Megatron Still Looking To Dunk

SmashMouth · 04-27-2014, 08:48 AM

When the NFL said this offseason that it would start penalizing players who dunk the ball over the crossbar, it was referred to as the “Jimmy Graham rule” after the Saints tight end who caused a game to be delayed by knocking a goal post off-balance in the NFL’s version of shattering the glass.

But Graham isn’t the only NFL player who celebrates touchdowns by dunking. And Lions receiver Calvin Johnson believes he can get away with dunking as long as he does it right.

“I’m still going to dunk,” Johnson told the Detroit Free Press. “I just won’t touch the rim.”

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SloMotion · 04-28-2014, 08:02 AM

... "I just won't touch the rim" ... pretty bold statement there ... might start a trend,

... can Jimmy dunk without touching the crossbar?

TheOak · 04-30-2014, 07:43 AM

The penalty is for using a prop.. Whether they touch it or not. He will be penalized.

Danno · 04-30-2014, 07:02 PM

Originally Posted by TheOak

The penalty is for using a prop.. Whether they touch it or not. He will be penalized.

So will jump shots and lay-ups also be penalties?

TheOak · 04-30-2014, 07:14 PM

Originally Posted by Danno

So will jump shots and lay-ups also be penalties?

If a prop is used yes they should fall into the category.

I'd prefer we did away with the coin toss to determine possession and move to the jump ball. Hockey drops a puck, basket ball throws a ball into the air. Let the gladiators determine possession.

Danno · 04-30-2014, 07:27 PM

Originally Posted by TheOak

If a prop is used yes they should fall into the category.

I'd prefer we did away with the coin toss to determine possession and move to the jump ball. Hockey drops a puck, basket ball throws a ball into the air. Let the gladiators determine possession.

Line up each team at the 40's, and drop a ball on the 50. Whoever recovers gets possession?

Utah_Saint · 04-30-2014, 07:39 PM

Originally Posted by Danno

Line up each team at the 40's, and drop a ball on the 50. Whoever recovers gets possession?

I'd hate to be the dude dropping the ball.

SmashMouth · 04-30-2014, 10:55 PM

Originally Posted by TheOak

If a prop is used yes they should fall into the category.

I'd prefer we did away with the coin toss to determine possession and move to the jump ball. Hockey drops a puck, basket ball throws a ball into the air. Let the gladiators determine possession.

Rugby rules football?

TheOak · 05-01-2014, 04:53 AM

Just something a little more competitive than "pick a side".

QBREES9 · 05-01-2014, 01:52 PM

Geeeeeez what next.

04-27-2014, 08:48 AM	#1
SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 38,211 Blog Entries: 29	Megatron Still Looking To Dunk When the NFL said this offseason that it would start penalizing players who dunk the ball over the crossbar, it was referred to as the “Jimmy Graham rule” after the Saints tight end who caused a game to be delayed by knocking a goal post off-balance in the NFL’s version of shattering the glass. But Graham isn’t the only NFL player who celebrates touchdowns by dunking. And Lions receiver Calvin Johnson believes he can get away with dunking as long as he does it right. “I’m still going to dunk,” Johnson told the Detroit Free Press. “I just won’t touch the rim.” read more

04-28-2014, 08:02 AM	#2
SloMotion 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 6,776 Blog Entries: 15	Re: Megatron Still Looking To Dunk ... "I just won't touch the rim" ... pretty bold statement there ... might start a trend, ... can Jimmy dunk without touching the crossbar?

04-30-2014, 07:43 AM	#3
TheOak 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cypress Tx. Posts: 19,027	Re: Megatron Still Looking To Dunk The penalty is for using a prop.. Whether they touch it or not. He will be penalized. Danno likes this.

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Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,725	Re: Megatron Still Looking To Dunk Originally Posted by TheOak The penalty is for using a prop.. Whether they touch it or not. He will be penalized. So will jump shots and lay-ups also be penalties?

04-30-2014, 07:14 PM	#5
TheOak 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cypress Tx. Posts: 19,027	Re: Megatron Still Looking To Dunk Originally Posted by Danno So will jump shots and lay-ups also be penalties? If a prop is used yes they should fall into the category. I'd prefer we did away with the coin toss to determine possession and move to the jump ball. Hockey drops a puck, basket ball throws a ball into the air. Let the gladiators determine possession. Danno likes this.

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04-30-2014, 07:27 PM	#6
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,725	Re: Megatron Still Looking To Dunk Originally Posted by TheOak If a prop is used yes they should fall into the category. I'd prefer we did away with the coin toss to determine possession and move to the jump ball. Hockey drops a puck, basket ball throws a ball into the air. Let the gladiators determine possession. Line up each team at the 40's, and drop a ball on the 50. Whoever recovers gets possession?

04-30-2014, 07:39 PM	#7
Utah_Saint Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 3,521	Re: Megatron Still Looking To Dunk Originally Posted by Danno Line up each team at the 40's, and drop a ball on the 50. Whoever recovers gets possession? I'd hate to be the dude dropping the ball.

04-30-2014, 10:55 PM	#8
SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 38,211 Blog Entries: 29	Re: Megatron Still Looking To Dunk Originally Posted by TheOak If a prop is used yes they should fall into the category. I'd prefer we did away with the coin toss to determine possession and move to the jump ball. Hockey drops a puck, basket ball throws a ball into the air. Let the gladiators determine possession. Rugby rules football? SloMotion likes this.

05-01-2014, 04:53 AM	#9
TheOak 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cypress Tx. Posts: 19,027	Re: Megatron Still Looking To Dunk Just something a little more competitive than "pick a side".

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QBREES9 Moderator Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New Haven Ct Posts: 23,985	Re: Megatron Still Looking To Dunk Geeeeeez what next.

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