Trent Cole fined, but not suspended

by JasonB on Dec 17, 2009 6:00 AM EST in Philadelphia Eagles News

It was never likely that Trent Cole would be suspended for punching Giants' OL Shaun O'Hara and today it became official. Both he and O'Hara were fined and both will play this weekend.

Eagles defensive end Trent Cole told reporters in Philly Wednesday he was fined for punching Shaun O'Hara on Sunday night, though he refused to provide an amount.

According to someone informed of the fine from the league, the total was $15,000. The person, who requested anonymity because the league hasn't released the amount of the fine yet, said O'Hara was also fined $15,000 for ripping Cole's helmet off.

Jason Babin said that it was both Chris Snee & Shaun O'Hara who were taking cheap shots.

"I'm going to put O'Hara and Snee on the Babin family Christmas card list," Babin said, according to the Inquirer.

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Nice. He’s a good guy, glad to see they recognize that.

by Sparki on Dec 17, 2009 9:32 AM EST reply actions

Can I just say

I love Jason Babin!

"What did it feel like? That collision, I didn't feel nothing, because he was pretty much defenseless. It was like running through a cardboard box. Seriously. Cardboard box."- Sheldon Brown on his pounding of Reggie Bush in the '06 Playoffs

by jalarsen1 on Dec 17, 2009 9:57 AM EST reply actions

looked like #66 Dhiel started it

after Clemons gave him a weak push after the Eagles recovered Eli’s fumble to seal the game. He turned around and came after Clemons, who was walking away with his hands raised in victory. Dhiel shoved Clemons and then everyone began mixing it up.

It looked like Cole just jumped in on O’Hara because of what he was doing to another Eagles defender at the time. The cameras didn’t catch that part, but I still blame the Giants O-line for the mini-fight.

by PoorSports on Dec 17, 2009 10:27 AM EST reply actions

cole was being a leader

and sticking up for his teamates, especially babin, who were being pushed around. that’s why ohara was fined as well. i have no problem with what he did, and if i was lurie i’d pay it for him.

Eat what the monkey eats, then eat the monkey. -U.S. Navy survival guidance

by psudrozz on Dec 17, 2009 10:41 AM EST reply actions

Yeah

He was being a leader until he two pieced ohara

Vote Desean Jackson Pro Bowl 2010

by iKillCowboys on Dec 17, 2009 10:47 AM EST up reply actions

I have no problem with standing up for your teammates but punching a guy wearing a helmet is just dumb.

Jim Johnson 1941-2009

"The 0-2 pitch, swing and a miss! STRUCK HIM OUT! The Philadelphia Phillies are 2008 World Champions of baseball! And let the city celebrate! " - Harry Kalas 1936-2009

by Whodie126 on Dec 17, 2009 10:58 AM EST up reply actions

eh, yeah

thinking rationally after my second cup of coffee, throwing a punch was just not a good idea. i retract my last two statements.

Eat what the monkey eats, then eat the monkey. -U.S. Navy survival guidance

by psudrozz on Dec 17, 2009 1:11 PM EST up reply actions

We Need Him

Glad its Just a Fine…….Keep that pass rush coming……

by CJ's Eagles on Dec 17, 2009 10:43 AM EST reply actions

and...

At least he wasn’t wearing a poncho and sombrero…then he’d really get a fine…

---AstrosFan (Austin Lawyer and Sports Fan)

by AstrosFan on Dec 17, 2009 11:29 AM EST reply actions

Hahaha AstrosFan has a great point.

Ocho Cinco gets a huge fine for wearing a poncho and Trent gets about half the fine for punching someone in the head twice. I find that interesting.

by xEdgeCamx on Dec 17, 2009 3:12 PM EST reply actions

Repeat offender vs first time offender, Chad Johnson has been fined multiple times this year each time the amount goes up.

Similar to Flozell ‘Cheap Shot’ Adams was fined 50k for his latest cheap shot which wasn’t nearly as bad as his tripping in week 2 but it was his 4th incident this year the previous three together only totalled 25k. He should have been suspended and better be when he fucks up again.

Jim Johnson 1941-2009

"The 0-2 pitch, swing and a miss! STRUCK HIM OUT! The Philadelphia Phillies are 2008 World Champions of baseball! And let the city celebrate! " - Harry Kalas 1936-2009

by Whodie126 on Dec 17, 2009 4:15 PM EST up reply actions

diehl got nothing? he threw the punch that started the whole thing

by eaglesinmd on Dec 17, 2009 6:17 PM EST reply actions 1 recs

Ah...

Ah but the press is not hounding Goodell about it…The fines are for the news media…nothing more, nothing less.

---AstrosFan (Austin Lawyer and Sports Fan)

by AstrosFan on Dec 18, 2009 1:53 PM EST up reply actions

trent cole is a beast ..go eagles

R.I.P Jim Johnson 1941-2009
we will miss you Jim Johnson, thank you for everything you done to the eagles defense making them the best of the best, RIP JJ...

by EAGLE_MAN71 on Dec 18, 2009 2:15 AM EST reply actions