The Loss Hurts Bad, but this will make you feel better... - The Orange Mane

cmhargrove · 11-16-2009, 03:34 PM

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NFL fines Titans owner $250K for reported obscene gesture

Associated Press
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The NFL fined Tennessee Titans owner Bud Adams $250,000 Monday for making an obscene gesture to Buffalo fans while celebrating Tennessee's victory over the Bills.

WTVF-TV reported Adams extended two middle fingers while in his luxury suite. The Tennessean newspaper reported Adams also was seen making the gesture again on the field after Sunday's game.

Commissioner Roger Goodell notified Adams of the fine Monday. League spokesman Greg Aiello said it is for conduct detrimental to the NFL. The 86-year-old Adams issued an apology earlier in the day for getting caught up in the excitement after the 41-17 victory.

"I do realize that those types of things shouldn't happen," Adams said in a statement. "I need to specifically apologize to the Bills, their fans, our fans and the NFL. I obviously have a great deal of respect for Ralph Wilson and the history we have shared. I also understand there will probably be league discipline for my actions and I will accept those."

Adams and Wilson are original owners from the American Football League, and Sunday's game was a legacy game with both teams wearing throwback uniforms. Wilson was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame this year, and their teams share a history of emotional playoff games, including the Music City Miracle in January 2000.

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell was at the game Sunday after having breakfast with Adams. The league said Monday that Goodell left Adams' suite at the end of the third quarter and spent the fourth quarter sitting with fans in the end zone before leaving the stadium.

Players have been fined for the NFL for making such a gesture. San Francisco kicker Joe Nedney was fined $7,500 in October 2007, and Michael Vick was fined $10,000 and donated $10,000 to charity in 2006 while playing in Atlanta.

"The league holds us as players to a higher standard, so to have an owner flip the bird not once but twice the league has to hold him to the same standard if not more," Bills safety George Wilson said Monday. "He's at the top of the heirarchy. If you don't hold him accountable, then you're questioning the integrity of the system."

Buffalo defensive tackle Marcus Stroud saw footage of Adams on TV but didn't care.

"He owns that team and Mr. Wilson owns our team. That's about the gist of it, as far as it goes with me. It's not like he can come down and strap up and put on any pads or anything like that. It doesn't bother me. If that's what he wants to do, go for it," Stroud said.

Copyright 2009 by The Associated Press

milehighJC · 11-16-2009, 03:53 PM

Bud needs to lay off the sauce during the game.

BroncoDoug · 11-16-2009, 03:59 PM

well, that doesn't really make me feel any better

go_broncos · 11-16-2009, 04:00 PM

Why does it feel any better..Its not like SD lost a game against PHI

Dr. Broncenstein · 11-16-2009, 04:07 PM

That's marvelous.

Beantown Bronco · 11-16-2009, 04:18 PM

So, according to the NFL, flipping people off is 10 times worse than punching someone in the face. Unreal.

CBF1 · 11-16-2009, 04:33 PM

I feel better

NOT

mhgaffney · 11-16-2009, 05:10 PM

Shocking!!!!!!

Goobzilla · 11-16-2009, 05:29 PM

86 years old, Good for him!

baja · 11-16-2009, 08:40 PM

Why should that make me feel better

azbroncfan · 11-16-2009, 08:43 PM

That is funny. Still doesn't fix the bad feeling about sunday.

Prodigal19 · 11-16-2009, 10:03 PM

$250,000? really?

SJ Bronco · 11-16-2009, 10:06 PM

I agree, this doesn't make me feel better, but on the fine being so big, i think the fine is directly equal to the amount that will hurt you appropriately...in other words, this fine is like $100 bucks to you or me.

