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Originally Posted by Frank MetaMusil
Where did I say it wasn't dirty? Don't confuse what I am trying to say with what moon posted. Actions cause reactions, and it was the action of the Eskimos player that caused Labinjo to lose his cool and knee drop him. I'm not condoning it, but Labinjo wouldn't have done anything if not provoked.
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Holy backtracking Batman!
If you're not condoning it and it was dirty then you agree that it was suspension worthy.
Whether or not he would/wouldn't have done it if not provoked is irrelevant. Labinjo isn't a wild animal you can't blame provocation. The Edmonton guy didn't poke a sleeping lion who reacts on instinct. Especially since the provocation was relatively tame.
If the Edmonton guy is beating Henry Burris senseless and stomping on his skull then Labinjo can jump in and knee the dude in the head. Anything else is over the top and deserves a suspension.