Marshawn Lynch fined $20K for crotch grab

[BonifayRam]

Marshawn Lynch fined $20K for crotch grab, more fines await
http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-s...-crotch-grab--more-fines-await-145340112.html

The NFL has fined Marshawn Lynch $20,000 for his post-touchdown crotch grab in the NFC Championship, and more fines could be forthcoming if Lynch decides to continue his tradition of not talking to reporters.
ESPN's Adam Schefter reported that the NFL is also considering fining Lynch significantly more than the $50,000 for each of the past two seasons for not talking to the media. Lynch again declined to speak on Sunday after the NFC Championship.

Lynch, along with the rest of the Seahawks, is slated for media availability on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday of next week. If he decides to go with his usual repeat-a-single-phrase routine, the Super Bowl trip could end up being a significant hit to his wallet. NFL officials said that each session in which Lynch declined to speak would accrue an escalating fine, with the initial fine to be more than $50,000.

Lynch's fine is more than two other recent obscene-gesture levies. Johnny Manziel was hit with a $12,000 fine for flipping a bird at the Washington Redskins in preseason. Kansas City's Travis Kelce was fined $11,025 for a gesture that we really can't even describe here that he used to demonstrate his frustration with the officials in a game against Denver.

 

[iced]

still had more inflated balls than the patriots

 

[CGI_Ram]

Not sure what the big deal is? Maybe he was just checking the pressure of his balls?

 

[-X-]

Kansas City's Travis Kelce was fined $11,025 for a gesture that we really can't even describe here that he used to demonstrate his frustration with the officials in a game against Denver.

Totally worth it though. Best and most accurate description of officiating on the year.

 

[CodeMonkey]

What's the big deal? I thought he was raising awareness for testicular cancer week.

 

[Boffo97]

I am so glad that this upcoming Super Bowl will be filled with class.

 

[jap]

Not sure what the big deal is? Maybe he was just checking the pressure of his balls?

He was channeling his inner Michael Jackson.

 

[Stranger]

Marshawn Lynch fined $20K for crotch grab, more fines await

The NFL didn't wait UNTIL AFTER the SB to fine Lynch, so why do we have to wait until AFTER the SB for a ruling on Deflate-Gate?

 

[Mackeyser]

Normally, I'm with you, Stranger.

However, the unfortunate reality is that due to the nature of levying punishment (and because Goodell has screwed up so many adjudications in recent times), teams will have to have the ability to appeal and there's no time to do all that would need to be done prior to the Super Bowl.

What sucks is that they're not even trying. They've not even TRIED to conduct any interviews, really.

The only thing really in the NFL fan's favor is that Goodell, in his egocentric self interest rather than due to any concern for the integrity of the game, really, REALLY hates for anyone to lie to him. He feels Belicheck lied to him after Spygate and I don't think he's gotten over that.

With this recent event and especially with such a conclusive piece of evidence that 11 of the 12 NE provided balls were not only underinflated, but by the same amount whereas the balls supplied by Indy ALL complied with NFL standards.

 

[BatteringRambo]

:snicker:

 

[Mackeyser]

Man, I totally spaced out and didn't finish typing my post...

With this recent event and especially with such a conclusive piece of evidence that 11 of the 12 NE provided balls were not only underinflated, but by the same amount whereas the balls supplied by Indy ALL complied with NFL standards, there can be no doubt that there was cheating.

Now, if NE wins the Super Bowl... this will really, really be a huge black eye for the NFL.

So, if there ever was a time to bet on a team to win the Super Bowl, it'd be now to bet on Seattle....straight up.

Because I just can't imagine the NFL wanting to have to stomach the off season of satire, ridicule and derision that would come from a Patriot victory.

Not that I don't think Seattle could and should win... and what's funny is that intimating that the NFL can steer outcomes robs any Pats opponent of any real victory just as much as the Pats steal victories when they cheat.

