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Apparently the NFL was not as amused as the fans were


https://x.com/AdamSchefter/status/1821186603114754142



Adam Schefter
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NFL confirmed today that the Detroit Lions and New York Giants organizations have each been fined $200,000 for multiple fights that broke out at the joint practices between the clubs earlier this week.  All NFL clubs were reminded in a memo sent last month that fighting and unprofessional conduct at joint practices would not be tolerated.
10:08 AM · Aug 7, 2024

What a joke, good job Goodell

Quote from: MrGap92 on August 07, 2024, 10:42:09 AMWhat a joke, good job Goodell

The No Fun League rises from the dead.  I can't imagine John Mara is happy to have to fork over $200K

Quote from: MightyGiants on August 07, 2024, 11:28:28 AMThe No Fun League rises from the dead.  I can't imagine John Mara is happy to have to fork over $200K

If all that fighting is a foreshadow of a reversal of fortune for the Giants, I would imagine John Mara would gladly pay the Lions' portion, in addition to his own.

Peace!

200k well spent, if you ask me. It's not easy to buy "fire in the belly", and the fine is peanuts to Mara a crew. Like fining me a nickel

Where does that money go towards? That seems rather excessive.

Quote from: Ed Vette on August 08, 2024, 07:04:46 AMWhere does that money go towards? That seems rather excessive.

According to Google AI:

NFL fines are donated to charities designated by the NFL and NFLPA. These charities include the Professional Athletes Foundation, which supports Legends in need, and the NFL Foundation, which supports the health, safety, and wellness of athletes. Since 2011, the NFL has donated about $4 million annually to these causes

Quote from: MightyGiants on August 08, 2024, 08:57:28 AMAccording to Google AI:

NFL fines are donated to charities designated by the NFL and NFLPA. These charities include the Professional Athletes Foundation, which supports Legends in need, and the NFL Foundation, which supports the health, safety, and wellness of athletes. Since 2011, the NFL has donated about $4 million annually to these causes

So it's a tax deduction for the league while the organization bends over.

Quote from: Ed Vette on August 08, 2024, 09:23:54 AMSo it's a tax deduction for the league while the organization bends over.

I remember hearing years ago the actual league is tax exempt.   

Quote from: MightyGiants on August 08, 2024, 09:31:26 AMI remember hearing years ago the actual league is tax exempt.   

So Roger is also a minister.

I'm sure Mara will pay that 200,000 to see his team has a pulse all day every day.

Quote from: MightyGiants on August 07, 2024, 11:28:28 AMThe No Fun League rises from the dead.  I can't imagine John Mara is happy to have to fork over $200K

No medium Pepsis this year.