Reggie Bush Fined $5,000 For Waving Finger At Urlacher

Mike · 01-28-2007, 12:37 PM

A week after Reggie Bush wagged his finger at Brian Urlacher, the NFL wagged back.

The league fined the New Orleans Saints running back $5,000 for taunting Urlacher at the end of his 88-yard touchdown reception in the NFC Championship Game on Jan. 21, ESPN's Chris Mortensen reported.

Bush wagged his finger at the trailing Urlacher shortly before crossing the goal line with a somersault jump.

Bush was not penalized by officials on the play and apologized to head coach Sean Payton immediately after the incident.

The Bears outscored the Saints 23-0 after the incident and won the game 39-14 to advance to the Super Bowl against the Indianapolis Colts on Feb. 4.

Source: ESPN

Mike · 01-28-2007, 12:39 PM

That makes two fines in his first NFL season. Funny thing about this fine is that it was clearly not needed. Bush did just exactly what Urlacher and the Bears defense needed him to do, fire them up.

I am sure the $5,000 hurts alot less that realizing you shouldn't have instigated one of the best linebackers in the NFL.

Mr. Hack · 01-28-2007, 01:07 PM

this is a bullshit call by the nfl.

let the boys play and have their fun. everyone celebrates.

my girlfriends step sister gives me more hell playing madden 07 than just wagging a finger.

Mike · 01-28-2007, 01:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kempton

this is a bullshit call by the nfl.

Not sure how it is BS. This was clearly a classless move by Reggie Bush. Taunts like this are what leads to cheapshots later in games, as well as the unneeded fights that breakout.

Miller · 01-28-2007, 02:53 PM

Got no prob with it, it's only 5k, only thing I question is consistency on it.....didn't hear any of the Pats get fined after taunting the Chargers after the game a week earlier.

Mike · 01-28-2007, 04:18 PM

The Patriots rarely get in trouble for anything. I think it's the "Tom Brady Rule" or something.

Miller · 01-28-2007, 04:20 PM

Beermutts · 01-28-2007, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Miller_time

Got no prob with it, it's only 5k, only thing I question is consistency on it.....didn't hear any of the Pats get fined after taunting the Chargers after the game a week earlier.

I recall a LB for Cleveland who took his helmet off on the field when he thought the game was over, but was hit with a penalty and the opposing team kicked a Game Winning FG. Had that happened after the play the game would of been over and no penalty. Could be the NE incident was after the game? I am not sure of the rules, though

dannywest · 01-29-2007, 03:45 PM

Personally I don't think what Bush did was a big deal. Players taunt one another all the time, the NFL was right to fine him, but ask Chad Johnson how much of a difference that will make. Besides, Urlacher and the Bears got him back in the end.

Beermutts · 01-30-2007, 07:07 PM

celebrating is one thing, taunting I can't stand

elwayfan446 · 01-30-2007, 08:32 PM

If he got caught on TV then yeah...you gotta fine him. If not, I think the NFL should just let those things go. They bring more attention to it by all the coverage of the fine then if they let it go.

Beermutts · 01-30-2007, 09:58 PM

He got caught on TV

elwayfan446 · 01-30-2007, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Beermutts

He got caught on TV

Then that really leaves them no choice.

jaybebo · 01-30-2007, 10:38 PM

I taunt drivers on the highway all the time...and only fined once...


01-28-2007, 12:37 PM	#1
Mike who me? Admin Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: L.A. (Lower Arkansas) Posts: 29,999 vCash: 14556653 Donate Blog Entries: 18	Reggie Bush Fined $5,000 For Waving Finger At Urlacher A week after Reggie Bush wagged his finger at Brian Urlacher, the NFL wagged back. The league fined the New Orleans Saints running back $5,000 for taunting Urlacher at the end of his 88-yard touchdown reception in the NFC Championship Game on Jan. 21, ESPN's Chris Mortensen reported. Bush wagged his finger at the trailing Urlacher shortly before crossing the goal line with a somersault jump. Bush was not penalized by officials on the play and apologized to head coach Sean Payton immediately after the incident. The Bears outscored the Saints 23-0 after the incident and won the game 39-14 to advance to the Super Bowl against the Indianapolis Colts on Feb. 4. Source: ESPN

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01-28-2007, 12:39 PM	#2
Mike who me? Admin Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: L.A. (Lower Arkansas) Posts: 29,999 vCash: 14556653 Donate Blog Entries: 18	That makes two fines in his first NFL season. Funny thing about this fine is that it was clearly not needed. Bush did just exactly what Urlacher and the Bears defense needed him to do, fire them up. I am sure the $5,000 hurts alot less that realizing you shouldn't have instigated one of the best linebackers in the NFL.


01-28-2007, 01:07 PM	#3
Mr. Hack A.K.A. Kempton Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: O-H I-O Posts: 509 vCash: 64872 Donate	this is a bullshit call by the nfl. let the boys play and have their fun. everyone celebrates. my girlfriends step sister gives me more hell playing madden 07 than just wagging a finger.


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Miller Who Me? Admin Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 16,090 vCash: 59047993 Donate Blog Entries: 28	Got no prob with it, it's only 5k, only thing I question is consistency on it.....didn't hear any of the Pats get fined after taunting the Chargers after the game a week earlier.


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Mike who me? Admin Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: L.A. (Lower Arkansas) Posts: 29,999 vCash: 14556653 Donate Blog Entries: 18	The Patriots rarely get in trouble for anything. I think it's the "Tom Brady Rule" or something.


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01-29-2007, 03:45 PM	#9
dannywest Psychopath Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: PSJ, Florida Posts: 3,702 vCash: 449009 Donate Blog Entries: 27	Personally I don't think what Bush did was a big deal. Players taunt one another all the time, the NFL was right to fine him, but ask Chad Johnson how much of a difference that will make. Besides, Urlacher and the Bears got him back in the end.


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Beermutts Outlaw Premium Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: RavensTown Posts: 2,439 vCash: 239521 Donate	celebrating is one thing, taunting I can't stand


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elwayfan446 Jack Bauer = Bad Ass! Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Conway, AR - GO HOGS GO!! Posts: 130 vCash: 15649 Donate	If he got caught on TV then yeah...you gotta fine him. If not, I think the NFL should just let those things go. They bring more attention to it by all the coverage of the fine then if they let it go.


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Beermutts Outlaw Premium Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: RavensTown Posts: 2,439 vCash: 239521 Donate	He got caught on TV


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