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Lucidfjb Fairfield, Ohio USA
Fri Dec 26, 2008 7:48 PM CST : Was this a fair call. . .
I don't know who nor when the Patriots were playing, but it was at Foxboro, maybe three weeks ago (tops), in the snow and a really cold temp. A TD was scored by a Patriot, maybe 3rd or 4th quarter. He stood for a half a second then dropped to his knees. I believe as an after thought, in the spirit of the snow and the holiday, he made a snow angel. He was flagged for unsportsmanlike conduct for I don't know how many yards. Was he penalized for dropping to his knees in the end zone or for playing in the snow? Does the real motive behind the angel making action matter if that's the reason for the flag? Do you agree or disagree with this penalty? confused
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dcj22 Somewhere, Kansas USA
Fri Dec 26, 2008 8:27 PM CST : Was this a fair call. . .


That's ridiculous! Lots of guys dance, whats wrong with a little angel in the snow? dunno
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Lucidfjb Fairfield, Ohio USA
Sat Dec 27, 2008 7:06 PM CST : Was this a fair call. . .
dcj22: That's ridiculous! Lots of guys dance, whats wrong with a little angel in the snow?

My sentiments, exactly! Thanks. angel
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KrazieStill Bristol, Connecticut USA
Sat Dec 27, 2008 8:49 PM CST : Was this a fair call. . .
Fair call.
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Lucidfjb Fairfield, Ohio USA
Sat Dec 27, 2008 9:35 PM CST : Was this a fair call. . .
KrazieStill: Fair call.

Fair enough, but was it for dropping to the ground or making snow art?
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rwantin Costa Mesa, California USA
Sat Dec 27, 2008 9:36 PM CST : Was this a fair call. . .
Lucidfjb: Fair enough, but was it for dropping to the ground or making snow art?


Yes. Excessive celebration.

They don't call it the No Fun League for nuthin'.
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rwantin Costa Mesa, California USA
Sat Dec 27, 2008 9:37 PM CST : Was this a fair call. . .
If memory serves, he was also fined $10,000. uh oh
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Lucidfjb Fairfield, Ohio USA
Sat Dec 27, 2008 9:43 PM CST : Was this a fair call. . .
rwantin: If memory serves, he was also fined $10,000.

You must be kidding! Looks like he's gonna need more than just a snow angel looking over his shoulder. cheering
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rwantin Costa Mesa, California USA
Sat Dec 27, 2008 9:46 PM CST : Was this a fair call. . .
Lucidfjb: You must be kidding! Looks like he's gonna need more than just a snow angel looking over his shoulder.


I suppose the good news is they get paid fairly well. dancing
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KrazieStill Bristol, Connecticut USA
Sat Dec 27, 2008 9:47 PM CST : Was this a fair call. . .
The snow angel. Excessive. Give me the good ole days with Roger Staubach and Johnny U.
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rwantin Costa Mesa, California USA
Sat Dec 27, 2008 9:49 PM CST : Was this a fair call. . .
KrazieStill: The snow angel. Excessive. Give me the good ole days with Roger Staubach and Johnny U.


Agreed. Maybe one day the NFL will realize we actually enjoy seeing colorful characters. Except, say, Terrell Owens...
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Galactic_bodhi Portland, Oregon USA
Sat Dec 27, 2008 10:34 PM CST : Was this a fair call. . .
He's lucky he didn't get smacked for delay of game as well.doh
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Lucidfjb Fairfield, Ohio USA
Sat Dec 27, 2008 11:29 PM CST : Was this a fair call. . .
Thanks for your help, guys. I still think it was an unfair call, but at least now I understand why it was called.
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