Football Must be nice

Over-Head · 10-26-2008, 08:38 AM

(Sorry if re-post)

To have enough money you can just toss it away like yesterday's newspaper

If the NFL keeps giving up contracts letting people win the loto , it'll never get better.
And as a 9 year vet, ya gotta wonder just how much cash is "lost" a year by these fickel millionairs.?

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/200...ml?eref=si_nfl

NFL fines Plaxico $45K for abusing official, throwing ball into stands

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) -- New York Giants receiver Plaxico Burress was fined $45,000 by the NFL for verbally abusing an official and tossing a ball into the stands during last weekend's game against San Francisco.

Burress was fined $20,000 for comments to head linesman Phil McKinnely after the official called him for an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty in the second quarter, and $20,000 for inappropriate comments after the game on the officiating.
McKinnely had called Burress for offensive pass interference against cornerback Nate Clements on the previous play. After the next play, Burress drew the unsportsmanlike penalty for some choice remarks to the officials.

Burress was assessed another $5,000 fine for throwing a ball into the stands after catching a touchdown in the third quarter.

Burress was suspended by the Giants for one game earlier this season for missing a team meeting on Sept. 22, a decision that cost him $117,500. He has admitted to being fined 20 to 30 times by the team for violating team rules since joining them in 2005.

The nine-year veteran returned to practice Friday after missing two days of work with a sore shoulder and stiff neck. He said he would be ready to play against the Steelers this weekend in his return to Pittsburgh.
"I had a full day of practice, no limitations, so I am ready to go," Burress said. "I have 48 hours to get ready for the game and I should be back to close to 100 percent."

Burress spoke before the league disclosed his fine.
Burress, who was hurt in last weekend's 29-17 win over San Francisco, has been listed as probable for his first game against the Steelers, who drafted him in the first round in 2000. He signed with the Giants as a free agent after the '04 season.
In the two games since his suspension, Burress has caught seven passes for 82 yards and two touchdowns. He blamed the lack of production on a combination of things, noting that Steve Smith and Domenik Hixon have benefited from the attention he is getting.
"Teams are not just going to let me line up on the backside and play one on one and say, `Try to go out and stop me,' " he said.

Burress also downplayed his return to Pittsburgh.
"I just want to go in and be as good as I can on Sunday, make some plays, hopefully score a few, and get the win," Burress said. "For myself, I am four years removed from that place and I have moved on and they have, too. We have been able to win a championship and they have, too, so it is going to be a tough game for us."

The biggest concern for the Giants and Burress might be the condition of Heinz Field. Rutgers and Pittsburgh are scheduled to play there Saturday with rain in the forecast.
"I don't expect the field to be good at all," Burress said. "They have maybe a couple high school games and a college game on Saturday and us on Sunday. I told some of the guys just play at a speed where you are under control, but try to be as fast as you can, but under control. It is one of those things where you have to kind of stay off your toes."

**Bwana** · 10-26-2008, 08:43 AM

Dude! I am going to need my CIA, super spy decoder ring, to read that.

boogblaster · 10-26-2008, 08:44 AM

That fine money should go to a charity of the players or teams choice ...

Over-Head · 10-26-2008, 08:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bwana

Dude! I am going to need my CIA, super spy decoder ring, to read that.

See what driving fast does to your vision???

**Bwana** · 10-26-2008, 08:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Over-Head

See what driving fast does to your vision???

Oh, that's what did that!

I thought it had something to do with my teen years.

Burress sounds like LJ's long lost brother, other than he still produces on the field at times.

Over-Head · 10-26-2008, 08:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bwana

Oh, that's what did that!

I thought it had something to do with my teen years.

Wife say's......"Step away from the vett" (keep it running, door open

)

whoaskew · 10-26-2008, 08:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Over-Head

(Sorry if re-post)

To have enough money you can just toss it away like yesterday's newspaper

If the NFL keeps giving up contracts letting people win the loto , it'll never get better.

(amount the players get) + (amount the owners get) = Total profit they get to split

A + B = C

C is not changing, in fact it increases every year. So if you reduce the amount the players get, that will proportionately increase the amount the owner's get. Is it really your intention to give the owners a significant pay raise?

If not, what exactly is your suggestion?

**Mr. Flopnuts** · 10-26-2008, 08:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by whoaskew

(amount the players get) + (amount the owners get) = Total profit they get to split

A + B = C

C is not changing, in fact it increases every year. So if you reduce the amount the players get, that will proportionately increase the amount the owner's get. Is it really your intention to give the owners a significant pay raise?

