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Wile_E_Coyote · 12-07-2004, 10:21 PM

News briefs: Gleason embarrassed, sorry for low blow
Dec. 6, 2004
SportsLine.com wire reports
NEW ORLEANS -- Saints special teams captain Steve Gleason expects to be fined by the league after being ejected from Sunday's game against the Carolina Panthers for throwing a punch.

Gleason was tossed with 1:26 remaining in the first half after punching Panthers defensive end Kemp Rasmussen in his groin at the end of a kickoff return.

"There was really no justification for what I did," an embarrassed Gleason said Monday. "That's not my character, not the way I play the game. I'm humiliated."

Gleason was on his knees after the play and Rasmussen was standing in front of him. There was a slight pause and then Gleason threw the punch.

"It's a violent game and I was frustrated," Gleason said. "I felt like the play was over and they had kept blocking me."

Gleason said he had never drawn a personal foul before, let alone been ejected. He had not talked to coach Jim Haslett about the incident.

"I should apologize to everyone," Gleason said. "My opponent, my team and my coach. I'm just sick about it."

NFL director of football operations Gene Washington is expected to review the incident.

12-07-2004, 10:21 PM	#14
Wile_E_Coyote avatar down for remodel Join Date: Jul 2001 Casino cash: $10004900	News briefs: Gleason embarrassed, sorry for low blow Dec. 6, 2004 SportsLine.com wire reports NEW ORLEANS -- Saints special teams captain Steve Gleason expects to be fined by the league after being ejected from Sunday's game against the Carolina Panthers for throwing a punch. Gleason was tossed with 1:26 remaining in the first half after punching Panthers defensive end Kemp Rasmussen in his groin at the end of a kickoff return. "There was really no justification for what I did," an embarrassed Gleason said Monday. "That's not my character, not the way I play the game. I'm humiliated." Gleason was on his knees after the play and Rasmussen was standing in front of him. There was a slight pause and then Gleason threw the punch. "It's a violent game and I was frustrated," Gleason said. "I felt like the play was over and they had kept blocking me." Gleason said he had never drawn a personal foul before, let alone been ejected. He had not talked to coach Jim Haslett about the incident. "I should apologize to everyone," Gleason said. "My opponent, my team and my coach. I'm just sick about it." NFL director of football operations Gene Washington is expected to review the incident.
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