Taunting rule has got to be defined.

[Ken]

I originally thought (and so did Marsh) that the celebratory high spin kick was the call. It was not. It was later explained that that the stare was the reason for the flag.

I am NOT saying this is evidence. I do find it strange that no one today that I can see thinks the stare was taunting. Present company excluded.

Now the focus is on the hip bump. Is this any kind of evidence of bias or worse?

https://twitter.com/i/status/1457923360545988613

I'm continuing to ask though, why did he walk halfway across the field towards the opponent's sideline? A direction he wouldn't otherwise be going, a direction that included none of his teammates?

Players have been getting taunting penalties all season for a 1 second stare at the opponent they just tackled. How is this different. Is the *distance* between him and what he's staring at that's getting you? Because otherwise I'm not even seeing how there's a viable argument that he was not taunting.

You stare down your opponent, you get a flag. There are countless examples of this. I think many are thrown off because he was staring down the opposing sideline which was a distance away.

[Ken]

Maybe this will help:

https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/news/nfl-taunting-rule-2021-penalties/14n2mt9y1lrx11d9yw48g63iy2

Difference between taunting and excessive celebrations
The NFL defines taunting as a deliberate act to another player, while excessive celebration is a celebration after a play that isn't aimed towards the opposing players.

So, flexing on an opposing player or cursing at an opposing player is taunting, while celebratory acts which aren't directed at other players is within the rules.

IMO it's the walking halfway across the field staring down the other sideline that's the penalty here - celebrate with your teammates and you won't get penalized.

[Gregg]

I'm continuing to ask though, why did he walk halfway across the field towards the opponent's sideline? A direction he wouldn't otherwise be going, a direction that included none of his teammates?

Players have been getting taunting penalties all season for a 1 second stare at the opponent they just tackled. How is this different. Is the *distance* between him and what he's staring at that's getting you? Because otherwise I'm not even seeing how there's a viable argument that he was not taunting.

You stare down your opponent, you get a flag. There are countless examples of this. I think many are thrown off because he was staring down the opposing sideline which was a distance away.

Yep, I am guilty of thinking distance matters (not being sarcastic either). If he stood over Ben after the sac I would not have posted this.

[Ken]

Yep, I am guilty of thinking distance matters (not being sarcastic either). If he stood over Ben after the sac I would not have posted this.

Makes sense. There's definitely no distance specified in the rules, so that's probably what's getting everyone. It's clear to me at least that he's staring down the sideline in the same taunting manner as any of those countless other players who have been flagged for taunting this year.

The rule is terrible, they should get rid of it.

[umjewman]

Nobody went for the obvious "this was a HISTORIC taunt" joke, eh? All right, consider it taken now.

[Bene Futuis]

Nobody went for the obvious "this was a HISTORIC taunt" joke, eh? All right, consider it taken now.

*an HISTORIC taunt

[Bene Futuis]

Not to be confused with a FORENSIC taunt, utilized by approximately three teams.

[umjewman]

*an HISTORIC taunt

Yes, my mistake. I've made that mistake close to 20 times.

[madducks]

It was an historic win for Steelers coach Mike Tomlin. Win #150. Second in team history only to Chuck Noll who has 193.

[Bene Futuis]

an historic win

Nice.

[hacko]

I'm continuing to ask though, why did he walk halfway across the field towards the opponent's sideline? A direction he wouldn't otherwise be going, a direction that included none of his teammates?

Players have been getting taunting penalties all season for a 1 second stare at the opponent they just tackled. How is this different. Is the *distance* between him and what he's staring at that's getting you? Because otherwise I'm not even seeing how there's a viable argument that he was not taunting.

You stare down your opponent, you get a flag. There are countless examples of this. I think many are thrown off because he was staring down the opposing sideline which was a distance away.

Maybe it was because he was an ex Steeler and wanted to say Look at me now - should have kept me to some of his ex teammates - friends.

[Ken]

Maybe it was because he was an ex Steeler and wanted to say Look at me now - should have kept me to some of his ex teammates - friends.

Thank you. It's weird that I asked this question 4 or 5 times but got no answer until now.

[umjewman]

Thank you. It's weird that I asked this question 4 or 5 times but got no answer until now.

I’d just assume most people have you on ignore. You’re pretty off-putting.

[Gregg]

Thank you. It's weird that I asked this question 4 or 5 times but got no answer until now.

You just need a little patience.

The NFL Doesn't Believe the Official "Hip-Checked" Cassius Marsh, and Says the Taunting Call Was Correct.

YOU ARE CORRECT SIR!

[Ken]

I’d just assume most people have you on ignore. You’re pretty off-putting.

It's true. I can drive decently and my iron game is solid but unless you put me within 5 feet I'm 3-putting.