Stevie Johnson on whether he will celebrate TDs in the future: "Probably not." #Bills

Boooo urns

by liquid! on Nov 28, 2011 3:26 PM EST reply actions 4 recs

My thoughts exactly.

Harooo

by Robot Nixon on Nov 28, 2011 5:25 PM EST up reply actions

That is too bad.

The “Minuteman Salute” last year(?) in Foxboro was creative genius.

Too many talking heads in this world, all of them needed to put something in print on Sunday night/Monday morning….

Much ado about nothing.

by PineWoodsBillsFan on Nov 28, 2011 3:26 PM EST reply actions 2 recs

Yep.....mostly just a chance for the talking heads to crap all over the Bills

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by Joe P. on Nov 28, 2011 3:33 PM EST up reply actions

Why try to turn the players in the league into a group of automatons with no personality? I even think shooting his leg is distasteful, but I like his creativity and the joy he takes from playing the game.

Btw, the celebrations are nothing compared to some of the soccer celebrations in Europe. The players should be able to celebrate their achievement.

by Gr8fulnfa on Nov 28, 2011 5:56 PM EST via mobile up reply actions

agreed for the most part....I know it is part of the new NFL, but I am old school...

I would rather players just hand the ball to the official or throw it into the stands. I think the current rules are fine. Allow them to celebrate but not to the point where it is taunting or a Broadway production.

"Do not repeat the tactics which have gained you one victory, but let your methods be regulated by the infinite variety of circumstances." - Sun Tzu

If you ask a question you don't want an answer to, expect an answer you don't want to hear.

by Joe P. on Nov 28, 2011 6:04 PM EST up reply actions

But taunting or Broadway producing is okay according to the rules — as long as you don’t use props or go to the ground in celebration.

"We have an elite pass rushing LB who likes to conserve electricity." -- Munchausen

by crooked5 on Nov 28, 2011 8:09 PM EST up reply actions

not it isn't.....you can celebrate in another players face, spike the ball at them, etc.......

also, if the celebration goes on to long it is a foul.

"Do not repeat the tactics which have gained you one victory, but let your methods be regulated by the infinite variety of circumstances." - Sun Tzu

If you ask a question you don't want an answer to, expect an answer you don't want to hear.

by Joe P. on Nov 28, 2011 8:18 PM EST up reply actions

You’re right on that one. I actually posted the full rule down below. My bad here.

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by crooked5 on Nov 28, 2011 8:24 PM EST up reply actions

good idea posting that rule.

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by Joe P. on Nov 28, 2011 8:30 PM EST up reply actions

The melodrama around this issue is ridiculous. You can’t defend him getting the penalty, it hurt us — don’t fall down dude. But that doesnt mean you have to be an emoitionless robot.

As far as celebrating being `classless’, whatever. Classless is bringing a loaded gun to a nightclub — thats fair game.

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by greysquirrel on Nov 28, 2011 3:28 PM EST reply actions 3 recs

rec'd.......classless is way to strong

I put it more in the “not cool” category. Leave the falling down part out of it, and he would have been OK.

"Do not repeat the tactics which have gained you one victory, but let your methods be regulated by the infinite variety of circumstances." - Sun Tzu

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by Joe P. on Nov 28, 2011 3:36 PM EST up reply actions

He’s not classless. Stevie has a very unique personality and a hell of a sense of humor. He’s an incredible talent that consistently beat the best CB in the league yesterday. It’s the 15 yard penalty. If he doesn’t give people a reason to doubt him then it’s to everyone’s benefit.

by Morningw00d on Nov 28, 2011 4:46 PM EST up reply actions

Classless is bringing a loaded gun to a nightclub

The point which is somehow lost in all this. The Merrill Hodges of the world acting like Stevie Johnson is some kind of hooligan when the guy hes imitating is back on the playing field after endangering a crowded night club by sticking a frigging firearm in his pants without the safety on. The world must be losing its mind.

This even grates my passive cheese - LeClaire Bill

by poz on Nov 28, 2011 7:57 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs

Two Wrongs

You know.

