RI: The NFL Looks for Gang Signs

MTK · 07-17-2008, 11:54 AM

There continues to be nothing on the Favre-to-DC front, but this is an intriguing read. The NFL is reviewing videotapes for signs of players making gang signs. You guys watch a lot of fubball; is this a problem? Back to Favre patrol.

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gibbsisgod · 07-17-2008, 12:07 PM

I dont think its a problem now. Goodell is all about the league's public image. IMO it serves no purpose letting the media know they are checking for this except to improve/maintain a positive public perception.

***And whats this about Favre? I have been locked in a closet for the past 3 weeks. Seriously though, I love Favre, but time to go away old man.

ArtMonkDrillz · 07-17-2008, 12:16 PM

I think this...

is Shockey's way of flashing his gang's signs. "What gang might that be?" you ask...

jdlea · 07-17-2008, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by ArtMonkDrillz

I think this...

is Shockey's way of flashing his gang's signs. "What gang might that be?" you ask...

Man, it's been such a long time since I saw a picture of the Icy Hot Stuntaz...LMAO!!

Sheriff Gonna Getcha · 07-17-2008, 01:05 PM

Are those little kids for real?

firstdown · 07-17-2008, 01:05 PM

I have seen player do these finger signs which I thought looked like stuff you see gangs do but was not sure. If you watch any MTV you know the signs and I think its one of the right things for the NFL to eliminate. Maybe they could train the Ref's to all the gang signs and call a 15 yard penalty for any infraction. The Ref would throw the flag show the sign the player made then which gang it was associated to then walk off the 15 yards.

onlydarksets · 07-17-2008, 01:19 PM

How about you invite a member from each gang to stand on the sidelines (don't let them see each other, of course). That should have a chilling effect.

MTK · 07-17-2008, 01:22 PM

The Icy Hot crew cracks me up every time

ArtMonkDrillz · 07-17-2008, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by firstdown

I have seen player do these finger signs which I thought looked like stuff you see gangs do but was not sure. If you watch any MTV you know the signs and I think its one of the right things for the NFL to eliminate. Maybe they could train the Ref's to all the gang signs and call a 15 yard penalty for any infraction. The Ref would throw the flag show the sign the player made then which gang it was associated to then walk off the 15 yards.

The problem is, who is to say what's a gesture to a friend/family member/fraternity/deceased loved one vs. a gang sign?

For instance, this might look like a gang sign to someone who doesn't know any better:

But it's actually a gesture for McNair's college fraternity.

Slingin Sammy 33 · 07-17-2008, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by ArtMonkDrillz

is Shockey's way of flashing his gang's signs. "What gang might that be?" you ask...

Dude rocking the flourescent green addidas....LMAO

MTK · 07-17-2008, 02:45 PM

LOL what gang signs get flashed on MTV??

FRPLG · 07-17-2008, 02:52 PM

Seems to me that brining this to light publically is sorta dumb. I had no idea that players were flashing gang signs and really doubt it is all that prevalent. For just casual fans I bet they now think it is some major problem. I might have done this more quietly.

onlydarksets · 07-17-2008, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Mattyk72

LOL what gang signs get flashed on MTV??

I don't think this guy was flashing gang signs...

Skins_4_Lyfe · 07-18-2008, 12:08 AM

Darnerian McCants was famous for throwing up signs when he was here.

XXVI · 07-18-2008, 03:01 PM

I know this isn't the NFL, but there is some shit going on in the NBA with Paul Pierce (my favorite player). He threw up a blood sign during a game to the opposing bench. Here is the link......YouTube - Paul Pierce Hits up Al Horford With the B in Game 3

07-17-2008, 11:54 AM	#1
MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: NY Age: 52 Posts: 99,464	RI: The NFL Looks for Gang Signs There continues to be nothing on the Favre-to-DC front, but this is an intriguing read. The NFL is reviewing videotapes for signs of players making gang signs. You guys watch a lot of fubball; is this a problem? Back to Favre patrol. Read More... __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

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gibbsisgod Playmaker Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: 129 W 81st street Age: 45 Posts: 3,503	Re: RI: The NFL Looks for Gang Signs I dont think its a problem now. Goodell is all about the league's public image. IMO it serves no purpose letting the media know they are checking for this except to improve/maintain a positive public perception. ***And whats this about Favre? I have been locked in a closet for the past 3 weeks. Seriously though, I love Favre, but time to go away old man.

07-17-2008, 12:16 PM	#3
ArtMonkDrillz Franchise Player Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Ellicott City, MD Age: 42 Posts: 8,029	Re: RI: The NFL Looks for Gang Signs I think this... is Shockey's way of flashing his gang's signs. "What gang might that be?" you ask... __________________ "Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man." The Dude

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Sheriff Gonna Getcha Franchise Player Join Date: Feb 2004 Age: 45 Posts: 8,317	Re: RI: The NFL Looks for Gang Signs Are those little kids for real?

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firstdown Living Legend Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: chesapeake, va Age: 60 Posts: 15,817	Re: RI: The NFL Looks for Gang Signs I have seen player do these finger signs which I thought looked like stuff you see gangs do but was not sure. If you watch any MTV you know the signs and I think its one of the right things for the NFL to eliminate. Maybe they could train the Ref's to all the gang signs and call a 15 yard penalty for any infraction. The Ref would throw the flag show the sign the player made then which gang it was associated to then walk off the 15 yards.

07-17-2008, 01:19 PM	#7
onlydarksets Playmaker Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: all up in your business Posts: 2,693	Re: RI: The NFL Looks for Gang Signs How about you invite a member from each gang to stand on the sidelines (don't let them see each other, of course). That should have a chilling effect. __________________ Stop reading my signature.

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MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: NY Age: 52 Posts: 99,464	Re: RI: The NFL Looks for Gang Signs The Icy Hot crew cracks me up every time __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

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MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: NY Age: 52 Posts: 99,464	Re: RI: The NFL Looks for Gang Signs LOL what gang signs get flashed on MTV?? __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

07-17-2008, 02:52 PM	#12
FRPLG MVP Join Date: May 2004 Age: 46 Posts: 10,164	Re: RI: The NFL Looks for Gang Signs Seems to me that brining this to light publically is sorta dumb. I had no idea that players were flashing gang signs and really doubt it is all that prevalent. For just casual fans I bet they now think it is some major problem. I might have done this more quietly.

07-18-2008, 12:08 AM	#14
Skins_4_Lyfe Special Teams Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Upper Marlboro, MD/Greensboro, NC Age: 37 Posts: 482	Re: RI: The NFL Looks for Gang Signs Darnerian McCants was famous for throwing up signs when he was here. __________________ WARRIOR

07-18-2008, 03:01 PM	#15
XXVI Special Teams Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Just win baby Posts: 140	Re: RI: The NFL Looks for Gang Signs I know this isn't the NFL, but there is some shit going on in the NBA with Paul Pierce (my favorite player). He threw up a blood sign during a game to the opposing bench. Here is the link......YouTube - Paul Pierce Hits up Al Horford With the B in Game 3 __________________ He's super smart, and plays his guts out.

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