Chadwiko Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 From Yahoo Sports As PFT notes, a variety of celebratory acts are no longer permissible and will result in a penalty: “These acts include but are not limited to: sack dances; home run swing; incredible hulk; spiking the ball; throwing or shoving the ball; pointing; pointing the ball; verbal taunting; military salute; standing over an opponent (prolonged and with provocation; or dancing.” In other words: ANY KIND OF DEMONSTRATION OF ANYTHING RESEMBLING A HUMAN EMOTION. Somebody needs to loop all of these together in one single monstrous celebration. It'd be worth the 15 yards, easy. This is such a shame; the story behind Alfred Morris and his 'home run swing' TD celebration was a great one, and just helped to show us more of what a special individual he was. I don't know, maybe because i'm Australian I don't "get it", but why on earth would the NFL want to limit their superstar athletes showing any form of emotion/individuality? Seems counter-productive to growing the brand and growing the fan base. If a celebration is unsportsmanlike, then I have no problems with penalty flags being thrown. But c'mon; a home-run swing and a salute potentially drawing a flag now? No Fun League. (checked to make sure there wasn't a thread about this already. Always dread the threat of NNT'd here ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickyJ Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 **** Mara. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoCalMike Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 Just when the 'Skins start scoring TDs.....right? Did the NFL say why, exactly? I sort of understand trying to cut down on all the excessive celebrating that takes place after a simple catch or a 2 yard gain, standard tackle etc etc.....but after a TD the "homerun swing" is considered excessive? WTF? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voice_of_Reason Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 I guess I kindof understood when they eliminated the group celebration thing, but this seems a little bit ridiculous. I'm all in favor of the guy just handing the ball to the ref, but honestly, what's the harm in a salute, a home run swing, spiking the ball, etc? It takes all of 2 seconds, and doesn't rub anything in anybody's face. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinfan2k Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 I do understand the antics between plays but i do feel they should allow any celebration for TDs as long as it is not directed at the opponent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibbs Hog Heaven Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 No Fun League isn't a myth. Hail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMVLeGenD Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 NFL = No Fun League This is ridiculous. They don't want players to show any kind of emotion. When you make a big play, what's wrong with being happy and celebrating? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HateNMyEyez Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 Moss will get flagged a lot for spinning the ball then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebluefood Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 First they take away awesome group celebrations like the Fun Bunch, now they take this away? What a bunch of nonsense. "No Fun League" indeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdskn4eva Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 Is this for real? What the hell? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chadwiko Posted August 6, 2013 Author Share Posted August 6, 2013 Some guys on reddit are saying that these penalties will only be enforced if the celebration is directed towards an opponent. Lets hope that's true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadySkinsFan Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 Then no more salsa for Cruz, no more Superman for Newton, no more championship belt for Rodgers and so on. Stupid is as stupid does. And I thought there was already a penalty for taunting after a TD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOF44 Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 Damn sounds like and Onion article!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiscoBob Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 does this apply for TD's too or just after normal plays....? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soccerdude8821 Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 Moss will get flagged a lot for spinning the ball then Yeah, got a feeling Moss and Garcon will have a few penalties thrown their way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobGriffin Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 Guys this is only if directed at an opponent. Put down the pitchforks lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinsGuy Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 I do understand the antics between plays but i do feel they should allow any celebration for TDs as long as it is not directed at the opponent. Agreed. Some of the 'between plays' celebrating did need to be curtailed. Some of it was stupid and for such petty things. A RB runs 4 yards and he gets up and celebrates like he scored the Super Bowl-winning TD. A LB tackles a guy after a 3 yard gain and he dances around in a circle for 5 seconds like he just got the game-winning sack. However, stopping guys from having a quick celebration after a TRULY big play or a TD is just going too far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rick7423 Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 Some guys on reddit are saying that these penalties will only be enforced if the celebration is directed towards an opponent. Lets hope that's true. What about on an opponents field? Wouldn't that be like taunting the fans? This is really a tongue in cheek comment, but i am sure it is part of the reasoning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinsGuy Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 Guys this is only if directed at an opponent. Put down the pitchforks lol. If so, then good. Morris always directed his 'home-run swing' at the crowd. He shouldn't be flagged. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 I do understand the antics between plays but i do feel they should allow any celebration for TDs as long as it is not directed at the opponent. Recall once, way back when John Madden used to say things that were actually worth listening to, in the broadcast booth. They were showing a pic of some coach screaming at the ref (who was ignoring him.) Madden: Y'know, that's one thing I like about the rules in the NFL. In the NFL, the coach can say anything he wants. Do anything he wants. Shout at the top of his lungs. As long as he stays on his side of that white line. I think I'd like that to be the rule for TD celebrations, too. Do whatever you want. But, you've got 20 seconds (or whatever it is) to get your hiney off the field, for the PAT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRAVEONTHEWARPATH93 Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 Smh... absolute bull****. Totally take away emotion from the game that already ****s billions.... One of my biggest gripes with baseball is how any real emotion is always treated with disgust. It would be sad for the NFL do go the same route Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gortiz Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 I guess I'm a grumpy old man... But this is not a big deal to me. I'm so amped after a TD I could care less what happens after! Also, the lack of celebrations does make the college game any less attractive does it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmchairRedskin Posted August 7, 2013 Share Posted August 7, 2013 Instead of nonsense like this they ought to be looking at stuff like what Brandon Browner was doing at the end of plays Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WakkaWakka Posted August 7, 2013 Share Posted August 7, 2013 Instead of nonsense like this they ought to be looking at stuff like what Brandon Browner was doing at the end of plays Or during. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HtownRocks111 Posted August 7, 2013 Share Posted August 7, 2013 lol Madden 25 boast that theyve added ALOT of signature TD celebrations including Alfred Morris' home-run swing. Will this now be taken out in a patch? lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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