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by buffalobacker on Nov 28, 2011 8:05 PM EST up reply actions

the two arent even comparable.

bringing a firearm that recklessly into a crowded NYC club where people are getting intoxicated is a recipe for someone getting killed. Plax is lucky he only shot himself in the leg instead of an innocent in the gut.

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by poz on Nov 28, 2011 9:09 PM EST up reply actions

OK

But SJ bringing attention to Plaxico by embarrassing him was silly and stupid. SJ brought media attention to the forefront by what? I’ll tell ya by mimicking a idiots actions as a taunt to said player on national TV. How stupid can SJ be? He hasn’t reached his ceiling is my opinion. game was still in question and Plax got the last laugh. As usual Buffalo is the loser! Nice game SJ! Your Epic!

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by buffalobacker on Nov 28, 2011 11:13 PM EST up reply actions

Get A Clue SJ

Win the game than pose!

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by buffalobacker on Nov 28, 2011 11:14 PM EST up reply actions

no definitely with you on that

what SJ did was wrong. But I think ESPN was unfair to put up a poll asking if he should be cut when they never have done that for guys with far worse antics (ie, violent crimes)

Like you said, he was silly and stupid.

This even grates my passive cheese - LeClaire Bill

by poz on Nov 29, 2011 12:06 AM EST up reply actions

ESPN

Could careless what ESPN says. But realize its mass media, he made news with his stupidity. Just catch the ball and move on we got way to much to prove before we can showboat. Get a grip SJ.

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by buffalobacker on Nov 29, 2011 12:20 AM EST up reply actions

I understand if we're up big and we're 8-3

but in a do or die situation in the middle of a game against the team that you collapsed against, it was poorly timed.

This even grates my passive cheese - LeClaire Bill

by poz on Nov 29, 2011 12:24 AM EST up reply actions

So true about ESPN.

Watching ESPN news for merit worthy reporting makes as much sense as having a discourse with Rupert Murdoch on privacy rights and ethics.

by NordicBillsfan on Nov 29, 2011 1:02 AM EST up reply actions

I can’t believe so many people are condemning Stevie as classless for mocking Plax shooting himself like an idiot, but everyone thought it was hilarious that Stephen Tulloch and the Lions were Tebowing to mock Tebow when Denver and Detroit played. Tebow may be a little bit heavy handed with the praying to some people, but it’s a positive thing — unlike shooting yourself like an idiot because you had your gun tucked into your sweatpants waistline and you dropped your glass of wine.

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by crooked5 on Nov 28, 2011 8:11 PM EST up reply actions

that is because ESPN hates Tebow too.

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by Joe P. on Nov 28, 2011 8:19 PM EST up reply actions

WHAT!?!?!?

He’s their Holy Cash Cow for easy articles much in the way Favre was. If Favre farted the wrong way 2 years ago ESPN would be doing round the clock 24 hour surveillance of the old gunslinger.

by NordicBillsfan on Nov 29, 2011 1:24 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs

In most cases, mocking a man’s religion is grounds for war.

"Go check on the ribs!"

by TheAfghanTwilight on Nov 29, 2011 10:10 AM EST up reply actions

Except in the United States, where mocking Christianity is considered “enlightened.”

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by thefourwinds on Nov 29, 2011 10:12 AM EST up reply actions

I don’t want to get into all of that here but it is unfortunate we spend so much time concerned with things we have no control over, or any ability to comprehend, solve, or verify one way or the other.

It’s just important we live a good life while we’re here and in control over some of it.

"Go check on the ribs!"

by TheAfghanTwilight on Nov 29, 2011 11:18 AM EST up reply actions

Seriously. Burress is the dumb one for putting himself in a situation that he knew was illegal. Why is he untouchable simply because he’s a football player in his 30’s who has done time?

How many people take pity on the Bills for what OJ got himself into?

"Go check on the ribs!"

by TheAfghanTwilight on Nov 29, 2011 10:09 AM EST up reply actions

Ughhh

It was awesome to finally see someone with swag on the team. Instead of this stupid, plain jane crap. I love stevie’s celebrations, and most of them are worth the kickoff being backed up. Keep at it stevie!!!

