NFL Slam Dunk: GONE

On March 25th, the NFL released a statement saying that any players that dunk on the goalpost will be fined. This is one a rule that I think alot of players and fans question. This type of celebration is in no way, shape, or form better for the league. For one, the celebration is not insulting to the opposing team when done. No one is getting offended because a player dunks the football.

Secondly, no one has gotten seriously injured by doing this touchdown celebration in the NFL. More players have gotten hurt due to running into the wall, items on the side, or photographers than they have with the goalpost. If any rule should be added, photographers would have to be further away from the sideline.

Lastly, the NFL seems to be taking the fun out of the game by adding this rule. In ANY type of competition, whether it be for job positions, college acceptance letters, or touchdowns, people celebrate when they are successful. The NFL has already taken out any possibility of being really creative. (Basically because of Chad Johnson and Terrell Owens) One of the last few types of a legal celebration is now gone.

While some may say that celebrations can be lengthy and prolong the game, fans want to be entertained. Majority of the NFL fans do enjoy seeing touchdown celebrations, especially creativity. If anything , one were to think that ratings would go up even more because people will view games just to see a touchdown games. I'm sure many fans used to watch Bengals games just to see Chad Johnson (Ochocinco) celebrate.

The touchdown celebration was once very big. There were even options of how to celebrate a touchdown in Madden 09. When something like that is incorporated into Madden you know it's making an impact on the NFL culture.

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