Lynch fined 75K for helmet to helmet hit... - Page 2

Sydd · 01-04-2005, 09:07 PM

but the Denver fans said it was 'legal'.

DENVER (AP) -- Broncos safety John Lynch was fined $75,000 by the NFL on Tuesday for his helmet-to-helmet hit on Colts fullback Dallas Clark last weekend.

A league spokesman said Lynch, a 12-year veteran with a reputation as a hard hitter, received the harsh penalty because this was his fourth fine for unnecessary roughness since 2001. The first three all cost him $7,500.

The hit came in the first quarter Sunday.

Clark made a catch and Lynch leveled him just as he turned around. A flag went flying, the ball came loose, it was scooped up by Colts receiver Reggie Wayne, but he then fumbled and Broncos cornerback Kelly Herndon picked it up and ran for a touchdown. Because the hit didn't result in a tackle, officials picked up the flag.

On review, however, officials ruled the pass was incomplete and reinstated the personal foul.

The Broncos were off Tuesday and Lynch was unavailable for comment. After the game, though, the safety said he had no regrets about the hit and insisted it would send a message for the rematch between the teams this Sunday in the first round of the playoffs.

``They're great players,'' Lynch said. ``You've got to find something to slow them down. The only way I think people have found is to be physical with them.''

The hit knocked Clark out of the game with a concussion. He looked dazed on the sideline and had some blood inside his mouth. Approached by a teammate, he could be seen mouthing the words ``I fumbled?'' when told of the result of the play.

Lynch talked at length about the hit Sunday, and even joked a little, relaying a conversation he had with officials: ``I told the ref, `You're killing me. I've got three kids to send to school,''' Lynch said.

The NFL spokesman said the fine had nothing to do with Lynch's comments, only his actions on the field.

This was the second $75,000 fine the NFL has levied in two weeks. The league fined Donovin Darius of the Jaguars for a clothesline hit that temporarily paralyzed Packers receiver Robert Ferguson.

Lynch was the first player to be fined this season -- a $7,500 penalty for a hard hit just below Chiefs receiver Dante Hall's chin in the season opener. Upon receiving that fine, Lynch criticized the league.

``If you make the highlights these days, you're going to get fined,'' he said. ``That's pretty much what it comes down to. It's kind of hypocritical. They put it on their `Greatest Hits,' but they'll fine you for it, too.''

This week, knowing a fine was probably coming, Lynch didn't seem as concerned.

``I think it sparked the team,'' he said. ``Regardless of what happens, people will remember it.''

http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news?slu...v=ap&type=lgns

Pants · 01-04-2005, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by easymobee

Football is a hitting sport.

On the other end of the spectrum .... you got guys doing the "Worm" in the endzone.

Are you reeruned?

**the Talking Can** · 01-04-2005, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by easymobee

You guys could see the Broncos fans perspective on this had William Bartee not decided to be a kinder and gentler soul after his first season in the league.

For all the negativity that Chief fans show towards both Woods-Bartee ... and the Colts.

Im suprised that Lynch is so looked down upon for a KO hit.

Somehow, i don't think that it would be too much of an issue if this clip was Bartee vs Clark ... or even better .. Bartee vs any Denver player.

maybe if you cry a little more we'll all change our minds.....or not

what's not clear about a guy intentionally sticking the crown of his helmet on another players chin? game after game....

Sydd · 01-04-2005, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by easymobee

Football is a hitting sport.

On the other end of the spectrum .... you got guys doing the "Worm" in the endzone.

Then a block in the back is just annother hit according to your logic.

jjjayb · 01-04-2005, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Sydd

Then a block in the back is just annother hit according to your logic.

There is no logic where he's concerned. All that Denver thin air and Tofu have ruined his brain.

**Rain Man** · 01-04-2005, 10:13 PM

When I was watching the Chiefs game at the ESPNZone, it was full of Denver Bozos fans watching the Colts game. (Of course, they didn't show up all season until the final game.) I don't think any of them understood that it was a personal foul when it happened. They were just clueless.

headsnap · 01-04-2005, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by easymobee

You guys could see the Broncos fans perspective on this had William Bartee not decided to be a kinder and gentler soul after his first season in the league.

For all the negativity that Chief fans show towards both Woods-Bartee ... and the Colts.

Im suprised that Lynch is so looked down upon for a KO hit.

Somehow, i don't think that it would be too much of an issue if this clip was Bartee vs Clark ... or even better .. Bartee vs any Denver player.

thanks for attaching that clip.

that shows beyond any doubt that Lynch was looking at what he was trying to hit...

Dallas Clarks COCK!!!!!!!!

2bikemike · 01-04-2005, 10:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by easymobee

You guys could see the Broncos fans perspective on this had William Bartee not decided to be a kinder and gentler soul after his first season in the league.

For all the negativity that Chief fans show towards both Woods-Bartee ... and the Colts.

Im suprised that Lynch is so looked down upon for a KO hit.

Somehow, i don't think that it would be too much of an issue if this clip was Bartee vs Clark ... or even better .. Bartee vs any Denver player.

I would probably be shocked as hell if Bartee hit anybody and knocked the ball loose.

TEX · 01-04-2005, 10:32 PM

Par for the course for a dirty player on the dirtiest team in pro football.

I hope those CHEATING DIRTY *****S get their A$$E$ handed to them worse than when the Chiefs did it a few weeks ago.

TEX · 01-04-2005, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Rain Man

I'm honestly a bit surprised that the rest of the league hasn't banded together and enforced some vigilante justice on the Broncos. It seems like if each team would take one play during a game to intentionally injure hoodlums like Lynch and Lepsis and Neil and Nalen and Foster and Kennedy and the others, then the Broncos would eventually have to stop this kind of stuff.

Amen!

