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The No Fun League strikes again.
On Friday, Cincinnati Bengals wide-out Chad Ochocinco was fined $20,000 for flashing a dollar bill at an official during a replay review in the third quarter of last Sunday’s 17-7 win against the Baltimore Ravens.
He had what appeared to be a first down catch over two Raven defenders before Baltimore threw the challenge flag. The play was overturned and the Bengals were forced to punt.
What urked the league office was his use of the word “bribe” during postgame remarks.
Ray Anderson imposed the fine on Ochocinco for violating Rule 12, Section 3, Article 1 (b), of the Playing Rules which prohibits use of abusive, threatening or insulting language or gestures toward game officials.
He was also in violation of Rule 12, Section 3, Article 1 (f) of the Playing Rules which prohibits possession or use of extraneous objects that are not part of the uniform during the game on the field or sideline.
In a letter to Ochocinco, Anderson said, “The very appearance of impropriety is not acceptable. Your conduct was unprofessional and unbecoming of an NFL Player.”
Earlier this season Ochocinco was fined $7,500 and $10,000 for chinstrap violations. Ochocinco is now up to $37,500 for the season in fines.
This is yet another example of the NFL thinking they are an "image conscious" league.
They fine players for the most ticky-tacky actions.
Meanwhile, the NFL off-season is plagued by off the field incidents that can include DUI's, drug usage, manslaughter, possession of unregistered fire arms, dog fighting, and even murder.
That's OK as long as it's not on a Sunday in the fall.
The NFL under Roger Goodell is a joke and something needs to be done, but at the same time, $20,000 is nothing for the "Mexican footballer" Estaban Ocho Cinco aka Chad Johnson.
But seriously, $20 G's for what was clearly a gag? Does the league office really think he is serious? Do they think the refs can be swayed by a George Washington? How much do the refs get paid? The NFL perplexes me.
Today, and for the past couple of years, the NFL gets a big "Child Please" from this writer.
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