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The NFL fined Zeke $13k for putting $21 in Salvation Army kettle
Posted on 12/6/18 at 5:09 pm
Posted on 12/6/18 at 5:09 pm
I mean come on NFL. That’s complete BS, IMHO
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When Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott threw $21 in cash into the giant red Salvation Army kettle after scoring a touchdown on Thanksgiving, he didn't expect the NFL to respond by fining him. Two years ago, when he jumped into the kettle, he escaped a fine. But this time around, despite the good intentions behind the celebration, the league levied a $13,369 fine. On Wednesday, Elliott weighed in on the NFL's decision, saying it's on the NFL for penalizing him for bringing awareness to the Salvation Army. Elliott is matching $21 donations to the Salvation Army (up to $21,000 in total). Dak Prescott and the team are doing the same, which will bring the grand total to $63,000 from the Cowboys alone -- not to mention the awareness that Elliott's celebration brought to the cause. Two years ago, his kettle celebration sparked a wave of online donations. "I mean, I didn't really expect a fine," Elliott said, per The Dallas Morning News. "Really don't care about the fine. It's all for a good cause. We're trying to bring awareness to the Salvation Army. If the NFL doesn't like that, then, that's on them. I'll pay their little fine." Despite saying he'll "pay their little fine," The Dallas Morning News reported that Elliott will appeal the fine. Elliott also said he thinks the NFL should donate the money to the Salvation Army. Usually, the money from a fine goes to programs that benefit former players. Elliott refused to completely hammer the NFL for its decision, but he did note the ridiculous nature of the fine.
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Posted on 12/6/18 at 5:10 pm to TechDawg2007
It will go to a good cause at least. Probably Goodell’s bonus.
Posted on 12/6/18 at 5:10 pm to TheWalrus
Goodell: "How dare you give money to someone other than me!?!"
*Proceeds to slap the Fine button*
*Proceeds to slap the Fine button*
Posted on 12/6/18 at 5:14 pm to TechDawg2007
And didn't fine Jaylon Smith for his helmet to helmet hit on Kamara.
Posted on 12/6/18 at 5:14 pm to TechDawg2007
Called it 
Posted on 12/6/18 at 5:16 pm to TechDawg2007
Ridiculous.
Posted on 12/6/18 at 5:23 pm to TechDawg2007
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We're trying to bring awareness to the Salvation Army. If the NFL doesn't like that, then, that's on them. I'll pay their little fine.
GOAT
Posted on 12/6/18 at 5:24 pm to TechDawg2007
Didn’t Lattimore do it last week too?
Posted on 12/6/18 at 5:26 pm to S
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Didn’t Lattimore do it last week too?
Yeah his fine is sure to come too.
Posted on 12/6/18 at 5:27 pm to Winston Cup
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We're trying to bring awareness to the Salvation Army. If the NFL doesn't like that, then, that's on them. I'll pay their little fine.
Posted on 12/6/18 at 5:28 pm to TechDawg2007
The Salvation Army is legitimately one of only a few charitable organizations that I’ve never heard anything negative about. I know this really isn’t a shot at them, but screw this move.
Posted on 12/6/18 at 5:29 pm to TechDawg2007
Well this means Lattimore can expect this fine too.
Posted on 12/6/18 at 5:31 pm to TechDawg2007
in all honesty it is probably a competing interest thing. the official holiday sponsor/partner of the NFL is the united way, not salvation army. the nfl is trying to maintain the relationship with their partner, not the official partner of the Dallas Cowboys.
Posted on 12/6/18 at 5:35 pm to Winston Cup
Then they shouldn’t allow the giant kettle on the field.
Posted on 12/6/18 at 5:36 pm to TechDawg2007
I'm tired of people breaking the rules and then complaining when there are consequences.
Yes, it seems petty that they are fining him for it, but if they don't enforce the rules all the time then the rules are meaningless.
And it's not even the breaking of the rule I care about... it's the audacity to be shocked that there is a consequence for it.
Yes, it seems petty that they are fining him for it, but if they don't enforce the rules all the time then the rules are meaningless.
And it's not even the breaking of the rule I care about... it's the audacity to be shocked that there is a consequence for it.
This post was edited on 12/6/18 at 5:38 pm
Posted on 12/6/18 at 5:40 pm to PrimeTime Money
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I'm tired of people breaking the rules and then complaining when there are consequences.
Yes, it seems petty that they are fining him for it, but if they don't enforce the rules all the time then the rules are meaningless.
And it's not even the breaking of the rule I care about... it's the audacity to be shocked that there is a consequence for it.
It's a stupid rule...like your post.
Posted on 12/6/18 at 5:43 pm to Cowboyfan89
quote:Maybe so. But it's the rule, and don't be surprised if you will be fined for breaking it.
It's a stupid rule...
This post was edited on 12/6/18 at 5:44 pm
Posted on 12/6/18 at 5:43 pm to TechDawg2007
Whoever hands out these fines, especially this one, must be a miserable human being.
Posted on 12/6/18 at 5:45 pm to TechDawg2007
I am not a Cowboy fan but damn the NFL is run by a bunch of communists and that jackass Goodell. frick you Roger !!!!!
Posted on 12/6/18 at 5:45 pm to PrimeTime Money
quote:Rules should always make provisions for common sense reasons.
I'm tired of people breaking the rules and then complaining when there are consequences.
Yes, it seems petty that they are fining him for it, but if they don't enforce the rules all the time then the rules are meaningless.
And it's not even the breaking of the rule I care about... it's the audacity to be shocked that there is a consequence for it.
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