boyst Posted December 13, 2010 Share Posted December 13, 2010 Why isn't it a penalty anymore for players and coaches to be on the field? Half the time coaches are out in the middle of the field when the play is on the other end, etc. Players are supposed to be behind the white line. That area is for officials! Also, it's sickening to see players walk on the field with 45 seconds left to shake hands. The game is 60 minutes of action not 59 minutes and 15 seconds followed by hugs and kisses for the last 45 seconds. I know the players do not want to get hurt but damn...they need my peewee coach who instilled in us character. You know, keep your helmet on when on the sidelines, mouth guard in at all times, all your pads in, chin strap buckled, in the players box (defense on one side, offense on the other, and the hold box where players about to take the field gathered). The NFL is losing so much class and giving a horrible role model to todays kids starting in peewee. Does anyone here remember the old "back-up-coaches?" The ones who would push the players back? We had them in HS, I have seen them in college and pro, as well. I remember NFL Films had a story about it, Marv was big on his back up coach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob's House Posted December 13, 2010 Share Posted December 13, 2010 The dumbass should have said it was an involuntary reflex move when he noticed the guy hauling ass right towards him. His apology is an admission of guilt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted December 13, 2010 Share Posted December 13, 2010 Really? You think they go over this move in practice? i dont think they are there to trip but i promise you they were there to impede. do you think they stand literally on the sideline when a jet gunner is trying to make it up the field? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eSJayDee Posted December 13, 2010 Share Posted December 13, 2010 i dont think they are there to trip but i promise you they were there to impede. do you think they stand literally on the sideline when a jet gunner is trying to make it up the field? I noticed in one of the pics, you've got about 5 guys (presumably coaches) all lined up, toeing the line. That is not the natural way a bunch of guys would stand to watch a game. They've gotta be there as you said to impede the gunners progress &/or incite a penalty if the gunner goes OB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBillsMagic1 Posted December 13, 2010 Share Posted December 13, 2010 i dont think they are there to trip but i promise you they were there to impede. do you think they stand literally on the sideline when a jet gunner is trying to make it up the field? Makes you wonder if the first guy missed him would the next in line and so on attempt the same thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apuszczalowski Posted December 13, 2010 Share Posted December 13, 2010 Love how this gets no penalty, yet celebrating at the goal line before falling into the endzone will get you an unsportsman penalty in the NFL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Caveman Posted December 13, 2010 Share Posted December 13, 2010 Love how this gets no penalty, yet celebrating at the goal line before falling into the endzone will get you an unsportsman penalty in the NFL Have you ever worked as a referee? It's difficult enough to keep track of what's happening on the field of play. If it had been seen by the referee it certainly would have been a penalty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted December 13, 2010 Share Posted December 13, 2010 Love how this gets no penalty, yet celebrating at the goal line before falling into the endzone will get you an unsportsman penalty in the NFL Weird how all eyes are on the guy carrying the ball into the endzone, but the strength coach can get away with one.... oh wait, thats not weird. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bills99999 Posted December 13, 2010 Share Posted December 13, 2010 I did not see him "trip" the guy. He was just bending his knees to brace for possible contact Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted December 13, 2010 Share Posted December 13, 2010 i dont think they are there to trip but i promise you they were there to impede. do you think they stand literally on the sideline when a jet gunner is trying to make it up the field? They are not literally standing on the sideline--they are 3 feet away. It was a bizarre cheap shot but the gunner is well out of bounds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted December 13, 2010 Share Posted December 13, 2010 The dumbass should have said it was an involuntary reflex move when he noticed the guy hauling ass right towards him. His apology is an admission of guilt. Yep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T master Posted December 13, 2010 Share Posted December 13, 2010 HE NEEDS TO BE FIRED IF HE'S WILLING TO GO THAT FAR TO CHEAT LIKE THAT !!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dean Posted December 13, 2010 Share Posted December 13, 2010 It's a reflection of their douche of a head coach. A team with a lot of class: all of it low. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erik Flowers Posted December 13, 2010 Share Posted December 13, 2010 Maybin should get in on this - maybe he could pad the stats with a couple more tackles that way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted December 13, 2010 Share Posted December 13, 2010 They are not literally standing on the sideline--they are 3 feet away. It was a bizarre cheap shot but the gunner is well out of bounds. If they were an inch further up, they would be standing ON the line. It looks as though with his lean out he was hovering above the actual white line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dean Posted December 13, 2010 Share Posted December 13, 2010 They are not literally standing on the sideline--they are 3 feet away. It was a bizarre cheap shot but the gunner is well out of bounds. If they were an inch further up, they would be standing ON the line. It looks as though with his lean out he was hovering above the actual white line. The Jests coaches are lined up right on the line, but that line is about 3 feet wide. They are on the outside of the line, not the field side. With that said, running out of bounds on kick coverage is neither unusual nor illegal. This was a clear cheap-shot. Nothing mitigates it, IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
May Day 10 Posted December 13, 2010 Share Posted December 13, 2010 while they are on the right side of the line, is it really necessary and safe to all stand with their toes literally kissing it? You see players driven out of bounds all the time and some violent collisions. Its a very dangerous place and puts the players on the field at risk if everyone is going to stand as close as possible. At least the jerks on the sideline can see it coming and brace themselves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Billy Posted December 13, 2010 Share Posted December 13, 2010 (edited) The dumbass should have said it was an involuntary reflex move when he noticed the guy hauling ass right towards him. His apology is an admission of guilt. "I'm sorry for DOING IT ON PURPOSE" is usually a pretty clear sign of guilt to me. Would you advise he lie about something that blatant and make the punishment worse for it? I did not see him "trip" the guy. He was just bending his knees to brace for possible contact Then he should have been trying to get OUT of the way, not lean into him. And I've seen people "brace for impact", that's not how you do it. He was extending his knee OUTWARD into the player. Are you trolling or are you really that dumb? Edited December 13, 2010 by Buffalo Billy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted December 14, 2010 Share Posted December 14, 2010 The Jests coaches are lined up right on the line, but that line is about 3 feet wide. They are on the outside of the line, not the field side. With that said, running out of bounds on kick coverage is neither unusual nor illegal. This was a clear cheap-shot. Nothing mitigates it, IMO. It's risky for players and coaches to be that close. It's begging for not just an injury but a serious one. This year saints gunner Courtney roby ran into a member of the chain gang- bad stuff. Hospital time etc... I get that it's not a thin line on the field, but 3 feet off the active field is too close to have a strength coach standing. Personnel should be far off the field and like a previous poster said - what happened to that buffer? It was there for a reason. If not intentional it was terribly negligent to have unneeded personnel that close to live bullets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albany,n.y. Posted December 14, 2010 Share Posted December 14, 2010 FOX pregame show just said the coach was suspended for the rest of the season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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