[JRutledge]

It is a rule. It was an obvious violation of the rule, it was an obvious foul.

We are told to call the obvious and this was obvious. Football players at the very least are told to play to the whistle. You play to the whistle. Dwayne Rudd did not do that, he got penalized for it. If the offical did not call that then the opposing coach could have easily questioned the judgement or integrity of the official. Unsportsmanlike Penalties never have to affect the play, they are non-conduct fouls at all levels and the official did the right thing.

If players would stop feeling the need to celabrate after every single play, then this would not have been an issue.

Peace