LoL T.O fined thousands for mock videotape Touchdown Celebration

[Phantom]

Hey everyone you gotta look at this lol:

September 19,2007
Provided by Yahoo Sports News
http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news

IRVING, Texas (AP)- After seeing the videotape of Twell Owens' latest touchdown celebration, the NFL office wasn't laughing.

Owens said Wednesday he was fined "a good chunk of money"- which he later defined as thousands of dollars- for a celebration that included him using the goal post and football to poke fun at the New England Patrots' spying scandal during Dallas' 37-20 victory over Miami this past Sunday.

A league spokesman said the fine was $7,500

"It wasn't even the fact I used the goal post as a prop. "Owens said. "They said I used the ball."

Beyond being confused about what he can and can't do, Owens is frustrated by the league's policing of end-zone scenes.

"It's kind of hard to understand the rules, " he said. "It's like you can't do nothing no more...Dude, it's like they're trying to find any way to take fun out of the game. So I'm kind of limited right now as far as what I can do."

T.O plotted his celebration days before, after getting suggestions from callers on his weekly radio show. He said he likes making them timely.

Now, through, he's going to be more careful with what he does.

"Nothing's worth getting a fine for. "he said.

Owens said he'll consider an appeal, but "It may not even be worth it."

How about saving his act until he gets to the sideline?

"I guess so, "he said. "Next, they're going to be saying you can't go to the sidelines."


Ok wow lol, what do you guys think about this?

[Maridia]

I think the fine is silly. Oh wait the Pats are a bunch of cheaters, and because he calls a spade a spade people get pissy cause he's mocking oh so loved dyntasy team with Brady. The NFL just doesn't like him cause he's cocky and arrogant even though he's a fantastic reciever but he's hated by most people. I think they gave him the shit fine, cause they mostly hate him and want an excuse and love the Pats. Even thought he amount he owes is laughable for him.

But that's my take on it.

[Alizée Jacotey]

I hate that we are talking about it. It is on ESPN and the like.

The truth of the matter is that many people get fined for their conduct. Hines Ward was fined for a hit that looked clean, but since he isn't loud and stupid, no one is talking about it. T.O. just likes to complain.

It really has nothing to do with what type of celebration it was. You can't use the ball as a prop. It is a rule. Not a bias against anyone.