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    Posted on September 1st, 2009 admin No comments

    Double D has had some interesting, and crazy funny tweets this off season.

    Double D has had some interesting, and crazy funny tweets this off season.

    After this offseason Twitter explosion of popularity, and training camp antics of the NFL’s usual suspects, the commissioner is trying to head conflict off at the pass by being proactive.

    AP: The NFL said Monday it will allow players to use social media networks this season, but not during games. Players, coaches and football operations personnel can use Twitter, Facebook and other social media up to 90 minutes before kickoff, and after the game following traditional media interviews.
    During games, no updates will be permitted by the individual himself or anyone representing him on his personal Twitter, Facebook or any other social media account, the league said.
    The use of social media by NFL game officials and officiating department personnel will be prohibited at all times. The league, which has always barred play-by-play descriptions of games in progress, also extended that ban to social media platforms.
    Earlier this summer, Chargers cornerback Antonio Cromartie was fined $2,500 by the team for criticizing the food service at training camp on Twitter.
    The Miami Dolphins imposed restrictions on players, reporters and even spectators at their training camp, and several other teams also set up some restrictions on practice fields, including the Broncos, Patriots, Bills, Colts, Saints and Lions.
    Read more at AP

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