Mike just told me about some NFL guy who was fined $20000 for an antic last week--or whenever, I don't know (since I don't follow the NFL--and you'll soon see one reason why). Apparently, there was a close call and the officials huddled to confer. Jokingly, in front of thousands, the player pulled out a buck and walked over toward the huddle, seemingly to bribe the officials to make the right ruling. That, is seems to me, is harmless fun. Yet, the NFL fined the guy $20000. I suppose there might be a reason for that; I just can't figure out a legitimate one.
I guess whoever coined this was right--NFL stands for No Fun League. And that's one important reason I don't watch it.
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- Ron Marinucci
- I have been married to Karen for 47 of my 73 years. I have two sons, Mike and Matt, both adults (at least in chronological age), and three grandchildren. I am retired, I suppose. I continue to teach college history, part-time; I still enjoy it, although the increasing amount of silly paperwork is grating and will likely be what drives me to fully retire. I have a BA in history from Amherst College and three graduate degrees. I do a little writing, too, some of which actually brings in some money.
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