Marshawn Lynch throws ball into the stands, shows off arm (GIF)

Nov 3, 2013; Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch (24) carries the ball during the 1st half against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at CenturyLink Field. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-USA TODAY Sports /

The Seattle Seahawks are having a big game against the Minnesota Vikings. Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch had a solid performance. He carried the ball 17 times for 54 yards, a pedestrian 3.2 yards per carry. He did have two touchdowns though on the ground and a third on a reception. At one point he was hanging out on the sideline and decided to show off his arm and give some lucky fan a souvenir.

He throws a ball up into the stands, pretty high as well. It goes to almost the back of the lower bowl. The lucky fan catching it didn’t seem aware that it was coming or what was happening. It lands in his lap and he begins looking around for someone to give it to. The announcers said it was a $5,000 fine.

A quick google search shows that there is indeed a fine for throwing footballs into the stands. In 2009, running back Steven Jackson was fined $5,000 for throwing a ball into the stands, while still with the St. Louis Rams. Earlier this season, Dallas Cowboys safety Barry Church was fined $5,250 for throwing a football into the stands following his first touchdown. His fine was eventually reduced by $2,000 though.

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