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Related: About this forumMike Tomlin fined $100K for actions
The NFL on Wednesday fined Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin $100,000 for interfering with a kickoff return in Thursday night's game against the Baltimore Ravens.
In addition, the league said it will consider a forfeiture of draft choices for the Steelers because Tomlin's conduct affected a play on the field.
The league said Tomlin's actions -- he was standing on the white stripe that borders the playing field and took a step onto the field during Jacoby Jones' kickoff return -- should have resulted in a 15-yard unsportsmanlike conduct penalty.
"As I stated yesterday, I take full responsibility for my actions, and I apologize for causing negative attention to the Pittsburgh Steelers organization," Tomlin said in a statement. "I accept the penalty that I received. I will no longer address this issue as I am preparing for an important game this Sunday against the Miami Dolphins."
http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/10077849/mike-tomlin-fined-100k-pittsburgh-steelers-face-loss-picks
that's some serious coin
Auggie
(31,173 posts)joeybee12
(56,177 posts)But the way he was smiling after made me wonder...
Auggie
(31,173 posts)and not being present to his position on the sideline. I guarantee that every team is reviewing that rule this week.
frylock
(34,825 posts)watch is reaction when it's over. His expression is one of 'fuck all yall' and not 'oopsie my bad.'
joeybee12
(56,177 posts)A penalty wasn't called for that, was it? I don't think so...it was noticed after the game and dealt with them if I recall correctly.
And obvious.
PeteSelman
(1,508 posts)Losing the draft pick is a bit much.
His action was deplorable and deliberate but not enough to cost a pick.
The fine and suspension for the rest of the year works.
joeybee12
(56,177 posts)and probably wanted to stop this sort of thing from happening again.