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While I can't stand this guy and really detest his team, the No Fun League is once again taking things too far. This is a violent, emotional game and things get said in the heat of the moment. I guess smack talk is on the way out.
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http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/09/20/details-of-kaepernick-fine-still-not-clear/
Details of Kaepernick fine still not clear
Posted by Mike Florio on September 20, 2014
AP
The NFL has fined 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick for “direct[ing] abusive language toward your opponent.” Kaepernick has appealed. Beyond that, not much is known.
The incident happened after the conclusion of a play in the fourth quarter of Sunday night’s game against the Bears. It drew both a flag and, as of Tuesday, a fine in the amount of $11,025.
The infraction arises under Rule 12, Section 3, Article 1(b) of the official rules, which prohibits “[t]he use of abusive, threatening or insulting language or gestures to opponents, teammates, officials, or representatives of the League.”
While Kaepernick has maintained that he said nothing offensive or profane, he is accused of using abusive language. It’s unclear what that includes, especially since (per a source with knowledge of the situation) the letter informing Kaepernick of the fine doesn’t say what he supposedly said.
Kaepernick’s appeal process will shed plenty of light on the situation. The league and the team undoubtedly will be scouring over any and all available audio generated by NFL Films or by the team. Coincidentally, the 49ers had a microphone on receiver Michael Crabtree during the game. A replay of the apparent incident, following an interception thrown by Kaepernick, shows Crabtree in Kaepernick’s immediate vicinity.
From the NBC broadcast, it’s clear that Bears defensive lineman Lamarr Houston gave Kaepernick a Cliff-Harris-to-Roy-Gerela-style attaboy after the turnover, that Kaeperick responded with a one-handed shove, and that side judge Laird Hayes intervened as the two men were jawing at each other. Perhaps Crabtree’s microphone or some other device picked up what Kaepernick said.
Either way, the details of this one will help all players understand what they can and can’t say during a game.
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http://thebiglead.com/2014/09/18/should-the-nfl-fine-colin-kaepernick-even-more-for-lying/
There's a short video of the incident at the above link.
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http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/09/20/details-of-kaepernick-fine-still-not-clear/
Details of Kaepernick fine still not clear
Posted by Mike Florio on September 20, 2014
The NFL has fined 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick for “direct[ing] abusive language toward your opponent.” Kaepernick has appealed. Beyond that, not much is known.
The incident happened after the conclusion of a play in the fourth quarter of Sunday night’s game against the Bears. It drew both a flag and, as of Tuesday, a fine in the amount of $11,025.
The infraction arises under Rule 12, Section 3, Article 1(b) of the official rules, which prohibits “[t]he use of abusive, threatening or insulting language or gestures to opponents, teammates, officials, or representatives of the League.”
While Kaepernick has maintained that he said nothing offensive or profane, he is accused of using abusive language. It’s unclear what that includes, especially since (per a source with knowledge of the situation) the letter informing Kaepernick of the fine doesn’t say what he supposedly said.
Kaepernick’s appeal process will shed plenty of light on the situation. The league and the team undoubtedly will be scouring over any and all available audio generated by NFL Films or by the team. Coincidentally, the 49ers had a microphone on receiver Michael Crabtree during the game. A replay of the apparent incident, following an interception thrown by Kaepernick, shows Crabtree in Kaepernick’s immediate vicinity.
From the NBC broadcast, it’s clear that Bears defensive lineman Lamarr Houston gave Kaepernick a Cliff-Harris-to-Roy-Gerela-style attaboy after the turnover, that Kaeperick responded with a one-handed shove, and that side judge Laird Hayes intervened as the two men were jawing at each other. Perhaps Crabtree’s microphone or some other device picked up what Kaepernick said.
Either way, the details of this one will help all players understand what they can and can’t say during a game.
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http://thebiglead.com/2014/09/18/should-the-nfl-fine-colin-kaepernick-even-more-for-lying/
There's a short video of the incident at the above link.
