Richard Sherman fined $7875 by NFL for taunting

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1still_waters

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I can't believe it. This guy is getting a really bad rap simply for being excited and expressing it. To me it seems like another example of people taking something rather benign and just blowing it way out of proportion into the outrage-o-sphere.

CNN) — The NFL has fined Seattle Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman $7,875 for taunting tied to the recent NFC Championship Game, a league spokesperson said Friday.
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I don't recall everything he said, but surely players should be allowed to express themselves as long as it's not in someone's face, and doesn't cause anyone bodily harm.

Richard Sherman fined for taunting by NFL | PIX 11
 
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biscuit

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Since every major network is carrying the story, the NFL feels the heat in dealing with the taunting. Taunting is a major "bullying" issue with school age children. And to allow a NFL player to get away with this, without repercussion, is sending a message to children who are being bullied that it is no big deal.
 
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1still_waters

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biscuit said:
Since every major network is carrying the story, the NFL feels the heat in dealing with the taunting. Taunting is a major "bullying" issue with school age children. And to allow a NFL player to get away with this, without repercussion, is sending a message to children who are being bullied that it is no big deal.
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Maybe if he were taunting someone three times smaller than him.

It was him vs an entire defense, and team.

That's far from bullying

But I get what you mean.
 
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biscuit

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1still_waters said:
Maybe if he were taunting someone three times smaller than him.

It was him vs an entire defense, and team.

That's far from bullying

But I get what you mean.
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I remember in 11th grade I changed schools and missed the first 2.5 weeks of school, and had problems finding a table to eat in the cafeteria because every table was basically occupied. There was only one table and I wonder why it was not fully occupied ... and I found out quickly. This particular table has 3 guys that were considered "oddball or weird," and I sat with the group. Within a few minutes, from another table, food was flying unto our table, splattering on us, and they were also taunting us. Everyone in the cafeteria thought it was funny and laughing quite loudly. I asked the three guys how long it was going on and why don't put a stop to it. They were just scared and just put up with it. I told them I had enough (day 2) and will stop this silly nonesense and approach the bullies. I looked at the leader asked what was his problem. He was so shocked that he couldn't answer and said he was sorry and it wouldn't happen again. He keep his promise and my table was able to have lunch in peace. What is so funny was when I approached the bullies, the whole cafeteria was dead silence. And believe it or not ... all three boys at my table were bigger than I was.
 
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This guy is a non-stop taunting machine on and off the field. He back talks the refs; mocks the other team members, their families, their cities, etc...; and trash talks and taunts them whenever they make a mistake and he does it constantly. People are really sick of him in the NFL and he's gotten away with more of it than any player I'm aware of.

Here's a picture of him getting punched square in the face after saying some cruel things to another person on the field during the game and yes Trent Williams was fined and disciplined by the NFL for punching him:

[video=youtube_share;Wl4ViIwy7KA]http://youtu.be/Wl4ViIwy7KA[/video]

The NFL has official league safety rules and distributes a League Policies for Players manual to all players and coaches at the start of training camp every year.

In the manual, sportsmanship is communicated as a cornerstone of the game of football and of vital concern to everyone involved in the game, including players, coaches, officials, and League personnel. The reasons they list for this are broad and include safety reasons.

They spell out that the term sportsmanship conveys respect for the game, respect for opponents, respect for the game officials, and respect for the fans.

They state that the League will not tolerate unsportsmanlike conduct. This applies to any act which is contrary to the generally understood principles of sportsmanship. Unsportsmanlike conduct is also discussed in Rule 12, Section 3 of the Official Playing Rules of the National Football League ("NFL Rule Book").

Officials are authorized to immediately call a foul if any unsportsmanlike conduct occurs anywhere on the field.

It is important to note that the unsportsmanlike conduct rules apply to all personnel in the team area, including players, coaches, team employees, and officials and at other times, including postgame interviews.

Unsportsmanlike conduct includes abusive, threatening, insulting, or profane language or gestures, and physical acts by coaches, players, and other club personnel directed at opponents, officials, game personnel, or fans.

