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  • Macho fined for hit in Bronco game

    From Philly.com.....

    http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/...for_block.html

    Wednesday, December 30, 2009
    Macho fined $7,500 for block
    Safety Macho Harris was fined $7,500 for the block he laid on Broncos tight end Tony Scheffler in the third quarter of Sunday's 30-27 win over Denver.
    Harris said that he received notice from the NFL today.
    "I didn't even read it," Harris said. "I just checked the amount. Hopfeully, I get to appeal it."
    Harris was flagged for unnecessary roughness on the play, which came during an Asante Samuel interception. The personal foul was a turning point of sorts. The Eagles' led, 27-10, at the time and appeared to be well on their way to an easy win. But Samuel's 40-yard return was brought back by the penalty. The cornerback was also called for delay of game when he spiked the ball after his return and the Eagles offense had to start from their own 1-yard line.
    The Eagles had to punt and the Broncos scored the next 17 points to tie the game.
    Apparently, the NFL thought that Harris' hit was too lethal or that it was aimed too high near the head. If you read between the lines, Eagles coach Andy Reid wasn't happy about the call.
    "The [officials] said the receiver was at risk on that," Reid said after the game. "Let's move on."
    Harris had a rough game. He fumbled a kick return which led to a Denver touchdown and was out of position on a few plays at safety. Many believed his block was legal, however.
    "It's tough, but it's part of the game," Harris said. "Can't happen again, though."
    In other Eagles-related news, Michael Vick is still recovering from a quad bruise and will likely be a limited participant in practice today, Reid said. Safety Quintin Demps is back practicing after an MRI revealed that his sore ankle was nothing more than a sprain.
    Center Jamaal Jackson will have knee surgery next week. The operation will be performed by Dr. Robert Andrews. With Jackson out, Nick Cole takes over at center. Reid said today that Max Jean-Gilles will replace Cole at right guard.
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  • #2
    I've seen far worse not flagged, and not fined. Consistency is what I would like to see.
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    • #3
      any fine for the guy that hit macho in the helmet with his helmet?

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      • #4
        THere was a vicious hit to the head by a Redskin in the Skin/pies game. Can't remember who it was. I wonder if that got a fine?
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        • #5
          Fucking ridiculous.
          Whatcha Gonna Do Brother, When the Eagles run wild on you?

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          • #6
            There are lots and lots of fines given out every week that fans don't hear about. I agree with a whole lot of them and think there are a lot of plays where they should get fined but don't (DMac getting hit on the ground in the EZ comes to mind). The Macho hit was really borderline IMM. He was high but I don't think he was head high.
            Wait until next year is a terrible philosophy
            Hope is not a strategy
            RIP

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            • #7
              the thing about it was macho didn't lead with his helmet AT ALL. he hit him with his shoulder right in the upper chest and shoulder which is just what you are supposed to do. the problem was asante had intercepted the ball a split second before the hit. if the ball would've landed in the guys hands and macho would've smacked him and got him to drop the ball the announcers would've been talking about what a great play he made but since the ball was intercepted literally in the same motion then it was determined it was a cheap shot.... ridiculous call. ridiculous fine.
              You know Darren if you'd have told me 10 years ago that someday I was going to solve the world's energy problems I'd have said your crazy.... now lets drop this big ball of oil out the window.

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              • #8
                What BS. NFL is going to soon be flag football!
                Fly EaglesFly!

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                • #9
                  I wish the NFL would fine Macho for being a kick returner

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                  • #10
                    Crock of shit call and fine...
                    Eliminate distractions, create energy, fear nothing, and attack everything.

                    -Andy Reid

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                    • #11
                      Originally posted by Vote for Kalas View Post
                      Crock of shit call and fine...

                      Horrible... I agree completely.

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                      • #12
                        Originally posted by leifdawg View Post
                        Fucking ridiculous.

                        I do believe I said those words at the bar when it happened.

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                        • #13
                          Originally posted by Vote for Kalas View Post
                          Crock of shit call and fine...
                          QFT. The guy was at the time of the hit a defensive player not a wr.

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                          • #14
                            Lame. The INT had occurred and the reciever saw him coming. It was a clean block, even if it was a hard hit.
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                            • #15
                              Football and Hockey are both getting terribly pussified. I saw a play in a recent Flyers game on an attempt to cancel an icing,slight near miss contact that I believe was a roughing penalty.I was not pissed at Macho for the hit,in fact it was a great statement hit,something the refs should have received for the ball spot after the penalty.
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