You didn't see Jerry Rice do stupid shit after making a big play.
You didn't see Jerry Rice do stupid shit after making a big play.
All Defense!
I still don't think he did anything to deserve a flag for unsportsmanlike conduct last week.
All Defense!
It is an emotional game so I understand the occasional celebration. Personally though, I favor the guys who get up and hand the ball to the ref after making a big play or touchdown. Just something I value.
"Clear Eyes, Full Hearts, Can't Lose"~Rest In Peace HometownGal~
Maybe it has something to do with this.......the 2014 version of "He got jacked up!" The NFL used to celebrate the big hits. We know where that went. Now if you dance, you can make the reel.
Seriously, this tweet was at the top of the page this morning:
Yeah, and think about the difference between the two ... bring up Jerry Rice, and you think "Wow, what a great player." Bring up Randy Moss, and you think "Wow, he was such a great player that I guess I can overlook the fact that he acted like an asshole. Or at least while he was at the top of his game you could overlook it."
Remember how later in Moss' career, talented as he was, few teams were willing to even think about hiring him because the "distraction" wasn't worth it? Sure, that was about more than touchdown dances, but for a lot of guys, that all sort of goes hand-in-hand with ego and attitude. I hope none of our players turn out like that.
See you Space Cowboy ...
Well, there's no taunting allowed, and he was flagged for talking smack in front of the ref. Unless you heard what he said, that's really not a call we can make, IMO. It might have been as weak as, "I'll see you again in a few seconds," or as brutal as, "I'm going to make you bleed like an Ebola patient." One of those would deserve a penalty (if not a swift kick).