What Grinds My Gears.

As they do every year, the NFL Rules commission is meeting in West Palm Beach for the NFL Spring Meetings discussing potential new rules for the 2008 season. Mostly the decisions are voted on by the owners, as far as I know. This year, they have so far approved a rule that will completely eliminate rulings of force outs, unless the receiver is actually carried out of bounds. I like this new rule and believe a defender should have the right to force a receiver out of bounds. The owners also have approved a communication device to be installed in one of a defensive players helmet, surprisingly by just one vote. Why any owner would oppose a rule that would help communication between defensive staff and personnel, I have absolutely no clue.

On the other hand, they are walking some SUPER fine lines with the discussion of banning hair sticking out of helmets. So far this new rule has been tabled for later discussion. I have absolutely no idea why these guys would have the brass to even think about a rule that would create an obvious civil rights dilemma. It is no secret that although there are some white athletes that have long hair that sticks out of their helmet, it is obvious which demographic the owners are targeting at this point. Over the last 5-7 years there has been an increasing popularity for black athletes to have long dreads or braids. While there are many sophisticated and intellectual men with dreads/braids, there are too many people that see this hair style as a style reserved for thugs, scumbags, and Pac Man Jones. I know this first hand by simply sitting at a Rams game and hearing the remarks many middle aged white fans have made towards the all-pro running back.

I am not saying that the owners are trying to outlaw this hairstyle because of their racist and prejudice inhibitions. I am just saying that they are walking a VERY FINE LINE and that they should maybe rethink this one and save us one more racial debacle.

What are your thoughts on this potential rule and the others that will be implemented in 2008?

NFL Rules Walking Fine Line?

Pbizz,

I think you will find it extremely hard if not impossible to compare your place of work with the NFL once you get passed the fact you both get monetarily compensated for your service.

As far as charges and penalties, it is not about stardom. It is about money, obviously they go hand in hand, but the corporate executive you have never heard of gets that same type of treatment.

NFL Rules Walking Fine Line?

LOL...no there wouldn't...Actually, it's those of polynesian decent where their heritage has taught them that their hair is their strength. For others it's a fashion issue. Here's a question, do they allow wearing jewelry while in uniform in the middle of a game? TJ Houz has long hair but he prefers to braid it and keep it under his helmet. Troy allows his hair to flow free.

It just so happens that the majority of the NFL players seem to prefer their hair short because they're not masochists. Had this rule went into effect years ago, players like Kevin Green would have been effected by it.

Thing is, it's not going to happen, at least this year, and probably not for a few years to come. Since it was tabled, it's really no longer an issue.

CowboyB Reputation: 98 Level: Superstar Since: Sep 7, 2006	Posted on: April 2, 2008 12:44 pm Score: 96 NFL Rules Walking Fine Line? Pbizz, I think you will find it extremely hard if not impossible to compare your place of work with the NFL once you get passed the fact you both get monetarily compensated for your service. As far as charges and penalties, it is not about stardom. It is about money, obviously they go hand in hand, but the corporate executive you have never heard of gets that same type of treatment. [ Reply to Comment ]
CowboyB Reputation: 98 Level: Superstar Since: Sep 7, 2006	Posted on: April 2, 2008 12:45 pm Score: 90 NFL Rules Walking Fine Line? Try more like a limp wristed "___". LMAO!!! Ok, you got me there. [ Reply to Comment ]
momluvsfootball Reputation: 98 Level: Superstar Since: Sep 9, 2006	Posted on: April 2, 2008 12:47 pm Score: 91 NFL Rules Walking Fine Line? LMAO!!! Ok, you got me there. ;) [ Reply to Comment ]
CowboyB Reputation: 98 Level: Superstar Since: Sep 7, 2006	Posted on: April 2, 2008 1:09 pm Score: 94 NFL Rules Walking Fine Line? But to get back on track, there would be much more "thugs and gangsters" that get effected by the potential rule. [ Reply to Comment ]
momluvsfootball Reputation: 98 Level: Superstar Since: Sep 9, 2006	Posted on: April 2, 2008 1:55 pm Score: 94 NFL Rules Walking Fine Line? LOL...no there wouldn't...Actually, it's those of polynesian decent where their heritage has taught them that their hair is their strength. For others it's a fashion issue. Here's a question, do they allow wearing jewelry while in uniform in the middle of a game? TJ Houz has long hair but he prefers to braid it and keep it under his helmet. Troy allows his hair to flow free. It just so happens that the majority of the NFL players seem to prefer their hair short because they're not masochists. Had this rule went into effect years ago, players like Kevin Green would have been effected by it. Thing is, it's not going to happen, at least this year, and probably not for a few years to come. Since it was tabled, it's really no longer an issue. [ Reply to Comment ] <

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NFL Rules Walking Fine Line?

NFL Rules Walking Fine Line?

NFL Rules Walking Fine Line?

NFL Rules Walking Fine Line?

NFL Rules Walking Fine Line?

NFL Rules Walking Fine Line?