Winslow Fined for Farrior Hit

83-Steelers-43 · 12-16-2006, 12:52 PM

Winslow fined for hit that provoked Porter comments
By Len Pasquarelli
ESPN.com

Cleveland Browns tight end Kellen Winslow has been fined $5,000 by the NFL for a late hit in the team's 27-7 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers on Dec. 7.

Ironically, the fine is the result of the play that provoked Steelers linebacker Joey Porter into characterizing Winslow with a slur typically associated with a gay man. Porter this week was fined $10,000 by the league for comments which the NFL termed "vulgar and inexcusable."

The play in question occurred with 6:40 remaining in the Thursday night game at Heinz Field. On a first-and-10 from the Cleveland 48-yard line, quarterback Derek Anderson completed an 8-yard pass to tailback Reuben Droughns. After the whistle, Winslow hit Pittsburgh inside linebacker James Farrior and drew a 15-yard unnecessary roughness penalty.

The Cleveland possession culminated in a 45-yard touchdown pass to Braylon Edwards.

Several Steelers players were incensed by Winslow's actions, none more so than the outspoken Porter, who charged the Browns' tight end with being "soft." Porter subsequently made the controversial comments that resulted in the $10,000 fine.

It is not known if Winslow will appeal the $5,000 fine.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2699366

***tony hipchest*** · 12-16-2006, 12:54 PM

i wonder if all of porters barking had anything to do with this fine 8-9 days after the fact.

nicesteel4life · 12-16-2006, 02:56 PM

HMMMMMM $10,000 for saying a word.....$5000 for possiable ending a career. Makes no sense to me. Sounds like prejudice is part of the fine system as well. Guess if your tuff you pay more. Guess if your soft and G** you pay less.

floodcitygirl · 12-16-2006, 03:24 PM

The poo just keeps getting deeper in this one.

stillers4me · 12-16-2006, 03:27 PM

hmmmmmmmmm...................

touchdownward · 12-16-2006, 04:02 PM

Better late than never I guess.
I agree with tony, you have to wonder if Porter had been tight lipped about it, would it have happened.

BigDuke6 · 12-16-2006, 04:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nicesteel4life

HMMMMMM $10,000 for saying a word.....$5000 for possiable ending a career. Makes no sense to me. Sounds like prejudice is part of the fine system as well. Guess if your tuff you pay more. Guess if your soft and G** you pay less.

Couldnt agree more. The NFL is waaaaay offside on this one. But it appears their inconsistency is the only consistent thing going.

Stlrs4Life · 12-16-2006, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by nicesteel4life

HMMMMMM $10,000 for saying a word.....$5000 for possiable ending a career. Makes no sense to me. Sounds like prejudice is part of the fine system as well. Guess if your tuff you pay more. Guess if your soft and G** you pay less.

I agree, how stupid.

ChronoCross · 12-16-2006, 05:11 PM

It takes awhile for them to go thru all the bad and the ugly. Ive seen fines come up to two weeks later. But I think Farrior getting that nice hit on him after the fact was great. Winslow will no better then to take a shot on Farrior next time.

stlrtruck · 12-16-2006, 08:17 PM

Remember boys and girls the NFL has it's bullseyes and KWII isn't one of them...but Peezy is right in dead center!

12-16-2006, 12:52 PM	#1
83-Steelers-43 Living Legend Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 12,993 Gender: Male Member Number: 1009 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Winslow Fined for Farrior Hit Winslow fined for hit that provoked Porter comments By Len Pasquarelli ESPN.com Cleveland Browns tight end Kellen Winslow has been fined $5,000 by the NFL for a late hit in the team's 27-7 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers on Dec. 7. Ironically, the fine is the result of the play that provoked Steelers linebacker Joey Porter into characterizing Winslow with a slur typically associated with a gay man. Porter this week was fined $10,000 by the league for comments which the NFL termed "vulgar and inexcusable." The play in question occurred with 6:40 remaining in the Thursday night game at Heinz Field. On a first-and-10 from the Cleveland 48-yard line, quarterback Derek Anderson completed an 8-yard pass to tailback Reuben Droughns. After the whistle, Winslow hit Pittsburgh inside linebacker James Farrior and drew a 15-yard unnecessary roughness penalty. The Cleveland possession culminated in a 45-yard touchdown pass to Braylon Edwards. Several Steelers players were incensed by Winslow's actions, none more so than the outspoken Porter, who charged the Browns' tight end with being "soft." Porter subsequently made the controversial comments that resulted in the $10,000 fine. It is not known if Winslow will appeal the $5,000 fine. http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2699366 __________________

12-16-2006, 12:54 PM	#2
*tony hipchest* IRONMAN a.k.a. Tony Stark Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Give me back my game... Posts: 34,340 Member Number: 658 Thanks: 184 Thanked 230 Times in 164 Posts	Re: Winslow Fined for Farrior Hit i wonder if all of porters barking had anything to do with this fine 8-9 days after the fact.

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nicesteel4life Team Captain Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: New Castle, PA Posts: 857 Gender: Male Member Number: 1775 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Winslow Fined for Farrior Hit HMMMMMM $10,000 for saying a word.....$5000 for possiable ending a career. Makes no sense to me. Sounds like prejudice is part of the fine system as well. Guess if your tuff you pay more. Guess if your soft and G** you pay less. __________________

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touchdownward Team President Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 2,011 Gender: Male Member Number: 3188 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Winslow Fined for Farrior Hit Better late than never I guess. I agree with tony, you have to wonder if Porter had been tight lipped about it, would it have happened. __________________ Blah!

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ChronoCross Assistant Coach Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Indiana Now Posts: 1,481 Gender: Male Member Number: 2201 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Winslow Fined for Farrior Hit It takes awhile for them to go thru all the bad and the ugly. Ive seen fines come up to two weeks later. But I think Farrior getting that nice hit on him after the fact was great. Winslow will no better then to take a shot on Farrior next time. __________________ http://www.myspace.com/chronocrossut

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