T-Scorp Posted October 25, 2010 Share Posted October 25, 2010 Watching the game last night it hit me that the famous Lambeau Leap could be considered excessive celebration. I mean it is preplanned (because it is done by virtually every Packer that scores and it is almost a "must" when they do score) It uses props ( the wall and the crowd). Just wondering how long they will be allowed to do it. Note: I have no problem with the leap, it has become a tradition that I think is very cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delicious_bass Posted October 25, 2010 Share Posted October 25, 2010 I dont have any problem with it, either, but I could see the NFL putting a halt to it. First, it does seem to fly in the face of the League's crusade to take celebrations out of the game. Doest seem fair that Miles Austin gets 15 yards for leapfrogging Roy Williams but players are allowed to jump into the crowd in a different stadium. Also, in light of what's happened with fan-player altercations over recent years and the pro sports leagues hard stance on players getting involved with fans, it kinda surprises me that they still allow the leap. I say they should let them keep doing it (as it seems good natured and doesnt bother me) but its not up to me and I can totally see it going away Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Crapper Posted October 25, 2010 Share Posted October 25, 2010 Interesting question. With policy changes flying it seems like they are backing themselves into a corner on this one. While I don't really care for overcelebration, the Leap is a trademark move. If the league makes it illegal they will look like the biggest jerks in sports. But how can they not? That's called cherry picking. We all know it goes on in all aspects of all sports, but this one could be considered right in your face. I for one hope they make an exception for the leap, but is that even possible? Or legal for them to do so? Probably, since they made the rule in the 1st place. If they did make an exception, would other teams be up-in-arms about special treatment? Like I said, interesting question. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
budlitebrad Posted October 26, 2010 Share Posted October 26, 2010 I dont have any problem with it, either, but I could see the NFL putting a halt to it. First, it does seem to fly in the face of the League's crusade to take celebrations out of the game. Doest seem fair that Miles Austin gets 15 yards for leapfrogging Roy Williams but players are allowed to jump into the crowd in a different stadium. Also, in light of what's happened with fan-player altercations over recent years and the pro sports leagues hard stance on players getting involved with fans, it kinda surprises me that they still allow the leap. I say they should let them keep doing it (as it seems good natured and doesnt bother me) but its not up to me and I can totally see it going away Just to clarify, Sam Hurd was apparently the one who was flagged for the penalty, not Austin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tosberg34 Posted October 26, 2010 Share Posted October 26, 2010 I think the difference is that they are interacting with their fans - and I don't know how that can be a bad thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HowboutthemCowboys Posted October 26, 2010 Share Posted October 26, 2010 Just to clarify, Sam Hurd was apparently the one who was flagged for the penalty, not Austin. ghey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpwallace49 Posted October 26, 2010 Share Posted October 26, 2010 That is a GREAT point! Hmm .. does any of it have to be when it is still on the field of play? Like when Ocho did the pompom thing, was it flagged? Or was TO flagged for the popcorn stuff? The sharpie was on the "field" by the goalpost . . .so that "could" be on the field of play . . . Being a Packer fan, nothing is more premeditated than the Lambeau leap. But if it was flagged, I would be VERY pissed off . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STL Fan Posted October 26, 2010 Share Posted October 26, 2010 That is a GREAT point! Hmm .. does any of it have to be when it is still on the field of play? Like when Ocho did the pompom thing, was it flagged? Or was TO flagged for the popcorn stuff? The sharpie was on the "field" by the goalpost . . .so that "could" be on the field of play . . . Being a Packer fan, nothing is more premeditated than the Lambeau leap. But if it was flagged, I would be VERY pissed off . . . IIRC the Sharpie thing was right near the stands, because he immediately handed it to someone in the first row. Now, the fake mooning - THAT was in the end zone near the goal post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpwallace49 Posted October 26, 2010 Share Posted October 26, 2010 IIRC the Sharpie thing was right near the stands, because he immediately handed it to someone in the first row. Now, the fake mooning - THAT was in the end zone near the goal post. No you are right . . I was thinking of Joe Horn and the cellphone under the pad on the goalpost Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Scorp Posted October 27, 2010 Author Share Posted October 27, 2010 I just don't see why the league allows something and not others. Jared Allen is not allowed to go to a knee to do his calf rope celebration but you seee players going to a knee and pointing to the sky to celebrate. Granted Allen probably needs to get a sack in order to celebrate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexgaddis Posted October 27, 2010 Share Posted October 27, 2010 I think they need to put a stop to it...it hurts the other teams feelers when a Packer does a Lambeau Leap... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
historymike Posted October 27, 2010 Share Posted October 27, 2010 I suspect the Lambeau Leap will phase itself out, what with NFL players soon to start wearing frilly dresses and such in the transition to a kinder, gentler version of American football. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpwallace49 Posted October 27, 2010 Share Posted October 27, 2010 I just don't see why the league allows something and not others. Jared Allen is not allowed to go to a knee to do his calf rope celebration but you seee players going to a knee and pointing to the sky to celebrate. Granted Allen probably needs to get a sack in order to celebrate Yeah but the Jared Allen thing is just ghey . . . . . .;0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kcmast Posted October 27, 2010 Share Posted October 27, 2010 I thought I had read it would get flagged if more than 1 person does it (at the same time). Doesn't the NFL have a thing against group celebration? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big John Posted October 27, 2010 Share Posted October 27, 2010 I thought I had read it would get flagged if more than 1 person does it (at the same time). Doesn't the NFL have a thing against group celebration? Correct, and the player can't be holding the ball while doing it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STL Fan Posted October 27, 2010 Share Posted October 27, 2010 I thought I had read it would get flagged if more than 1 person does it (at the same time). Doesn't the NFL have a thing against group celebration? They should try it. I did it once in college and it was awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coachharry Posted October 28, 2010 Share Posted October 28, 2010 I think the leap is over looked since it's well off the field of play and done by a single player. Isn't it always done without the football? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdrudge Posted October 28, 2010 Share Posted October 28, 2010 I think the difference is that they are interacting with their fans - and I don't know how that can be a bad thing.It's all fun and games until some poor unsuspecting fan gets crushed under a 350 lb lineman that recovered a fumble and wanted to give the leap a try. But then again, if you have front row seats in the endzone at Lambeau, you are definitely not poor and you are expecting it so nevermind... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big John Posted October 28, 2010 Share Posted October 28, 2010 It's all fun and games until some poor unsuspecting fan gets crushed under a 350 lb lineman that recovered a fumble and wanted to give the leap a try. But then again, if you have front row seats in the endzone at Lambeau, you are definitely not poor and you are expecting it so nevermind... When Gilbert Brown played, there were signs for him to do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STL Fan Posted October 28, 2010 Share Posted October 28, 2010 It's all fun and games until some poor unsuspecting fan gets crushed under a 350 lb lineman that recovered a fumble and wanted to give the leap a try. But then again, if you have front row seats in the endzone at Lambeau, you are definitely not poor and you are expecting it so nevermind... There's no way a lineman gets high enough to get up there without a forklift. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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