EJ in the Superbowl

[grunewar]

Sports Junkies from DC interviewed Cary Williams this morning. Right or wrong, his take:

Obviously, it was a "chippy" game. It was a "heat of the moment" thing after his helmet was "ripped off." Said, he didn't really see the ref, he just got up and pushed whomever was in front of him.....and the ref was there. He said, the ref knew he was not doing it on purpose or to hurt him and made the right "no call." Emotions got the best of him.

When asked if he expected to be fined, he said he hadn't heard from the league yet......

[bisonlj]

Originally Posted by grunewar

Sports Junkies from DC interviewed Cary Williams this morning. Right or wrong, his take:

Obviously, it was a "chippy" game. It was a "heat of the moment" thing after his helmet was "ripped off." Said, he didn't really see the ref, he just got up and pushed whomever was in front of him.....and the ref was there. He said, the ref knew he was not doing it on purpose or to hurt him and made the right "no call." Emotions got the best of him.

When asked if he expected to be fined, he said he hadn't heard from the league yet......

I'm willing to bet the official wasn't exactly sure where the hit came from as well. He knows he was contacted but he was getting into a scrum and guys are getting pushed everywhere.

[parepat]

Question. If you flag this guy (which should have occurred) do you have to throw him out? If the official deemed that he didn t realize he was shoving an official, he should be able to flag him without tossing him. If ejection is mandatory, maybe the official passed on it. Anyone know?