Phillips not fined for hit on Steelers' Moore

Nov/02/08 07:14 PM Filed in: Kenny Phillips
Remember that controversial hit that Kenny Phillips laid on Mewelde Moore last Sunday after the Steelers running back dropped a pass down the sidelines? Well, for those of you who believe the call was unjust, here’s a little more evidence to support your argument:

Phillips was not fined.

That’s not exactly an admission by the league that the call was an error, but I’m pretty sure if the league thought it was really unneccessary roughness, the Giants’ rookie safety would’ve been slapped with at least a $5,000 fine - especially since he hit Moore in the head and, in my view, appeared to launch himself after the drop. But a league spokesman confirmed that Phillips’ paycheck will remain intact, despite the 15-yard penalty he incurred.

(nydailynews.com)