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I don't officiate football and I don't know whether that call should have been made or not but I'm sure glad it was. I am hoping this incident might prompt some coaches to tell their players to do a little less celebrating (self-promotion) on the field.
Even before I learned of the Cleveland incident, I had been irritated all day long by all the "look at me" celebrations. If someone caught a pass, there was a dance. If there was a sack, there was a dance. If there was a touchdown, there was a dance, etc., etc., etc.
I can't remember what coach is credited with the saying. It was somebody of the ilk of Bear Bryan but he told his players "When you get into the end zone, act like you've been there before."
These guys are professional athletes. You're getting paid millions of dollars to score or tackle. I don't want to see you dance after every one.
It's a team sport!!!
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