Bryant's Unsportsman-like Conduct Penalty

dogunwo · Sep 23, 2013

links18 said:
Act like you've been there before....

To me, this is the most overrated statement people make in sports. Most sports have a lot of raw emotion in them, and when you do something great, sometimes you have to let it out. Within the rules of course.

Dhragon · Sep 23, 2013

ConstantReboot said:
I played basketball in college and we practice flopping alot. That was a total flop. Glad it wasn't called.

Agreed. Though I was surprised the refs didn't call it anyway. Pleasantly surprised.

KJJ · Sep 23, 2013

Doomsday101 said:
He was called when he made a slashing motion across his neck. Personally I think that was a bit ticky tacky on the refs but bottom line don't do that after a TD

The throat slash has been banned for several years it's not a tick tacky call it's a penalty that gets called every time a player is stupid enough to do it.

The Natural · Sep 23, 2013

ConstantReboot said:
I played basketball in college and we practice flopping alot. That was a total flop. Glad it wasn't called.

Name your school so we can laugh at them

Doomsday101 · Sep 23, 2013

KJJ said:
The throat slash has been banned for several years it's not a tick tacky call it's a penalty that gets called every time a player is stupid enough to do it.

I think it is a silly call my view. I agree if it cost you 15 then don't do it. I'm sure you hated the game yesterday kind of kills your slamming of the boys but I'm sure you will find something

Tabascocat · Sep 23, 2013

The Natural said:
Name your school so we can laugh at them

Since when do Clown Colleges have basketball teams?

I kid, I kid

RoyTheHammer · Sep 23, 2013

ChldsPlay said:
Exactly. There is a world of difference between what he did, and an actual throat slash gesture.

He did it right near his neck.. you all whine that the rules are becoming too subjective, then when something is called as it should be, whine about that, too.

Gotta pick a side..

TheMarathonContinues · Sep 23, 2013

anava said:
It seemed more like when people say "it's over, that's a wrap" gesture to me more than a throat slash. But i'm sure the refs couldnt tell what it was....

I was gonna come in and post the same exact thing. That's EXACTLY what it is. Its not a "throat slash". Its a "ITS OVER" gesture. "I Can't be stopped" type gesture. But I don't fault them for giving it to them. I just think they need to get in tune with that gesture but Dez probably shouldn't do it. Funny right afterwards the Rams got a penalty and got unfavorable field position lol.

TheMarathonContinues · Sep 23, 2013

RoyTheHammer said:
He did it right near his neck.. you all whine that the rules are becoming too subjective, then when something is called as it should be, whine about that, too.

Gotta pick a side..

He should've got penalized. I just think its important to know that it wasn't a "throat slash" like they tried to portray it is.

Matts4313 · Sep 23, 2013

Garrett also reamed him after the penalty. It looked like Dez took full responsibility, he keep nodding his head yes like "Yes, yes, I know I screwed up"

RoyTheHammer · Sep 23, 2013

rocyaice said:
He should've got penalized. I just think its important to know that it wasn't a "throat slash" like they tried to portray it is.

It could have been or it could not have been.. we really don't know. That's why it was penalized.

CowboyDiver · Sep 23, 2013

Kansas City did it at least twice in the game we played them without it being called.

Derekmtl85 · Sep 23, 2013

rocyaice said:
He should've got penalized. I just think its important to know that it wasn't a "throat slash" like they tried to portray it is.

You do know, the gesture remains the same despite his intentions.

So really, it doesn't matter what he meant by it, it's still a dumb mistake which thankfully didn't cost us.

links18 · Sep 23, 2013

Things you should never do after a big play: throat slash gesture, spin the ball on the ground near the opponent's face, go to the ground in celebration, salsa dance. The first three are clear penalties, the last one should be a penalty.

Toruk_Makto · Sep 23, 2013

DanManJ said:
That rule is stupid. Its not like he is making the move as a malicious action but instead using it to refer to the situation as being over. People in the sports world make that gesture all the time and the fact that it is penalized as if he is referring to an actual throat slit is ridiculous.

But all in all a rule is a rule and he should know not to do that.

Actually the move is penalized in virtually every professional sports league.

KJJ · Sep 23, 2013

Doomsday101 said:
I think it is a silly call my view. I agree if it cost you 15 then don't do it. I'm sure you hated the game yesterday kind of kills your slamming of the boys but I'm sure you will find something

A throat slash is a violent gesture which is why it's been banned and carries a stiff penalty. The other part of your comment has no relevance to this discussion and is nothing more than a personal slam because my opinion doesn't agree with yours. I'm honest about the team and the players. If you don't like honest, unbiased opinions ignore my posts.

links18 · Sep 23, 2013

Toruk_Makto said:
Actually the move is penalized in virtually every professional sports league.

As it should be.

links18 · Sep 23, 2013

RoyTheHammer said:
It could have been or it could not have been.. we really don't know. That's why it was penalized.

Anyone got a video replay?

RoyTheHammer · Sep 23, 2013

links18 said:
Anyone got a video replay?

I was referring to the intent.. the gesture was clearly a throat slash gesture.

Which is my point.

links18 · Sep 23, 2013

dogunwo said:
To me, this is the most overrated statement people make in sports. Most sports have a lot of raw emotion in them, and when you do something great, sometimes you have to let it out. Within the rules of course.

What's great about scoring? That's what you are supposed to do. Players should be more concerned with how they are going to score the next TD rather than celebrating the last one.

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