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Posted on Thu, Jul. 02, 2009 11:09 PM
CFL fines former Olathe North star for TD tribute to Michael Jackson
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Wearing one glove or doing a moonwalk may have been more appropriate.
The Canadian Football League fined Toronto Argonauts receiver Arland Bruce for “excessive actions” during his tribute to Michael Jackson after scoring a touchdown. Bruce, a former Olathe North star, was fined an undisclosed amount.
After scoring on a 21-yard pass Wednesday, Bruce removed his helmet, shoulder pads and uniform top and then lay down in the end zone. Bruce said he was honoring the memory of Jackson by pretending to be buried.
Referees gave Bruce two objectionable-conduct penalties for his actions in the game, which the Argonauts won 30-17.
“It’s not always easy to draw that line, but when you remove your equipment to lie down and delay the game, like he did, that’s where we draw the line,” the CFL said.
The team said it supported the league’s ruling and noted Bruce apologized Thursday at a team meeting.
| The Associated Press
Posted on Thu, Jul. 02, 2009 11:09 PM
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