However, Tomlin's mistake could cost the Steelers many more than the Madden 23 coins can take from them.
Although Tomlin admitted that the collision occurred by accident, a video was released earlier this week that shows the coach stepping over the field's edge in what was believed to be an intentional act. The league determined that Tomlin did not comply with Rule 13. Section 1. article 4 from the Madden NFL 23 Rule Book which forbids coaches from stepping into the white border of the sideline that surrounds the playing field.
Tomlin issued an apology statement shortly after the decision was made public on Wednesday.
As I stated yesterday I accept full responsibility for my actions and I sincerely apologize for having caused negative publicity to the Pittsburgh Steelers organization. I am accepting the penalty I received. I am not going to address the issue since I'm getting ready for a crucial game on Sunday, against Miami Dolphins. Miami Dolphins.
The punishment loosely follows the precedent set by the same 2010 incident in the middle of the field, during which New York Jets assistant Sal Alosi had a deliberate intention of tripping one Miami Dolphins player. Alosi was banned for the rest of the season, and madden coins for sale the team was sentenced to $100.000.
The SB Nation's Ravens blog, Baltimore Beatdown, considers the penalty as appropriate.