NFL fines four Ravens for criticizing refs

By Chris Cluff  |   Friday, December 07, 2007  |  Comments( 0 )

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They had to know it was coming. Four Baltimore Ravens were fined this week for their abuse of referees during and after the Ravens' emotional loss to the New England Patriots on Monday. Linebacker Bart Scott, who verbally abused officials and threw a penalty flag off the field, was fined $25,000. Cornerbacks Samari Rolle and Chris McAlister as well as receiver Derrick Mason were fined $15,000 each for criticizing the officials after the game.

Commentary: The Ravens understandably were upset that so many things conspired to help the Patriots come back in the final minute and win the game. But the Ravens did their share to let the Pats back in it. And we have no sympathy for a team that collectively has one of the worst attitudes in the league and has seen many of its players arrested over the past few years.

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About Chris Cluff

Chris Cluff spent 10 years as an editor and sportswriter for The Seattle Times. He was a key figure in the newspaper's coverage of the Seahawks, particularly during their Super Bowl run in 2005. He also has written two books on the Seahawks: "The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly: Heart-Pounding, ...
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