Curbing NFL Celebration Dances:



NFL celebration dances have spiraled out of control in the past few decades, with the number of celebrations both increasing (We may be down 38, but I caught a 3-yard pass!) and players constantly crossing lines to be original (the sharpie, the cell phone, the fake moon). What should be done about these celebrations? This is not an easy answer, because the NFL knows that it needs stars and publicity to make money: two things tied up in celebration dances. But, at the same time, the league should strive to maintain its integrity. Handing out penalties for celebration dances longer than a quick spike or fist-pump would go a long way towards restoring some sportsmanship to the game. Somehow other sports manage to get by without elaborate dances, so I think the NFL could as well.

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