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WAGERWEB.COM POSTS ODDS ON: "WHO WILL BE THE FIRST NFL PLAYER TO BE FINED FOR VIOLATING THE NEW, 'EXCESSIVE CELEBRATION' RULE?"
(Zapote, Costa Rica, 1 September 2004)-It was only a matter of time before the days of the "Ickey Shuffle," and the shooting down of teammates with an imaginary machine gun, became infractions for which NFL players could be penalized. I know you fans of Warren Sapp and Terrell Owens will be distraught. There will be no more running out to the Dallas Cowboys star, in the middle of Texas Stadium, without being fined and penalized 15 yards.
The NFL decided at their annual Spring meeting this year that they will be adding a 15-yard penalty for Terrell Owens/Joe Horn type demonstrations, especially when they are orchestrated by groups of players. The infraction, which carries a 15-yard penalty against the offending team, will be considered unsportsmanlike conduct and the yardage will be marked off from the spot at the end of the previous play or, after a score, on the ensuing kickoff. If the infraction is ruled flagrant by the officials, the player can be ejected. That means no more shenanigans such as lighting imaginary grenades and players falling as though they were exploding. The penalties will be in addition to fines already in place for end-zone acts, such as Horn pulling out a cell phone from under the goal post, or Owens taking a pen out of his sock and autographing a ball.
"I know that this new rule will not stop players from excessive celebration. In fact, I think it will make them want to do it more," said Dave Johnson, CEO of WagerWeb.com. "We have already received a tremendous amount of wagers on virtual pranksters, WR Terrell Owens of the Philadelphia Eagles, and WR Joe Horn of the New Orleans Saints."
There was almost no controversy when the owners ratified the competition committee recommendation at the Spring meetings to make excessive celebration a 15-yard penalty. The vote was 31-1, with Oakland dissenting, as it does more often than not. The change was aimed more at group celebrations than at individual ones; spikes, dunks and Lambeau are still allowed, although use of a hard "foreign object" will be penalized.
The new penalties are aimed at staged photo snaps, circle dances and similar celebrations that previously were punished only by fines. The fines went up from 18 in 2002 to 61 last season, leading the committee to decide that the wrath from their coaches after a 15-yard walk-off would be more effective in curbing the demonstrators than the loss of money.
WAGERWEB.COM IS PLEASED TO RELEASE ODDS ON: "WHAT NFL PLAYER WILL BE THE FIRST TO BREAK THE NEW ANTI-CELEBRATION RULE DURING THE 2004 SEASON?
Joe Horn, New Orleans Saints 3:1 +$300
Chad Johnson, Cincinatti Bengals 4:1 +$400
Kellen Winslow, Cleveland Browns 5:1 +$500
Terrel Owens, Philadelphia Eagles 6:1 +$600
Randy Moss, Minnesota Vikings 8:1 +$800
Deion Sanders, Baltimore Ravens 10:1 +$1000
Jeremy Shockey, New York Giants 12:1 +$1200
Warren Sapp, Oakland Raiders 12:1 +$1200
Ray Lewis, Baltimore Ravens 14:1 +$1400
Charles Woodsen, Oakland Raiders 15:1 +$1500
Martin Gramatica, Tampa Bay Bucaneers 18:1 +$1800
Mike Vanderjagt, Indianapolis Colts 20:1 +$2000
Wayne Chrebet, New York Jets 22:1 +$2200
Brett Favre, Green Bay Packers 24:1 +$2400
Marvin Harrison, Indianapolis Colts 25:1 +$2500
Tom Brady, New England Patriots 26:1 +$2600
Eli Manning, New York Giants 26:1 +$2600
Field (All unlisted players or coaches) 1:3 -$300
Note-If two or more players break the rule on the same game day, the player who was fined first during the day will be named the winner.
Note- For the above proposition to win the players' team must be called for unsportsmanlike conduct and the 15 yard penalty must be enforced.
Odds Explanation: A $100 wager on Randy Moss would pay the payback $1600 if he is the first to be penalized. A $100 wager on Chad Johnson would payback $400 if he is the first penalized.
About WagerWeb.com
WagerWeb is a privately held, offshore, online, gaming company. It is fully licensed and is located in beautiful San Jose, Costa Rica, a major center of online gaming. It got into the business in a very deliberate and independent way. Nine years ago, several staffers, now management of WagerWeb, got together to review the state of the online gambling industry. They quickly concluded that there was extraordinary potential for success, and they also realized there was a clear need for a professional, secure and service driven facility for the growing numbers of online players.
Characteristically, the WagerWeb planners got off to a quick start. WagerWeb created a modest internet business that appeared to meet the perceived need. During the intervening years since then, it has continually proved it has the right formula, because it has grown and improved every year. Today, it is part of an expanding affiliate network that includes over fifty sports book companies.
WagerWeb now offers online and telephone sports betting, casino gambling, horse racing and Poker rooms. It specializes in propositional wagering, in fact, it appears to be setting the example and leading the way.
Behind the action and the play offered by WagerWeb is a knowledgeable and respected staff. They recognize the universal fact that players, i.e., their many guests, come first. Customer service, we are told, is more than a polite catch-phrase, it is more like a way of life at WagerWeb. The staff continually strive to ensure the security, privacy, and quick service for all of their customers.
