Some may chalk it up to the NFL living up to their reputation of being the “No Fun League.”
The league has suspended cameraman Kevin Fitzgibbons for the remainder of the season, and possibly indefinitely, for his role in Tyreek Hill’s now-famous phone flip celebration during the Dolphins Week 6 win over the Panthers.
The 20-year-old Fitzgibbons revealed the league’s decision in a video posted on his social media.
“The NFL then let me know that I was suspended for the remainder of the season and possibly for good,” he said.
“They said regardless if I knew the celebration was coming or not, I still had to be disciplined and that I shouldn’t have jumped on the sidelines after the play … One of the best moments of my life turned upside down in a matter of seconds.”
The NFL suspended the cameraman who was involved in the Tyreek Hill backflip celebration for the remainder of the season.
The No Fun League strikes again pic.twitter.com/8LfcV7xOzu
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Despite the unexpected suspension, Fitzgibbons expressed gratitude for the memorable experience Hill provided.
“I get why the NFL had to make this decision and wish I could’ve done something to prevent it, but I’m thankful for the memory Tyreek gave me,” he said.
“This was the greatest job in the world, and I never took a day for granted. I can’t thank the NFL enough for the opportunity. Whether it’s back with the NFL or starting a new sport, I just hope to get another chance at doing what I love.”
The journey continues… pic.twitter.com/QsrXjI0eeE
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Fitzgibbons, a University of Miami student, explained in his video that he had developed a connection with Hill through social media networking.
“Tyreek scored a touchdown in the exact same corner of the endzone that I was filming in … He noticed me and surprised me by grabbing my phone and doing a backflip. It was the coolest moment ever, and I ran in the tunnel to send the clip to the NFL.”
What is your take on the NFL’s decision to punish Fitzgibbons?
Were they too harsh? Or did they have to make an example out of him?
What is your favorite football celebration of all-time???