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Palm Beach Pats Fan

01-10-2009 10:57 PM

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

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	01-11-2009 12:01 AM

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

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Originally Posted by Palm Beach Pats Fan (Post 1245352)

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

01-11-2009 01:17 AM

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

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

Pat the Pats Fan

01-11-2009 07:07 AM

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

Media = double standard

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

vyrago

01-11-2009 02:25 PM

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

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Originally Posted by lightningbolt (Post 1245435)

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.

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