Instead of suppressing it, develop it. Make it a part of the game and show. Why not?
Sure. Let’s interrupt the football game for a half-hour of twerking with the cheerleaders after every touchdown. Fans already complain the game is too long.
Were it not for the unsavory image, this guy actually did it the right way. He made his statement, hugged a few teammates and returned to the sideline. I have no problem with a spike (unless it’s a taunt in the defender’s face) or a “tebow” or genuflect. Even tossing the ball in the stands is okay with me.
What I don’t like is long drawn-out celebrations, particularly those meant to rub it into the defenders. If I ran football, I’d pass a rule where celebrations could not exceed 15 seconds or be of a demeaning or taunting nature against the other team. Anything you want to do from the time you get on your feet to the end of your “performance” is fine but if it goes past 15 seconds, there’s an unsportsmanlike penalty. And the penalty is reviewable.