TheNewU Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3649168 "Richie Incognito's alleged actions in the St. Louis Rams' first win of the season did not go unnoticed by the NFL. Incognito The league has fined the Rams offensive lineman a total of $35,000 for multiple offenses allegedly committed during the Rams' 19-17 victory over the Washington Redskins in Week 6. Incognito, penalized three times during the game, was fined $25,000 for repeated verbal abuse of a game official; $5,000 for a major facemask; and $5,000 for a chop block..." still wish that last penalty made brown miss the FG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAAZ227 Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 What a DOUCHE BAG! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redskinzbears Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 he should have been ejected from the game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BurntToast Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 Did he get a penalty for the major facemask or chop block? I know he got the 15 yarder at the end of the game for talking smack to the ref. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaydogg3eb Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 This was one fine given by the NFL that was actually deserved, imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyKilmer Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 the fatass had it coming Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cowboy8467 Posted October 18, 2008 Share Posted October 18, 2008 What exactly was he so pissed off about? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo Posted October 18, 2008 Share Posted October 18, 2008 This was one fine given by the NFL that was actually deserved, imo. Which ONE fine are you referring to? I'm certainly no fan of Indisguise but I am totally against fining guys for personal fouls unless it results in injury or there's helmet to helmet contact on a receiver. In the heat of battle, the referees are as much the enemy as the other team. Guys get pissed and frustrated all the time, especially the guys in the trenches. I agree he should have been fined for "repeated verbal abuse" of the refs but I think $25,000 was excessive, especially for a lineman, and I don't think the other two penalties should have resulted in fines at all. Troy Polamalu is 100% correct. The NFL has gotten "fine happy" and it's taking away from the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tr1 Posted October 18, 2008 Share Posted October 18, 2008 Frankly, the refs were afraid to punish the guy because he could have thrown the game all by himself. *******. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scruffylookin Posted October 18, 2008 Share Posted October 18, 2008 That dude had better be funneling a good portion of his paycheck for the rest of the season to their kicker. Because if he had missed that kick, Incognito would have been cut right there on the field........Dannystyle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinsfan1311 Posted October 18, 2008 Share Posted October 18, 2008 Which ONE fine are you referring to? I'm certainly no fan of Indisguise but I am totally against fining guys for personal fouls unless it results in injury or there's helmet to helmet contact on a receiver. In the heat of battle, the referees are as much the enemy as the other team. Guys get pissed and frustrated all the time, especially the guys in the trenches. I agree he should have been fined for "repeated verbal abuse" of the refs but I think $25,000 was excessive, especially for a lineman, and I don't think the other two penalties should have resulted in fines at all. Troy Polamalu is 100% correct. The NFL has gotten "fine happy" and it's taking away from the game. I agree with Jumbo and Polamalu. I don't like Incognito either, but there was no reason to dip into the mans paycheck. I think that a fine, (though not $25K), is warranted for "repeated verbal abuse" is ok, because the league needs to set a precedent. The refs do need to be in control and their authority will be undermined if there is no deterrent for being an ass-hat. Player jaw at officials all the time, and get away with it. Incognito should've just left well enough alone. As for the other fines? I strongly disagree with them. No one got hurt. The current policy is a joke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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