**Iowanian** · 01-05-2005, 12:24 AM

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Originally Posted by easymobee

Football is a hitting sport.

On the other end of the spectrum .... you got guys doing the "Worm" in the endzone.

I guess we'd see what you thought If Bob Sanders took a running head to head on Plummer's chin. See what Donk fans had to say with one of THIER DTs laying on the ground with a broken leg because Saturday Dives on it from behind away from the play, or a safety knocks Plumer out........or cheap shots Rod Smith.

You'd all start Menstruating. Probably will anyway when Indy beats the Donks by 30.

Valiant · 01-05-2005, 12:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by easymobee

You guys could see the Broncos fans perspective on this had William Bartee not decided to be a kinder and gentler soul after his first season in the league.

For all the negativity that Chief fans show towards both Woods-Bartee ... and the Colts.

Im suprised that Lynch is so looked down upon for a KO hit.

Somehow, i don't think that it would be too much of an issue if this clip was Bartee vs Clark ... or even better .. Bartee vs any Denver player.

No we would love it... but at least we would admit it was a illegal hit when he used the crown of his head to tackle with... Thats where we differ, we use logic and understanding... You guys homer it up no matter what...

Valiant · 01-05-2005, 12:32 AM

lordy after watching the video more.. Are you all complete ****ing tards in even believing that was not a cheap shot??? Seems to me he could have just hit him in the chest... But no, he goes for the head... Just think next year the fines will start out that high...

Taco John · 01-05-2005, 12:36 AM

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Originally Posted by 2bikemike

In other words he will continue to hit players however he damn well feels like hitting them.

Hopefully.

Taco John · 01-05-2005, 12:39 AM

Seriously... Are you guys really so delusional that you don't recognize that this is a problem for all of the best safeties all around the league? This isn't anything new to this season. Safeties have been targeted ever since the league started moving toward a more passing oriented game.

Valiant · 01-05-2005, 12:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Sydd

Then a block in the back is just annother hit according to your logic.

Good point...

01-04-2005, 09:07 PM
Sydd Hail to the King baby! Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Olathe Casino cash: $9995725	Lynch fined 75K for helmet to helmet hit... but the Denver fans said it was 'legal'. DENVER (AP) -- Broncos safety John Lynch was fined $75,000 by the NFL on Tuesday for his helmet-to-helmet hit on Colts fullback Dallas Clark last weekend. A league spokesman said Lynch, a 12-year veteran with a reputation as a hard hitter, received the harsh penalty because this was his fourth fine for unnecessary roughness since 2001. The first three all cost him $7,500. The hit came in the first quarter Sunday. Clark made a catch and Lynch leveled him just as he turned around. A flag went flying, the ball came loose, it was scooped up by Colts receiver Reggie Wayne, but he then fumbled and Broncos cornerback Kelly Herndon picked it up and ran for a touchdown. Because the hit didn't result in a tackle, officials picked up the flag. On review, however, officials ruled the pass was incomplete and reinstated the personal foul. The Broncos were off Tuesday and Lynch was unavailable for comment. After the game, though, the safety said he had no regrets about the hit and insisted it would send a message for the rematch between the teams this Sunday in the first round of the playoffs. ``They're great players,'' Lynch said. ``You've got to find something to slow them down. The only way I think people have found is to be physical with them.'' The hit knocked Clark out of the game with a concussion. He looked dazed on the sideline and had some blood inside his mouth. Approached by a teammate, he could be seen mouthing the words ``I fumbled?'' when told of the result of the play. Lynch talked at length about the hit Sunday, and even joked a little, relaying a conversation he had with officials: ``I told the ref, `You're killing me. I've got three kids to send to school,''' Lynch said. The NFL spokesman said the fine had nothing to do with Lynch's comments, only his actions on the field. This was the second $75,000 fine the NFL has levied in two weeks. The league fined Donovin Darius of the Jaguars for a clothesline hit that temporarily paralyzed Packers receiver Robert Ferguson. Lynch was the first player to be fined this season -- a $7,500 penalty for a hard hit just below Chiefs receiver Dante Hall's chin in the season opener. Upon receiving that fine, Lynch criticized the league. ``If you make the highlights these days, you're going to get fined,'' he said. ``That's pretty much what it comes down to. It's kind of hypocritical. They put it on their `Greatest Hits,' but they'll fine you for it, too.'' This week, knowing a fine was probably coming, Lynch didn't seem as concerned. ``I think it sparked the team,'' he said. ``Regardless of what happens, people will remember it.'' http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news?slu...v=ap&type=lgns
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Rain Man NFL's #1 Ermines Fan Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: My house Casino cash: $3238491 VARSITY	When I was watching the Chiefs game at the ESPNZone, it was full of Denver Bozos fans watching the Colts game. (Of course, they didn't show up all season until the final game.) I don't think any of them understood that it was a personal foul when it happened. They were just clueless. __________________ I'm putting random letters here as a celebration of free speech: xigrakgrah misorojeq rkemeseit.
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Valiant Valiant 'The Thread Killer' Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Kansas City Casino cash: $6352380	lordy after watching the video more.. Are you all complete ****ing tards in even believing that was not a cheap shot??? Seems to me he could have just hit him in the chest... But no, he goes for the head... Just think next year the fines will start out that high...
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Taco John Sapere Aude Join Date: Jun 2001 Casino cash: $3457937	Seriously... Are you guys really so delusional that you don't recognize that this is a problem for all of the best safeties all around the league? This isn't anything new to this season. Safeties have been targeted ever since the league started moving toward a more passing oriented game. __________________ Ehyeh asher ehyeh. Donger's Razor: "The most establishment-friendly explanation that gives leftist and neocon politicians the most amount of cover is the only possible explanation, even when gaping holes and leaps of logic are required to get there."
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