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Former Kansas HS Star Penalized For Jackson Tribute
The CFL isn't all that thrilled with Arland Bruce's tribute to Michael Jackson in the Toronto Argos win in Hamilton.
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July 2, 2009
The Canadian Football League has fined Toronto Argonauts receiver Arland Bruce because it wasn't thrilled with his tribute to Michael Jackson after scoring a touchdown.
The league announced Thursday it fined Bruce an undisclosed
amount for his "excessive actions."
Bruce played high school football in Kansas at Olathe North High School. He was named state player of the year.
Following a TD pass from Kerry Joseph that put Toronto ahead
6-0, Bruce removed his helmet, shoulder pads and uniform top and
laid down in the end zone. Bruce said he was honoring the memory of
Michael Jackson by pretending to be buried.
Bruce received two objectionable conduct penalties.
"I made the mistake of telling him in camp that once he got to
the end zone, I didn't care what he did," coach Bart Andrus said.
"But he's straight with it now and I think next time around he
will celebrate in an appropriate manner."
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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