Is this your homework, Larry?

by Schooled You on Nov 28, 2011 3:50 PM EST reply actions 1 recs

Why can you see that Stevie took it to far because he put himself in front of the team?

I am not a fan of TD celebrations in general, but the only issue I have is that Stevie took this celebration to far. By that I mean he went to the ground knowing it would draw the penalty. At that point, the game was still on the line. Stevie put himself and his own self promotion before the team.

"Do not repeat the tactics which have gained you one victory, but let your methods be regulated by the infinite variety of circumstances." - Sun Tzu

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by Joe P. on Nov 28, 2011 4:26 PM EST up reply actions

He’s lucky to have gotten away with 1 TD celebration, let alone 2 in 1!

Kenny Powers is back!

by atlantalove on Nov 28, 2011 4:43 PM EST up reply actions

Perhaps I am just glad to see someone get into the endzone after these past few weeks. If Rayner didn’t botch the kickoff, we would be singing a different tune.

Is this your homework, Larry?

by Schooled You on Nov 28, 2011 5:16 PM EST via mobile up reply actions

not me.......I would have been against the "going to the ground thing" regardless of who won the game

But yeah….the talking heads wouldn’t of had the ammo to rake Stevie over the coals.

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by Joe P. on Nov 28, 2011 5:51 PM EST up reply actions

But

Question remains why’d he hit the ground during his two celebrations knowing it would garner a 15yd. penalty? Not very smart. So glad he schooled Revis though! Talent comes with its costs I quess, but he better catch more balls and less showboating! It can backfire!

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by buffalobacker on Nov 28, 2011 7:06 PM EST up reply actions

agreed.....hope he has finally learned his lesson

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by Joe P. on Nov 28, 2011 7:17 PM EST up reply actions

They can help a team as much if not more then hurt a team. A lot of playing well is attitude and a good celebration can either ignite a spark or keep the energy going. I doubt there is a man in that locker room that had a problem with the celebration. If fact if they are anything like me they too laughed their asses off.

Harooo

by Robot Nixon on Nov 28, 2011 5:30 PM EST up reply actions

again.....whether it was funny is secondary......the fact that it did hurt the team is my only issue.

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by Joe P. on Nov 28, 2011 5:53 PM EST up reply actions

I think what’s sad is that it took this much outcry for Johnson to change his actions that were hurting his team. And, again, if he can’t figure out the difference between a celebration and a celebration that will draw a penalty, then he can’t be the sharpest tack in the box.

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by thefourwinds on Nov 28, 2011 3:54 PM EST reply actions

Or the NFL’s rules are too silly and ambiguous.

by Xaviermw on Nov 28, 2011 4:02 PM EST up reply actions

I don’t think “Don’t go to the ground” is that ambiguous.

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by stetzwebs on Nov 28, 2011 4:21 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs

Actual rules from rulebook are pretty ambiguous except for a few things (I cut out the parts that have to do with Unsportsmanlike Conduct that isn’t a celebratory thing):

Section 3 Unsportsmanlike Conduct
Article 1 There shall be no unsportsmanlike conduct. This applies to any act which is contrary to the
generally understood principles of sportsmanship. Such acts specifically include, among others:
(b) The use of abusive, threatening, or insulting language or gestures to opponents, teammates, officials, or representatives of the League.
© The use of baiting or taunting acts or words that engender ill will between teams.
(d) Individual players involved in prolonged or excessive celebrations. Players are prohibited from engaging in any celebrations while on the ground. A celebration shall be deemed excessive or prolonged if a player continues to celebrate after a warning from an official.
(e) Two-or-more players engage in prolonged, excessive, premeditated, or choreographed celebrations.
(f) Possession or use of foreign or extraneous object(s) that are not part of the uniform during the game on the field or the sideline, or using the ball as a prop.
(h) Removal of his helmet by a player in the field of play during a celebration or during a confrontation with a game official or any other player.

