[vincesanity82]

Adam Schefter of NFL Network is reporting that Patriots defensive tackle Vince Wilfork has been fined $15,000 for unsportsmanlike conduct.

The fine comes as a result of Wilfork poking at the eye of Giants running back Brandon Jacobs during Saturday night's New England victory. Wilfork wasn't penalized at the time because the officials didn't see it. Jacobs was not hurt.

For Wilfork, it's the third fine he has received this season. He also got a $12,500 fine for hitting Bills quarterback J.P. Losman in the knee, and a $5,000 fine for a late hit on Cowboys tight end Jason Witten.

YouTube - Vince Wilfork Pokes Brandon Jacobs In the Eye

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[Lefty Noob]

Good, glad to see it. It was a cheap, bush league move. Regardless of which team he plays for. Right simon?

[azrael492]

I am sure some of the Patriot faithful will probably say he was provoked.

[legend]

3 fines on one year for dirty plays reinforces what I have been saying about him. But he is from the U of Miami, so what would you expect?

[simple simon]

Originally Posted by Lefty Noob

Good, glad to see it. It was a cheap, bush league move. Regardless of which team he plays for. Right simon?

Wilfork is clearly getting hosed .... the other player obviously had something in his eye and Wilfork was kindly trying to get it out for him by poking his finger in there .... he should get an award for kindness

you dang Patriot haters

[LSC9901]

Originally Posted by azrael492

I am sure some of the Patriot faithful will probably say he was provoked.

I believe he was provoked !!!



Actually I blame the league for not nipping things like this in the bud. No the league isn't at fault for the action itself but realistically what does $15K mean to some guy making millions. Even if it is the team that is picking up the tab they don't care either. He provides a needed service for them and they are willing to bite the bullet. The league needs to step in with suspensions for action such as this ... especially when it happens three times in one season. I'm sure had there been some type of eye injury the penalty would have been far greater than money. No team needs a player with that type of mentality.

[Seahawker 562]

thats the patriots for you. If you dont like someone, just poke him in the eyes

[Quality88]

Originally Posted by LSC9901

I believe he was provoked !!!



Actually I blame the league for not nipping things like this in the bud. No the league isn't at fault for the action itself but realistically what does $15K mean to some guy making millions. Even if it is the team that is picking up the tab they don't care either. He provides a needed service for them and they are willing to bite the bullet. The league needs to step in with suspensions for action such as this ... especially when it happens three times in one season. I'm sure had there been some type of eye injury the penalty would have been far greater than money. No team needs a player with that type of mentality.

Instead of 15k maybe 15 mil?

[LSC9901]

Originally Posted by Quality88

Instead of 15k maybe 15 mil?

I still think suspensions are a better alternative. The team goes without the player. The player loses pay for the time frame he is out. If it were to happen enough the team could dump him or the NFL itself could impose a greater penalty.

[indyNASCARgirl]

Originally Posted by legend

3 fines on one year for dirty plays reinforces what I have been saying about him. But he is from the U of Miami, so what would you expect?

So is Reggie Wayne and you don't here of him doing anything like that.

[LSC9901]

Originally Posted by legend

3 fines on one year for dirty plays reinforces what I have been saying about him. But he is from the U of Miami, so what would you expect?

Originally Posted by indyNASCARgirl

So is Reggie Wayne and you don't here of him doing anything like that.

Excellent point Indy. Don't forget about a couple of other greats from there. Vinny Testaverde, Jim Kelly, Michael Irvin .....

What one player does doesn't speak for everyone who ever played on the same team.

[Lefty Noob]

Yeah, that's all true, but like it or not, the "U" has a rep. That's one of the major reasons Randy Shannon was hired down there.

[indyNASCARgirl]

Originally Posted by LSC9901

Excellent point Indy. Don't forget about a couple of other greats from there. Vinny Testaverde, Jim Kelly, Michael Irvin .....

I also forgot Edgerrin James as well.