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NFL apologizes for penalizing Chiefs' safety Husain Abdullah for Islamic prayer
Posted on 9/30/14 at 8:36 pm
Posted on 9/30/14 at 8:36 pm
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Husain Abdullah should not have received a 15-yard unsportsmanlike penalty after dropping to his knees and bowing in prayer following a 39-yard interception return for a touchdown during the Kansas City Chiefs' 41-14 victory over the New England Patriots on Monday night, the NFL said Tuesday.
According to Rule 12, Section 3, Article 1 (d), "Players are prohibited from engaging in any celebrations or demonstrations while on the ground."
"However, the officiating mechanic in this situation is not to flag a player who goes to the ground as part of religious expression, and as a result, there should have been no penalty on the play," NFL spokesman Michael Signora said.
Abdullah, a devout Muslim, took to Twitter to thank fans Tuesday.
This post was edited on 9/30/14 at 8:40 pm
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Posted on 9/30/14 at 8:40 pm to Roger Klarvin
At least he didn't celebrate in the traditional Islamic way, CUTTING A MOTHERfrickER'S HEAD OFF.
Posted on 9/30/14 at 8:40 pm to Roger Klarvin
Seems like it was a misunderstanding and was probably taken as taunting by the ref. Not many people would know what an Islamic prayer looks like
Posted on 9/30/14 at 8:42 pm to Vols&Shaft83
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At least he didn't celebrate in the traditional Islamic way, CUTTING A MOTHERfrickER'S HEAD OFF
Posted on 9/30/14 at 8:42 pm to Vols&Shaft83
Posted on 9/30/14 at 8:43 pm to Vols&Shaft83
The line, you are nearing it.
Posted on 9/30/14 at 8:43 pm to Roger Klarvin
It's not any different then a guy pointing to the heavens when he scores. I understand the misunderstanding.
I hate taunting penalties as a whole though. I miss the days of the Sharpie.
I hate taunting penalties as a whole though. I miss the days of the Sharpie.
Posted on 9/30/14 at 8:49 pm to BluegrassBelle
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hate taunting penalties as a whole though. I miss the days of the Sharpie.
Me too
Posted on 9/30/14 at 8:49 pm to Vols&Shaft83
No Fun League.
Posted on 9/30/14 at 8:49 pm to Vols&Shaft83
You say that, until Michael Sam gets his first regular season sack and celebrates by fricking the QB in the arse.
Posted on 9/30/14 at 8:51 pm to Roger Klarvin
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You say that, until Michael Sam gets his first regular season sack and celebrates by fricking the QB in the arse.
And then he'll be penalized (pun opportunity ) and the gays will pitch a bitch fit.
Posted on 9/30/14 at 8:52 pm to Vols&Shaft83
They'll pitch something alright.
Posted on 9/30/14 at 8:53 pm to Roger Klarvin
Gays are so much fun to laugh at
Posted on 9/30/14 at 8:57 pm to Roger Klarvin
Were flags thrown for Tebowing?
Posted on 9/30/14 at 9:01 pm to kywildcatfanone
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Were flags thrown for Tebowing?
What about Teo'ing?
Posted on 9/30/14 at 9:02 pm to Vols&Shaft83
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At least he didn't celebrate in the traditional Islamic way, CUTTING A MOTHERfrickER'S HEAD OFF.
Would be a workplace violence incident.
Posted on 9/30/14 at 9:30 pm to Roger Klarvin
Good. That was an asinine flag.
This post was edited on 9/30/14 at 9:31 pm
Posted on 9/30/14 at 10:03 pm to kywildcatfanone
quote:flag for saluting troops on veterans day LINK
Were flags thrown for Tebowing?
Posted on 10/1/14 at 4:42 am to InVolNerable
He shouldn't have used his left hand.
Posted on 10/1/14 at 9:52 am to Vols&Shaft83
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You say that, until Michael Sam gets his first regular season sack and celebrates by fricking the QB in the arse.
Would the flag be thrown for illegal motion in the backfield??
This post was edited on 10/1/14 at 9:54 am
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