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Why does Ndamukong Suh always have a “Fine” time on Thanksgiving?

Posted by fantasyfurnace on November 30, 2013
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After two Thanksgiving Holidays in a row, one would think that Detroit Lions defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh would have either learned his lesson or is simply out for the additional publicity that Thanksgiving Day NFL games brings to him and the sport.

However, learning his lesson is not what Suh was going for when again, for the third consecutive Thanksgiving, the demonstrative Suh did it again! He made a throat-slash gesture towards Buccaneers’ running back Bobby Rainey following a three-yard loss in Detroit’s win over Tampa Bay; a gesture that the NFL banned almost 25 years ago. It wasn’t the $7875 that Suh was fined that is troublesome to most on-lookers, but instead the fact that he pulled similar bafoon-like actions twice before…in this season alone! After a turnover in week one, and after an illegal low-block on Minnesota Vikings center John Sullivan, the league hit the big guy with a ‘big’ fine of $100,000. In Cleveland in Week 6, he was fined another $31,500 for roughing passer Brandon Weeden.

This was the hit by Suh on Browns QB Brandon Weeden that cost him another $31,500 in fines. Photo: David Richard

This was the hit by Suh on Browns QB Brandon Weeden that cost him another $31,500 in fines. Photo: David Richard

Getting back to to Suh’s Thanksgiving Day indiscretions, how about last year when the NFL’s “Dirtiest Player” (according to the Sporting News) decided to kick Houston Texans QB Matt Schaub in the groin and thus ended up donating $30,000 more to the NFL. Then of course there was Suh’s most infamous or famous “fine” back in 2011 written about right here on the Furnace. He pushed Green Bay Packers guard Evan Dietrich-Smith’s head into the turf and then thought he would stomp on his arm just for good measure-ON Thanksgiving Day 2011.

#90 Defensive Tackle NDAMUKONG SUH shwon stomping on a defenseless Packer on Thanksgiving Day 20122. Photo: Andrew Weber USA Today Sports

#90 Defensive Tackle
NDAMUKONG SUH shown here stomping on a defenseless Packer on Thanksgiving Day 2011. Photo: Andrew Weber USA Today Sports

The “Bill Laimbeer of the turf” seems to bring added attention to himself on a day when ‘most’ of us are thinking of ways to be thankful for someone or something in our lives. The most curious thing about Suh’s actions is that they are coming from an extremely talented player in this league who shouldn’t have a need for his extra-curricula activities on the field. Perhaps it’s time for the NFL to take further action on Suh as he is clearly a ‘repeat offender’ who is not scared off by fines. Perhaps if Roger Goodell gives him a warning now, then maybe next Thanksgiving we could all enjoy a ‘cleaner’ game and one in which Suh can have a truly ‘fine’ time without having to forego any $$$ and one in which no player runs the risk of permanent injury…

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WEEK #4-THE FURNACE’S FIVE BEST BETS

Posted by fantasyfurnace on October 1, 2011
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*Home team in CAPS

Washington Redskins over ST. LOUIS RAMS- The 0-3 Rams get a rested Steven Jackson back this week, but with Danny Amendola still sidelined, the Rams haven’t been a real offensive juggernaut. That said, we think Washington will be more motivated this week as they were embarrassed 30-16  in St. Louis last season, which, as it turned out, was Sam Bradford’s first win in the NFL. They also lost a squeaker last week to Dallas on a Dan Bailey 40 yard field goal with 1:47 seconds left; 18-16. Edge to Washington.

Detroit Lions over DALLAS COWBOYS- This was a tough one for us to choose. Dallas has won their last two after Romo blew the first; they’re playing in their own building, & Felix Jones is finally coming into his own this season. However, the Lions could very well be a ‘team of destiny’ this year as they are 3-0 to begin a season for the first time since 1980. They are on the road where they have won 2 of 3, and have Calvin Johnson and too many weapons for the corner back depleted Cowboys to handle. Go with the Lions.

Buffalo Bills over CINCINNATI BENGALS- Under the assumption that the Bills won’t have a setback this week after their amazing win vs the Pats last Sunday, they should be capable of knocking off the 1-2 Bengals. The Bills are one of three NFL teams sitting at 3-0 and have to convince us that they are not the ‘real deal’. Fred Jackson and Stevie Johnson have looked like they are having career seasons thus far and we don’t think the Bengals have the talent to match up with Buffalo. We’re taking the Bills.

BALTIMORE RAVENS over New York Jets- This is a ‘must win’ game for the Jets; we get it. But we are not sold on them so far this year. Tony Romo handed the ‘W’ to N.Y. in game one and in week 2, a totally inept QB on the Jags enabled the Jets with their second win. Oakland then rocked them at the Black Hole last week. Now they’re going up against their best defensive team this season; a team that has given up the leagues fewest points (40) over the first 3 weeks. Antonio Cromartie, who has been getting penalized way too often, and the rest of the defense, will not be able to contain Ray Rice for 60 minutes.

CLEVELAND BROWNS over Tennessee Titans- Not the biggest, most important game of the week, but since we’ve been bashing the Browns since week one, we thought we would lighten up on them a bit. We would like to see what they can do playing a team with a winning record for a change. The Titans go in to the Dawg Pound without Kenny Brit, lost for the year after tearing his ACL, and with an under-achieving Chris Johnson who is averaging just over 2 yards per carry. We’re showing Cleveland some love here.

*Last Week: 3-2

season to date: 8-2