The Superman Survives

[Riverboat Ron]

Wouldn't even mind the penalty if the Panthers pulled this off.

 

[Marguide]

It is the same rules, and that's a screenshot from last year.  These aren't new rules.

 

That doesn't really change anything. If they were bad then they're bad now.

 

However, if this will only be enforced when the gesture or act is directed at an opposing player, then more power to them. I fully support the sportsmanship angle. Just don't take the fun out of the game.

[Gucci Mane]

get used to the No Fun League

[Nick81]

That doesn't really change anything. If they were bad then they're bad now.

 

However, if this will only be enforced when the gesture or act is directed at an opposing player, then more power to them. I fully support the sportsmanship angle. Just don't take the fun out of the game.

It's only enforced when directed at an opposing player.  How many times did you see a penalty flag for this stuff last season?

[jayflip]

Sarcastiball

Reppin' Huddle West

[Marguide]

It's only enforced when directed at an opposing player.  How many times did you see a penalty flag for this stuff last season?

 

But is that 100% true?

 

The sack dance has been gone for years, whether directed at an opponent or not. Spiking the ball often draws a delay of game call (not after a TD) and again, it doesn't matter if it's to show someone up or not. So at least some of these rules are absolutes. 

 

I think we can thank the officials for not going overboard with enforcement. Let's hope that doesn't change.

[SouthernPanther]

So sitting on their face is still acceptable?

[Nick81]

But is that 100% true?

 

The sack dance has been gone for years, whether directed at an opponent or not. Spiking the ball often draws a delay of game call (not after a TD) and again, it doesn't matter if it's to show someone up or not. So at least some of these rules are absolutes. 

 

I think we can thank the officials for not going overboard with enforcement. Let's hope that doesn't change.

Section 3 Unsportsmanlike Conduct 

Article 1 There shall be no unsportsmanlike conduct. This applies to any act which is contrary to the 

generally understood principles of sportsmanship. Such acts specifically include, among others: 

a: Throwing a punch, or a forearm, or kicking at an opponent even though no contact is made. 

b: The use of abusive, threatening, or insulting language or gestures to opponents, teammates, officials, 

 or representatives of the League. 

Note 3: Violations of b: will be penalized if any of the acts are committed directly at an opponent. These acts 

 include but are not limited to: sack dances; home run swing; incredible hulk; spiking the ball; spinning the 

 ball; throwing or shoving the ball; pointing; pointing the ball; verbal taunting; military salute; standing over 

 an opponent (prolonged and with provocation); or dancing

 

[KendrickPanther]

This crap bothers me more than safety rules.

[caatfan]

Do you have to turn green to get called for 'the incredible hulk'???

[DatsMyQuarterback]

No "sack dance"? What are they surpose to do, just leave it stuck to their leg all game long??

[Marguide]

 

Section 3 Unsportsmanlike Conduct 

Article 1 There shall be no unsportsmanlike conduct. This applies to any act which is contrary to the 

generally understood principles of sportsmanship. Such acts specifically include, among others: 

a: Throwing a punch, or a forearm, or kicking at an opponent even though no contact is made. 

b: The use of abusive, threatening, or insulting language or gestures to opponents, teammates, officials, 

 or representatives of the League. 

Note 3: Violations of b: will be penalized if any of the acts are committed directly at an opponent. These acts 

 include but are not limited to: sack dances; home run swing; incredible hulk; spiking the ball; spinning the 

 ball; throwing or shoving the ball; pointing; pointing the ball; verbal taunting; military salute; standing over 

 an opponent (prolonged and with provocation); or dancing

 

 

I understand this part of it entirely, but that's not what I was questioning.

 

The two examples I cited, the sack dance and spiking the ball, are penalized even when not directed at an opposing player. Again, my guess is the league purposely gives the officials some leeway and count on their reasonableness.

 

In general, celebrations that do not show poor sportsmanship should be allowed. Cam getting penalized for going down on one knee after his first TD is an example of the league and/or officials going overboard.

[Nick81]

I understand this part of it entirely, but that's not what I was questioning.

 

The two examples I cited, the sack dance and spiking the ball, are penalized even when not directed at an opposing player. Again, my guess is the league purposely gives the officials some leeway and count on their reasonableness.

 

In general, celebrations that do not show poor sportsmanship should be allowed. Cam getting penalized for going down on one knee after his first TD is an example of the league and/or officials going overboard.

My only guess is the two examples you gave, in which penalty flags were thrown, were seen by the refs as being directed at an individual, or excessive/prolonged.  I saw tons of sack dances and spiked balls last season that weren't penalized.  It's basically a judgement call on their part.

[Panthers8969]

These rules are from last year

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