3 Dolphins teammates fined for celebrating

[StL FinFan]

I was wondering why they did not get flagged at the time. 

 http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20081010/ap_on_sp_fo_ne/fbn_dolphins_fined_1


MIAMI - Ronnie Brown and two Miami Dolphins teammates have been fined $10,000 each by the NFL for excessive celebrating.
 
The league said Friday that choreographed celebrations by two or more players aren't permitted.

After Brown scored a touchdown Sunday against San Diego, he performed a dance shuffle in the end zone with offensive linemen Vernon Carey and Ikechuku Ndukwe.

[CF DolFan]

I can't see them fining them when it wasn't even flagged.  Of course ... I thought they would get a flag.  I understand the fine for uncalled late hits but for soemthing that isn't dangerous ... i don't get it.

[simeon]

I can't see them fining them when it wasn't even flagged.  Of course ... I thought they would get a flag.  I understand the fine for uncalled late hits but for soemthing that isn't dangerous ... i don't get it.

Wasn't one of the jet players who hit Boldin get fined? Was there a flag on that play ?

[Phishfan]

I thought they were going to get a penalty. I hate the No Fun League.

[Dave Gray]

I agree with CF.  Non-dangerous issues should be handled by the refs, on the field.

[fyo]

Totally lame that they got fined. That's just uncalled for.

I was VERY surprised it didn't draw a flag, though. Ronnie started dancing and some more came over (were they really only three?) and they started doing a clearly rehearsed routine. The second another player "joins" in a celebration, that's usually a flag. And they did it for quite a while, too.

I think the reason the League decided to fine them is that they have been talking in the media about how they rehearsed the steps in practice.

[stinkfish]

I'm just glad that the Phins have cause to celebrate.

[Sunstroke]

I was shocked that the official standing right next to them didn't throw the flag on the play...

I'm just glad that the Phins have cause to celebrate.  

Stinky wisdom is still wisdom...

[Defense54]

Let them enjoy a little success for a change. Give them a warning .........Doesn't hurt Ronnie Brown or Vernon Carey much, they are multi millionaires, But  Ikechuku Ndukwe Makes league Minimum. That check is gonna hurt.  

[YoFuggedaboutit]

Let them enjoy a little success for a change. Give them a warning .........Doesn't hurt Ronnie Brown or Vernon Carey much, they are multi millionaires, But  Ikechuku Ndukwe Makes league Minimum. That check is gonna hurt.  

I would pick it up if I was Ronnie Brown or Vernon Carey.

[Phishfan]

I would have rolls of pennies sent to the league office.

[Brian Fein]

this is lame.  I hate that guys get fined for dancing.  So stupid.  I think people should be allowed to celebrate all they want, short of directly taunting the opposing team. 

If Chad OchoCinco wants to play putt-putt golf with the pilon, fine.
If Tony Gonzalez wants to slam-dunk the ball over the crossbar, fine.
If Ronnie Brown wants to get the entire team together and to the Electric Slide in the end zone, FINE.

[Sunstroke]

I would have rolls of pennies sent to the league office.

I wonder what would happen if someone ever did this? Is there a general "don't fuck with the commish" clause in Goodell's personal conduct policy?

[bsmooth]

I thought it was funny that Long came over to join in and after remembering he had no rhythm he  left.

[YoFuggedaboutit]

I wonder what would happen if someone ever did this? Is there a general "don't fuck with the commish" clause in Goodell's personal conduct policy?

If I was a player and Goodell decided to escalate the situation if I sent him rolls of pennies to pay my fine, I'd grab a sack of those penny rolls and smack him over the head with it a few times.  We'll see how he stones up after that.