Tennessee Titans running back Jackie Battle was the first player fined for delivering a hit with the crown of his helmet, for a blow on Danieal Manning in Houston on Sept. 15. But the NFL accepted his defense and rescinded the $21,000 fine, Battle said Wednesday. "My biggest argument was the rule said you had to be clearly outside the tackle box and I wasn't clearly outside the tackle box," Battle said. "They agreed with me and that's how I won it." Source: ESPN DaBears22's Take: Good the see that the NFL is willing to hear players' perspectives on hits. Though to be honest I can rarely recall when fines are rescinded.
Here's a replay for those who don't remember the play: [ame=http://www.nfl.com/videos/tennessee-titans/0ap2000000247710/Jackie-Battle-fined-for-hit]Jackie Battle fined for hit - NFL Videos[/ame] So it's ok to lower your head if you are inside the tackle box? Is that what I am to take out of this?
