If you're like me, then you were probably wondering why the refs in last night's NFL Kickoff game between the Ravens & Broncos were frisking Ravens lineman as they exited their locker room to hit the field like they were about to walk into a party at a club.
Reports Yahoo Sports:
As Baltimore Ravens players left their locker room to face the Denver Broncos on Thursday night, the NBC cameras caught a rare behind-the-scenes occurrence most fans never see (you can watch video courtesy of Deadspin).
NFL officials stood outside of the locker room like TSA agents and randomly began patting down players. Nobody had to take their shoes off, remove a belt, or place liquids in a plastic tray, but the officials were definitely looking for something.
What was it?
Officials were making sure no player applied anything to their uniform that would make it harder for an opponent to make a tackle. It is actually something that happens before every game, but it grabbed the attention of many people watching at home.
Here is an explanation from Mike Pereira, former Vice President of Officiating and current Rules Analyst at FOX Sports
Officials are checking random uniforms for any illegal substances
— Mike Pereira (@MikePereira) September 6, 2013They check random players on both teams before the game and at halftime.
— Mike Pereira (@MikePereira) September 6, 2013Foreign substances can be grease or silicon.
— Mike Pereira (@MikePereira) September 6, 2013This has been standard practice for years in the NFL
— Mike Pereira (@MikePereira) September 6, 2013Punishment would be confiscation of the uniform by NFL security and that player would be subject to discipline by the league.At least the Ravens' line moved faster than what we all experience at airports.
— Mike Pereira (@MikePereira) September 6, 2013
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