Chad Fined 20 000$ for Bribe Joke

Canadian Speed · 11-15-2009, 07:03 AM

Over reaction by the league? Perhaps, or is it simply something done in light of recent accusations and very bad calls made by officials this, and last year? Who know, but one thing is for certain, instead of letting this thing die, the league will in fact draw more attention to this by placing such a large, and largly viewed as excessive fine, for something that was clearly a joke... Like you could buy an NFL ref for a reply for only a dollar... The Steelers and Pats have to pay millions... Come on NFL, know your prices. Just one in a line of terrible calls made by the NFL commish, at least he didn't destroy the evidence this time.

Whodeyman · 11-15-2009, 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Canadian Speed

Over reaction by the league? Perhaps, or is it simply something done in light of recent accusations and very bad calls made by officials this, and last year? Who know, but one thing is for certain, instead of letting this thing die, the league will in fact draw more attention to this by placing such a large, and largly viewed as excessive fine, for something that was clearly a joke... Like you could buy an NFL ref for a reply for only a dollar... The Steelers and Pats have to pay millions... Come on NFL, know your prices. Just one in a line of terrible calls made by the NFL commish, at least he didn't destroy the evidence this time.

I think he got fined because he said bribe in his post game news conference.

Sproles43 · 11-15-2009, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Canadian Speed

Over reaction by the league? Perhaps, or is it simply something done in light of recent accusations and very bad calls made by officials this, and last year? Who know, but one thing is for certain, instead of letting this thing die, the league will in fact draw more attention to this by placing such a large, and largly viewed as excessive fine, for something that was clearly a joke... Like you could buy an NFL ref for a reply for only a dollar... The Steelers and Pats have to pay millions... Come on NFL, know your prices. Just one in a line of terrible calls made by the NFL commish, at least he didn't destroy the evidence this time.

I thought it was a funny joke; but I new this was going to happen.

Irish · 11-16-2009, 06:28 PM

The commish fining him for this questions the integrity of the league more than the act itself. By him reacting so huge to this, it shows that he's possibly trying to hide something that we all know goes on in the underbelly of the league.

jsyingling · 11-17-2009, 08:30 PM

I don't know. I'm a big Ochocinco fan and I actually root for him and enjoy his touchdown celebrations. That being said, I think this was the right choice. Remember, there's no difference between 10 and 20 thousand dollars to Chad.

magwhump · 11-18-2009, 01:47 PM

Being fined $20K for having a sense of humor... WTF is up with the NFL?

I laughed when I saw the "$1 bribe" ... I KNEW it was a joke... I would imagine that anyone with half a brain knew it was a joke...
Hell... He was smiling & laughing when he did it.

This is just plain nuts! Political correctness has gone too far!

VikesGal · 11-19-2009, 04:00 PM

$20,000 for a bribe and $250,000 for giving the bird. I really need to know how the NFL calculates these things. Is there like a manual or something?

jBuds · 11-19-2009, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by VikesGal

$20,000 for a bribe and $250,000 for giving the bird. I really need to know how the NFL calculates these things. Is there like a manual or something?

Ha. It's a valid question. You have to believe it's more of a "dart board" thing, no?

LooseChange25 · 11-19-2009, 09:50 PM

Either way..Chad should write the check for $20,001.

VikesGal · 11-19-2009, 11:07 PM

LOL

Exactly.

I hope the fines end up going to charity. If not that's pretty ****ty of the NFL IMO.

EaglesFan10 · 11-20-2009, 08:01 AM

That was awesome! Ochocinco gets like 10 more points in my book for this one lol

LooseChange25 · 11-20-2009, 10:27 PM

Chad Ochocinco is probably one of my favorite players in the NFL. Sure he talks a lot but its different than TO's talk. TO constantly complains about not getting the ball, etc.

Sure, Chad had his moments last year but thats not uncommon for a star WR in the NFL. Most of Chad's antics are stunts like this one. Which are funny and lightens the mood from the rather "No Fun League". The guys knows when to be serious and bring it on the field and his numbers show that. Keep fining him, hes gonna keep being Chad, and I have no problem with it.

VikesGal · 11-25-2009, 01:03 AM

Normally I have no problem with it except for the fact that stunts like this starts the ball rolling for other players wanting to be on the highlight show. Sooner or later it becomes a sideshow and I can just see it getting to be like watching the WWE or something where fans are just anticipating their favorite player to do something outrageous.

Though I enjoy humor as much as anyone I want football to remain football. How do you think Steelers or Raiders of old would have handled this guy if he did this kind of stuff? Buried him in the dirt probably. Then again, he's probably no different than the flashy Joe Namath I guess.

I dunno.

People like crazy things and people are drawn to it for some reason. If those kinds of actions distract the team from winning it's a stupid thing to do.

If not go for it.

rebel26 · 11-26-2009, 12:41 AM

The NFL should be ashamed for this...

VikesGal · 11-26-2009, 12:49 AM

I have to admit though, when Moss pretended to pull down his pants in Green Bay and rub his tight little ass against the Packers goal post that was a classic moment.

I think it's going to get worse before it gets better IMO.

What's $15,000 to these guys?

