Posted on 09/26/2003 6:31:54 AM PDT by bedolido
DENVER - The NFL has fined the Denver Broncos (news) for wearing the wrong uniforms in a game against San Diego, and it fined wide receiver Rod Smith (news) for accidentally hitting an official, according to published reports.
The Broncos were fined $25,000 for wearing white uniforms Sept. 14 against San Diego, even though Denver had agreed beforehand to wear dark uniforms, The Denver Post reported Friday.
Smith was fined $20,000 for striking umpire Undrey Wash during Monday night's 31-10 win over Oakland, The Post and the Rocky Mountain News reported. Smith got tangled with Raiders defensive tackle Chris Cooper after a 6-yard reception and took a wild swing that struck Wash.
Both newspapers cited an unidentified league source in reporting the fines.
. The Chargers chances against the Broncos are not in question..the Chargers, their fans, the concept of home field advantage were all lost when the Broncos broke the intent of jersey colors..white colors are cooler in intense heat..so why did the Broncos lie when they said they would wear their dark jerseys..??..actually..I have a solution for this in the future..if this ever happens again..the visiting team will forfeit their 3rd round pick to the home team in next years draft..I assure you this will never happen again..
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