slapshot Posted November 11, 2005 Share Posted November 11, 2005 From ESPN:Redskins' Portis, Taylor fined for uniform violationsAssociated PressASHBURN, Va. -- Redskins running back Clinton Portis and safety Sean Taylor were fined by the NFL on Thursday for uniform violations in last Sunday night's game against Philadelphia.Portis was fined $20,000 for wearing black shoes, which did not match the rest of the team, and also for wearing striped socks and an unapproved eye shield. Taylor was hit for $5,000 for the striped socks.The burgundy and gold striping made the socks look like barber shop polls. Taylor had them on both legs, Portis on one.Last year, both were fined twice for socks violations, the first time $5,000 apiece and the second time $10,000. Back-to-Back Fatal Forty Champion 2015 & 2016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hail2theVctrz Posted November 11, 2005 Share Posted November 11, 2005 God, this is annoying the CRAP out of me. When I'm watching football, the last thing I notice is the socks/shoes. THEY ARE SOCKS AND SHOES....HOW AND WHY THE HELL DO YOU GET FINED FOR WEARING DIFFERENT SOCKS AND SHOES. You guys just sounds like people who don't even care about sports- only about how "cute" the unis look. -Rob Roy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtrich11 Posted November 11, 2005 Share Posted November 11, 2005 God, this is annoying the CRAP out of me. When I'm watching football, the last thing I notice is the socks/shoes. THEY ARE SOCKS AND SHOES....HOW AND WHY THE HELL DO YOU GET FINED FOR WEARING DIFFERENT SOCKS AND SHOES. You guys just sounds like people who don't even care about sports- only about how "cute" the unis look.Oh, he IS new here. cafepress.com/artbyrichards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patsox Posted November 11, 2005 Share Posted November 11, 2005 No, the NFL cares. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CS85 Posted November 11, 2005 Share Posted November 11, 2005 uniform (yoo-nee-form) n. 1. A distinctive outfit intended to identify those who wear it as members of a specific group. 2. One set of such an outfit. Quote "You are nothing more than a small cancer on this message board. You are not entertaining, you are a complete joke." twitter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zer0dotcom Posted November 11, 2005 Share Posted November 11, 2005 I had a presentation at school today...and my socks didn'tmatch. Think my grades will suffer for it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quantum Posted November 11, 2005 Share Posted November 11, 2005 God, this is annoying the CRAP out of me. When I'm watching football, the last thing I notice is the socks/shoes. THEY ARE SOCKS AND SHOES....HOW AND WHY THE HELL DO YOU GET FINED FOR WEARING DIFFERENT SOCKS AND SHOES. You guys just sounds like people who don't even care about sports- only about how "cute" the unis look.You do know the point of this website, right? As for the fines, there is a reason why they are called UNIFORMS. Everyone wears the same thing. "One of my concerns is shysters show up and take advantage of people's good will and generosity". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AHcreative Posted November 11, 2005 Share Posted November 11, 2005 I had a presentation at school today...and my socks didn'tmatch. Think my grades will suffer for it? Funny stuff! Seriously though I like how the NFL has those uniform rules whether it's different shoes, to an untucked jersey, you play as a team and you have to look like a team. You can't parade around looking like slobs with everyone dressed different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
illiniguy Posted November 11, 2005 Share Posted November 11, 2005 I noticed the bad socks and black shoes but why did portis get fined for his shield? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Apollo Posted November 11, 2005 Share Posted November 11, 2005 Screw the fines!!! They should both have their heads chopped off!!!!!"There can be only one"! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sc49erfan15 Posted November 11, 2005 Share Posted November 11, 2005 I'm asking this because I'm too lazy to look it up.What does the NFL do with the money from fines? Donate it to charity or straight to the pockets? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joshawaggie Posted November 11, 2005 Share Posted November 11, 2005 charity I thought. @josh_j12 CFA- Fargo Bobcats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carter23 Posted November 11, 2005 Share Posted November 11, 2005 illiniguy: I noticed the bad socks and black shoes but why did portis get fined for his shield?he was wearing a dark visor, and i'm pretty sure they banned those (although does LT wear one? oh well)looks like the nfl didn't agree with that one guy, who demanded portis be suspended for 2 games Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chazberg Posted November 11, 2005 Share Posted November 11, 2005 I had a presentation at school today...and my socks didn'tmatch. Think my grades will suffer for it? No I don't....and I don't think you could have missed the point more. You're not on a team, where millions of people are watching and you therefor need to dress in a manner so as to distinguish you from the other team. Why should this clown get to break the rules? Doesn't he get enough self expression out of wearing goofy glasses and wigs to press conferences? Athletes today have no respect for anything, which is why we actually have to enforce dress codes and uniform violations. It's pretty pathetic if you ask me. And if I was Joe Gibbs I woulda sat him down, shown him that he can't just do whatever the hell he feels like. charles-noerenberg.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveToms Posted November 11, 2005 Share Posted November 11, 2005 illiniguy: I noticed the bad socks and black shoes but why did portis get fined for his shield?he was wearing a dark visor, and i'm pretty sure they banned those (although does LT wear one? oh well)looks like the nfl didn't agree with that one guy, who demanded portis be suspended for 2 games You are allowed to wear dark visor if you have a doctor's note, LT must have one, Portis must not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nd1irish Posted November 11, 2005 Share Posted November 11, 2005 I'd like to see the entire team wear candy-striped socks this Sunday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHraven626 Posted November 11, 2005 Share Posted November 11, 2005 Screw the fines!!! They should both have their heads chopped off!!!!!"There can be only one"! dude, calm down Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleujayone Posted November 11, 2005 Share Posted November 11, 2005 I had a presentation at school today...and my socks didn'tmatch. Think my grades will suffer for it? That depends on your school's dress code. Does your school require a...UNIFORM? I don't know about your grades but in some Catholic and private schools, the wrong type of dress can get you sent home, detention, or possibly suspension. I've seen people in trouble over the lengths of skirts & shorts, "improper" footwear, t-shirts with questionable graphics, hats, and yes even socks. Stupid arguements I grant you but they are out there in schools. We all have our little faults. Mine's in California. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michigan Dave Posted November 11, 2005 Share Posted November 11, 2005 Taylor's socks were sweet. Portis I can see being fined for wearing 1 of each- it looked goofy. But the Skins should look at wearing the candy striped socks, they looked awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John in KY Posted November 11, 2005 Share Posted November 11, 2005 he was wearing a dark visor, and i'm pretty sure they banned those (although does LT wear one? oh well) I think they are not allowed to wear dark visors for night games or indoor games, only outdoor day games. I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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