Why do NFL players act so childish and idiotic when they make a play?

Question

What is it that drives these moronic demonstrations players have to do after what seems to be nearly every play? Last week I there was a CB who was strutting and acting like he saved the world just because the receiver he was trying to cover, who had him beat incidentally, couldn't get to a ball that was thrown out of bounds. It used to happen just on TD's. Now it seems like every time a good hit is laid, or on some occasions, for no apparent reason at all, we have to watch this ridiculous strutting, dancing and posing. Why can't these grown men show a little decorum and respect for the game? Should the NFL make any kind dancing, posing, etc. an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty? I think they should.

Dawnita: Although I am a poor dancer, since I quit drinking anyway, I am reasonably cordinated and lettered in three sports at the high school level as well as playing quite a few years of amatuer baseball and softball.

To those of you who say it doesn't detract from the game, I offer this. Last Sunday, my son and I were watching the Giants-Redskins game. As usual I was clicking to other stuff during commercials, which didn't seem to bother my son. In the second half, Peerless Price scored on a nice catch and run, once he had entered the end zone, I clicked away to something else, drawing a scolding from my son. "I wanted to see what he was going to do!" he said. It didn't matter how he'd scored, he just wanted to see the junk. My son is and 8th grade football player by the way. It's pretty bad when parents now have to watch football with the kids so they can be told what part of the game matters. Are you really going to tell me that doesn't detract from the game?

Answer 1

Because it's not about the team, it's about 'me', look at 'me', see what 'I' did. It cracks me up when on the opening kick off, the return team gets the ball up to the 25 or 30 yard line, and the returner celebrates like he just scored a touchdown, and the guy who tackled him celebrates like he just made a game winning goal line tackle. They are both happy with the outcome of the play. Even when they make a decent play, a tackle for a small loss, or an 8 or 10 yd. run, I don't think they understand that everyone saw them make that play, they don't have to draw any more attention to themselves, to me, that just takes away from what was just accomplished. And so many times when a sack is made, the player that actually made the tackle is not the one celebrating the most, it's some other guy who there 2 steps too late.

Answer 2

They're trying to impress the ladies. You may not be impressed, but there are other female fans who get revved up about it. Besides, it's all in the name of fun. Celebrating, for the most part, isn't really meant to make the opposition look stupid or feel embarassed. What do you want, the players to be a bunch of robots out there? The players can celebrate as much as they want and I have no problem with that at all. Pro football, for the most part, is a 3-6 year career and it's probably the most fun way that these athletes will ever have making a living.

Answer 3

The game is supposed to be fun as well as competitive. Ya some strutting isn't necessary but I mean come one. People like you need to lighten up. If anything I think the rules are getting a little ridiculous. Let em play

Answer 4

Some players are just egomaniacs who feel the need to play up their accomplishments when they make a big play. They all need to look at Marvin Harrison...he is arguably one of the best WRs in the game today. Whenever he catches a TD pass, he simply hands the ball to the ref and trots back to the sidelines. He doesn't need to celebrate when he scores, he just lets his talent speak for itself.

Answer 5

I have been asking myself the same question and other questions about this topic for many years. ALL football players; from high school to college to professional; act so childish and idiotic when they make plays because they honestly don't know how to behave themselves entirely; inside and outside. They don't even know how to behave in front of a girl, because they ALL have no manners at all, which is exactly why I NEVER EVER date football players. Football players are most definitely NOT my type. I am far too super duper smart and sophisticated to date as well as fall for a washed-up football-playing, football-loving jock.

Answer 6

Let em have their fun, I dont think it distracts from the game. Its exciting out there, somtimes you cant help but to dance lol. Do you not celebrate when somthing good happens? Its like that I think.

Answer 7

When the world and riches are given to someone on a platter, people tend to act that way. If there is no worry about repercussions for their actions, they will keep acting the way they do.

Answer 8

maybe, you are just upset that your son has a different opinion than yours. you could solve that problem by insulating your son from the media that presents that information. remember that boy in the bubble kid.

times have changed. some of that showboating for a normal play is silly. but it is the rule now rather than the exception.

Answer 9

These guys believe they can do no wrong and that is why they celebrate like complete idiots. They make hundreds of thousands of dollars a year (and sometimes millions) for playing a game...I guess I would act like an *** too.

Answer 10

Notice that the ones who actually made plays like Sanders, Rice, Smith, etc. didn't act like a bunch of clowns!