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Ngata Responds to Fine: “It’s Bull”

Found October 11, 2011 on The Purple Chaos: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Haloti Ngata,  Mark Sanchez
TEAMS: Baltimore Ravens,  New York Jets

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The NFL announced this past Friday that defensive tackle Haloti Ngata was fined $15,000 for leading with his helmet while drilling New York Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez in the back of the Ravens’ 34-17 win Oct. 2. On Monday, Ngata responded saying the fine was “bull,” according to the Baltimore Sun. The play led to [...]
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