Note 1: Under no condition is an official to allow a player to shove, push, or strike him in an offensive, disrespectful, or unsportsmanlike manner. Any such action must be reported to the Commissioner.
Note 2: Violations of (b) or © (above), which occur before or during the game may result in disqualification in addition to the yardage penalty. Any violations at the game site on the day of the game, including postgame, may result in discipline by the Commissioner. Any violation of (g) (above) may result in disqualification and also will include discipline by the Commissioner. An official must see the entire action for a player to be disqualified.
Note 3: Violations of (b) will be penalized if any of the acts are committed directly at an opponent. These acts include but are not limited to: sack dances; home run swing; incredible hulk; spiking the ball; spinning the ball; throwing or shoving the ball; pointing; pointing the ball; verbal taunting; military salute; standing over an opponent (prolonged and with provocation); or dancing.
Note 4: Violations of © will be penalized if any of the acts occur anywhere on the field. These acts include but are not limited to: throat slash; machine-gun salute; sexually-suggestive gestures, prolonged gyrations; or stomping on a team logo.
Note 5: Violations of (d) will be penalized if they occur anywhere on the field other than the bench area.
Note 6: If any foreign object(s) are deemed a safety hazard by the game officials, in addition to a yardage penalty, the player will be subject to ejection from the game, whether he uses the object or not.

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by crooked5 on Nov 28, 2011 8:18 PM EST up reply actions

I’m really starting to think the officials either didn’t see the Plaxico part of the celebration or didn’t get it and after reading through these a little better, I think Stevie could have been ejected actually if the officials had felt the need — via Note 2.

Also, your “Don’t go to the ground” is actually more cut and dry than even “Don’t go to the ground.” Prohibition of engaging in celebrations on the ground means that even if you were tackled and started celebrating down there (example snow angels) it’s the same as if you were standing up and fell down to do your celebration.

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by crooked5 on Nov 28, 2011 8:23 PM EST up reply actions

Exactly. The whole rule might be ambiguous, but I don’t think that part is ambiguous at all…and he should have known better.

"Slowly all the roles we act out become our identity. And in the end we are what we pretend to be." - Jerry Cantrell.

by stetzwebs on Nov 28, 2011 8:39 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs

Hes been find and flagged for it before, so if he was ‘unclear’ the first fine should have taught him.

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by greysquirrel on Nov 29, 2011 11:44 AM EST up reply actions

I don't think it took this outcry. He was well aware of how his actions impacted the team in the locker room after the game.

That was well before this “outcry”

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by lonestar_ak on Nov 28, 2011 5:03 PM EST up reply actions

Darn

I thought the Plax shooting himself part was awesome and if he left it at that he wouldn’t have been flagged, especially since he put 2 celebrations into 1 TD, that’s just silly and a bit too much. Still loved the celebration and wish he keeps doing some funny stuff that gives this team a soul.

Kenny Powers is back!

by atlantalove on Nov 28, 2011 3:59 PM EST reply actions

He’s coming on WGR for an interview right now (4pm)

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by BuffaloBlueBlood on Nov 28, 2011 4:04 PM EST via mobile reply actions

I hope he doesn't stop his celebrations, I enjoy them thoroughly.

I just hope he learns how to toe the line so he doesn’t get the penalty.

"I got no problem with 7-9 coming off of 4-12 as long as I don't buy a couch there, you got to keep moving" - Mike Schoop

by lonestar_ak on Nov 28, 2011 5:01 PM EST reply actions 1 recs

Stevie...don't stop celebrating!!!!!

Just don’t go to the ground that’s all. So sick of this No Fun League crap and crucifying guys for having fun while playing a GAME.

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by panekattack on Nov 28, 2011 5:53 PM EST reply actions 1 recs

Celebrate

Not against rules, just don’t cross the taunting line and don’t for whatever reason lay on the ground. Seems simple. Why is it so hard for SJ to understand?

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by buffalobacker on Nov 28, 2011 7:09 PM EST up reply actions

Come on stevie

Keep celebrating. Im cool with it as long it doesn’t hurt the team. Keep doing the Dougie and keep Cookin on people. Don’t let the No Fun League stop you from being you.

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by NCblofan on Nov 28, 2011 6:05 PM EST reply actions

Dude, you can jump around, dance and showboat all you want.

Doesn’t bother me a bit.

Just CATCH THE DAMN BALL WHEN THE GAME IS ON THE LINE.

