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Old Sun Jan 22, 2012, 08:37pm
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The better question is why was Vernon Davis flagged for his TD celebration in the NFC game for standing on the TV camera stand? Why is jumping into the stands legal, but that is not? What is the difference? He didn't have the ball or use it for a prop either.
The Lambeau Leap was grandfathered in.

Using a camera stand wasn't.
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Old Sun Jan 22, 2012, 11:57pm
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The Lambeau Leap was grandfathered in.

Using a camera stand wasn't.
This.

As far as the incomplete, I wouldn't have a catch under NCAA either.
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The Lambeau Leap was grandfathered in.

Using a camera stand wasn't.
Ridiculous. One team gets to keep their "tradition", but everyone else gets penalized.
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Ridiculous. One team gets to keep their "tradition", but everyone else gets penalized.
Just another reason to hate the Packers
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Ridiculous. One team gets to keep their "tradition", but everyone else gets penalized.
There are several "celebrations" that are grandfathered-in -- it's not just the Lambeau leap.
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