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Old 12-26-2012   #1
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IRVING, Texas – Cowboys linebacker Brady Poppinga and defensive lineman Robert Callaway were not at Wednesday’s practice because the Christmas snowstorm cancelled flights into Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport Tuesday night.

“I accept any responsibility,” Poppinga said. “Stand by your actions, right?”

Players were off on Monday and Tuesday after the overtime loss to New Orleans on Sunday and were to report to Valley Ranch early Wednesday morning. Poppinga said he contacted team officials Tuesday to let them know what was happening. Callaway was not available for comment on Wednesday.

Per rules in the collective bargaining agreement, players are subject to a fine of slightly less than $10,000 for missing a mandatory practice.

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Old 12-26-2012   #2
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I doubt they get fined for a weather related issue.


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The Cowboys are required to fine them regardless of if its fair or not. They have a legit reason for not making it, but the Cowboys have no other choice per the nflpa agreement.
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I doubt they get fined for a weather related issue.
They should fine. Don't leave town and you don't risk missing work.
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They should fine. Don't leave town and you don't risk missing work.
YEAA! How dare dey go see der families for da haulidayz!
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They should fine. Don't leave town and you don't risk missing work.
lol.

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IRVING, Texas – Cowboys linebacker Brady Poppinga and defensive lineman Robert Callaway were not at Wednesday’s practice because the Christmas snowstorm cancelled flights into Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport Tuesday night.

“I accept any responsibility,” Poppinga said. “Stand by your actions, right?”

Players were off on Monday and Tuesday after the overtime loss to New Orleans on Sunday and were to report to Valley Ranch early Wednesday morning. Poppinga said he contacted team officials Tuesday to let them know what was happening. Callaway was not available for comment on Wednesday.

Per rules in the collective bargaining agreement, players are subject to a fine of slightly less than $10,000 for missing a mandatory practice.

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If only Romo was more of a leader, this wouldn't have happened.
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I understand the player’s situation but they also have an obligation during the season that is why they get paid big bucks. They are not getting cut or fired but it will cost them some cash.
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Got to fine them. Unacceptable. Need their full focus on this Sundays game. They have an entire off season to go and do whatever they want

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IRVING, Texas – Cowboys linebacker Brady Poppinga and defensive lineman Robert Callaway were not at Wednesday’s practice because the Christmas snowstorm cancelled flights into Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport Tuesday night.

“I accept any responsibility,” Poppinga said. “Stand by your actions, right?”

Players were off on Monday and Tuesday after the overtime loss to New Orleans on Sunday and were to report to Valley Ranch early Wednesday morning. Poppinga said he contacted team officials Tuesday to let them know what was happening. Callaway was not available for comment on Wednesday.

Per rules in the collective bargaining agreement, players are subject to a fine of slightly less than $10,000 for missing a mandatory practice.

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Practice, were talking practice?
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Got to fine them. Unacceptable. Need their full focus on this Sundays game. They have an entire off season to go and do whatever they want

Tough but that's what separates champions from mediocre


It was for the Christmas holiday....wow.
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The Cowboys are required to fine them regardless of if its fair or not. They have a legit reason for not making it, but the Cowboys have no other choice per the nflpa agreement.
I have no idea what the rules are but if there is no valid excuse for missing a practice despite good faith and through no fault of your own then the rule sucks.
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