Barnett Files Grievance

by Billy on Dec 27, 2007 7:36 AM CST

He clearly wasn't happy when the Ref took him down from behind, playing favorites to the Bears O-line. See the video on YouTube
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He has filed a grievance against the Ref through his Agent, Chuck Price. Here is the story.
I don't know how much of a distraction this will be, as it was towards the end of an already upsetting loss to the Bears.
Its tough to defend yourself against a cheap shot by a dirty lineman, but how do you defense against an Referee coming at you from behind?

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Thank you so much for posting that video. It is just too funny. I can't believe you guys would even speak of something so embarassing. He actually had his agent give a press release on this asking for an appology? He basically got beat up by an old fat guy. This is something that if it happened to me I would never speak of it again. LOL

by sabp on Dec 27, 2007 6:16 PM CST reply actions

Old Dude

Doesn't look like he'll file a grievance after all. When I saw that play I was just glad Barnett didn't deck him and draw a suspension. Maybe the ref was watching that ad with the ref sacking the QB and got confused. I agree with sabp, I'm surprised Barnett isn't leaving it alone and instead he keeps bringing it up.

by Brandon on Dec 28, 2007 12:55 AM CST reply actions

Its the principal

(Nicks agent)Price says Barnett gets fined all the time for actions that aren't as serious, such as wearing the wrong color wristband or committing a routine face mask penalty during a game.

"This guy comes with a WWF choke hold, and just gets let go," Price said. ---

He's right. The officials feel like they can do anything, and the NFL allows this mentality. You know the NFL is the only pro sports league without a FT officiating crew?

I realize its funny to joke about, since Barnett is a big strong guy, and Jim looks like, well, what he is, a fat, pasty senior citizen, but lets say this guy causes Nick an eye injury, or he bends his leg backwards and tears a tendon.. I mean, WTF was this guy thinking??

by Billy on Dec 28, 2007 6:49 AM CST reply actions

Umpire fined a game check

Just read on PFT.com that the Umpire who grabbed Barnett is going to get fined $8,150, a game check. I guess the ump has been involved in physical altercations before. I guess this solves it, as they said they weren't going to pursue a grievance now.

by Billy on Dec 28, 2007 6:10 PM CST reply actions

Ed Hoculi

A while back in Sports Illustrated they had a first person thing on Ed Hoculi and he went through what he did in one of his daily workouts. Lets just say the players might be pretty big, but the umpires arent exactly small guys either...

Another thing...I highly doubt Barnett was prepared to be put in a chokehold from one of the players, much less an umpire who should know better...hes only the field to regulate/control the game...not to try to cause fights and stuff.

Barnett also said that the umpire was pretty much choking him and he cuoldnt really do much...I doubt any of us here are going to get out of a choke hold by one of the NFL Referees.

by clutchhit20 on Dec 30, 2007 10:20 PM CST reply actions