In the tenth week of the regular season, the San Francisco 49ers' game against the Carolina Panthers ended in an extremely dramatic way, whether it was the final score, the course of the game, or the lingering strong smell of gunpowder before and after the game, including the noise and noise of the post-game press conference, all of which were full of explosive topics.

Since the opening game of the 2011 season, the topic between Cam Newton, the top pick in the draft and Lu Ke, the undrafted rookie, has been boiling, from the focus of heated discussions to no one to the resurgence, in just three seasons, the career curves of the two quarterbacks have changed dramatically, this matchup is also considered to be a long time ago, and when the matchup really comes, it really lives up to expectations and brings a good show!

The first thing to bear the brunt of was not the "Lu Ke vs Newton" champion show, but the illegal collision between security guard Quentin Mikel and Lu Ke, and this foul sparked a comprehensive heated discussion across the league.

Some players shouted for Mikel, "Mikel is just doing his job dutifully", "Collisions on the field are inevitable", "This is rugby, not basketball", "The league is always very harsh on defensive players", "Mikel is innocent", "This is a controversial decision......

Among them, Seattle Seahawks' cornerback Richard Sherman was the most representative of the remark, "It was a ridiculous and ridiculous decision, and Mikel just did his job diligently." We shouldn't blame the 'rough defense' of the defenders for the vulnerability of the players who suffered the impact, and if so, how else should we do the defensive work in the future? Obviously, Mikel's only mistake was to grab a target he shouldn't have grappled. ”

These words simply added fuel to the fire, stirring up a thousand waves with one stone, condemning the protection of the league's referees, and explicitly implying that the league deliberately punished Mikel in order to protect Lu Ke.

The nature of the matter suddenly changed.

Sherman always had the ability to offend everyone with just one word. And this time, Sherman also has the full backing of another big mouth, Cam Newton.

"Mikel is a respectable fighter and the player who got a bad run scored two passes and touchdowns in the next two waves of attacks, and I don't see justice and fairness in that decision. I'm also a quarterback, and trust me, I know what it means to be rough defensively. ”

Cam's words directly ignited the powder keg, unlike Sherman, who pointed the finger at the referee and the league, Cam was questioning Lu Ke's "fraud" and pretending to be weak to win sympathy, which can almost be equated with questioning Lu Ke's work ethic.

But there were many more players who condemned Mikel's actions, "The lethal ramming tactics were too despicable", "Regardless of whether the ramming itself was a tactical necessity, Mikel's lack of braking at all before the rampage occurred was really despicable", "The Saints' bounty was last season's thing", "Such a rough defense is a serious injury to the whole sport", "Mikel's defense is a clumsy and terrible clown show......

Among them, Aaron Rodgers, quarterback of the Green Bay Packers, is undoubtedly the strongest supporter, "We don't have the slightest doubt about the dedication and dedication of the defenders to the game, and the focus is never on whether and how hard the tackle should be, but on the selection of players after the tackle is about to happen."

In that advance, Lu Ke had already chosen to fall to the ground in advance and took the initiative to end the advance, but Mikel's grappling and collision showed no signs of force reduction, we can watch the game video repeatedly, everything is proving: this security guard hopes to be able to send Lu Ke directly off the field. It's a shame! A downright humiliating foul! I think Mikel owes Lu Ke a formal apology. ”

Rodgers clearly expressed his position, as a traditional pocket quarterback, in fact, Rodgers's ability to run with the ball is forced out - because the Green Bay Packers' offensive front protection ability is really terrible, if he can, he is still more accustomed to standing in the pocket to complete the pass, but he is repeatedly forced to leave the pocket, and the collision and tackle danger he encounters is definitely the most in the league, so he definitely empathizes with Lu Ke's collision.

Since the outbreak of the "concussion storm" in 2009 about the association between football and CTE disease (which was adapted into the movie "Concussion Effect" in 2015), the NFL has suffered an unprecedented shock, with doubts continuing from inside and outside the industry, many parents and schools have begun to say that they will not let their children participate in football, and even there are divisions within the league, which has also made Roger Goodale hostile.

