Sean Taylor Spitting Video (merged)

[cpayne5]

If the spit don't hit...you must acquit!!!

[TheMalcolmConnection]

And what's worse is that Carey VERY subjectively said, "What would you do?"

[MTK]

Just for the record Romo was fined $7500 for spitting at JJ Stokes in '97.

[jbcjr14]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

Just for the record Romo was fined $7500 for spitting at JJ Stokes in '97.

Inflation is a bitch.

[hurrykaine]

It amazes me sometimes about how we can be homers to the core. If Roy Williams had done this to Ladell Betts, we would be calling for a huge fine and a 2 game suspension.

There is simply no defending ST on this. He was lucky that there has been no precedent of a spitting related suspension.

That said, spitting is more common in international club soccer and rugby and wouldn't be considered as egregious as kicking someone in the family jewels. Funny how in football its the complete opposite - the game is centered around hitting and tackling, but if god forbid, someone spits, its against the spirit of the game, and a vile disgusting act.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by hurrykaine

It amazes me sometimes about how we can be homers to the core. If Roy Williams had done this to Ladell Betts, we would be calling for a huge fine and a 2 game suspension.

Oh man, I could only imagine what people would be saying if the roles were reversed. We'd be ready to march on the NFL offices in NY. I agree, people who don't see anything wrong with what Taylor did are straight up blind homers.

[Schneed10]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

Oh man, I could only imagine what people would be saying if the roles were reversed. We'd be ready to march on the NFL offices in NY. I agree, people who don't see anything wrong with what Taylor did are straight up blind homers.

I don't think a soul has said that Taylor's act wasn't wrong. I think people have questioned what is more wrong, hitting or spitting. And as an extension, they've questioned the rash judgment handed down by Carey in the heat of the moment.

I'd make the same argument for any player, because I for one, do not allow my emotions to dictate my judgments.

[EternalEnigma21]

Originally Posted by hurrykaine

It amazes me sometimes about how we can be homers to the core. If Roy Williams had done this to Ladell Betts, we would be calling for a huge fine and a 2 game suspension.

There is simply no defending ST on this. He was lucky that there has been no precedent of a spitting related suspension.

That said, spitting is more common in international club soccer and rugby and wouldn't be considered as egregious as kicking someone in the family jewels. Funny how in football its the complete opposite - the game is centered around hitting and tackling, but if god forbid, someone spits, its against the spirit of the game, and a vile disgusting act.

the NFL tries to keep the game family friendly. That's why they panned away from ST dry-humping bettis last year... why they fined saleve'a for lifting the leg... etc...

As far as being a homer... you better believe it. Life is not fair by a long stretch. If you're a part of a team, or a fan, you should support the members of that team. (unless of course it's something that goes against your own morals and personal standards, which I can completely understand).

Furthermore, we're here as fans, and not judges, who have to make objective decisions based only on evidence. I say, that that video is inadmissable due to the fact that it wasn't listed in discovery.

[gibbs4life]

great video there.it only proves that he did indeed spit but i,m like you pittman shoul have been penalized for the slap but it is what it is.

just glad he will play on saturday.

[firstdown]

I think that the ref's are out to get us and they have been doctoring up this film for the past couple of days. The video is called Taylor Edit 29 which it took 29 time to edit the spit just so it looked like he was spitting.

[EternalEnigma21]

Schneed, I think you're right. In a playoff game, did a spitting incident actually merit the ejection even if there was retaliation? It was an emotional based judgement call. I mean they got the first on fourth and long... and they picked up 15 yards which is huge in a tight playoff game. Taylor also got jacked in the mouth. Then to eject him with nothing happening to pittman is not an objective and reasonable assessment of the situation no matter how you look at it.

If the situation was reversed I'd say, "hell spit on us all of the time if we can get away with murder after a guy spits, and get a hell of an advantage on the drive and throughout the game!:

[cpayne5]

I can't believe people are still talking about this. I'm focused on one thing at this point, and that is the Seahawks. HTTR

[firstdown]

The ref made the correct call and got it right when he said to the skins player. What would have you done if someone spit in your face? I do not remember who he said that to but they just turned away as if to say to the ref your right.

[Gmanc711]

Can we just drop this already?? What Sean Taylor did was wrong, the punishment fit the crime. Should Pittman have been flagged??? Who cares! We won anyways. As soon as Taylor takes one to the house again, everyones gonna forget about it, just move on.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by Gmanc711

Can we just drop this already?? What Sean Taylor did was wrong, the punishment fit the crime. Should Pittman have been flagged??? Who cares! We won anyways. As soon as Taylor takes one to the house again, everyones gonna forget about it, just move on.

You know that just wouldn't be us though.

Last week it was Arrington, now it's the spitting incident.

We can't be content just talking about our first playoff appearance since '99, we need drama!!