NFL games are broadcast on radio and television and there are open microphones near the playing field as well as closeup camera shots that permit easy lip-reading by viewers.

Keep in mind that the League and its participants are severely criticized whenever obscene or profane language or obscene gestures are carried or shown on the air and the NFL has a history of levying disciplinary action when it occurs.

And note that every player's contract includes provisions for sportsmanlike conduct which they agree to when they sign the contract.

Yes this is a first amendment issue. You're right. But it's different for a player than it is a fan. Read this for more information: http://scholarship.law.marquette.ed...earch="first amendment professional athletes"


1still_waters said:
I can't believe it. This guy is getting a really bad rap simply for being excited and expressing it. To me it seems like another example of people taking something rather benign and just blowing it way out of proportion into the outrage-o-sphere. I don't recall everything he said, but surely players should be allowed to express themselves as long as it's not in someone's face, and doesn't cause anyone bodily harm.

Richard Sherman fined for taunting by NFL | PIX 11
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1still_waters

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AgeofKnowledge said:
This guy is a non-stop taunting machine on and off the field. He back talks the refs; mocks the other team members, their families, their cities, etc...; and trash talks and taunts them whenever they make a mistake and he does it constantly. People are really sick of him in the NFL and he's gotten away with more of it than any player I'm aware of.

Here's a picture of him getting punched square in the face after saying some cruel things to another person on the field during the game and yes Trent Williams was fined and disciplined by the NFL for punching him:

[video=youtube_share;Wl4ViIwy7KA]http://youtu.be/Wl4ViIwy7KA[/video]

The NFL has official league safety rules and distributes a League Policies for Players manual to all players and coaches at the start of training camp every year.

In the manual, sportsmanship is communicated as a cornerstone of the game of football and of vital concern to everyone involved in the game, including players, coaches, officials, and League personnel. The reasons they list for this are broad and include safety reasons.

They spell out that the term sportsmanship conveys respect for the game, respect for opponents, respect for the game officials, and respect for the fans.

They state that the League will not tolerate unsportsmanlike conduct. This applies to any act which is contrary to the generally understood principles of sportsmanship. Unsportsmanlike conduct is also discussed in Rule 12, Section 3 of the Official Playing Rules of the National Football League ("NFL Rule Book").

Officials are authorized to immediately call a foul if any unsportsmanlike conduct occurs anywhere on the field.

It is important to note that the unsportsmanlike conduct rules apply to all personnel in the team area, including players, coaches, team employees, and officials and at other times, including postgame interviews.

Unsportsmanlike conduct includes abusive, threatening, insulting, or profane language or gestures, and physical acts by coaches, players, and other club personnel directed at opponents, officials, game personnel, or fans.

NFL games are broadcast on radio and television and there are open microphones near the playing field as well as closeup camera shots that permit easy lip-reading by viewers.

Keep in mind that the League and its participants are severely criticized whenever obscene or profane language or obscene gestures are carried or shown on the air and the NFL has a history of levying disciplinary action when it occurs.

And note that every player's contract includes provisions for sportsmanlike conduct which they agree to when they sign the contract.

Yes this is a first amendment issue. You're right. But it's different for a player than it is a fan. Read this for more information: http://scholarship.law.marquette.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1275&context=sportslaw&sei-redir=1&referer=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2Furl%3Fsa%3Dt%26rct%3Dj%26q%3Dfirst%2520amendment%2520and%2520professional%2520athletes%26source%3Dweb%26cd%3D1%26cad%3Drja%26ved%3D0CCQQFjAA%26url%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fscholarship.law.marquette.edu%252Fcgi%252Fviewcontent.cgi%253Farticle%253D1275%2526context%253Dsportslaw%26ei%3DSUPjUqeUEIWGogSgsIGwAQ%26usg%3DAFQjCNHkXBQugHMGuTZAUP-iOW5X0Pr3Wg%26sig2%3Di7WJr4fFHURqQP-m2Bqkzg%26bvm%3Dbv.59930103%2Cd.cGU#search=%22first%20amendment%20professional%20athletes%22
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I see. I wasn't aware of the overall context for this guy.
 
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