Nick Collins attacks a fan...

[DannoMac21]

http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/39393121/ns/sports-player_news/

Christ..

[HarveyWallbangers]

Packers FS Nick Collins was seen throwing an unknown object at a Bears' fan while leaving the field following the Packers' 20-17 loss.

Fox 6 Sports Milwaukee is reporting that Collins' was provoked by a fan who spat his way and called him a racist expletive, promoting Collins to "go crazy" and "attack". The station reportedly has video of the incident that can't be shown until Tuesday due to NFL guidelines. Stay tuned for more.

[Noodle]

If he got spat on and called the n word, and that's a big if, then I say good for him. People bring their Internet bad habits out in public and expect to be protected from the natural consequences thereof.

No man should have to tolerate being spit on. He's paid to play a game, not to being subjected to that kind of crap.

[bobblehead]

Sadly, words, even something vile is freedom of speech and guys like collins should turn the other cheek....but if the dude spit on him NC should be able to have a security guard arrest him and have him tested for every possible pathogen he could be spreading. Its akin to a physical assault.

[vince]

You can't justify it, but you can understand it.

Hopefully he just gets fined.

[Smidgeon]

Sadly, words, even something vile is freedom of speech and guys like collins should turn the other cheek....but if the dude spit on him NC should be able to have a security guard arrest him and have him tested for every possible pathogen he could be spreading. Its akin to a physical assault.

A purposeful personal slur does not fall under freedom of speech. It falls under slander and defamation of character and in extreme cases can lead to someone being sued.

[retailguy]

If he got spat on and called the n word, and that's a big if, then I say good for him. People bring their Internet bad habits out in public and expect to be protected from the natural consequences thereof.

No man should have to tolerate being spit on. He's paid to play a game, not to being subjected to that kind of crap.

Well said. I agree.

But, lately, that's not the way the world works. I expect him to be fined/suspended, and the idiot in the stands to be all over the news shows.

[MadtownPacker]

Sadly, words, even something vile is freedom of speech and guys like collins should turn the other cheek....but if the dude spit on him NC should be able to have a security guard arrest him and have him tested for every possible pathogen he could be spreading. Its akin to a physical assault.

A purposeful personal slur does not fall under freedom of speech. It falls under slander and defamation of character and in extreme cases can lead to someone being sued.

I dont know if youre some legal beagle type but if I call you a stupid fucking cracka azz you believe you can sue me? I doubt name calling qualifies as slander,

Collins fucked up bad if this is as ugly as it sounds. The commish aint gonna look kindly on attacking his customers. Bad move by Collins cuz now a suspension is likely in his future.

[Little Whiskey]

maybe he was giving him an autograph and he threw the pen back to the fan.

[MadtownPacker]

maybe he was giving him an autograph and he threw the pen back to the fan.

That's what Im fucking talking about!! Finally a smart whitey shows up. You got talent!

[red]

great news

and i went to bed thinking this team couldn't be any more of an embarrassment then they were during the game

[Little Whiskey]

maybe he was giving him an autograph and he threw the pen back to the fan.

That's what Im fucking talking about!! Finally a smart whitey shows up. You got talent!

you better stfu before I throw one of those nick collin's pens at you!

[MadtownPacker]

As long as yo dont call me a wetback or spic cuz then I can sue your ass according to Smideon.

[HarveyWallbangers]

and i went to bed thinking this team couldn't be any more of an embarrassment then they were during the game

I think this is a bit harsh. If he got spat on and called the n-word, I wouldn't call him throwing his mouthguard at the guy an embarrassment. I have a hard time blaming the guy. I think the dude should got a punch in the kisser, so I think Collins went light on him.

[Scott Campbell]

I think the Packers should fine Collins if he didn't hurt the Bear fan.