NFL Suspends Umpire Roy Ellison for Profane/Derogatory Comments to Trent Williams

[KI Skins Fan]

Ellison had been accused of cursing out a player once before. He denied it and there was no proof that time. Even so, he was reminded that such behavior is unacceptable and warned that there would be consequences if he were to do such a thing in the future.

He did and he was suspended. Simple concept: Misbehave and you'll be punished. I have no problem whatsoever with the League's action. That said, I hope he'll learn his lesson and go on to have a successful career as an NFL official.

[Lotus]

There are reports that Williams provoked Ellison by using the n-word, although this would not excuse Ellison's actions.

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[Giantone]

Originally Posted by Lotus

There are reports that Williams provoked Ellison by using the n-word, although this would not excuse Ellison's actions.

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Then why not punish both if proven ?

[mooby]

Originally Posted by Giantone

Then why not punish both if proven ?

Yeah only reason I could think was that they had no evidence of what Trent said. Also I think if Trent really had said that, he probably would've been ejected on the spot. Everybody knows you can't use that kind of language towards the officials, they are already flag happy as is, no need to provoke them further.

[Green Monk Machine]

I would have considered not paying him for the eagles game, suspending him this week no pay, putting him on secret/public probation, and banning him from Skins game for the remainder of the year.

Shouldn't refs have to wear microphones?