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**DaFace** · 02-08-2016, 02:45 PM

http://nesn.com/2016/02/aqib-talib-c...-foul-was-b-s/

Aqib Talib Committed Facemask ‘On Purpose’; First Personal Foul ‘Was B.S.’
by Doug Kyed

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — There was no one more ecstatic in the post-Super Bowl 50 press conference room than the always entertaining and sometimes volatile Aqib Talib.

The Broncos cornerback marched up to his podium with his three children and let out an enthused, “Yoooooo” after Denver beat the Carolina Panthers 24-10 for his first championship ring.

The night didn’t start out too positively for Talib, who was charged with two personal fouls in the first 20 minutes of action.

“It was all good,” Talib assured. “It was B.S. flags. One was on our sidelines — the guy was talking on our sideline. One I just did on purpose, and I just had to show him. It’s probably going to be a fine, but hey, we’re world champs.”

Talib’s first personal foul came when he was called for taunting after pushing Panthers wideout Corey Brown out of bounds following a Broncos sack.

“We were just talking, and it was getting a little chippy, so the ref picked me to slow the game down,” Talib said. “We didn’t do anything. We were just talking noise to each other, me and (Brown), a regular conversation.”

The second was thrown when he yanked Brown out of bounds by the receiver’s facemask to prevent a touchdown. Talib downplayed the impact of the foul.

“My teammates knew what it was,” Talib said. “He was on the 3-yard line. (With) a personal foul, he was on the 1 1/2-yard line, so it is what it is.”

The Panthers scored their only touchdown on the ensuing play, when running back Jonathan Stewart leaped over the line for the score.

“That was the most fun game I’ve played in by far,” Talib said. “I had about four or five catches on me, and I still think that was the most fun I’ve had in a game in my life.”

By the looks and sounds of it, Talib also had plenty of fun after the game, too.

kcpasco · 02-08-2016, 03:38 PM

I am amused by the hypocrisy of the NFL, but I'll keep watching because it's good entertainment.

suzzer99 · 02-08-2016, 03:42 PM

Of course if the ref does his job and ejects Talib - then the idiot punditry descends upon you talking about the refs "trying to be part of the game".

**loochy** · 02-08-2016, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by suzzer99

Of course if the ref does his job and ejects Talib - then the idiot punditry descends upon you talking about the refs "trying to be part of the game".

They ARE part of the game.

Quesadilla Joe · 02-08-2016, 03:50 PM

Aqib Talib's got a really big team and they need some really rings!! #SB50 pic.twitter.com/ReUCqD5bf1
— NFL (@NFL) February 8, 2016

**RealSNR** · 02-08-2016, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Pitt Gorilla

You don't think it was flagrant?

I do. The ballcarrier should have been shooting two free throws and gotten the ball.

**Rain Man** · 02-08-2016, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by suzzer99

Of course if the ref does his job and ejects Talib - then the idiot punditry descends upon you talking about the refs "trying to be part of the game".

That's the challenge. An ejection is pretty severe, and it wouldn't be used on Broncos or Patriots. It would only be used on other teams, and would only make the bias of the league worse.

Chief Pagan · 02-08-2016, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Bambi

There's a penalty for being honest?

In a court of law, absolutely.

**TimBone** · 02-08-2016, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by staylor26

Well, that settles it. Is that good enough for TimBone?

No, it's not. You guys are asking for a guy to be ejected for a face mask in the Super Bowl when it hasn't happened in a regular season game all year. That's all I'm saying.

He should be fined, and with his comments today(admitting it was on purpose), he should get a heavy suspension.

But they were not going to eject him for that play. Not in the Super Bowl.

kcpasco · 02-08-2016, 03:59 PM

This is my issue, if the NFL wants to acknowledge that football is a violent and dangerous game played by a bunch of yoked up assholes, then I am ok with just a 1 yard penalty. But if they want to continue on their soap box about how player safety is the number 1 priority and not profits, then I'll just keep shaking my head at shit like this.

Which is it Roger?

**TinyEvel** · 02-08-2016, 04:01 PM

“My teammates knew what it was,” Talib said. “He was on the 3-yard line. (With) a personal foul, he was on the 1 1/2-yard line, so it is what it is.”

This is why they need t change the penalty rules for intentional shit like this.

staylor26 · 02-08-2016, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by TimBone

No, it's not. You guys are asking for a guy to be ejected for a face mask in the Super Bowl when it hasn't happened in a regular season game all year. That's all I'm saying.

He should be fined, and with his comments today(admitting it was on purpose), he should get a heavy suspension.

But they were not going to eject him for that play. Not in the Super Bowl.

I understand they were never going to, but are you saying they shouldn't?

**Easy 6** · 02-08-2016, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by KnowMo2724

Aqib Talib's got a really big team and they need some really rings!! #SB50 pic.twitter.com/ReUCqD5bf1
— NFL (@NFL) February 8, 2016

To bring that in here, defending your mugger...

