Dupree fined for cheap shot on Moore

[Bumpus]

http://sports.yahoo.com/news/bud-du...-hit-on-dolphins-qb-matt-moore-234330110.html

Dupree, not surprisingly, was fined for his vicious hit on Moore in last Sunday’s wild-card playoff game. Dupree was fined $18,231 by the NFL according to Tom Pelissero of USA Today. Moore was on the ground for a couple minutes as his Dolphins teammates let Dupree know they weren’t happy with the hit. Dupree was given a 15-yard penalty. Dupree lowered his head and hit Moore in the jaw with the crown of his helmet. Dupree said he will appeal the fine, according to Chris Mueller of the Beaver County Times.

 

[oasis]

But Jarvis Landry had to pay 48k for spiking his helmet and 24k for the crackback? Yeah, F U NFL.

 

[Mike13]

Thats it?

 

[Travis34]

Seems fair. Psh

 

[jlfin]

I hope a chiefs player takes him out this weekend

 

[NBP81]

This is ****ing ridiculous!

 

[BobDole]

That'll stop em ...

 

[Delsolar16]

That money should go directly to Matt Moore

 

[royalshank]

Too low. $48k for celebrating a TD - $18k for decapitating a QB. Ok.

 

[TarHeelFinFan]

The league's priorities are completely ass backwards. The relative punishments dished out for celebrations and minor recreational non-performance enhancing drug use as compared to hits like this one are why the NFL is going to lose any lawsuits related to TBI/CTE and get hammered on the awards.

 

[Phins28]

She should be suspended

 

[tommyp]

No common sense in the nfl..

 

[j-off-her-doll]

I agree that the rules should be more similar to college, where they're legislating helmet contact out of these kinds of plays. Under the NFL rules, though, I think the fine is appropriate. Dupree is responsible for not making contact, with the helmet, but he wasn't head hunting. His target was below the helmet, and Moore's level dipped before the hit.

 

[Finland]

That money should go directly to Matt Moore

That would be an interesting set up.

 

[Perfect72]

Celebrating is WORSE than hit on Dolphins’ Matt Moore? Really, NFL?

Earlier this month, the NFL fined Dolphins receiver Jarvis Landry $24,309 for removing his helmet to celebrate a touchdown.

Friday, the NFL will announce it’s fining Steelers linebacker Bud Dupree $18,231 for attempting to remove Matt Moore’s helmet — with Matt Moore’s head inside it.

And if you want to know all about the NFL’s commitment to player safety, keep in mind $6,078 — the difference between the two fines.

Today, Dolphins fans are questioning the NFL’s logic. Rightly so. Landry’s act was harmful to no one, other than the helmet he smashed on the ground to release pent-up frustration.

That Dupree’s act did not cause a concussion to Moore was a minor miracle to all who witnessed it. The crown of Dupree’s helmet crashed into Moore’s jaw as Moore released his pass. For this to happen, Dupree had to lower his head before impact, the cardinal sin of tackling because it puts both players at risk.

Ironically, just as Dupree’s fine had been leaked to ESPN, a news release hit my inbox from the league, a reminder of the concussion protocol laid out this past summer. “Furthering their commitment to protecting the health and safety of NFL players … ,” it began.

So how is one act worth $24,309 and the other $18,231? Simple. Landry’s act struck at the heart of the reputation the NFL strives for, Dupree’s, maybe not as much.

More at LINK: http://dailydolphin.blog.palmbeachp...-hit-on-miami-dolphins-matt-moore-really-nfl/

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