PFT: TO Didn't Give Wilson the Finger, After All

[Jake0]

Bush was fined $5000 for that.

Whoops, I probably should research these things.

 

[theogt]

Read: Per theogt, a source with internet access.

And too much time on his hands.

 

[Cajuncowboy]

So TO should be fined for wagging his finger but no word on their position on whether or not Wilson should get fined for smacking TO in the head. Yep, that makes sense.

 

[AdamJT13]

Here's the NFL's policy on taunting --

Taunting

Taunting is the use of abusive, threatening or insulting language or gestures to opponents, teammates, officials, or representatives of the League. Taunting is prohibited and subject to discipline beginning pregame, and continuing throughout the game and postgame periods. Taunting focuses on acts directed at an opponent. Specifically, the League will be enforcing the following policies to Rule 12, Section 3, Article 1:

Note 3: Violations of ((b) below) will be penalized if any of the acts are committed directly at an opponent. These acts include but are not limited to: sack dances; home run swing; incredible hulk; spiking the ball; spinning the ball; throwing or shoving the ball; pointing; pointing the ball; verbal taunting; military salute; standing over an opponent if prolonged or with provocation; dancing.

(b) The use of abusive, threatening or insulting language or gestures to opponents, teammates, officials, or representatives of the League.

Note 4: Violations of ((c) below) will be penalized if any of the acts occur anywhere on the field. These acts include but are not limited to: throat slash; machine gun salute; sexually suggestive gestures; prolonged gyrations; stomping on a team logo.

(c) The use of baiting or taunting acts or words that engender ill will between teams.

Taunting an opponent is a foul under NFL playing rules and will be called by game officials (15 yard penalty). In addition, the taunting player may be fined, even though his intent was not to taunt.

So if Owens had pointed "directly at" Wilson, he probably would get fined. It wouldn't appear that pointing at the ground would be construed as taunting, but the NFL might decide that it was.

 

[Crown Royal]

Maybe because he assumes that most players given a personal foul during a game will receive a fine. I'd assume that, as well.

And I think he's accurate when he says that TO should prolly be fined for taunting.

I didn't disagree with the fact that maybe he SHOULD be fined. Taunting is taunting.

But the fact is that the articles put forth have been slam pieces to a specific player. It reeks of targeting a specific person, which is what I have a problem with.

 

[CanadianCowboysFan]

If that was taunting, what the hell was Burress doing after every catch?

 

[DallasInDC]

Here's the NFL's policy on taunting --




So if Owens had pointed "directly at" Wilson, he probably would get fined. It wouldn't appear that pointing at the ground would be construed as taunting, but the NFL might decide that it was.

That was what I was thinking as well. I'm not sure how much pointing your finger down at the ground can be considered taunting (and if it is, the NFL is really turning into a wuss league).

 

[Bob Sacamano]

Anyone else have an issue with them pointing out that he could/should be fined two times, but failing to mention that Wilson should be fined for punching another player in the head.

On top of that, the giants DBs were apparently doing their fair share of "taunting" before they proceeded to be worked for 350 yards and 4 touchdowns.

alot of WRs taut on their way to the endzone, you don't see them getting fined

 

[DragonCowboy]

If that was taunting, what the hell was Burress doing after every catch?

Burress seems to think that it's still in vogue to stand on the star and look up at the heavens...

Hmm...doesn't it seem a little old?

Get your own celebration, Burress!

 

[Bleu Star]

How does it feel to weather the first media fit over TO of the season?

It's rather sublime when compared to the storm of last season. This is cake.

 

[WoodysGirl]

alot of WRs taut on their way to the endzone, you don't see them getting fined

Or maybe you don't pay enough attention to their team to know if they have or haven't.

 

[CanadianCowboysFan]

What is worse, pointing a finger at an opponent or throwing the ball at the star when you could have hit some disabled guy like Furrey did last year?

The NFL and its virtue committee does try to take all the fun out of the game.

 

[Bob Sacamano]

Or maybe you don't pay enough attention to their team to know if they have or haven't.

bite me