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Suh a turkey after stuffing foot at OL; McAuley DQs 2 on Thanksgiving

Posted on November 27, 2011 by Ben Austro

By now, you have heard that Lions defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh was ejected Thursday for stepping on Packers offensive lineman Evan Dietrich-Smith (video). Of course, Suh says he shouldn’t have been tossed, because his foot was tangled with Dietrich-Smith (although … Continue reading →

Helmet-to-helmet hit may result in butt-to-bench, increased fines

Posted on October 24, 2010 by Ben Austro

After some nasty helmet-to-helmet collisions on the football field, it was comments made in the broadcast studio that attracted the attention of the NFL. On Sunday Night Football, former Chargers and Patriots safety Rodney Harrison—who was voted twice by his … Continue reading →

3-time offender Finnegan faces possible suspension on next infraction

Posted on October 10, 2010 by Ben Austro

We noted last year about the frequency of incidents that then-Cowboys lineman Flozel Adams was fined for. While the league opted not to suspend Adams, he was on notice for most of the season. Now Titans defensive back Cortland Finnegan … Continue reading →

NFL quickly suspends Panthers’ Wesley 1 game for flagrant hit on punt returner

Posted on October 19, 2009 by Ben Austro

Justice came swift for the Panthers Dante Wesley for his hit on Clifton Smith of the Buccaneers that we described as being like a runaway locomotive. (He was ejected for the hit with 10 seconds remaining in the second quarter.) … Continue reading →