great28 Posted September 26, 2004 Share Posted September 26, 2004 I'm sitting here watching ESPN NFL Countdown, and they just talked about the NFL mandating that everyone must remove the #40 decal in honor of Tillman, or face a NFL uniform violation fine. I don't really see how this is a good thing, being that this guy embodies the whole definition of heroism and patriotism. I just don't get it. A team can wear a anniversary patch for the whole year, but get fined for honoring a true American hero? What a pity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinsfan080 Posted September 26, 2004 Share Posted September 26, 2004 I hope guys like Derek Smith ( who they mentioned ) just wear it anyways. The No Fun League is always pulling crap like this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
great28 Posted September 26, 2004 Author Share Posted September 26, 2004 If I was playing they'd have fine my ass. In the end it's the NFL that would end up looking at themselves in the mirror. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blondie Posted September 26, 2004 Share Posted September 26, 2004 Question. What if EVERY MEMBER OF EVERY TEAM along with the coaches and owners said........NOPE, we are NOT taking it off/ What would the NFL have to say then? I can not believe the NFL will NOT allow the teams to expresss their appreciation and tribute to a great American. Blondie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Opiate-Zeo Posted September 26, 2004 Share Posted September 26, 2004 I agree. I hope guys just do it anyway to stick it too the NFL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdsknbill Posted September 26, 2004 Share Posted September 26, 2004 How rediculous it that? :jerk: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cskin Posted September 26, 2004 Share Posted September 26, 2004 Amazing how dense the NFL can be. Honoring a fallen here who gave up millions in order to go fight for his country.... and pays the ultimate sacrifice. I guess the NFL can be swayed by politics just like any other organization. Hell... they wouldn't even let Manning wear black shoes to honor the passing of Johnny U. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrfriedm Posted September 26, 2004 Share Posted September 26, 2004 That is a bunch of crap. :finger: your Tag Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chopper Dave Posted September 26, 2004 Share Posted September 26, 2004 I hope our guys wear it tommorow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDoyler23 Posted September 26, 2004 Share Posted September 26, 2004 I hope players wear it anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walking Deadman Posted September 26, 2004 Share Posted September 26, 2004 Sometimes I just shake my head at the NFL. Why don't they leave the patches/stickers the whole year. I mean the NFL took alot of pride in saying that Tillman was one of ours- how much revenue is the NFL getting for selling Tillman Jerseys? Keep the Patch and NFL shut the heck (it would be more profane but this is a family site:D ) up about this!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gridironmike Posted September 27, 2004 Share Posted September 27, 2004 I have a newfound respect for Jake Plummer. This is a photo from yesterday's game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
December90 Posted September 27, 2004 Share Posted September 27, 2004 If I were Snyder I would make the patch bigger then mandate that all of the players wear it and pick up the "Fine" myself. The NFL should celebrate the bravery and Heroism of Tillman not scoff at the "uniform violations". (BTW if everyone has it then isn't that pretty "uniform"?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orlskinsfan Posted September 27, 2004 Share Posted September 27, 2004 Originally posted by gridironmike I have a newfound respect for Jake Plummer. This is a photo from yesterday's game. didnt both tillman and plummer play at arizona state? if so he should be allowed to wear the patch in honor of his fellow alumni teammate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jarvman Posted September 27, 2004 Share Posted September 27, 2004 Somethings are just unbelievable... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nace14 Posted September 27, 2004 Share Posted September 27, 2004 i think it might have to do with the fact that tillman did not want to be singled out and his family wants the nfl to respect his wishes and not to be one singled out soldier out of the thousands that fought and died. if, and only if, that is the reason that the nfl is doing, than you have to respect that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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