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lsugrad00 · Sep 30, 2008

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I agree that it should not be a suspension or a fine.

But I disagree that it should not be a penalty.

I mean, a rule is a rule and he violated the rule.

It doesn't matter what his 'intentions' were, he still violated the rule.
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Totally agree...

Nutriaitch · Sep 30, 2008

clair said: ↑

I agree and I disagree.

I agree that it should not be a suspension or a fine.

But I disagree that it should not be a penalty.

I mean, a rule is a rule and he violated the rule.

It doesn't matter what his 'intentions' were, he still violated the rule.

Guys who tackle by the facemask are not going for it when they lunge for a player. They just so happen to grab it in pursuit, but it's still a penalty, right?

Guys who rough the punter are trying to block the kick, not destroy the kicker. But that's still a penalty.

The rule clearly states that a helmet to helmet hit on a defense-less player is 15 yards and that is what he did, so I mean, as an official, it'd be hard to not throw the flag.

But when it comes to the fines and suspensions and stuff, that's when you taken into account human judgment and in this play, he wasn't trying to take a cheap shot.

Unfortunately, the NFL disagrees.
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I see your point, but view it more like the Kick Catch interference rule.
If someone knocks you into him, it ain't a penalty.