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[Roger Perry]

In the GB/Chicago game no such penalty was called when Rogers was drilled in the jaw by the top of Peppers helmet and at the same time hit in the head by a Bears player coming from the other side. Rogers did not duck (didn't have time to) and got hit in the head by both guys... no flag. As of yet, no fine from the league either.

According to the NFL, in order to be penalized for a helmet to helmet hit it has to be determined that it was used as a weapon. Apparently the officials or the league officials did not feel that the hit to Rogers was a blatent hit.

Other Helmet Related Penalties

<LI id=jsArticleStep1 itxtvisited="1">According to NFL helmet rules, a player who illegally uses the top of his helmet as a weapon, removes his helmet on the field of play (except when injured) or attacks the head of the quarterback will be hit with a 15-yard penalty. Using a helmet that is not being worn as a weapon results in a 15-yard penalty and automatic disqualification from the game.

Read more: NFL Helmet Rules | eHow.com http://www.ehow.com/facts_4796971_nf...#ixzz1CBQOFX2i

[huntinman]

Sue said they were penalized for that hit. If so, I was wrong. Was that the play where it was a late flag? Anyway, it should have been called and I think Sue was right because there were several big penalties on that drive.

[Roger Perry]

In the GB/Chicago game no such penalty was called when Rogers was drilled in the jaw by the top of Peppers helmet and at the same time hit in the head by a Bears player coming from the other side. Rogers did not duck (didn't have time to) and got hit in the head by both guys... no flag. As of yet, no fine from the league either.

Source: Julius Peppers fined $10K

ESPN.com news services

Chicago Bears defensive end Julius Peppers was fined $10,000 for his helmet-to-helmet hit on Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers in Sunday's NFC Championship Game, a league source told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter.

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On Wednesday, Rodgers shot down speculation that he sustained another concussion on the Peppers hit and credited his helmet for potentially preventing another significant head injury.
Rodgers switched helmets after sustaining two concussions earlier this season, although he has been hesitant to share details about how the new helmet might be safer.
"Not too much to talk about," Rodgers said. "I didn't have a concussion. I want to dispel that rumor. No concussion. I was fine. Yeah. Helmets are designed to prevent concussions, I think."
Information from The Associated Press was used in this report.
http://sports.espn.go.com/chicago/nf...=ESPNHeadlines

[Franco]

Jeff Fischer out at Tennessee.

That makes 10 HC firings this season, almost one-third turnover in HC's!

Longest tenured HC, took his team to the SB once. Seems like they had a great regular season three years ago, lost in the first round and the team has never recovered.

Is the real failure of the team Bud Adam's decision to draft Vince Young? I think so.

Some team is going to windup with a solid HC and it was time for Fischer to head for greener pastures.

He would be an excellent GM or HC with the Cowboys!

[road kill]

Jeff Fischer out at Tennessee.

That makes 10 HC firings this season, almost one-third turnover in HC's!

Longest tenured HC, took his team to the SB once. Seems like they had a great regular season three years ago, lost in the first round and the team has never recovered.

Is the real failure of the team Bud Adam's decision to draft Vince Young? I think so.

Some team is going to windup with a solid HC and it was time for Fischer to head for greener pastures.

He would be an excellent GM or HC with the Cowboys!

If I owned a team, Fisher would be hired already!!!

I don't think you could do any better.


RK

[huntinman]

I'll bet that dumba$$ Bud Adams keeps Vince Young now... The guy is a cancer to the team. I hope I am wrong.

[depittydawg]

If I owned a team, Fisher would be hired already!!!

I don't think you could do any better.


RK

Have to 2nd that. Fisher is one of the best coaches out there. A class act, very rare in the NFL...

[Sue Kiefer]

10K that's it.
NOT big enough.
The refs. should have thrown his dumbares out of the game.
And fined,and ,............................
IF the league recognized it as a headhunting hit then penalize him accordingly.
Hate it when I'm right
Sue

[dnf777]

10K that's it.
NOT big enough.
The refs. should have thrown his dumbares out of the game.
And fined,and ,............................
IF the league recognized it as a headhunting hit then penalize him accordingly.
Hate it when I'm right
Sue

I wonder if the NFL is selling pictures of the hit on their website to generate profit, as they fine him for doing what has been not only encouraged, but exhaulted for the past 40 years on highlight shows!

Not sayin its right or wrong.....just how it is.

[Sue Kiefer]

Really headhunting?????
I thought it was taking out the knees.
Cripple em' for life.
That was the "norm" for awhile. Like I said cheap ain't good it's just cheap.
Sue