Jan. 13, 2005) --Randy Moss of the Vikings has been fined $10,000 for unsportsmanlike conduct following his fourth-quarter touchdown reception in Packer game the NFL announced.
In addition, NFL Senior Vice President of Football Operations Art Shell spoke to Vikings head coach Mike Tice earlier this week by telephone to make clear the NFL's expectations for player conduct.
The fine was issued by NFL Director of Game Operations Peter Hadhazy.
"Your actions were based on poor judgment, did not reflect well on you or the Vikings, and were insulting to many," Hadhazy said in a letter to Moss. "They have resulted in widespread criticism and needlessly detracted from Minnesota's dramatic playoff victory. Fans should look to you and your teammates to see how to compete and win in football. But when you lose your focus on playing and engage in sideshows as you did on Sunday, you forfeit much of this."
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In addition, NFL Senior Vice President of Football Operations Art Shell spoke to Vikings head coach Mike Tice earlier this week by telephone to make clear the NFL's expectations for player conduct.
The fine was issued by NFL Director of Game Operations Peter Hadhazy.
"Your actions were based on poor judgment, did not reflect well on you or the Vikings, and were insulting to many," Hadhazy said in a letter to Moss. "They have resulted in widespread criticism and needlessly detracted from Minnesota's dramatic playoff victory. Fans should look to you and your teammates to see how to compete and win in football. But when you lose your focus on playing and engage in sideshows as you did on Sunday, you forfeit much of this."
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