Report: NFL considering banning goal post dunk

woody · 03-23-2014, 12:02 PM

They should ban the Gus frerotte wall headbutt. Very dangerous.

CheramieIII · 03-23-2014, 12:38 PM

You guys got some good posts on this one! I like it a lot!

NewDeal · 03-23-2014, 02:09 PM

This isn't a player safety issue; it is a delay of game issue. The delay was only caused because of JG screwing up the goal post at Atlanta because he hung on. They want to fix it? Simply ban hanging on the goal post and its done.

As much as it entertained me to see Graham do that to Atlanta I can admit it delayed the game and I can admit that if Gonzalez or any other team did that to one of ours I would be upset at the delay. And if they want to ban goal post dunk then they need to get rid of the leap as well.

Rugby Saint II · 03-23-2014, 02:31 PM

Originally Posted by Danno

If they bend the post, 15 yard penalty and a fine.

Problem solved.

Much too easy. Godhells thumb print has to be on everything.

ScottF · 03-23-2014, 05:18 PM

Looking at it objectively, yes, a slam dunk after a TD would qualify as excessive celebration. However, the timing of this discussion puts Goodell in the N.O cross-hairs again.
At what point does it stop? Sherman got a $9000 fine for making the choking sign, but not for humiliating Crabtree. How hard is it to define bad sportsmanship vs. pure exuberation?

MatthewT · 03-23-2014, 08:50 PM

I am probably in the minority, but I see it as a good thing. Just a matter of time before someone pops an ACL doing that. While they at it, should ban the Lambeau leap too for the same reason.

blackangold · 03-23-2014, 09:31 PM

Every player should start doing the leap into the stands... then they can ban that too.

B005TED · 03-23-2014, 09:46 PM

Originally Posted by NewDeal

This isn't a player safety issue; it is a delay of game issue. The delay was only caused because of JG screwing up the goal post at Atlanta because he hung on. They want to fix it? Simply ban hanging on the goal post and its done.

Or just make the goal posts stronger so they don't move when someone touches it.

Crazy idea, yeah I know.

jnormand · 03-24-2014, 11:45 AM

What's next? A fine and 15 yard unsportsmanlike penalty for "excessive smiling" after a TD?

A penalty or fine for blinking too much during a game?

TheOak · 03-24-2014, 11:50 AM

The NFL is rightfully protecting their product and investment. Dealing with bent goal posts on a nationally televised game and or the possibility of a broken ankle or wrist outside of game play/practice are not risks I would take either.

If jimmy wanted to dunk there was always plenty of opportunity to do that in the NBA.

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03-23-2014, 12:38 PM	#12
CheramieIII Fan Since 1967 Join Date: May 2004 Location: Nomad Posts: 7,487 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Report: NFL considering banning goal post dunk You guys got some good posts on this one! I like it a lot!

03-23-2014, 02:09 PM	#13
NewDeal Registered Join Date: Jan 2014 Posts: 59	Re: Report: NFL considering banning goal post dunk This isn't a player safety issue; it is a delay of game issue. The delay was only caused because of JG screwing up the goal post at Atlanta because he hung on. They want to fix it? Simply ban hanging on the goal post and its done. As much as it entertained me to see Graham do that to Atlanta I can admit it delayed the game and I can admit that if Gonzalez or any other team did that to one of ours I would be upset at the delay. And if they want to ban goal post dunk then they need to get rid of the leap as well. Halo likes this.
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03-23-2014, 02:31 PM	#14
Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,052	Re: Report: NFL considering banning goal post dunk Originally Posted by Danno If they bend the post, 15 yard penalty and a fine. Problem solved. Much too easy. Godhells thumb print has to be on everything.

03-23-2014, 05:18 PM	#15
ScottF 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 6,324	Re: Report: NFL considering banning goal post dunk Looking at it objectively, yes, a slam dunk after a TD would qualify as excessive celebration. However, the timing of this discussion puts Goodell in the N.O cross-hairs again. At what point does it stop? Sherman got a $9000 fine for making the choking sign, but not for humiliating Crabtree. How hard is it to define bad sportsmanship vs. pure exuberation?

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MatthewT 1000 Posts + Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Mississippi Posts: 2,729	Re: Report: NFL considering banning goal post dunk I am probably in the minority, but I see it as a good thing. Just a matter of time before someone pops an ACL doing that. While they at it, should ban the Lambeau leap too for the same reason. SapperSaint likes this.

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blackangold 1000 Posts + Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 3,422	Re: Report: NFL considering banning goal post dunk Every player should start doing the leap into the stands... then they can ban that too.

03-23-2014, 09:46 PM	#18
B005TED Who Dat!!??!! Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: AThelL Posts: 177	Re: Report: NFL considering banning goal post dunk Originally Posted by NewDeal This isn't a player safety issue; it is a delay of game issue. The delay was only caused because of JG screwing up the goal post at Atlanta because he hung on. They want to fix it? Simply ban hanging on the goal post and its done. Or just make the goal posts stronger so they don't move when someone touches it. Crazy idea, yeah I know.

03-24-2014, 11:45 AM	#19
jnormand 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: The Free State of Idaho Posts: 5,660	Re: Report: NFL considering banning goal post dunk What's next? A fine and 15 yard unsportsmanlike penalty for "excessive smiling" after a TD? A penalty or fine for blinking too much during a game?

03-24-2014, 11:50 AM	#20
TheOak 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cypress Tx. Posts: 19,026	Re: Report: NFL considering banning goal post dunk The NFL is rightfully protecting their product and investment. Dealing with bent goal posts on a nationally televised game and or the possibility of a broken ankle or wrist outside of game play/practice are not risks I would take either. If jimmy wanted to dunk there was always plenty of opportunity to do that in the NBA.

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