Did you guys see the ref pull Nick Barnett off of the pile last week when the Packers played the Bears? Well that ref got fined over $8,000 for “choking” Barnett.
Now, I think this is a bit excessive. After all, are you seriously trying to tell me that old ref, with the big old baldhead, actually used enough force to hurt Barnett? I doubt it.
The worst part was that Coach Mike McCarthy actually said the ref was out of line. What about Barnett? If McCarthy is going to comment on it, he should comment on the actions of his players, first.
What I want to know is, why was Barnett so hyped up? He was jawing and starting up all through the game. I know losing to the Bears is the worst possible thing imaginable as a Packer fan, but as a fan I can’t stand to see the fighting, either.
I’m not saying players are perfect and aren’t justified in getting angry. I’m also not saying that refs are always right. But the things the league chooses to fine, and what they choose to overlook (…. Belichick… cheating…repeatedly….) is beyond ridiculous to me.
Keywords: excessive fines, football choking incident, green bay packers, nfl fines, nfl football, nfl ref, nick barnett