Dinver fans trollin this game hard

Neg blast

**TimBone** · 02-08-2016, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by staylor26

I understand they were never going to, but are you saying they shouldn't?

Naw, not with zero face mask ejections all year. That one was bad, but I've seen equally (or almost) as bad before, with no ejection.

If they want to start doing it next year, then I'm actually all for it. But you can't do it out of nowhere in the SB.

**TimBone** · 02-08-2016, 04:05 PM

But, yeah. It was a dirty play. And he's a scumbag. Like I mentioned earlier.

**Rain Man** · 02-08-2016, 04:06 PM

I've never thought about this before, but it's interesting that all penalties for the most part are paid in yardage and downs.

If you have a personal foul or unsportsmanlike conduct, both of which affect player safety and/or the reputation of the sport, it seems like teams should have a choice. Take the penalty in yards or put the offending player in a penalty box for a while to cool down and mature.

What would be an appropriate penalty box time for for a run of the mill personal foul like the ones the Broncos commit ten times a game?

And would you measure it in plays or clock time or something else? It's a little complicated due to the nature of football having specialized offensive, defensive, and special teams units.

It seems like the penalties should be measured in either plays or drives. In this case, the Panthers could take a 1 yard penalty or they could put Talib in the penalty box for two offensive drives or 10 defensive plays or something like that.

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DaFace Kind of a mod Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Donkey Land Casino cash: $2046899	Talib: Facemask was intentional http://nesn.com/2016/02/aqib-talib-c...-foul-was-b-s/ Aqib Talib Committed Facemask ‘On Purpose’; First Personal Foul ‘Was B.S.’ by Doug Kyed SANTA CLARA, Calif. — There was no one more ecstatic in the post-Super Bowl 50 press conference room than the always entertaining and sometimes volatile Aqib Talib. The Broncos cornerback marched up to his podium with his three children and let out an enthused, “Yoooooo” after Denver beat the Carolina Panthers 24-10 for his first championship ring. The night didn’t start out too positively for Talib, who was charged with two personal fouls in the first 20 minutes of action. “It was all good,” Talib assured. “It was B.S. flags. One was on our sidelines — the guy was talking on our sideline. One I just did on purpose, and I just had to show him. It’s probably going to be a fine, but hey, we’re world champs.” Talib’s first personal foul came when he was called for taunting after pushing Panthers wideout Corey Brown out of bounds following a Broncos sack. “We were just talking, and it was getting a little chippy, so the ref picked me to slow the game down,” Talib said. “We didn’t do anything. We were just talking noise to each other, me and (Brown), a regular conversation.” The second was thrown when he yanked Brown out of bounds by the receiver’s facemask to prevent a touchdown. Talib downplayed the impact of the foul. “My teammates knew what it was,” Talib said. “He was on the 3-yard line. (With) a personal foul, he was on the 1 1/2-yard line, so it is what it is.” The Panthers scored their only touchdown on the ensuing play, when running back Jonathan Stewart leaped over the line for the score. “That was the most fun game I’ve played in by far,” Talib said. “I had about four or five catches on me, and I still think that was the most fun I’ve had in a game in my life.” By the looks and sounds of it, Talib also had plenty of fun after the game, too.
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kcpasco MVP Join Date: Sep 2007 Casino cash: $7733463	This is my issue, if the NFL wants to acknowledge that football is a violent and dangerous game played by a bunch of yoked up assholes, then I am ok with just a 1 yard penalty. But if they want to continue on their soap box about how player safety is the number 1 priority and not profits, then I'll just keep shaking my head at shit like this. Which is it Roger?
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TinyEvel Just a li'l Evel Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Bald. Goatee. Jorts. Casino cash: $5427131	“My teammates knew what it was,” Talib said. “He was on the 3-yard line. (With) a personal foul, he was on the 1 1/2-yard line, so it is what it is.” This is why they need t change the penalty rules for intentional shit like this.
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Rain Man NFL's #1 Ermines Fan Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: My house Casino cash: $3338491 VARSITY	I've never thought about this before, but it's interesting that all penalties for the most part are paid in yardage and downs. If you have a personal foul or unsportsmanlike conduct, both of which affect player safety and/or the reputation of the sport, it seems like teams should have a choice. Take the penalty in yards or put the offending player in a penalty box for a while to cool down and mature. What would be an appropriate penalty box time for for a run of the mill personal foul like the ones the Broncos commit ten times a game? And would you measure it in plays or clock time or something else? It's a little complicated due to the nature of football having specialized offensive, defensive, and special teams units. It seems like the penalties should be measured in either plays or drives. In this case, the Panthers could take a 1 yard penalty or they could put Talib in the penalty box for two offensive drives or 10 defensive plays or something like that. __________________ I'm putting random letters here as a celebration of free speech: xigrakgrah misorojeq rkemeseit.
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