Gunther Posted September 27, 2007 Share Posted September 27, 2007 (edited) Here is part of the article: Falcons fine Hall $100,000, may bench him for part of next game Associated Press FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. -- As if the loss of Michael Vick wasn't enough, the winless Atlanta Falcons are dealing with another distraction involving a high-profile player. Pro Bowl cornerback DeAngelo Hall said Wednesday he's been fined $100,000 by the team and may have to sit out one or two quarters of the next game for his meltdown last week against the Carolina Panthers. Hall wasn't pleased with the decision and plans to appeal through the NFL Players Association. The Falcons (0-3) acted quickly after their defensive star was called for three penalties totaling 67 yards on one possession, including two personal fouls, then got into a heated sideline confrontation with coach Bobby Petrino and one of his assistants. Petrino decided on the penalties after consulting some of the team's leaders. "I don't think this is the first time it's happened in the National Football League, and it definitely won't be the last time," Hall said. "I think it's a little bit unfair. But he made his decision, and we need to move on from here. I'll try to rectify it and move on." The penalties led to a Carolina touchdown that tied the game at 17 in the third quarter. The Panthers went on to a 27-20 victory. "When things like that take place, it's unacceptable," said 10th-year linebacker Keith Brooking, who's been with the team longer than anyone. "DeAngelo knows that. I know he feels bad about it. But when things like that do occur, guys have to be held accountable." Brooking added, "That's not the total reason we lost that game. But that was part of it, no doubt about it." NFLPA spokesman Carl Francis said the union had received notice of the fine against Hall. "We will be discussing the possibility of an appeal with DeAngelo and his representatives soon," Francis said. Hall has 45 days to appeal. If he does, the team would get seven days to respond. After that, the case would be submitted to a neutral arbitrator, who would set a hearing date and eventually rule on whether the team had proper cause to impose the sanctions. In addition to the hefty fine, Hall said he might be suspended for either the first quarter or the entire first half of Sunday's game against Houston (2-1). The Texans' offense is directed by former Falcons quarterback Matt Schaub, who's completing nearly 76 percent of his passes. Edited September 27, 2007 by Gunther Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
broncosn05 Posted September 27, 2007 Share Posted September 27, 2007 Little harsh IMO but I know all the racists on the board will say he deserved more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Square Posted September 27, 2007 Share Posted September 27, 2007 Little harsh IMO but I know all the racists on the board will say he deserved more. Yea those black cornerbacks get treated way worse than the white ones... Must be some huddler (post 20 times a day) inside joke I don't get.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Easy n Dirty Posted September 27, 2007 Share Posted September 27, 2007 I can't help but wonder if Petrino and the Falcons' coaching staff really wanted Houston to know in advance that Hall might be benched for the first quarter or first half. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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