During Sunday's game between the Steelers and the Raiders, Raiders' DE Richard Seymour failed to adhere to Rule #1 - Maintain Your Cool. After a touchdown pass from Steelers' QB Ben Roethlisberger to Sanders, Seymour hit Roethlisberger in the jaw with an open handed punch. The incident earned Seymour an ejection from the game and will undoubtedly draw a fine from Commissioner Goodell. Although it is easy to get caught up in the emotion of the game, this type of outburst will not only cost Seymour direct compensation by way of fines but will also undermine the value of his off-field persona. A momentary lapse of self-control can prove costly to a career on and off the field. Don't forget Rule #1 in all your endeavors - Always, Maintain Your Cool!
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Sun, November 21, 2010
by David Wyatt