[reervieltnope]

Chris Pika, of AtlantaFalcons.com, reports the NFL's Competition Committee will propose penalizing players who spike or throw the ball after plays on the field. Touchdowns will not be subject to the proposed five-yard penalty. " This is an issue that has really shown itself in the last two years where it seems like every play -- whether a three-yard gain or a 15-yarder -- results in a player stepping up and spiking the ball," Atlanta Falcons general manager and committee co-chairman Rich McKay said. If a player spiked the ball after gaining a first down, the ball would be moved back five yards but it will still be first-and-10.

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To me, this is pure crap. The game is emotional. So a ball boy has to chase the ball a bit. Most people would kill for that job. Get over it.

[GWRIeEQp]

No
Fun
League

[ZZChristopher]

Fuck 'em.

Make them earn it. Catch a TD, then spike it.

They can still point to the sky when they've caught a 4 yard out on 3rd and 7.

[Ambassador]

I agree with the proposed rule change.

Spiking the ball after a 3 yard gain adds nothing to the game.

Just hand the ball to the ref and go back to the huddle.

More football, less posing.

[Thigmaswams]

They can still point to the sky when they've caught a 4 yard out on 3rd and 7.

THAT should be automatic suspension.

[sisuarmalmicy]

I hope next year they start penalizing tackle celebrations after a 5 yard gain.

[Mr Andrews]

I hope next year they start penalizing tackle celebrations after a 5 yard gain.

That would be tits.