NoCalMike 0 Report post Posted September 24, 2004 Since when did a simple facemask warrant a fine? It's not like he did it on purpose. I believe I remember seeing Ramsey being facemasked as well. The only thing I can think of is the NFL is making up for the fact that it went uncalled in the game, and yes I admit it, Lavar did fasemask, and the refs missed it, but that isn't Arrington's fault, and the NFL shouldn't be just making up fines to make up for the officials stupidity. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Salacious Crumb Report post Posted September 24, 2004 It was $5000, that's nothing as far as fines go. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
starvenger 0 Report post Posted September 24, 2004 It's the principle, I think. I take it the non-penalty was on the QB, and would've been a 15-yarder? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Salacious Crumb Report post Posted September 24, 2004 The ESPN article I read said it was a hit on Tiki Barber. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest El Satanico Report post Posted September 24, 2004 It was on Tiki Barber and it wasn't even a bad facemask. It looked like it was just a finger or two and there's no doubt that it was an accidental facemask. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kkktookmybabyaway 0 Report post Posted September 24, 2004 Fining for a face mask penalty? What's a holding penalty go for -- $100?... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slayer 0 Report post Posted September 24, 2004 "You'll never pull another facemask again, Lavar! Bwahaha..." Surely the rampant facemasking problem plaguing the NFL will cease thanks to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dr. Tom 0 Report post Posted September 24, 2004 All fine systems in pro sports are wimpy. Fining a wealthy pro athlete $25,000 is like fining most people $.50. Lavar Arrington could wipe his ass with $5000 every day for a month and not notice the loss. Heck, knowing how light the fines are, if I were an athlete in an important game, I'd go diving at people's knees. Oh, so sorry Peyton's out for the year; here's a check for $35,000. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