Ron Paul 2012

by BuffaloBlueBlood on Nov 28, 2011 6:09 PM EST via mobile reply actions

hahaha beat me to it

Stevie, the issue isnt your celebrating. Catch the ball with the game on the line! thats the issue here

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by poz on Nov 28, 2011 7:59 PM EST up reply actions

When David Nelson scored the first TD, I thought it was really classy that he ran over to the ref and flipped him the ball.
I figured Chan chewed his butt after the Dallas game.

Too bad Steve didn’t learn from that.

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by SERGEANT MAJOR THOR on Nov 28, 2011 6:30 PM EST reply actions

I thought the same thing. I bet it was completely a Gailey-influenced move.

"Go check on the ribs!"

by TheAfghanTwilight on Nov 29, 2011 10:14 AM EST up reply actions

I don’t mind his celebrations but i do appreciate guys (lee evans) who act like they have been there. but i thought the place he went wrong was going to the ground and drawing a penalty

by P2C5S on Nov 28, 2011 6:33 PM EST reply actions

Why can’t the players do their celebrations along the sidelines when they rejoin their teammates? If they have the presence of mind to choreograph ahead of time then they can pre-plan to do it on the sideline.

No penalty for going to the ground on your teams’ sideline.

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When the job is finished no one remembers how long it took, just how well it was performed.

by Buffalo for Eternity on Nov 28, 2011 7:00 PM EST reply actions 1 recs

becasue it wouldn't be on camera with everyone watching....which is the real reason they do it to begin with

"Do not repeat the tactics which have gained you one victory, but let your methods be regulated by the infinite variety of circumstances." - Sun Tzu

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by Joe P. on Nov 28, 2011 7:19 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs

Oh I see. This is the all-about-me moment. Well if this is true then I do not want to hear people tell me that SJ is all about team. Part of him is about him.

BTW with the number of cameras at each game I am sure at least one would be focused enough to capture the sideline moment.

I think all NFL teams should show the players this film clip from a 2002 KC-CLE game: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F_nFvKv9pwc (at the 2:30 mark), as well as SJs and other bone-head celebratory gaffes. Maybe then we can avoid another Dwayne Rudd moment.

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When the job is finished no one remembers how long it took, just how well it was performed.

by Buffalo for Eternity on Nov 28, 2011 8:11 PM EST up reply actions

BTW with the number of cameras at each game I am sure at least one would be focused enough to capture the sideline moment.

Exactly. They always show them on the sideline afterwards anyways. Heck a player can take a wizz on the sidelines (SD Kicker – Novak) … so whatever you want after the extra point and your on the sideline.

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by bflo on Nov 28, 2011 8:16 PM EST up reply actions

that would be dumber than doing it immediately upon scoring

We already have people doing planned sideline celebrations…..they are called cheerleaders :-)

"Do not repeat the tactics which have gained you one victory, but let your methods be regulated by the infinite variety of circumstances." - Sun Tzu

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by Joe P. on Nov 28, 2011 8:22 PM EST up reply actions

Hey, the TV cameras used to pick up the Ickey Shuffle on the sidelines. That was done for the fans along the sideline, with other teammates, and the cameras would broadcast it.

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by thefourwinds on Nov 29, 2011 10:21 AM EST up reply actions

Oh right. I forgot about that.

"Go check on the ribs!"

by TheAfghanTwilight on Nov 29, 2011 11:15 AM EST up reply actions

I hated it back then....nothing has changed

"Do not repeat the tactics which have gained you one victory, but let your methods be regulated by the infinite variety of circumstances." - Sun Tzu

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by Joe P. on Nov 29, 2011 6:16 PM EST up reply actions

Do you really want to see a TD celebration on the sidelines everytime someone scores?

I would rather watch the kicking team getting ready to kick the extra point.

"Do not repeat the tactics which have gained you one victory, but let your methods be regulated by the infinite variety of circumstances." - Sun Tzu

If you ask a question you don't want an answer to, expect an answer you don't want to hear.

by Joe P. on Nov 29, 2011 6:15 PM EST up reply actions

I thought he was doing what Warren liked to say over and over.

