Update [2007-4-19 13:12:28 by Skin Patrol]: The timing could NOT have been better. Did you have any idea (I didn't!!!) that today is National High Five Day???? I didn't even know there was a National High Five Day, though for the record I treat every day as National High Five Day.
First, let's recognize that NFL rules have changed since 1983, presumably for the better. Recently celebration rules have changed to prohibit group celebrations, using the ball as a prop, and falling to the ground (or something?). Last March, Vic Carucci offered his own dismissive opinion on those who would challenge whether the rules were good for the game:
National High Five Day falls on the third Thursday of April each year, which falls this year on April 19, 2007. The holiday originated at the University of Virginia in 2002, and has since spread across the nation, and around the globe.
God bless the High Five.Let's dispense with the "No Fun League" talk from the beginning.
"Group effort" sometimes describes team sports, but nevermind that now. I have video evidence of the most excessive, disgusting, clearly detrimental and superfluous celebreation by none other then Art Monk and Your Washington Redskins.This isn't about that...
Players can still spike the ball in the end zone, spin it on the ground, and dunk it over the goal post if they like (and are able to). They also can dance and even leap into the stands.
What they can't do is use the ball as a prop in their routine. Nor can they do any celebrating on the ground or be part of any group effort.