ORLANDO, Fla. (March 27, 2006) -- Let's dispense with the "No Fun League" talk from the beginning. This isn't about that. An NFL competition committee proposal designed to curtail celebrations does not, in any way, attempt to eliminate all forms of players celebrating touchdowns. Players can still spike the ball in the end zone, spin it on the ground, and dunk it over the goal post if they like (and are able to). They also can dance and even leap into the stands. What they can't do is use the ball as a prop in their routine. Nor can they do any celebrating on the ground or be part of any group effort. And when the referee warns them that their celebration has gone on too long and needs to stop, they must stop ? or be penalized 15 yards for unsportsmanlike conduct that would be assessed on the ensuing kickoff. As they watched videotape of games played during the 2005 season, members of the committee concluded that celebrations simply were getting out of hand. The biggest problem was that they were taking too long and slowing down the game unnecessarily. And the committee members weren't the only ones who formed that opinion. Representatives of the NFL Players Association shared that view, and, in fact, encouraged the committee to do something about it in the form of a rules change. I dont like this at all they are always trying to take the fun out of the game.
As I see it, the problem isn't the excessiveness of the celebrations, but rather how often players celebrate. Every touchdown seemingly is a reason to celebrate, to dance, etc etc. To me, it's fine once in a while, but when a player dances after every touchdown, it's just too much. That's why I like players like Marvin Harrison, Torry Holt, and Curtis Martin.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Jon_Vilma @ Mar 27 2006, 06:53 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>As I see it, the problem isn't the excessiveness of the celebrations, but rather how often players celebrate. Every touchdown seemingly is a reason to celebrate, to dance, etc etc. To me, it's fine once in a while, but when a player dances after every touchdown, it's just too much. That's why I like players like Marvin Harrison, Torry Holt, and Curtis Martin.</div>thats true, those are all veterans who hand the ball to the refi think taht they should allow team routines. But onthing directed at a specific person, taem or fan base.
I can see why the NFL is sometimes called the No Fun League..but hey I can live without the celebrations...I watch football for the football, not the endzone celebrations.
Do they ever stop to think that when a guy gets in the endzone, something overcomes them with all the excitement and joy of what just happened?
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (JHair @ Mar 27 2006, 08:30 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Do they ever stop to think that when a guy gets in the endzone, something overcomes them with all the excitement and joy of what just happened?</div>Well, you can still feel happy about your touchdown and high five your team-mates. They just want to get rid of the excessive celebrations which is why they banned using the ball as a prop, or laying down on the ground as part of your celebration.They can still spike the ball in the end zone, spin it on the ground, and dunk it over the goal post if they like (and are able to). They also can dance and even leap into the stands.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Shutdown Corner @ Mar 28 2006, 06:09 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (JHair @ Mar 27 2006, 08:30 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Do they ever stop to think that when a guy gets in the endzone, something overcomes them with all the excitement and joy of what just happened?</div>Well, you can still feel happy about your touchdown and high five your team-mates. They just want to get rid of the excessive celebrations which is why they banned using the ball as a prop, or laying down on the ground as part of your celebration.They can still spike the ball in the end zone, spin it on the ground, and dunk it over the goal post if they like (and are able to). They also can dance and even leap into the stands.</div>I could care less either way, I never really liked all the celebrations to begin with.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (AdropOFvenom @ Mar 28 2006, 07:02 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>I could care less either way, I never really liked all the celebrations to begin with.</div>I like them like I like chocolate. Good in small doses. Torry Holt, I think, embodies exactly what I think a player should be in terms of celebrations. 9 times out of 10 he'll hand the ball to the ref and trot off the field. But if it's a big TD, late 4th quarter that gives the Rams a big lead for example, then he'll throw out a celebration.
Not every celebration is out of line though, classic ones like the Lambeau Leap or the Denver Salute could never be seen again because of the league.
There's being overcome with joy, and then there's pre-meditated celebrations. I'm all for endzone celebrations, but ones that are planned out pre-game (i.e. Chad Johnson, Joe Horn's cell phone, TO & the sharpie) things like that are retarded.We just had a conversation about this on another board I'm on, but in high school, whenever I scored a TD, I either dropped the ball or handed it to the ref, then ran off for a jumping high-five with my RT (who was my best friend at the time).
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (FGore21 @ Mar 28 2006, 02:25 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Not every celebration is out of line though, classic ones like the Lambeau Leap or the Denver Salute could never be seen again because of the league.</div>Don't worry they won't"They can still spike the ball in the end zone, spin it on the ground, and dunk it over the goal post if they like (and are able to). They also can dance and even leap into the stands."
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (jeefunk @ Mar 28 2006, 03:42 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>There's being overcome with joy, and then there's pre-meditated celebrations. I'm all for endzone celebrations, but ones that are planned out pre-game (i.e. Chad Johnson, Joe Horn's cell phone, TO & the sharpie) things like that are retarded.We just had a conversation about this on another board I'm on, but in high school, whenever I scored a TD, I either dropped the ball or handed it to the ref, then ran off for a jumping high-five with my RT (who was my best friend at the time).</div>Very classy celebration. The way it should be done.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (AdropOFvenom @ Mar 29 2006, 11:41 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Very classy celebration. The way it should be done.</div>Yeah...what ever happened to those? Ahh, the good old days.
Apparantly Chad Johnson doesnt care....<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>Bengals | C. Johnson will continue entertainingThu, 30 Mar 2006 21:47:38 -0800Mark Curnutte, of the Cincinnati Enquirer, reports Cincinnati Bengals WR Chad Johnson said he will continue to celebrate touchdowns, even with the new NFL rule intended to limit celebrations. Johnson said, "This isn't going to stop me from keeping the fans of Cincinnati entertained and happy. I always kept it within the rules and I'm going to keep doing it that way. There is no one more creative than me."</div>
<span style="color:#993399">I think they need to eliminate the "other" dancing first. Like guys who dance around like a jackass when they tackle the running back......7 yards downfield. Or if they get a sack...despite trailing 45-3.Personally, I find that shit more disturbing and nausiating than anything Chad Johnson does. </span>