"Go check on the ribs!"

by TheAfghanTwilight on Nov 29, 2011 10:15 AM EST up reply actions

no....that was Manny inside the green monster

"Do not repeat the tactics which have gained you one victory, but let your methods be regulated by the infinite variety of circumstances." - Sun Tzu

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by Joe P. on Nov 29, 2011 6:18 PM EST up reply actions

If every player began to do it, it would. Cameras are all over stadiums. They’d seek out the opportunity to be there for those moments.

"Go check on the ribs!"

by TheAfghanTwilight on Nov 29, 2011 10:15 AM EST up reply actions

See my comment above about the Ickey Shuffle. They cameras already picked up sideline celebrations when they happened.

Give a monkey a typewriter and infinite time, and he’ll eventually release Maybin. -- stetzwebs
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by thefourwinds on Nov 29, 2011 10:22 AM EST up reply actions

Valid point.
Never thought of it that way.

"There is not a loser in this room." Marv Levy.

by SERGEANT MAJOR THOR on Nov 28, 2011 8:03 PM EST up reply actions

It’s good to see Bills people coming to SJ’s defense. I agree that he brings a needed element of fun to the team. I just think…maybe just make a better choice of your creative dance. Like when you’re thinking about possible dances, hmm, I could dance then shoot myself in the leg! Well, that may not be very well received…

by TimEllis on Nov 28, 2011 7:11 PM EST reply actions

No Fun League

by TheHesterEffect on Nov 28, 2011 7:32 PM EST reply actions

And

Not For Long league

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by buffalobacker on Nov 28, 2011 8:06 PM EST up reply actions

No Fools League. Nincompoops Festively Losing

Oh Yeah we can go all day with nicknames.

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When the job is finished no one remembers how long it took, just how well it was performed.

by Buffalo for Eternity on Nov 28, 2011 8:15 PM EST up reply actions

No

Not Forever Lasting we can’t!

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by buffalobacker on Nov 28, 2011 11:17 PM EST up reply actions

Good ending.

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When the job is finished no one remembers how long it took, just how well it was performed.

by Buffalo for Eternity on Nov 28, 2011 11:51 PM EST up reply actions

easy solution

NFL mandatory TD celebration is hurling the ball into the stands. Person with ball, gets to have it signed by the TD scorer after the game, should they choose to do so. This creates chance at free memorabilia, acknowledgement of the player, and crowd participation. THEN, they can head to the sideline, and celebrate with the team, and they can put it on camera, since there are a MILLION breaks during the game for face time anyway.

Someone write it up, and mail it to Goodell. He is just about desperate to show the NFL as being a fan sport, that involves fans, and lets players still have fun, which is what we want to see. This allows MORE of all of those things, and less of the “showboating” per say, as the celebrations will involve the whole team, and don’t create a delay of the game. PLUS, end zone seats become better, with the chance of free, mandatory, player interaction. MAKE them represent the team well, if that is the issue, while still letting them enjoy the fruits of their labors.

ABAYARDE IS NOSTRADAMUS JUST WATCH WE WILL NOT YIEALD TO NOBODY YOUR SOUL WE WILL TAKE

by ThaRealTruth on Nov 29, 2011 1:34 AM EST reply actions

I believe they’re fined for throwing (or handing) the ball into the stands.

"Go check on the ribs!"

by TheAfghanTwilight on Nov 29, 2011 10:16 AM EST up reply actions

Wasn't hurling the ball in the stands the first fined touchdown celbration by the nfl?

Why so Plaxico?

by liquid! on Nov 29, 2011 1:35 AM EST reply actions

idk

was it? i mean.. spiking it is supposedly illegal, but that is just most guys first instinct, for good reason. I suppose handing it off to someone is just as good… we see that plenty, though most times they are friends or family members getting the ball. I don’t see how it is worse than a t-shirt being launched into the stands, assuming that people know it is coming, because, it is just what they do.

ABAYARDE IS NOSTRADAMUS JUST WATCH WE WILL NOT YIEALD TO NOBODY YOUR SOUL WE WILL TAKE

by ThaRealTruth on Nov 29, 2011 1:38 AM EST up reply actions