Appeal it, and if you lose the appeal, take it to federal court.
Should be an easy case to win. First of all, he's played how many games with it on before getting fined? Showing inconsistencies. Secondly, precedent has already been set when Devon Still wasn't fined. He should win in an open and shut case. File a grievance.
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Roger Goodell hates cancer patients.
Sounds like an Onion headline.
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How many players did I see yesterday with their t-shirts untucked? Way too many to count. I know that relates to Tuitt's fine, but the NFL is beyond ridiculous.
Just bust a Tyson an go Face Tattoo
"It comes with the Territory" - Floyd 'Money' Mayweather
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He should put the words in pink during the rest of October, then see how the league reacts?( suggested by a caller on Tunch and Wolf)
Seriously though I think 100% of player fine money goes to charity. And if I'm not mistaken I believe the players who are fined actually are allowed to use it as a tax write off. So what I would hope and suggest is that the league uses Cam's fine money towards cancer research. I'm sure he would gladly take that fine every game of the season if that's the case.
"A man's got to know his limitations."
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I suggested that here, last week.He should put the words in pink during the rest of October, then see how the league reacts?
Heyward says “Ironhead” tribute is for all cancer patients
Posted by Mike Florio on October 19, 2015
Steelers defensive end Cameron Heyward has twice placed “IRON” and “HEAD” on his eye black, a tribute to his father, Craig “Ironhead” Heyward, a former college and NFL running back who died of brain cancer.
Heyward says that his goal isn’t simply to honor his late father, but to show support for all cancer victims.
“A lot of people are struggling with cancer and that’s what my message was,” Heyward said Monday, via Ray Fittipaldo of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. “It’s not just about me and my love for my father. There are a lot of people out there struggling. In a month when breast cancer is honored I think every type of cancer should be honored as well.”
As PFT reported on Sunday night, the NFL won’t suspend Heyward or prevent him from playing with the message on the eye strips. Instead, the $11,576 fine for a second offense will continue to be imposed until Heyward decides to stop.
Ultimately, he may stop after next Sunday’s game against the Chiefs — his team’s last game in October.
“I’m not trying to step on anyone’s toes or upset the league office, but I want to continue to do it at least for this month,” Heyward said. “I would love to be able to [do it] this month and make an awareness for all types of cancer. I’m very sincere when I say I’m not trying to be someone who is a rebel against the cause or someone who is against everybody. I care about this league, but I also care about people who are struggling. I understand the struggles they go through. My dad went through that struggle, and I saw it every day.”
Heyward has a great point. Apart from the importance of supporting all cancer patients and their families, awareness becomes critical — especially as to cancers that through early detection can be cured quickly or avoided entirely. While the NFL’s work regarding breast cancer awareness is admirable, tales of life-saving prostate exams and colonoscopies could be just as valuable, especially considering the size of the male NFL audience and their stubbornness when it comes to the concept of inserting things into sensitive anatomical regions.
Short of a commitment by the league to embrace those causes, the next best thing is a controversy that allows for stories like this to be written. So regardless of the outcome of Heyward’s situation with the league, let’s be clear on this: (1) all men over 40 need an annual prostate exam; (2) everyone over 50 needs a periodic colonoscopy (some people under 50 need them, too); and (3) skin cancer screening is just as important and a lot less invasive.
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com...ncer-patients/
Should've put pink ones on...
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Does this donkey ever do any fact checking? Heyward has been wearing these all season.Heyward says “Ironhead” tribute is for all cancer patients
Posted by Mike Florio on October 19, 2015
Steelers defensive end Cameron Heyward has twice placed “IRON” and “HEAD” on his eye black, a tribute to his father, Craig “Ironhead” Heyward, a former college and NFL running back who died of brain cancer.
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com...ncer-patients/
None of them do...lol. He's had them on since week one. I really hope he appeals these fines.
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Good for him. Will be interesting when the league denies it...lol
Pink Isn't What You Think
By Ed Bouchette Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Good morning,
Good luck to Cam Heyward in his appeal hearing today with the NFL over the $5,787 fine the league issued him for honoring his father and trying to fight cancer at the same time.
Heyward wore the words “Iron Head” in eye black for the past two games. Subtle, under the helmet, yet television catches it and the NFL decides it must do something because it is a violation of their uniform rules. Heyward can be fined $11,576 for his second “violation” on Sunday and the same amount each game if he continues to honor his father, former Pitt and NFL running back Craig “Ironhead” Heyward, who died in 2006 of a malignant brain tumor.
Heyward wants to explain to the league why he is doing it during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. He believes football fans should be aware of all cancers.
Silly him. He just doesn’t understand. Unless he can show the NFL today how its merchandise partners can make money and the league can reap public relations benefits off his scheme, they’ll continue to fine him every game in which he wears the subtle salute to his father and cancer awareness message. This is the same league that threatened to fine Peyton Manning of the Colts if he wore high-top black shoes shortly after Johnny Unitas died to honor the great Colts quarterback.
The pink that adorns many NFL players and sidelines during the month of October is a noble gesture in its purest form. But it became crass when the league turned it into yet one more PR and money-making scheme. You can purchase all the pink merchandise and clothing you can think of right here directly from the NFL, including a Women's New England Patriots New Era Gray/Pink Breast Cancer Awareness Knit Beanie for just $23.95.
Who profits? Here is a breakdown.
At least the Steelers showed some real pink awareness. Each October, they distribute pink Terrible Towels free to all those who attend a designated game at Heinz Field during the month.
to read rest of article:
http://plus.sites.post-gazette.com/s...s/201510190001
You know that it bugs Goodell that the Steelers are giving away free stuff.
Cameron Hayward: Wearing his fathers name under his eye, not only to honor his dad who he lost to brain cancer, but to remind people that all cancer is a killer.
Rodger Goodell: Doesn't like it because he can't sell it.
Maybe the problem is that the NFL has a cancer sitting in the commissioners office.
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http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/13...black-messages
The NFL never questioned Still about the message on his eye black.
Any news on the appeal?
Alex Kozora @Alex_Kozora
Tomlin Respects Heyward’s Decision To Wear “Illegal” Eye Black -
http://www.steelersdepot.com/2015/10...gal-eye-black/
the NFL was undoubtedly selling a ton of Devon Still jerseys at the time...
Not only that, but could you imagine the public outrage had the NFL come down on Still who was just supporting a little girl with cancer???
Alex Kozora @Alex_Kozora
Cam Heyward has announced he will no longer wear his "Iron Head" eyeblack. #Steelers
http://www.steelersdepot.com/2015/10...head-eyeblack/
Wonder if they dropped the fines if he promised to stop wearing them going forward? Still bull shit...
Well, that's because Tomlin is a huge idiot, right? 😉
The fines gave been significantly reduced from what I've read.
That's not good enough. It was never about the amount of the fines anyway, it's the principle of the thing.
He should appeal it to federal court.
I agree 100%. Unless "significantly" means "to zero", it's bull shit.That's not good enough. It was never about the amount of the fines anyway, it's the principle of the thing.
He should appeal it to federal court.
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