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3 days ago
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Eagles rival doubles down after previous statements about the Tush Push
'Cheapo'... That's how Washington Commanders linebacker Frankie Luvu described the Philadelphia Eagles' tush push. Months after one of the most bizarre and embarrassing sequences of the youngster's career, he was still angry and throwing darts during an appearance on NFL Network's Good Morning Football. "My personal opinion? I think they should ban it, but I know the argument's going to be about, 'Hey, you guys have to stop it. Don't get us in short yardage,' and whatnot, but it's kind of like a cheapo play... That's pretty much a scrum in rugby." Advertisement Don't take anyone else's word for it. Take a look and listen for yourself. For those who may be unaware, Frankie's theory stems from the fourth quarter of the most recent NFC Championship Game, one where he was penalized on three consecutive snaps during a goal-to-go situation. Philadelphia lined up for the Brotherly Shove. Luvu attempted to guess the snap count. He was wrong... Three times... That led to one of the greatest (and most unexpected) calls in NFL history. Referee Shawn Hochuli finally issued his stark warning. "Washington has been advised that, at some point, the referee can award a score if this type of behavior happens again." Luvu chilled, Philadelphia scored on the next play, and stretched their lead to 41-23 with just over 12 minutes remaining. Advertisement Four months have passed. It appears that Frankie is still angry. Frankie Luvu doubles down on his complaints of the Eagles' tush push. As we turn the calendar from May to June, much has changed since Philadelphia throttled the Commanders in the most recent NFC Championship Game. The league tried to ban the Eagles' infamous play. The Birds found nine allies to vote with them, and that ensured the tush push is still a legal play for the 2025 NFL season. Roger Goodell sounds salty, stating, "We'll see how it plays out this season.' Luvu has also doubled down, as he was still answering questions about this when the Commanders began OTAs. "I said what I said... You all caught that, right? It's easy to see what he meant. For now, the conversation doesn't seem like it's ending. Advertisement Philadelphia sees its secret weapon as legalized aggression and flawless execution. Luvu and others know a rugby scrum and refuse to give the Eagles credit for mastering a legal play. There's one way to settle this: when Philadelphia and Washington renew unpleasantries on the gridiron. Mark those calendars. They meet in Week 16 and Week 18. Dates and times of those games have yet to be determined. One thing is sure. There isn't a Birds fan walking who won't be paying attention. This article originally appeared on Eagles Wire: Frankie Luvul stands by remarks about the Eagles Tush Push
USA Today
3 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Eagles rival doubles down after previous statements about the Tush Push
Eagles rival doubles down after previous statements about the Tush Push Weeks after trash-talking the Eagles over the Tush Push, Frankie Luvu doubles down on his assertion that the play should be banned 'Cheapo'... That's how Washington Commanders linebacker Frankie Luvu described the Philadelphia Eagles' tush push. Months after one of the most bizarre and embarrassing sequences of the youngster's career, he was still angry and throwing darts during an appearance on NFL Network's Good Morning Football. "My personal opinion? I think they should ban it, but I know the argument's going to be about, 'Hey, you guys have to stop it. Don't get us in short yardage,' and whatnot, but it's kind of like a cheapo play... That's pretty much a scrum in rugby." Don't take anyone else's word for it. Take a look and listen for yourself. For those who may be unaware, Frankie's theory stems from the fourth quarter of the most recent NFC Championship Game, one where he was penalized on three consecutive snaps during a goal-to-go situation. Philadelphia lined up for the Brotherly Shove. Luvu attempted to guess the snap count. He was wrong... Three times... That led to one of the greatest (and most unexpected) calls in NFL history. Referee Shawn Hochuli finally issued his stark warning. "Washington has been advised that, at some point, the referee can award a score if this type of behavior happens again." Luvu chilled, Philadelphia scored on the next play, and stretched their lead to 41-23 with just over 12 minutes remaining. Four months have passed. It appears that Frankie is still angry. Frankie Luvu doubles down on his complaints of the Eagles' tush push. As we turn the calendar from May to June, much has changed since Philadelphia throttled the Commanders in the most recent NFC Championship Game. The league tried to ban the Eagles' infamous play. The Birds found nine allies to vote with them, and that ensured the tush push is still a legal play for the 2025 NFL season. Roger Goodell sounds salty, stating, "We'll see how it plays out this season.' Luvu has also doubled down, as he was still answering questions about this when the Commanders began OTAs. "I said what I said... You all caught that, right? It's easy to see what he meant. For now, the conversation doesn't seem like it's ending. Philadelphia sees its secret weapon as legalized aggression and flawless execution. Luvu and others know a rugby scrum and refuse to give the Eagles credit for mastering a legal play. There's one way to settle this: when Philadelphia and Washington renew unpleasantries on the gridiron. Mark those calendars. They meet in Week 16 and Week 18. Dates and times of those games have yet to be determined. One thing is sure. There isn't a Birds fan walking who won't be paying attention.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Commanders' Frankie Luvu on Eagles' tush push: 'We just got to stop it'
