Once again, NFL celebrations seem to be a hot topic of discussion. There is no doubt going to be an endless debate regarding the appropriateness of celebrations. When to celebrate? How to dance? Pre-meditated celebrations? Group dances? On and on…. Well, I am here to tell you, dance on! Dance how you want to, and when ever the urge strikes you to celebrate- DO IT.
Agreed, from time to time celebrations can be taunting, in-your-face, disgusting types of displays. Guess what, there is no better judge of that then the public. Trust me, a poor intended celebration will not go unnoticed. With our media coverage today there’s just no chance. I think by now we should understand that all players and people are different. Especially in an egocentric driven stage as the NFL, players are going to try and find ways to stand out- not just with their stats.
The NFL has been trying to control celebrations for years. From Joe Horn on a cell phone to T.O’s river dancing and now the ever so popular “Tebowing.” Let’s not try to contain celebrations- embrace them! Love em- hate em- analyze em. Do we really want to lose this………..?
That just makes you smile and feel all good inside.
Agree...let the players have some fun. Loved the video - Merton Hanks baby!
ReplyDeleteI'll take Marcus Allen's ritual over any contrived attempt to get attention. Just do your job and celebrate naturally.
ReplyDeleteAgreed, dance away! obviously I think most of these celebrations are are in bad taste and come from a culture that holds different values than do I. Myself, as a competitor, I'd rather anyone on my team not participate in celebrations until after the contest (sorry Tim Hardaway..."talk shit when its nip and tuck"), only for the fear that it might motivate the opponent.
ReplyDeleteAlso, you're right about the the negative connotation of "taunting." If "taunting celebrations" get an opponent off his/her game, then by all means do more of it!
I'm celebrating right now. Chuckers!
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