Friday, January 14, 2011

NFL Players Shocked By Higher Fines

We've heard about the huge fines players get for causing injuries, fights and unsportsmanlike behavior, but who would have thought they would get fined even more for wearing the wrong brand names? The NFL spells out exactly which brands of equipment and clothing are allowed on the field and a violation of the list will result in a minimum five of $50,000! This memo from the NFL was released to players taking part in the playoffs, and Chris Harris from the Chicago Bears leaked it to the media. Harris had no problem letting the public know his feelings on higher fine values. Click here to read part of the memo released from the NFL.