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bandito · 10-09-2003, 09:47 PM

The NFL is putting an end to Warren Sapp's pregame antics, ESPN's Chris Mortensen reported on Thursday.

The NFL notified Tampa Bay Buccaneers general manger Rich McKay on Thursday that Sapp is to cease running through opponents' pregame drills, as he did before Monday night's home game with the Indianapolis Colts, Mortensen reports.

Sapp's behavior provoked Washington Redskins linebacker LaVar Arrington to threaten retaliation against Sapp if Sapp repeats his antics before the two teams meet Sunday.

Arrington looked directly into the TV camera on Wednesday and delivered a sharp message to Sapp.

"Sapp," Arrington said, "I'm going to get you."

Sapp laughed after reading Arrington's comments.

"You tell Mr. Can't Get Right, I'll be there at 10:30 a.m. sharp, Eastern Standard Time. Tell him don't be looking for me because I'm easily found," Sapp said, making reference to the difficulty the Redskins had mastering the defense run by former coordinator Marvin Lewis last season.

The NFL told McKay, who is co-chairman of the competition committee, that Sapp would be subject to disciplinary action and that the Bucs would be assessed a 15-yard penalty for unsportsmanlike conduct on the opening kickoff if Sapp continues to interrupt pregame drills, Mortensen reported.

The league also told McKay that if a fight broke out as a result of Sapp's actions, Sapp could be subject to immediate ejection for provocation.

"The league considers Sapp's action as provocative, promoting retaliation, and it's impermissible," NFL spokesman Greg Aiello told Mortensen.

Washington coach Steve Spurrier called the Arrington-Sapp trash talk "just a little conversation."

"It's OK in pro football," Spurrier said. "In college, you shouldn't do that. Our game is a little bit different. There's more freedom of speech."

Tampa Bay coach Jon Gruden hadn't read the notification.

"League policy is what it is," Gruden said. "Obviously, this is an issue that's important to the league and they're going to make it well known to us, and we'll do everything we can to enforce it."

jekouptown · 10-10-2003, 09:32 AM

even in boxing they dont let the two fighters make direct contact before the fight. This is no different. Sapp may not be trying to provoke a fight but one day the other team is going to be so fired up that somebody will strike or tackle him. To prevent this he should stay on his teams end of the 50 yard line. Up until last year he was no different than JASON SEHORN...won nothing...talked about all the time.....basic player at his position.

Mr. Television · 10-10-2003, 11:49 AM

I'm glad the NFL did this. This is really taunting and that is not supposed to be allowed.

EricIdlefan · 10-13-2003, 02:41 PM

I think Warren Sapp & Keyshawn Johnson are like long-lost brothers because they have both cope an attitude problem, act like spoiled brats, and need to shut their mouths up!!

sinatrastar · 10-13-2003, 03:21 PM

What about TO and Moss?

Mr. Television · 10-13-2003, 03:25 PM

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Originally posted by sinatrastar
What about TO and Moss?

They're both jerks too.

bandito · 10-13-2003, 08:23 PM

As much money as these players make you would think they would be a little more humble, and show a little more class.

flinstoned · 10-14-2003, 12:27 AM

No doubt, now Sapp runs into a ref?

10-09-2003, 09:47 PM	#1
bandito Going Topless Forum Veteran Join Date: Sep 28, 2002 Location: The Steel City Posts: 6,320	NFL to Sapp: Cool your heels.. The NFL is putting an end to Warren Sapp's pregame antics, ESPN's Chris Mortensen reported on Thursday. The NFL notified Tampa Bay Buccaneers general manger Rich McKay on Thursday that Sapp is to cease running through opponents' pregame drills, as he did before Monday night's home game with the Indianapolis Colts, Mortensen reports. Sapp's behavior provoked Washington Redskins linebacker LaVar Arrington to threaten retaliation against Sapp if Sapp repeats his antics before the two teams meet Sunday. Arrington looked directly into the TV camera on Wednesday and delivered a sharp message to Sapp. "Sapp," Arrington said, "I'm going to get you." Sapp laughed after reading Arrington's comments. "You tell Mr. Can't Get Right, I'll be there at 10:30 a.m. sharp, Eastern Standard Time. Tell him don't be looking for me because I'm easily found," Sapp said, making reference to the difficulty the Redskins had mastering the defense run by former coordinator Marvin Lewis last season. The NFL told McKay, who is co-chairman of the competition committee, that Sapp would be subject to disciplinary action and that the Bucs would be assessed a 15-yard penalty for unsportsmanlike conduct on the opening kickoff if Sapp continues to interrupt pregame drills, Mortensen reported. The league also told McKay that if a fight broke out as a result of Sapp's actions, Sapp could be subject to immediate ejection for provocation. "The league considers Sapp's action as provocative, promoting retaliation, and it's impermissible," NFL spokesman Greg Aiello told Mortensen. Washington coach Steve Spurrier called the Arrington-Sapp trash talk "just a little conversation." "It's OK in pro football," Spurrier said. "In college, you shouldn't do that. Our game is a little bit different. There's more freedom of speech." Tampa Bay coach Jon Gruden hadn't read the notification. "League policy is what it is," Gruden said. "Obviously, this is an issue that's important to the league and they're going to make it well known to us, and we'll do everything we can to enforce it."
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10-10-2003, 09:32 AM	#2
jekouptown Member Forum Regular Join Date: Apr 01, 2003 Location: welcome to NEW YORK CITY Posts: 844	even in boxing they dont let the two fighters make direct contact before the fight. This is no different. Sapp may not be trying to provoke a fight but one day the other team is going to be so fired up that somebody will strike or tackle him. To prevent this he should stay on his teams end of the 50 yard line. Up until last year he was no different than JASON SEHORN...won nothing...talked about all the time.....basic player at his position.
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10-10-2003, 11:49 AM	#3
Mr. Television 23 Years at Sitcoms Online Forum Icon Join Date: Jun 06, 2003 Location: Somewhere you're Not Posts: 62,132	I'm glad the NFL did this. This is really taunting and that is not supposed to be allowed.
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10-13-2003, 03:21 PM	#5
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10-13-2003, 08:23 PM	#7
bandito Going Topless Forum Veteran Join Date: Sep 28, 2002 Location: The Steel City Posts: 6,320	As much money as these players make you would think they would be a little more humble, and show a little more class.

10-14-2003, 12:27 AM	#8
flinstoned Member Forum Regular Join Date: Oct 07, 2003 Posts: 624	No doubt, now Sapp runs into a ref?