Mike Tomlin Fined for Sideline Behavior
Recently in sports news, primarily in the National Football League [NFL], Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin was fined an outstanding $100,000 for his sideline fiasco during Thanksgiving of this year.
During this situation, Tomlin happened to be standing relatively close to Baltimore Ravens kick returner Jacoby Jones, who was obviously deterred from a possible touch down because of Tomlin’s interference.
Since this occurrence, there has been talk on whether Coach Tomlin’s actions were done on purpose or by accident.
Tomlin who according to CBS Pittsburgh takes “full responsibility” for his actions, may face loosing a draft pick in next years NFL Draft.
Though Tomlin’s actions may show sings of non-sportsmanship, there are other infamous incidents. During week 14 of 2010 in the NFL, Jets strength coach Sal Alosi, tripped punt returner Nolan Carol while on the sideline. According to NFL.com, in response to Alosi’s clearly intentional act, the NFL fined him $25,000, along with no pay for the rest of the season including playoffs.
Upon hearing of this news sophomore Isaiah Sullivan states “Tomlin shouldn’t have been fined the amount he was fined.”
This may be true despite the fact that in reality he wouldn’t be losing much, with his yearly pay of $5.75 Million to fall back on.
Urbana High School head football coach Nathan Watson states that “every situation is different, and the NFL commissioner should have the best judgment” on situations such as these.
Coaches on any level are expected to be professional and serve as role models to those around him. The decisions made by the NFL commissioner, in whichever way they affect Mike Tomlin, or any coach are final and enforced by the NFL.
“One thing that we can understand is that coaches are under a lot of pressure,” adds Coach Watson. This is not an excuse for the coaches, but an understanding.
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