Although on the one hand, the league officials have always denied the connection between "football and CTE disease", on the other hand, the league has been increasing the punishment for "rough collision", hoping to protect the rights and interests of players in this way, respond to the concussion storm, and continue the influence of this No. 1 sport in the United States.

It's not just about protecting quarterbacks, it's about rough bumps in all court positions.

Rodgers' remarks have received a lot of support from inside and outside the league, with even Darrell Revis, the "Island King", publicly stating that "this is not what the spirit of rugby should be." Although it was not explicitly stated, the meaning could not have been clearer: he also considered Mikel's last-minute ramming to be unethic and unsportsmanlike.

Because the definition of "rough collision" is very vague and ambiguous, in the process of fierce competition, the referee's law enforcement scale is often different, which also makes controversy inevitable, and there must be opposition if there is support, but for the league, the game video is the best reference, and there is nothing greasy at all-

The league official sent a video clip of Mikel's collision with Lu Ke to 32 teams in the form of an email, and clearly stated in the text: This is an illegal collision! Please be sure to refer to the team to avoid fouls again, otherwise the on-site referee's enforcement will definitely not be soft.

Immediately afterward, the league issued its worst fine since the 2013 season:

Carolina Panthers security guard Quentin Mikel was suspended for four games, not only for the rough rush during the game, but also for his insulting remarks to the referee after the decision was made, and for the rude act of vandalizing the equipment at the Cindera Stadium after leaving the field. He was also fined $40,000.

San Francisco 49ers close end Logan Newman was suspended for one game, because after the foul, Logan directly choked Mikel's neck, almost making Mikel incapacitated, such rough behavior is also strictly forbidden, and then caused a collective brawl, the circumstances are aggravated. In addition, a fine of eight thousand dollars.

In addition, five players from the Carolina Panthers and two players from the San Francisco 49ers, a total of seven players, were fined between $1,500 and $8,000 for participating in a group brawl.

Judging from the results of law enforcement alone, the league's top 50 boards have issued warnings for the out-of-control behavior of both teams, but it can be seen from a detailed reading of the law enforcement content: Mikel has been heavily punished! Now with only seven games left in the season, he has been suspended for four games, which is a serious blow to the Carolina Panthers.

The league has made its position clear: the referee's enforcement is correct, Mikel's foul behavior is a typical example of rough collision, and it is the object of the league's current severe punishment, if anyone dares to challenge this law enforcement method, then the league will definitely not be soft, and it is bound to let the foul players feel the league's law enforcement.

And if that wasn't enough, the league issued another ticket: Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera used aggressive remarks to blame the referee for his work, and fined $25,000!

At the press conference, Rivera publicly criticized referee enforcement, which is also closely monitored by the league - the league competition committee always monitors the size and content of the game enforcement at all times, trying to ensure that the league games can be played in a fair and fair environment, and the committee is composed of senior referees, current team managers, etc.

Now, Rivera has taken the arrow straight at the referees, saying that some of the decisions are "jokes" and bluntly saying in front of reporters, "The NFL needs to get better." I know they have their job, but these fouls are going to make the losing guys lose their jobs, and we have to make the right decisions, not because something looks right. So, to be honest, I'm very angry right now; But...... That's all I thought. ”

Rivera, like Sherman, hinted that the league consciously took care of Lu Ke as well as the New England Patriots, and the scale of punishment was always skewed, just because Lu Ke is now the league's biggest sign.

Although Rivera did not say it publicly, the serious negative impact of these words is difficult to estimate, and the league has no intention of forgetting about the rivers and lakes, and directly issued a fine and severely punished Rivera.

After learning of the league's fine, the Carolina Panthers team officially said, "We respect the work of the league and the referees," ending the debate with a calm attitude.

From the players to the coaches, the league once again showed Goodale's iron fist and iron will, and after the ticket came out, only the fans were left to discuss it on social networks, and the players collectively all kept their mouths shut, even the thorns like Sherman and Cam were honestly diving: no one dared to provoke Goodale. No one!

At this point, the matter was closed: Mikel's rough rush was the best explanation for the foul, and the defense of all 32 teams had to learn carefully to avoid fouls in the same situation, and now that the playoffs are getting closer, every foul can be a turning point that changes the course of the game, and no one wants all the hard work of the first half of the season to end up in vain.