11-15-2009, 07:03 AM	#1 (permalink)
Canadian Speed We Deserve an NFL Team! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Northern Canada Age: 32 Posts: 1,365 vCash: 500 NFL Team: Tampa Bay Buccaneers NCAA Team: Air Force Falcons	Chad Fined 20 000$ for Bribe Joke Over reaction by the league? Perhaps, or is it simply something done in light of recent accusations and very bad calls made by officials this, and last year? Who know, but one thing is for certain, instead of letting this thing die, the league will in fact draw more attention to this by placing such a large, and largly viewed as excessive fine, for something that was clearly a joke... Like you could buy an NFL ref for a reply for only a dollar... The Steelers and Pats have to pay millions... Come on NFL, know your prices. Just one in a line of terrible calls made by the NFL commish, at least he didn't destroy the evidence this time. __________________ "All you read and wear or see and hear on tv is a product begging for your fatass dirty dollar... So shut up and buy..." Hooker With a Penis by Tool

11-16-2009, 06:28 PM	#4 (permalink)
Irish WR #3 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sudbury Posts: 1,065 vCash: 6750 NFL Team: Arizona Cardinals NCAA Team: Georgia Bulldogs	The commish fining him for this questions the integrity of the league more than the act itself. By him reacting so huge to this, it shows that he's possibly trying to hide something that we all know goes on in the underbelly of the league. __________________ 426 Receptions/5975 Yards/46 TDs The Numbers Don't Lie

11-18-2009, 01:47 PM	#6 (permalink)
magwhump DALLAS COWBOYS!!! Simon Champion! Hexxagon Champion! Frogger 2004 Champion! Jedi Trainer Champion! Joust Champion! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: DFW Texas Age: 42 Posts: 424 vCash: 50 NFL Team: Dallas Cowboys	F* 'em if they can't take a joke!!! Being fined $20K for having a sense of humor... WTF is up with the NFL? I laughed when I saw the "$1 bribe" ... I KNEW it was a joke... I would imagine that anyone with half a brain knew it was a joke... Hell... He was smiling & laughing when he did it. This is just plain nuts! Political correctness has gone too far! __________________ I called my stockbroker this morning and asked him what I should be buying... He said, "Canned goods and ammunition!"**

11-19-2009, 04:00 PM	#7 (permalink)
VikesGal It's Stomp'n Time Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: The Cold North Age: 24 Posts: 157 vCash: 500 NFL Team: Minnesota Vikings NCAA Team: Michigan Wolverines	$20,000 for a bribe and $250,000 for giving the bird. I really need to know how the NFL calculates these things. Is there like a manual or something? __________________

11-19-2009, 09:50 PM	#9 (permalink)
LooseChange25 All-American Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: ND Age: 21 Posts: 334 vCash: 500 NFL Team: Minnesota Vikings NCAA Team: Texas Longhorns	Either way..Chad should write the check for $20,001. __________________ All Day

11-17-2009, 08:30 PM	#5 (permalink)
jsyingling Walkon Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 5 vCash: 500 NFL Team: Pittsburgh Steelers NCAA Team: Ohio Bobcats	I don't know. I'm a big Ochocinco fan and I actually root for him and enjoy his touchdown celebrations. That being said, I think this was the right choice. Remember, there's no difference between 10 and 20 thousand dollars to Chad.

11-19-2009, 11:07 PM	#10 (permalink)
VikesGal It's Stomp'n Time Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: The Cold North Age: 24 Posts: 157 vCash: 500 NFL Team: Minnesota Vikings NCAA Team: Michigan Wolverines	LOL Exactly. I hope the fines end up going to charity. If not that's pretty ****ty of the NFL IMO. __________________

11-20-2009, 08:01 AM	#11 (permalink)
EaglesFan10 Backup Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: indiana Age: 22 Posts: 60 vCash: 500 NFL Team: Philadelphia Eagles NCAA Team: Michigan Wolverines	That was awesome! Ochocinco gets like 10 more points in my book for this one lol

11-20-2009, 10:27 PM	#12 (permalink)
LooseChange25 All-American Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: ND Age: 21 Posts: 334 vCash: 500 NFL Team: Minnesota Vikings NCAA Team: Texas Longhorns	Chad Ochocinco is probably one of my favorite players in the NFL. Sure he talks a lot but its different than TO's talk. TO constantly complains about not getting the ball, etc. Sure, Chad had his moments last year but thats not uncommon for a star WR in the NFL. Most of Chad's antics are stunts like this one. Which are funny and lightens the mood from the rather "No Fun League". The guys knows when to be serious and bring it on the field and his numbers show that. Keep fining him, hes gonna keep being Chad, and I have no problem with it. __________________ All Day

11-25-2009, 01:03 AM	#13 (permalink)
VikesGal It's Stomp'n Time Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: The Cold North Age: 24 Posts: 157 vCash: 500 NFL Team: Minnesota Vikings NCAA Team: Michigan Wolverines	Normally I have no problem with it except for the fact that stunts like this starts the ball rolling for other players wanting to be on the highlight show. Sooner or later it becomes a sideshow and I can just see it getting to be like watching the WWE or something where fans are just anticipating their favorite player to do something outrageous. Though I enjoy humor as much as anyone I want football to remain football. How do you think Steelers or Raiders of old would have handled this guy if he did this kind of stuff? Buried him in the dirt probably. Then again, he's probably no different than the flashy Joe Namath I guess. I dunno. People like crazy things and people are drawn to it for some reason. If those kinds of actions distract the team from winning it's a stupid thing to do. If not go for it. __________________

11-26-2009, 12:41 AM	#14 (permalink)
rebel26 Super Bowl Champ Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Who Dat Nation Age: 19 Posts: 360 vCash: 2000 NFL Team: New Orleans Saints NCAA Team: Southern Miss & MGCCC	The NFL should be ashamed for this... __________________

11-26-2009, 12:49 AM	#15 (permalink)
VikesGal It's Stomp'n Time Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: The Cold North Age: 24 Posts: 157 vCash: 500 NFL Team: Minnesota Vikings NCAA Team: Michigan Wolverines	I have to admit though, when Moss pretended to pull down his pants in Green Bay and rub his tight little ass against the Packers goal post that was a classic moment. I think it's going to get worse before it gets better IMO. What's $15,000 to these guys? __________________

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