Antonio Cromartie Fined For Tweeting
August 4, 2009 by David Kindervater
Filed under San Diego Chargers
The San Diego Chargers fined cornerback Antonio Cromartie $2,500 for tweeting a complaint about the quality of the food at Bolts training camp last week. While the National Football League readies an official game day Twitter policy, players are being warned of the repercussions of their online existence—like in Green Bay, where the team has promised a $1,701 (huh?) fine for tweeting during team functions. But in San Diego, the Chargers took it to a whole other level by nailing Antonio (aka “crimetime31“) for merely expressing his opinion.
Here’s what Antonio had to say in the offending tweet (if you can …read more
Chad Ochocinco: ‘Damn NFL and These Rules’
July 10, 2009 by David Kindervater
Filed under Cincinnati Bengals
Cincinnati Bengals receiver Chad Ochocinco recently announced his plans to “tweet” during games this year, but the NFL was quick to issue a reminder that such an activity would be against league rules because it prohibits the use of cell phones or other handheld devices in the bench area during games.
Chad’s Twitter (of course) response was:
“Damn NFL and these rules, I am going by my own set of rules, I ain’t hurting nobody or getting in trouble, I am putting my foot down!!”
Chad is forgetting who he’s dealing with. I don’t see the NFL lightening up on this one. The …read more