Washington Commanders linebacker Frankie Luvu was the talk of the NFL during January's NFC championship game. In an effort to stop the Eagles' famous "tush push," Luvu attempted to time Philadelphia's snap count, which led to him jumping over the line of scrimmage multiple times, drawing multiple penalties — and a warning. Unsurprisingly, when the NFL considered banning the tush push, everyone wanted Luvu's reaction. Advertisement "Man, uh (pause), my personal opinion? I think they should ban it," Luvu said earlier this month during an episode of Good Morning Football. "I know the argument is going to be you guys have to stop it. I think they should ban it. It's a cheat code pretty much a scrum in rugby.' Here's the entire sequence from January's game between the Commanders and Eagles. While there was plenty of momentum to ban the play, the Eagles won, with enough teams siding with them. However, NFL teams could revisit the issue next year. So, with the Eagles allowed to use the tush push again in 2025, what does Luvu think? Advertisement "Uh...I'm just going to stand on, man, we just got to stop it," Luvu told reporters at the Commanders' OTAs this week. "I said what I said, but I just feel like at this point, tush push, whatever, we just gotta stop it. I'm gonna stick to that." What was Luvu supposed to say? Deep down, do you think he cares if the tush push is banned? His mentality is like Dan Quinn's: you must stop it, and every other team faces the same problem. Eagles' fans made Luvu an ultimate villain only because he jumped offsides multiple times to stop the play. Luvu is okay with being the villain. Besides, Philadelphia fans hate almost everyone. Can you imagine the reception Luvu will receive when the Commanders head to Philadelphia at the end of next season? It should be fun. This article originally appeared on Commanders Wire: Commanders' LB Frankie Luvu understands they must stop the tush push
USA Today
19-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Commanders' Frankie Luvu supports 'tush push' rule change: 'I think they should ban it'
Commanders' Frankie Luvu supports 'tush push' rule change: 'I think they should ban it' Show Caption Hide Caption Five NFL games we can't wait to watch in the 2025 season The NFL schedule for the 2025-2026 season has been released. Here are a few games on our must-watch list. Frankie Luvu wants NFL players to keep their hands to themselves – at least when it comes to the "tush push." The NFL is set to conduct their league meetings on Tuesday and Wednesday this week, during which they'll vote on the fate of the controversial play made famous by the Philadelphia Eagles. Luvu doesn't have a vote, but he certainly has a preferred outcome. During an appearance on "Good Morning Football" on Monday, the Washington Commanders' linebacker contended that the play should be banned by the league. 'My personal opinion? I think they should ban it,' Luvu told NFL Network's Kyle Brandt. 'But I know the argument's going to be about, 'Hey, you guys have to stop it. Don't get us in short yardage,' and whatnot." He went on to compare it to a rugby scrum, calling the play a cheap one, in his personal opinion. 'But it's kind of like a cheap-o play," Luvu continued. "That's pretty much a scrum in rugby. That's how I kind of look at it. And we've got to have a scrum, too, on the other side. And the scrum is, we have a cadence where we all go at once. It's not like you hard count and this and that, where now you're getting us – or myself – jumping over the pile thinking that you're going to snap the ball. That's just my own personal opinion, and I'm going to leave it at that.' Luvu is certainly no stranger to being on the wrong side of the "tush push," especially after the playoffs. The linebacker famously jumped over the line of scrimmage multiple times in the 2024 NFC championship game trying to stop a play that is seemingly impossible to stop. That led to referee Shawn Hochuli saying the Commanders were warned that the Eagles could be awarded a score if the antics continued. The outcome heightened the "tush push" debate as Washington was helpless on the goal line in an 11-point game in the fourth quarter. While Luvu is vocal for calls to ban the play, the Green Bay Packers brought the official proposal to the table this offseason. The Packers also played the Eagles during the 2024 postseason, adding another layer to the debate. Discussions on the play were tabled at earlier meetings in April, meaning teams have been given plenty of time to sort out the details. Now it'll be up to the Eagles to figure out how to adjust if the ban comes to fruition. At the very least, players like Luvu won't feel sorry for them.
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Washington Commanders Star Has Clear Opinion On ‘Tush Push'
Washington Commanders linebacker Frankie Luvu isn't holding anything back when it comes to discussing the fate of the tush push. As the NFL's spring meetings loom on the horizon, the Philadelphia Eagles' infamous short-yardage play call is on the verge of being exterminated like a roach. Advertisement The Green Bay Packers introduced the proposal ahead of their meetings in March, and it seeks to 'prohibit an offensive player from pushing a teammate who was lined up directly behind the snapper and receives the snap, immediately at the snap.' While other teams have adopted the play, the Eagles do it better than everyone. After a headline-grabbing NFC Championship clash, where Commanders linebacker Frankie Luvu went viral for trying to stop the play by any means necessary. 'In my personal opinion, yeah I think they should ban it,' Luvu said. I know the argument is going to be about 'hey you guys have to stop it, don't give us short yardage and what not,' but it's kind of like a cheat code play.' Advertisement The 28-year-old Samoan compares the play to a rugby scrum, noting that it's basically like playing a different sport for one play. 'It's pretty much a scrum in rugby, that's how I kind of look at it. And we got a scrum too on the other side,' he added. But it's the Eagles' execution that angers him. 'We all have a cadence where we all go at once, it's not like you hard count and this and that. Now you getting us or myself jumping over the pile thinking they're about to snap the ball,' Luvu said. The tush push is a polarizing topic for many, but pretty soon there might be a new verdict. The proposal needs at least 24 of the 32 possible votes to pass, and we will know in the coming days.
