Comments on: Sanders appeal will be handled by Shell or Cottrell

By: ravenator

ravenator — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 01:39:26 +0000

This just in, steelers play second fiddle to the AFCN champs, the ravens. Soak it in Pittsburgh

By: koenig61

koenig61 — Sun, 11 Nov 2012 23:18:02 +0000

I agree with many posters on here. We don’t want the NFL to turn in to those fake soccer injuries, however how can you possibly prove sanders didnt have a cramp? And more importantly players fake injuries in every game to slow down a no huddle offense, or preserve a timeout.

The leagues ruling was that sanders didnt have a history of having cramps, and that he came in the next play and gave full effort, and was first down the field in punt coverage.

Ok, so now we are going to base decisions on a players previous history of injuries?? And I suppose no other player has ever left the field for an injury and then came back and made a tackle, caught a pass, or ran for a first down?? So unless a player comes back after a injury and sucks on the next play he was faking?

You can’t just draw your own conclusions because you “think” he’s guilty.

It’s all about player safety right commissioner ? So should a player risk further injury because he’s worried if he leaves the field comes back you might decide he was faking it, and you will fine him ?

This commissioner is so transparent, yet the only one calling him out on it are the fans. Oh and I always love the “I was at the game” comments. Ooh you and 50,000 other people. Since you were at the game your opinion must be the only one that matters.

By: melikefootball

melikefootball — Sun, 11 Nov 2012 18:43:39 +0000

You got caught own up to it …yea BUT… so did a lot of Saints and that is still going on. God-del and his henchman have not been consistent in any of these fines. Small or large fine, I’m starting to see the players side of all this.

By: thetwilightsown

thetwilightsown — Sun, 11 Nov 2012 18:01:26 +0000

If they fine this guy, they should fine all players who’ve done it in the past as well. Willie McGinest – hope you saved some of that cheddar.

By: denverscott

denverscott — Sun, 11 Nov 2012 17:55:53 +0000

You don’t even see fakes that bad in soccer. Get a acting coach, not a lawyer.

By: steelernationfartsinyourfaceandwinschampionships

steelernationfartsinyourfaceandwinschampionships — Sun, 11 Nov 2012 17:14:15 +0000

Haters? Try winning a championship. Steelers wrote that book. Jealous?

By: bengalguy

bengalguy — Sun, 11 Nov 2012 16:47:04 +0000

I was @ the game…..it was the worst acting job i’ve ever scene. He should be fined for the poor acting alone!!!!

By: bearfan34

bearfan34 — Sun, 11 Nov 2012 15:54:39 +0000

Wait….You mean he isn’t God-dell like Steeler fans have been crying about the last week? Who knew?

By: jimnaizeeum

jimnaizeeum — Sun, 11 Nov 2012 15:51:25 +0000

suhisabeast90 says:
I hope he brings video evidence of all the other teams doing it

Yeah that will show them…sounds like the “Every one was speeding, but I’m the only one that got ticketed” defense.

By: suhisabeast90

suhisabeast90 — Sun, 11 Nov 2012 15:44:11 +0000

cidman2001 says:
Nov 11, 2012 10:22 AM
I like Sanders, but it’s time to put an end to this practice. It’s difficult to think of a more unsportsmanlike “play” than the fake injury. Unfortunately, most every team has this in their playbook. The league needs to make an example of Sanders and send a strong message to players and coaches that this behavior isn’t acceptable. It’s cheating, plain and simple.
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Does one player always have to be an “Example for Others”?

How fair is that? Worry about how badly the Officials have been since their vacation. I really think the replacement refs are looking pretty good now. Make an example out of them.

By: suhisabeast90

suhisabeast90 — Sun, 11 Nov 2012 15:33:55 +0000

I hope he brings video evidence of all the other teams doing it. Good for him for refusing to be the “whipping boy” for another Goodell examples.

The Commish. needs to be reigned in some, this is a business and he is not a vigilante.

By: cidman2001

cidman2001 — Sun, 11 Nov 2012 15:22:13 +0000

I like Sanders, but it’s time to put an end to this practice. It’s difficult to think of a more unsportsmanlike “play” than the fake injury. Unfortunately, most every team has this in their playbook. The league needs to make an example of Sanders and send a strong message to players and coaches that this behavior isn’t acceptable. It’s cheating, plain and simple.

By: tomnickle

tomnickle — Sun, 11 Nov 2012 15:21:17 +0000

You faked it, you got caught, own it.

By: kevo126

kevo126 — Sun, 11 Nov 2012 15:20:03 +0000

is he really appealing that? he should be suspended for appealing the fines.

stay classy Pittsburgh…

By: skoobyfl

skoobyfl — Sun, 11 Nov 2012 15:15:54 +0000

Ted’s work with the Buffalo Bills leads me to believe that he would be the most impartial guy that could be hired.