In the fourth quarter of yesterday's game between the Cincinnati Bengals and St. Louis Rams, the Rams had a 12-yard run called back for a holding penalty by offensive lineman Harvey Dahl. Dahl express his displeasure by cursing at the referee, saying "That's not f***ing holding!"
Unfortunately, NFL referee Jerome Boger was announcing the holding penalty to the crowd at the time, which meant that Dahl's cursing was heard by the fans in the stands and by those watching at home.
Watch the incident as it unfolds here (warning: NSFW language)
As a result, Dahl received an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty for disrespecting the referee, so an additional 10-yard penalty was assessed at the end of the play.
Let this be a lesson for you kids: Nothing good can come from arguing with a referee.
NFL/CBS video via.
Rams Offensive Lineman Harvey Dahl Knows, "That Not ******* Holding" [Outside the Boxscore]
Unfortunately, NFL referee Jerome Boger was announcing the holding penalty to the crowd at the time, which meant that Dahl's cursing was heard by the fans in the stands and by those watching at home.
Watch the incident as it unfolds here (warning: NSFW language)
As a result, Dahl received an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty for disrespecting the referee, so an additional 10-yard penalty was assessed at the end of the play.
Let this be a lesson for you kids: Nothing good can come from arguing with a referee.
NFL/CBS video via.
Rams Offensive Lineman Harvey Dahl Knows, "That Not ******* Holding" [Outside the Boxscore]