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little arm wrestling anyone?

jitter77 said:
Looks like the NFL is not very happy

http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/...rm-wrestling-championship-possible-violations

The NFL is investigating an arm wrestling contest at the MGM Grand casino in Las Vegas that reportedly featured more than 30 current and former players, including Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker James Harrison and retired running back Marshawn Lynch.

NFL spokesman Brian McCarthy told ESPN on Sunday that the league just became aware of The Pro Football Arm Wrestling Championship and will be looking into it further.

Participating players could be in violation of the league's gambling policy and may face fines. League personnel are prohibited from making promotional appearances at casinos or other gambling-related establishments.

"Had we been asked in advance if this was acceptable, we would have indicated that it was in direct violation of the gambling policy," Joe Lockhart, NFL vice president of communications, told USA Today Sports, which first reported the league's concern over the event. "No one sought pre-approval."

The contest, which took place April 5-9, is scheduled to be broadcast on CBS on May 27-28, with the championship round shown on June 3.

A portion of the prize purses for both individual and team competitions will be donated to charities of the player's choice, according to the event's website. ESPN has reached out to event organizers for comment.

In addition to Harrison and Lynch, Miami Dolphins receiver Kenny Stills, San Francisco 49ers linebacker NaVorro Bowman and Oakland Raiders punter Marquette King were reportedly among the players who participated in the contest.

The arm wrestling contest is the latest test of the NFL's gambling policy, which has been in the spotlight recently with the Raiders' approved relocation to Las Vegas. NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said the Raiders' relocation would not affect the league's gambling policies.

The league has been consistent in regard to events held at Las Vegas casinos. In 2015, a fantasy football convention featuring NFL players, including now-retired Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo, was scheduled to be held at a Las Vegas convention center connected to the Venetian. In that case, the NFL warned participants that they could be in violation of the league's gambling policy and face potential fines. After the event was eventually canceled, organizers sued the NFL, but the case was later dismissed.
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The Rog just looking for another opportunity to fine Deebo
 
Steelerfan said:
The Rog just looking for another opportunity to fine Deebo
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More importantly is the fact that there was NO piss test...................................................




Salute the nation
 
So the NFL is OK with Gronk in Patsville stepping in the wrestling ring when he can't play, these guys get the no no from Gödel. I wish the owners and players would start speaking their mind and this so called players union would show their face. Gödel is helping a lot of fans say who cares about Sunday football.
 
jitter77 said:
Looks like the NFL is not very happy

http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/...rm-wrestling-championship-possible-violations

The NFL is investigating an arm wrestling contest at the MGM Grand casino in Las Vegas that reportedly featured more than 30 current and former players, including Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker James Harrison and retired running back Marshawn Lynch.

NFL spokesman Brian McCarthy told ESPN on Sunday that the league just became aware of The Pro Football Arm Wrestling Championship and will be looking into it further.

Participating players could be in violation of the league's gambling policy and may face fines. League personnel are prohibited from making promotional appearances at casinos or other gambling-related establishments.

"Had we been asked in advance if this was acceptable, we would have indicated that it was in direct violation of the gambling policy," Joe Lockhart, NFL vice president of communications, told USA Today Sports, which first reported the league's concern over the event. "No one sought pre-approval."

The contest, which took place April 5-9, is scheduled to be broadcast on CBS on May 27-28, with the championship round shown on June 3.

A portion of the prize purses for both individual and team competitions will be donated to charities of the player's choice, according to the event's website. ESPN has reached out to event organizers for comment.

In addition to Harrison and Lynch, Miami Dolphins receiver Kenny Stills, San Francisco 49ers linebacker NaVorro Bowman and Oakland Raiders punter Marquette King were reportedly among the players who participated in the contest.

The arm wrestling contest is the latest test of the NFL's gambling policy, which has been in the spotlight recently with the Raiders' approved relocation to Las Vegas. NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said the Raiders' relocation would not affect the league's gambling policies.

The league has been consistent in regard to events held at Las Vegas casinos. In 2015, a fantasy football convention featuring NFL players, including now-retired Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo, was scheduled to be held at a Las Vegas convention center connected to the Venetian. In that case, the NFL warned participants that they could be in violation of the league's gambling policy and face potential fines. After the event was eventually canceled, organizers sued the NFL, but the case was later dismissed.
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Ah crap, the players forgot to give Roger the Vigorish. Now he'll fine them.
 
like many have stated already, if it wasn't for the Steelers, I wouldn't give two ***** to the NFL. F Goodell and anyone that looks like him.
 
black and gold apex said:
So the NFL is OK with Gronk in Patsville stepping in the wrestling ring when he can't play, these guys get the no no from Gödel. I wish the owners and players would start speaking their mind and this so called players union would show their face. Gödel is helping a lot of fans say who cares about Sunday football.
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Well they were OK with his love boat cruise where he tried to solicit a couple to screw in front of everyone. That's OK. Nothing like Johnny Manziel might do.
 
slashsteel said:
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.co...t-in-vegas-arm-wrestling-event-will-be-fined/


you right as they will be fined
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You and I both knew this was coming. It's amazing how the bias works in a public way and to many fans just can't think independently enough to call horse ****. Gronk should be broke and homeless with as many fines as he should be tallied. Others too but no, JUST because James Harrison was there then the fine is enforced. The problem is a two sided sword of punishment. It started way back when (before public knowledge) the cheatriots started their thing. EASY on the penalties for them & stiff on penalties for opponents. Suspensions for a player that wasn't even charged with a crime and others with charges walk away unscathed. Some nsay the nfl is headed the WWE way, I say it is all ready there. NEVER will football in the nfl ever be played the way the game was meant to be played, again!!!! Viewership is already leaking like a sieve and soon there will be no return. THIS 1968 FAN IS NEARING HIS END.


**** The nfl



Salute the nation
 
Didn't they just announce ripping one team away from their fans and dumping them in Vegas after they forced the Rooneys to change ownership cause of gambling? And now this horse ****? Man, **** this league and their endless bullshit.

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I saw the fine coming the day I saw 92's tweet at the event. No way the Rog will miss this opportunity to stick it to his most vocal player-critic.

NFL is a joke!

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I heard the freaking WR won.
 
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