NFL to consider banning goal post dunks

[RegentDenali]

If only we could ban Rodger Goodell instead....



The NFL has been dubbed the “No Fun League” for restricting the things players can do to demonstrate excitement upon making a good play. And if “fun” consists of demonstrations that possibly delay the game while a key piece of equipment is repaired, it’s a label the NFL may soon be gladly wearing.

Per a source with knowledge of the situation, the NFL currently is considering banning the practice of dunking the ball over the crossbar.

While not a formal proposal of the Competition Committee or any of the 32 teams, the topic is expected to be raised during the NFL’s annual meetings, which open Monday in Orlando.

When the NFL banned the use of props during celebrations, an exception was made for the goal post dunk and the Lambeau Leap. Last year, however, Saints tight end Jimmy Graham knocked the crossber askew when jamming the ball over it with both hands during a Thursday night game against the Falcons. Play was stopped so that maintenance workers could return the crossbar to its proper position.

If the NFL extends the uprights by five feet (as the Patriots have proposed), it becomes even more important to avoid applying extra force to the apparatus.

 

[beardown07]

I think its fine as long as they don't "Darryl Dawkins" that fucker and delay the game.


If it fucks up the posts in any way, then fuck em'...eject their asses. Problem solved.

 

[Mr. Tacoma]

Yeah! Because throwing a nit-picky bullshit flag and arguing with the coaches about it doesn't delay the game at all.

 

[darken65]

Dictator Goodell's plan: end all celebrations of scoring. I.E, Kap kissing the bicep, Cam's Superman,
the Leap, etc. This game should have no celebrations of any kind. Any animated coach should be ejected. Any comment such as "you mad Bro? " should mean that player be ejected from the field.Touching a player in an inappropriate way will be an instant ejection. This will be a fun new season with Goodell still in charge.

 

[JDM]

I want no restrictions whatsoever on celebrations.


[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r62_qMog1Mw]Shipoopi Original/FamilyGuy - YouTube[/ame] should be fair game.

 

[NinerSickness]

Is it still a penalty if you get Mutumbo'd by the goal post?

What about a jump shot?

 

[Shanemansj13]

What's Jimmy Grahams' go to move now??

 

[FaCe-LeE-uS]

Goodell's end goal with the NFL:

 

[sjballer03]

Might as well ban those ridiculous first down celebrations that receivers always do.

 

[broncosmitty]

Barry Sanders had the best end zone celebrations.

 

[AngryNiner]

meh, This is actually one change I could get behind. If the game has to be stopped to make repairs to a jacked up gaol post, maybe the celebration was a little excessive.

 

[AngryNiner]

Might as well ban those ridiculous first down celebrations that receivers always do.

Those are annoying. If its on a 4th down... okay. Maybe even a crucial 3rd. But watching some dummy get up and make a dramatic FIRST DOWN signal after making a routine catch is getting a little ridiculous.

 

[JDM]

A 3 yard catch on 3 and 15 is perfectly legitimate grounds to take a dump on the field in representation of how poorly the defender played against you.

 

[SEC Official]

Some day in the future, they will be able to enter all the stats of a player in the system (including mental agility and intelligence) and be able to virtually play the game so nobody ever gets hurt.

Else technology will allow us to make surrogates that mimic our stats and let them play.

Hell.... we kinda already have that with Madden, FIFA, NBA 2K14, MLB The Show, etc.

 

[SEC Official]

meh, This is actually one change I could get behind. If the game has to be stopped to make repairs to a jacked up gaol post, maybe the celebration was a little excessive.

How about we just make a better goal post?

Never understood why they are so flimsy anyway with technology.

 

[Wolverine830872]

omg this is ridiculous. Next they'll ban players from jumping into the stands and punching fans. Nazi Goodell!

 

[Scooby-Doo]

So whats the penalty if you still dunk? A fine or an unsportsman penalty?

 

[BritishDolfan]

So whats the penalty if you still dunk? A fine or an unsportsman penalty?

Presumably the same as the other excessive celebrations, so usually both.

 

[gowazzu02]

How about we just make a better goal post?

Never understood why they are so flimsy anyway with technology.

LOL Brilliant!!!! Make a better mouse trap!

 

[Mr. Tacoma]

Every player should be required to do the Ickey Shuffle after every play regardless of the outcome.