Just saw on NFL Replay...

[Aven8]

I was just watching the replay of our game on Sunday, and when James Thrash scored he went to his knees, similar to the way Butch Johnson did his td celebration way back when. My point is.....where is the freakin flag for going to your knees???? The officials in this league need to be consistent! It's not something that would have changed the outcome of the game, but it's about what is right. I am really getting sick of the officials taking it out on TO, etc. I've also seen a lot of players lately spike the ball after a big play and do not see any getting penalties. They really need to get there crap together.

 

[Dave_in-NC]

I was just watching the replay of our game on Sunday, and when James Thrash scored he went to his knees, similar to the way Butch Johnson did his td celebration way back when. My point is.....where is the freakin flag for going to your knees???? The officials in this league need to be consistent! It's not something that would have changed the outcome of the game, but it's about what is right. I am really getting sick of the officials taking it out on TO, etc. I've also seen a lot of players lately spike the ball after a big play and do not see any getting penalties. They really need to get there crap together.

Was he praying? That's ok.

 

[Daudr]

Was he praying? That's ok.

So you have a copy of the rule from the NFL rulebook? What we were told on TV at the time was that players are not allowed to get on their knees period - nothing about an exception for prayer.

 

[Aven8]

Was he praying? That's ok.

NOPE!

 

[stealth]

So you have a copy of the rule from the NFL rulebook? What we were told on TV at the time was that players are not allowed to get on their knees period - nothing about an exception for prayer.

wow, think about what would happen if they flagged a guy for praying, don't be silly.

 

[stealth]

I am watching the game, and more than anything else Tony just looks a little off to me.

 

[Dave_in-NC]

So you have a copy of the rule from the NFL rulebook? What we were told on TV at the time was that players are not allowed to get on their knees period - nothing about an exception for prayer.

It was discussed on the NFL satellite show a few days ago. John Riggens and some one else. They said it I didn't. I figure they should know. Easy you might pop a vein.

 

[pgreptom]

I read about this.

The reason they don't want to fine players for any kind of prayer gesture is (quote on quote) because they don't want to "be struck by lightning"

 

[gbrittain]

So you have a copy of the rule from the NFL rulebook? What we were told on TV at the time was that players are not allowed to get on their knees period - nothing about an exception for prayer.

Mike Pereira stated on NFL Total Access that players would not be flagged for taking a knee and praying.

 

[Dave_in-NC]

So you have a copy of the rule from the NFL rulebook? What we were told on TV at the time was that players are not allowed to get on their knees period - nothing about an exception for prayer.

www.nfl.com/rulebook

Here I took the time to find you a place to get yours

 

[Danny White]

Thrash is very religious... he was definitely making a praying gesture.

Mike Pierrera already said he wouldn't flag people for praying.

 

[ThreeSportStar80]

Wow, that defense looks horrible... I can't stand to watch a replay of that mess.

 

[Chocolate Lab]

I am watching the game, and more than anything else Tony just looks a little off to me.

IMO that was the main issue with the game. That and the D disappointing.

But mostly, Tony just had a bad day... Like all QBs have from time to time.

 

[stealth]

IMO that was the main issue with the game. That and the D disappointing.

But mostly, Tony just had a bad day... Like all QBs have from time to time.

And we still almost stole it away in the 4th, not too shabby really, all things considered.

 

[Achozen]

Was he praying? That's ok.

Lame.

 

[Burgundy&Gold]

Thrash is a total class act and very religious so he wasn't showboating. He is not the most talented WR in the league but the guy is basically the anti-T.O. when it comes to being a professional and a good teammate (and yes, I know, the Commanders have had plenty of players who were not saints).

 

[Dave_in-NC]

Thrash is a total class act and very religious. He is not the most talented WR in the league but the guy is basically the anti-T.O. when it comes to being a professional and a good teammate (and yes, I know, the Commanders have had plenty of players who were not saints).

Did you have to go there?

 

[jobberone]

I guess I understand people wanting consistency.



I'm more into why did we play so poorly though. I'd rather not give the guys at ES any more ammunition. The game was enough.

 

[CowboysNumeroUno]

Thrash is a total class act and very religious so he wasn't showboating. He is not the most talented WR in the league but the guy is basically the anti-T.O. when it comes to being a professional and a good teammate (and yes, I know, the Commanders have had plenty of players who were not saints).

Thanks for sharing all that. The point is he went to his knees and DIDN'T get flagged. Rules are rules.

 

[stealth]

Thanks for sharing all that. The point is he went to his knees and DIDN'T get flagged. Rules are rules.

they don't flag anyone in the league for praying, stop with the nonsense dude.