Anyway, I'm not all here... I guess I should....think before I post? I think I read that somewhere...

 

[Robocop]

I hope Lynch scores a big TD to seal the game and struts over to the Pats sideline looks Brady and Gronk right in the eye a gives a big ol' tug on his nuts

 

[blackbart]

WTF is wrong with these guys. Lynch is to the point that he must have some brain damage. He does not get the idea that he needs to answer a few simple questions and now he can't or won't refrain from making obscene gestures. It is obvious he does not appreciate the gifts he has been given, it is time for him to go away.

 

[Sleepy1711]

If I had that much money to throw away.. I'd grab my crotch all day.

 

[Prime Time]

For goodness sakes Goodell leave the players alone. Let them smack talk, celebrate, grab themselves, wear whatever colored socks they want to, etc. Why suck every ounce of joy and individuality out of the game? It was working fine before you and the rest of the obsessively overly controlling types like you came along to ruin the game. Yeah, there should be some rules because it's a business but come on...

It reminds me of playing baseball with my friends and having a great time, then joining Little League and having the adults take all of the fun out of it.

"Hey! Teacher! Leave them kids alone!"


View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qs35t2xFqdU

 

[CodeMonkey]

For goodness sakes Goodell leave the players alone. Let them smack talk, celebrate, grab themselves, wear whatever colored socks they want to, etc. Why suck every ounce of joy and individuality out of the game? It was working fine before you and the rest of the obsessively overly controlling types like you came along to ruin the game. Yeah, there should be some rules because it's a business but come on...

It reminds me of playing baseball with my friends and having a great time, then joining Little League and having the adults take all of the fun out of it.

"Hey! Teacher! Leave them kids alone!"


View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qs35t2xFqdU

Damn Right, PrimeTime!!!

 

[Angry Ram]

I hope Lynch scores a big TD to seal the game and struts over to the Pats sideline looks Brady and Gronk right in the eye a gives a big ol' tug on his nuts

Yeah, no. This is just more non-existent fuel to the fire for my hatred of that classless, cheating organization. I hope the Patriots beat the living shit out of them. But then I couldn't call them shitchickens.

 

[Ky Ram]

Yeah, no. This is just more non-existent fuel to the fire for my hatred of that classless, cheating organization. I hope the Patriots beat the living crap out of them. But then I couldn't call them shitchickens.

....wow. When I read the first part of your post I was sure you were about to bash the Patriots.
I guess it could go either way

 

[LesBaker]

WTF is wrong with these guys. Lynch is to the point that he must have some brain damage. He does not get the idea that he needs to answer a few simple questions and now he can't or won't refrain from making obscene gestures. It is obvious he does not appreciate the gifts he has been given, it is time for him to go away.

And you'd think he would have enough class/sense to not keep grabbing his balls on camera his family is probably watching. This is the second time he's done it and gotten fined, he did it against the Panthers but the refs didn't see it and the media hardly noticed too.

This guy is a head case, and he has three sessions with the media coming up the wek before the game. He's going to be fined significantly, and he deserves it.

I laugh at the argument that the NFL can't make players do these kinds of things when it is written into the CBA. They ARE required to do it, and often it's spelled out in contracts as well. He doesn't have to go talk to the press, but then he doesn't have to play in the NFL either. You can't have it both ways.

He borderline suspendable based on the crotch fascination and media boycott. He's really on the edge here and I heard that the NFL and SEA are talking about what to do if he no shows. Eventually they are going to have to really come down on players like this. 20K and 50K is nothing to a guy who makes 6 mil like he does. Eventually Goodell and the players union are going to get fed up and allow suspensions so a player loses a game check.

 

[blue4]

Fining a player for that is stupid.

That said, Lynch reminds me of that JR high/HS douche bag who does a thing once, gets a little response, and then builds his entire persona on it. Someone thinks the walking backwards into the end zone was cool? Well now I must do it everytime. Because it's my thing, man.