49ers Vs. Seahawks: Multiple Fines Handed Out

by David Fucillo on Dec 30, 2011 2:43 PM PST in San Francisco 49ers News

The NFL handed out their fines for Week 16 and there were numerous fines from the 49ers-Seahawks game. 49ers offensive lineman Anthony Davis was fined $10,000 for blocking Anthony Hargrove on the back of his legs during a Kendall Hunter 24-yard run. Marshawn Lynch was fined $10,000 for wearing Skittles-themed cleats. I'm guessing his Skittles endorsement deal can cover that fine. Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman was also fined $15,000 for a horse-collar tackle.

The most notable fine was a $10,000 fine against Seahawks linebacker Adrian Moten for his late hit on Kyle WIlliams. Michael Robinson hit Williams with a helmet-to-helmet blow and received a penalty, but Moten came in late from behind and that drew the fine.

This game was a rough-and-tumble battle from whistle to whistle, with both teams getting into pushing and shoving throughout the game. Aside from the Robinson/Moten hit on Williams it wasn't really a dirty game, and even those plays are hard to specifically claim are "dirty." It was a bad play by them, but I don't see it as intentionally dirty. I know some will disagree.

Although the NFC West has struggled in recent years, there have been a variety of heated battles between teams within the division. This past Saturday was one of the more physical of those games. The Seahawks have played some solid football over the last two months but came up short in their attempts to get a wild card berth. Will we see the Seahawks continue their resurgence next season? Could we be looking at a slightly more legitimate 49ers-Seahawks rivalry in the next couple years?

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I will disagree

The Walker hit was unfortunate, but not intentional.

The one on Williams however, it was reasonably clear from his body language that he had given himself up, he wasn’t rising to his feet at full speed, and both guys plowed into him at full-speed when it was pretty clear it wasn’t necessary.

Maybe I’m biased cause it was our guy, but $7,500 seems a little light for it, and it’s the sort of memory that’s going to lead to future chippy games against Seattle. I wasn’t impressed, and I wanted stiffer penalties imposed.

"Football combines the two worst things about America: It is violence punctuated by committee meetings" -George Will

by lottwasgangsta on Dec 30, 2011 3:00 PM PST reply actions

Also, the fact that one of the guys hit him with the helmet

should also provoke a bigger reaction from the league/officials. They haven’t been real consistent about it this year, and while we can argue whether or not it SHOULD be the rule, if it IS the rule, they should enforce it more consistently.

Screw Seattle. I think this WILL get a rivalry going, and I wouldn’t be surprised to see them be a solid team next year. We will still thrash them regardless.

"Football combines the two worst things about America: It is violence punctuated by committee meetings" -George Will

by lottwasgangsta on Dec 30, 2011 3:02 PM PST up reply actions

Seahawks fan speaking

and for what it’s worth I do agree that while it wasn’t a clean hit the fine level is in line with precedent.

Trent Cole was fined $7,500 for judo-tossing our LT after the whistle. The toss tore his pectoral and put him on injured reserve.

Long suffering, committed Seahawks/Packers fan

Hence to fight and conquer in all your battles is not supreme excellence; supreme excellence lies in breaking the enemy's resistance without fighting.
-Sun Tzu-

by chin64 on Dec 30, 2011 3:34 PM PST up reply actions

Ya, I saw that...

Gorgeous throw, by Olympic standards, but it has ZERO place on the football field…

That was garbage, clearly intentional, and since it resulted in injury, I would have thought it deserved a suspension honestly…

That was worse than what Suh did…

by Takeo33 on Dec 30, 2011 3:48 PM PST up reply actions

I would agree with that

I definitely think a suspension was in order there. Steelers fans will argue Harrison’s suspension until they are blue in the face, but you can’t deny they have a point when it comes to how inconsistent fines and punishments are in this league.

Sit Cole down for a couple games, or tell him he plays again when Okung does.

"Football combines the two worst things about America: It is violence punctuated by committee meetings" -George Will

by lottwasgangsta on Dec 30, 2011 3:55 PM PST up reply actions

I'd say we're mostly over that, it happens and I was just sort of resigned to there being not much of an official reaction.

It did piss us off no end when a couple Eagles fans came over and kept trolling us about it though. I do like the idea of sitting him until Okung can start again. Punishment fits the crime and all that.

