can do to stand out while not being obnoxious…..
He used a prop. That’s the fine.
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by MattRichWarren on Nov 26, 2010 9:54 AM EST up reply actions
Don’t do the crime
or you’ll have to pay the fine.
I know it’s not exact but just havin’ fun.
Be miserable or motivate yourself. What's to be done it's always YOUR choice.
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by MtJulietTNBillsFan on Nov 25, 2010 1:56 AM EST reply actions
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