Ndamukong Suh has made history. Commissioner Roger Goodell has handed Suh a two-game suspension without pay.
The history part? The Albery Haynesworth head stomp aside, Goodell has never handed down more than a one-game suspension for on-field behavior.
The statement:
NFL Vice President of Football Operations Merton Hanks notified Ndamukong Suh today that he has been suspended without pay for the Lions' next two games for his unsportsmanlike conduct in the Lions-Packers game on Thanksgiving Day," reads the statement from the NFL. "It was Suh's fifth violation of on-field rules in the past two seasons that has resulted in league discipline. Suh may not practice or be at the team practice facility for any other activities during the two-game suspension. He will be reinstated on December 12. Under the CBA, the suspension may be appealed within three business days. If appealed, an expedited hearing and decision would take place this week in advance of this weekend's games.
A warranted fine, to be sure. Now comes the interesting part: will he appeal?
Suh has become known as the dirtiest player in football. A well earned moniker. League officials privately believe this fine will cause him to change his ways.
We'll see.
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Since: Sep 21, 2010 |
Posted on: November 29, 2011 11:32 am
Suh suspended two games without payLet me preface by stating I am NOT a Lions fan, and could care less for this clown. But cut me a break! Anything more than 1 game is not justified IMHO. You got players getting fined anywhere from $10K-50K for vicious hits that end a career, what's the suspension going to cost Suh in terms of earnings? |
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Since: Apr 7, 2009 |
Posted on: November 29, 2011 11:13 am
Suh suspended two games without pay2 games, your kidding right?
When are the commissioners of these leagues going to realize that a HARSH penalty should be the standard. Kicking someone, regardless if your in the heat of the battle should not be tolerated PERIOD....8 game suspension/half a season without pay and i promise you he won't do that shit again! Stop letting these clowns getaway this crap like this! |
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Since: Jul 30, 2009 |
Posted on: November 29, 2011 10:35 am
Suh suspended two games without payThe playoff bubble has popped. Can't make an impact between the whistle so you do it after. |
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Since: Oct 28, 2011 |
Posted on: November 29, 2011 10:34 am
Suh suspended two games without payNow you stick out your hand and I am going to slap it gently so everyone can see what you did was "sorta wrong" and then you go stand in the corner. Just make sure the next time you do it when the cameras aren't on you.
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