Long suffering, committed Seahawks/Packers fan

Hence to fight and conquer in all your battles is not supreme excellence; supreme excellence lies in breaking the enemy's resistance without fighting.
-Sun Tzu-

by chin64 on Dec 30, 2011 4:36 PM PST up reply actions

Okung needs to learn how to fall better

Gimme 1 round!

by ItBurnzWhenIP on Dec 30, 2011 5:16 PM PST up reply actions

huh?

Not sure where this is coming from…

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Hence to fight and conquer in all your battles is not supreme excellence; supreme excellence lies in breaking the enemy's resistance without fighting.
-Sun Tzu-

by chin64 on Dec 31, 2011 12:24 AM PST up reply actions

From Fieldgulls talk about how it was all Kyle Williams fault

by Mindless on Dec 31, 2011 12:40 AM PST up reply actions

are you shitting me

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by manraj7 on Dec 31, 2011 12:47 AM PST up reply actions

Nope.

by Mindless on Dec 31, 2011 9:44 PM PST up reply actions

Hey, I didn't come to start anything and never said anything of the sort

Just commenting that the fine level in this case was consistent.

Long suffering, committed Seahawks/Packers fan

Hence to fight and conquer in all your battles is not supreme excellence; supreme excellence lies in breaking the enemy's resistance without fighting.
-Sun Tzu-

by chin64 on Dec 31, 2011 1:20 AM PST up reply actions

I know.

by Mindless on Dec 31, 2011 9:44 PM PST up reply actions

With Tavaris Jackson?

The Seahawks play well at home and have a defense that seems to be aggressive and on the rise…. Tavaris Jackson however does not seem to have the skills at QB to lead the ‘Hawks into a contender. I know all will reply, well Alex Smith was in the same boat not long ago, and he has turned the corner and is playing well within the 49ers system, I just don’t see the same potential upside with Jackson

by HeartlessMike on Dec 30, 2011 3:02 PM PST reply actions

Perhaps

But I notice end-of-the-season Jackson was a lot better player than he was at the beginning of the season. Would not be surprised to see him make the jump up to “average” next year.

"Football combines the two worst things about America: It is violence punctuated by committee meetings" -George Will

by lottwasgangsta on Dec 30, 2011 3:29 PM PST up reply actions

Gotta admit, you're seeing something in him that we're not

Most Fieldgullers are of the opinion that he’s a solid back-up at best.

Long suffering, committed Seahawks/Packers fan

Hence to fight and conquer in all your battles is not supreme excellence; supreme excellence lies in breaking the enemy's resistance without fighting.
-Sun Tzu-

by chin64 on Dec 30, 2011 3:35 PM PST up reply actions

"A lot" may have been overstating it.

He looked terrible at the beginning of the year. He looked less bad in several games later in the year.

"Football combines the two worst things about America: It is violence punctuated by committee meetings" -George Will

by lottwasgangsta on Dec 30, 2011 3:53 PM PST up reply actions

Jackson

just never looks like a “threat”. He played a good game, but it was mostly short passes.

Coming into this season Smith has had his moments. smith’s biggest problem was consistency. He could look like Peyton Manning on one drive, then look like he had never thrown a ball on the next.

by musamonster on Dec 30, 2011 6:52 PM PST up reply actions

Robinson no fine?

Hit on a give up that could’ve caused lasting damage. I guess they have to concentrate on uniform violations.

by oldfoggy on Dec 30, 2011 3:03 PM PST reply actions

Robinson came in pretty quick

You could argue his momentum took him in. The other guy came in late and from behind. It made for a wicked sandwich. I’m glad he is okay. I love watching him play and hope he blows up in the playoffs.

by Tyler50 on Dec 30, 2011 3:16 PM PST up reply actions

Watch the pay again.

Williams had enough time to slide, fall, drop to his knees and then hold and slap the football in disgust before getting totally waylaid. That was PLENTY of time for an NFL player to adjust based on how fast they normally have to react and adjust during a play.

by ColoradoNiner on Dec 30, 2011 3:18 PM PST up reply actions

This exactly

Thanks. I think one if not both of them knew he gave himself up, but figured they could get away with putting a free shot on an opposing player. And, given the light consequences, they effectively did.

"Football combines the two worst things about America: It is violence punctuated by committee meetings" -George Will

by lottwasgangsta on Dec 30, 2011 3:31 PM PST up reply actions