11-16-2009, 03:34 PM	#1
cmhargrove Is this thing on??? Travis Henry's love child... Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 6,410 Adopt-a-Bronco: Peyton Hillis	The Loss Hurts Bad, but this will make you feel better... Tennessee Titans Posted about 1 hour ago 139 Comments9 Recommendations E-mail NFL fines Titans owner $250K for reported obscene gesture Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The NFL fined Tennessee Titans owner Bud Adams $250,000 Monday for making an obscene gesture to Buffalo fans while celebrating Tennessee's victory over the Bills. WTVF-TV reported Adams extended two middle fingers while in his luxury suite. The Tennessean newspaper reported Adams also was seen making the gesture again on the field after Sunday's game. Commissioner Roger Goodell notified Adams of the fine Monday. League spokesman Greg Aiello said it is for conduct detrimental to the NFL. The 86-year-old Adams issued an apology earlier in the day for getting caught up in the excitement after the 41-17 victory. "I do realize that those types of things shouldn't happen," Adams said in a statement. "I need to specifically apologize to the Bills, their fans, our fans and the NFL. I obviously have a great deal of respect for Ralph Wilson and the history we have shared. I also understand there will probably be league discipline for my actions and I will accept those." Adams and Wilson are original owners from the American Football League, and Sunday's game was a legacy game with both teams wearing throwback uniforms. Wilson was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame this year, and their teams share a history of emotional playoff games, including the Music City Miracle in January 2000. NFL commissioner Roger Goodell was at the game Sunday after having breakfast with Adams. The league said Monday that Goodell left Adams' suite at the end of the third quarter and spent the fourth quarter sitting with fans in the end zone before leaving the stadium. Players have been fined for the NFL for making such a gesture. San Francisco kicker Joe Nedney was fined $7,500 in October 2007, and Michael Vick was fined $10,000 and donated $10,000 to charity in 2006 while playing in Atlanta. "The league holds us as players to a higher standard, so to have an owner flip the bird not once but twice the league has to hold him to the same standard if not more," Bills safety George Wilson said Monday. "He's at the top of the heirarchy. If you don't hold him accountable, then you're questioning the integrity of the system." Buffalo defensive tackle Marcus Stroud saw footage of Adams on TV but didn't care. "He owns that team and Mr. Wilson owns our team. That's about the gist of it, as far as it goes with me. It's not like he can come down and strap up and put on any pads or anything like that. It doesn't bother me. If that's what he wants to do, go for it," Stroud said. Copyright 2009 by The Associated Press

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11-16-2009, 03:53 PM	#2
milehighJC Solid Starter Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Longmont, CO Posts: 152	Bud needs to lay off the sauce during the game.

11-16-2009, 03:59 PM	#3
BroncoDoug Ring of Famer R.I.P. D-Will and D-Nash Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Moline, IL Posts: 2,767 Adopt-a-Bronco: Von Miller	well, that doesn't really make me feel any better

11-16-2009, 04:00 PM	#4
go_broncos Ring of Famer **** you Bill Vinovich Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 5,219 Adopt-a-Bronco: Rod Smith	Why does it feel any better..Its not like SD lost a game against PHI

11-16-2009, 04:07 PM	#5
Dr. Broncenstein Overdriven Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Sterile Fields Posts: 11,622 Adopt-a-Bronco: Wesley Woodyard	That's marvelous.

11-16-2009, 04:18 PM	#6
Beantown Bronco Athletic Supporter Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Mass Posts: 19,043 Adopt-a-Bronco: Matt Prater	So, according to the NFL, flipping people off is 10 times worse than punching someone in the face. Unreal.

11-16-2009, 04:33 PM	#7
CBF1 Ring of Famer No avatar is the new avatar Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: SoCal Posts: 14,907 Adopt-a-Bronco: Jack Del rio	I feel better NOT

11-16-2009, 05:10 PM	#8
mhgaffney Ring of Famer Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 9,776	Shocking!!!!!!

11-16-2009, 05:29 PM	#9
Goobzilla Lights Out B*h! BA-ZING!!** Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Wellington Posts: 6,526 Adopt-a-Bronco: Mitch Erickson	86 years old, Good for him!

11-16-2009, 08:40 PM	#10
baja It is what it Is. Pay attention. Join Date: Apr 2001 Posts: 53,907 Adopt-a-Bronco: Buy My Book	Why should that make me feel better

11-16-2009, 08:43 PM	#11
azbroncfan Ring of Famer Angry guntoting,meateating AMERICAN Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Scottsdale Posts: 8,669 Adopt-a-Bronco: TEBOW	That is funny. Still doesn't fix the bad feeling about sunday.

11-16-2009, 10:03 PM	#12
Prodigal19 Seasoned Veteran Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 390	$250,000? really?

11-16-2009, 10:06 PM	#13
SJ Bronco Ring of Famer Real Tree, No Seeds Join Date: May 2001 Location: San Jose Ca Posts: 9,798 Adopt-a-Bronco: John Elway	I agree, this doesn't make me feel better, but on the fine being so big, i think the fine is directly equal to the amount that will hurt you appropriately...in other words, this fine is like $100 bucks to you or me.