(Zapote, Costa Rica, 1 September 2004)-It was only a matter of time before the days of the "Ickey Shuffle," and the shooting down of teammates with an imaginary machine gun, became infractions for which NFL players could be penalized. I know you fans of Warren Sapp and Terrell Owens will be distraught. There will be no more running out to the Dallas Cowboys star, in the middle of Texas Stadium, without being fined and penalized 15 yards.
The NFL decided at their annual Spring meeting this year that they will be adding a 15-yard penalty for Terrell Owens/Joe Horn type demonstrations, especially when they are orchestrated by groups of players. The infraction, which carries a 15-yard penalty against the offending team, will be considered unsportsmanlike conduct and the yardage will be marked off from the spot at the end of the previous play or, after a score, on the ensuing kickoff. If the infraction is ruled flagrant by the officials, the player can be ejected. That means no more shenanigans such as lighting imaginary grenades and players falling as though they were exploding. The penalties will be in addition to fines already in place for end-zone acts, such as Horn pulling out a cell phone from under the goal post, or Owens taking a pen out of his sock and autographing a ball.
"I know that this new rule will not stop players from excessive celebration. In fact, I think it will make them want to do it more," said Dave Johnson, CEO of WagerWeb.com. "We have already received a tremendous amount of wagers on virtual pranksters, WR Terrell Owens of the Philadelphia Eagles, and WR Joe Horn of the New Orleans Saints."
There was almost no controversy when the owners ratified the competition committee recommendation at the Spring meetings to make excessive celebration a 15-yard penalty. The vote was 31-1, with Oakland dissenting, as it does more often than not. The change was aimed more at group celebrations than at individual ones; spikes, dunks and Lambeau are still allowed, although use of a hard "foreign object" will be penalized.
The new penalties are aimed at staged photo snaps, circle dances and similar celebrations that previously were punished only by fines. The fines went up from 18 in 2002 to 61 last season, leading the committee to decide that the wrath from their coaches after a 15-yard walk-off would be more effective in curbing the demonstrators than the loss of money.
WAGERWEB.COM IS PLEASED TO RELEASE ODDS ON: "WHAT NFL PLAYER WILL BE THE FIRST TO BREAK THE NEW ANTI-CELEBRATION RULE DURING THE 2004 SEASON?
Joe Horn, New Orleans Saints 3:1 +$300
Chad Johnson, Cincinatti Bengals 4:1 +$400
Kellen Winslow, Cleveland Browns 5:1 +$500
Terrel Owens, Philadelphia Eagles 6:1 +$600
Randy Moss, Minnesota Vikings 8:1 +$800
Deion Sanders, Baltimore Ravens 10:1 +$1000
Jeremy Shockey, New York Giants 12:1 +$1200
Warren Sapp, Oakland Raiders 12:1 +$1200
Ray Lewis, Baltimore Ravens 14:1 +$1400
Charles Woodsen, Oakland Raiders 15:1 +$1500
Martin Gramatica, Tampa Bay Bucaneers 18:1 +$1800
Mike Vanderjagt, Indianapolis Colts 20:1 +$2000
Wayne Chrebet, New York Jets 22:1 +$2200
Brett Favre, Green Bay Packers 24:1 +$2400
Marvin Harrison, Indianapolis Colts 25:1 +$2500
Tom Brady, New England Patriots 26:1 +$2600
Eli Manning, New York Giants 26:1 +$2600
Field (All unlisted players or coaches) 1:3 -$300
Note-If two or more players break the rule on the same game day, the player who was fined first during the day will be named the winner.
Note- For the above proposition to win the players' team must be called for unsportsmanlike conduct and the 15 yard penalty must be enforced.
Odds Explanation: A $100 wager on Randy Moss would pay the payback $1600 if he is the first to be penalized. A $100 wager on Chad Johnson would payback $400 if he is the first penalized.
About WagerWeb.com
WagerWeb is a privately held, offshore, online, gaming company. It is fully licensed and is located in beautiful San Jose, Costa Rica, a major center of online gaming. It got into the business in a very deliberate and independent way. Nine years ago, several staffers, now management of WagerWeb, got together to review the state of the online gambling industry. They quickly concluded that there was extraordinary potential for success, and they also realized there was a clear need for a professional, secure and service driven facility for the growing numbers of online players.
Characteristically, the WagerWeb planners got off to a quick start. WagerWeb created a modest internet business that appeared to meet the perceived need. During the intervening years since then, it has continually proved it has the right formula, because it has grown and improved every year. Today, it is part of an expanding affiliate network that includes over fifty sports book companies.
WagerWeb now offers online and telephone sports betting, casino gambling, horse racing and Poker rooms. It specializes in propositional wagering, in fact, it appears to be setting the example and leading the way.
Behind the action and the play offered by WagerWeb is a knowledgeable and respected staff. They recognize the universal fact that players, i.e., their many guests, come first. Customer service, we are told, is more than a polite catch-phrase, it is more like a way of life at WagerWeb. The staff continually strive to ensure the security, privacy, and quick service for all of their customers.
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