NFL takes back $21,000 fine on safety Rafael Bush following appeal

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The NFL has taken back a $21,000 fine against New Orleans Saints safety Rafael Bush following a successful appeal, according to his agent Brian Anderson.

"I just realized it took me 3 months to appeal my last fine yep can I have my 21 back now thank you," Bush tweeted Wednesday night."

Bush was fined for a hit against Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Percy Harvin in their NFC divisional playoff game in January. He was penalized 15 yards for a hit to a defenseless receiver, which caused the Harvin to leave the game to be tested for a concussion.

Harvin returned to the game, but later left again for good after hitting the turf following an incomplete pass.

"Anybody know me knows I play fast and physical but it's all good y'all have a blessed day," Bush tweeted after the game.
NFL takes back $21,000 fine on safety Rafael Bush following appeal | NOLA.com

jnormand · 04-10-2014, 11:48 AM

So the NFL "took back" the fine? Am I the only one that is confused a bit? So did he get his coin back or not?! Cause if the league took it back that means they still have it!

Rugby Saint II · 04-10-2014, 12:07 PM

Screw you Roger!

TheOak · 04-10-2014, 12:08 PM

Originally Posted by jnormand

So the NFL "took back" the fine? Am I the only one that is confused a bit? So did he get his coin back or not?! Cause if the league took it back that means they still have it!

Read second line of OP.

AsylumGuido · 04-10-2014, 12:10 PM

If you go to the link the article is titled "rescinds", not "takes back".

TheOak · 04-10-2014, 12:16 PM

Originally Posted by AsylumGuido

If you go to the link the article is titled "rescinds", not "takes back".

Seems they caught the error, I copied and pasted the headline with out edit. The URL from the OP has "takes back" as well LOL!

Seems like an editor finally got around to reading it.

Utah_Saint · 04-10-2014, 12:42 PM

Too bad they can't recind the 3 points that directly resulted from that play.

lee909 · 04-10-2014, 12:51 PM

Its all about making the point straight after the game.
Look how many players say the money was never taken for fines or players that win on appeal. This just allows the front office to make out that they are cracking down on big hits to the outside world while not actually enforcing anything. The league knows the fans want big hits,the players want to play hard and fast but in a era of player safety they need to show they are doing something,even if they really are not.

NonieT · 04-10-2014, 01:41 PM

Originally Posted by lee909

Its all about making the point straight after the game.
Look how many players say the money was never taken for fines or players that win on appeal. This just allows the front office to make out that they are cracking down on big hits to the outside world while not actually enforcing anything. The league knows the fans want big hits,the players want to play hard and fast but in a era of player safety they need to show they are doing something,even if they really are not.

All this tells me is that it never should have been flagged and certainly not fined in the first place.

QBREES9 · 04-10-2014, 01:58 PM

Now go have, Mr Rafael Bush

04-10-2014, 11:00 AM	#1
Threaded by TheOak 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cypress Tx. Posts: 19,026 Rating: (0 votes - average) The NFL has taken back a $21,000 fine against New Orleans Saints safety Rafael Bush following a successful appeal, according to his agent Brian Anderson. "I just realized it took me 3 months to appeal my last fine yep can I have my 21 back now thank you," Bush tweeted Wednesday night." Bush was fined for a hit against Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Percy Harvin in their NFC divisional playoff game in January. He was penalized 15 yards for a hit to a defenseless receiver, which caused the Harvin to leave the game to be tested for a concussion. Harvin returned to the game, but later left again for good after hitting the turf following an incomplete pass. "Anybody know me knows I play fast and physical but it's all good y'all have a blessed day," Bush tweeted after the game. NFL takes back $21,000 fine on safety Rafael Bush following appeal \| NOLA.com Attached Thumbnails
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04-10-2014, 11:48 AM	#2
jnormand 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: The Free State of Idaho Posts: 5,662	Re: NFL takes back $21,000 fine on safety Rafael Bush following appeal So the NFL "took back" the fine? Am I the only one that is confused a bit? So did he get his coin back or not?! Cause if the league took it back that means they still have it! Halo and ScottF like this.

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Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,052	Re: NFL takes back $21,000 fine on safety Rafael Bush following appeal Screw you Roger! Halo likes this.

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TheOak 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cypress Tx. Posts: 19,026	Re: NFL takes back $21,000 fine on safety Rafael Bush following appeal Originally Posted by jnormand So the NFL "took back" the fine? Am I the only one that is confused a bit? So did he get his coin back or not?! Cause if the league took it back that means they still have it! Read second line of OP.

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AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,241	Re: NFL takes back $21,000 fine on safety Rafael Bush following appeal If you go to the link the article is titled "rescinds", not "takes back". ScottF likes this.

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04-10-2014, 12:16 PM	#6
TheOak 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cypress Tx. Posts: 19,026	Re: NFL takes back $21,000 fine on safety Rafael Bush following appeal Originally Posted by AsylumGuido If you go to the link the article is titled "rescinds", not "takes back". Seems they caught the error, I copied and pasted the headline with out edit. The URL from the OP has "takes back" as well LOL! Seems like an editor finally got around to reading it.

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Utah_Saint Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 3,521	Re: NFL takes back $21,000 fine on safety Rafael Bush following appeal Too bad they can't recind the 3 points that directly resulted from that play. Halo, Danno, SapperSaint and 1 others like this.

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lee909 Site Donor 2015 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Watford England Posts: 8,803 Blog Entries: 1	Re: NFL takes back $21,000 fine on safety Rafael Bush following appeal Its all about making the point straight after the game. Look how many players say the money was never taken for fines or players that win on appeal. This just allows the front office to make out that they are cracking down on big hits to the outside world while not actually enforcing anything. The league knows the fans want big hits,the players want to play hard and fast but in a era of player safety they need to show they are doing something,even if they really are not. Halo likes this.

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NonieT 500th Post Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 921	Re: NFL takes back $21,000 fine on safety Rafael Bush following appeal Originally Posted by lee909 Its all about making the point straight after the game. Look how many players say the money was never taken for fines or players that win on appeal. This just allows the front office to make out that they are cracking down on big hits to the outside world while not actually enforcing anything. The league knows the fans want big hits,the players want to play hard and fast but in a era of player safety they need to show they are doing something,even if they really are not. All this tells me is that it never should have been flagged and certainly not fined in the first place. Halo likes this.
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