Why was Freeney's postgame tirade ignored by the media?

[Palm Beach Pats Fan]

Colts defensive end Dwight Freeney was hit with a $20,000 fine by the NFL for his expletive-laced interview following last week's 23-17 overtime playoff loss to the San Diego Chargers.

NFL fines Indianapolis Colts' Dwight Freeney $20,000 for inappropriate comments - ESPN

What would have been the lead-off story on Sports Center every day for a week if this had been any Patriot, or TO, or almost any other high-profile player not on their preferred "nice guy on nice team" list?

 

[pao]

Colts defensive end Dwight Freeney was hit with a $20,000 fine by the NFL for his expletive-laced interview following last week's 23-17 overtime playoff loss to the San Diego Chargers.

NFL fines Indianapolis Colts' Dwight Freeney $20,000 for inappropriate comments - ESPN

What would have been the lead-off story on Sports Center every day for a week if this had been any Patriot, or TO, or almost any other high-profile player not on their preferred "nice guy on nice team" list?

You make excellent points, I was wondering the same thing myself. I was sure we would hear a bunch of Colts players mouthing off about the Chargers getting the benefit of the calls, especially in OT. Didn't hear a word, until the announcement of the fine. Interesting to say the least.

 

[lightningbolt]

The media likes to protect the image of the Colts as a classy team with no troublemakers.

 

[Pat the Pats Fan]

Media = double standard

but you're not supposed to mention the elephant in the room.....

 

[vyrago]

The media likes to protect the image of the Colts as a classy team with no troublemakers.

Well except for that wide receiver who carries a gun and shoots people, they're wicked classy.