If not, what exactly is your suggestion?

Lower ticket prices? Bah, that's unamerican. I have no clue.

Over-Head · 10-27-2008, 05:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by whoaskew

(amount the players get) + (amount the owners get) = Total profit they get to split

A + B = C

C is not changing, in fact it increases every year. So if you reduce the amount the players get, that will proportionately increase the amount the owner's get. Is it really your intention to give the owners a significant pay raise?

If not, what exactly is your suggestion?

my suggestion?
Gee I dunno, maybe let someone who's fresh outa collage with NO pro experience actually go out and prove he's worth more than a mill a season instead of saying "oh gee we just know your gonna be the next big thing and to prove it, here's 60mill."

Or would you rather see it keep going so that the next guy busted on dog fighting gets to keep MORE than the 20 mill he already got ?

Over-Head · 10-27-2008, 05:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr Flopnuts

I have no clue.

Spoken like a true Pats fan

**Mr. Flopnuts** · 10-27-2008, 06:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Over-Head

Spoken like a true Pats fan

I'd appreciate it if you wouldn't tuck me in with that crowd.

kstater · 10-27-2008, 06:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by boogblaster

That fine money should go to a charity of the players or teams choice ...

I believe it does go to a charity.

Over-Head · 10-28-2008, 06:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr Flopnuts

I'd appreciate it if you wouldn't tuck me in with that crowd.

Ouch

10-26-2008, 08:38 AM
Over-Head Boom, Boom , Crash Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: In my shed Casino cash: $9995760	Must be nice (Sorry if re-post) To have enough money you can just toss it away like yesterday's newspaper If the NFL keeps giving up contracts letting people win the loto , it'll never get better. And as a 9 year vet, ya gotta wonder just how much cash is "lost" a year by these fickel millionairs.? http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/200...ml?eref=si_nfl NFL fines Plaxico $45K for abusing official, throwing ball into stands EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) -- New York Giants receiver Plaxico Burress was fined $45,000 by the NFL for verbally abusing an official and tossing a ball into the stands during last weekend's game against San Francisco. Burress was fined $20,000 for comments to head linesman Phil McKinnely after the official called him for an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty in the second quarter, and $20,000 for inappropriate comments after the game on the officiating. McKinnely had called Burress for offensive pass interference against cornerback Nate Clements on the previous play. After the next play, Burress drew the unsportsmanlike penalty for some choice remarks to the officials. Burress was assessed another $5,000 fine for throwing a ball into the stands after catching a touchdown in the third quarter. Burress was suspended by the Giants for one game earlier this season for missing a team meeting on Sept. 22, a decision that cost him $117,500. He has admitted to being fined 20 to 30 times by the team for violating team rules since joining them in 2005. The nine-year veteran returned to practice Friday after missing two days of work with a sore shoulder and stiff neck. He said he would be ready to play against the Steelers this weekend in his return to Pittsburgh. "I had a full day of practice, no limitations, so I am ready to go," Burress said. "I have 48 hours to get ready for the game and I should be back to close to 100 percent." Burress spoke before the league disclosed his fine. Burress, who was hurt in last weekend's 29-17 win over San Francisco, has been listed as probable for his first game against the Steelers, who drafted him in the first round in 2000. He signed with the Giants as a free agent after the '04 season. In the two games since his suspension, Burress has caught seven passes for 82 yards and two touchdowns. He blamed the lack of production on a combination of things, noting that Steve Smith and Domenik Hixon have benefited from the attention he is getting. "Teams are not just going to let me line up on the backside and play one on one and say, `Try to go out and stop me,' " he said. Burress also downplayed his return to Pittsburgh. "I just want to go in and be as good as I can on Sunday, make some plays, hopefully score a few, and get the win," Burress said. "For myself, I am four years removed from that place and I have moved on and they have, too. We have been able to win a championship and they have, too, so it is going to be a tough game for us." The biggest concern for the Giants and Burress might be the condition of Heinz Field. Rutgers and Pittsburgh are scheduled to play there Saturday with rain in the forecast. "I don't expect the field to be good at all," Burress said. "They have maybe a couple high school games and a college game on Saturday and us on Sunday. I told some of the guys just play at a speed where you are under control, but try to be as fast as you can, but under control. It is one of those things where you have to kind of stay off your toes."
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