Ticats receiver Brandon Banks fined for swearing at CFL commish on social media

Hamilton Tiger-Cats receiver Brandon Banks has been fined for swearing at CFL commissioner Randy Ambrosie on Twitter.

Banks originally called bullshit on the commish for levying a fine due to unnecessary contact on an on-field official in Hamilton’s Week 5 win versus Calgary.

https://twitter.com/speedybanks87/status/1151607100042305536?s=20

Speedy B quickly provided provided video evidence making his case against the fine.

https://twitter.com/speedybanks87/status/1151633750142443520?s=20

Ambrosie didn’t seem to care whether the first fine was warranted or not handing down a second for violating the league’s social media policy. It’s the second fine in less than a week for Banks.

U right @CaretakerBob ! I won’t never do that again and will happily pay the fine ! #doubleupON16 🏦🏦😂😂 https://t.co/d3TysRH1F7

— brandon banks (@speedybanks16) July 20, 2019

If you a professional athlete it’s no such thing as FREEDOM of speech or even opinions

— brandon banks (@speedybanks16) July 19, 2019

There’s reason for Banks to be upset about losing what is likely half a game check – twice – the maximum fine allowed. He is making $82,500 in base salary for the 2019 season. That means Banks gets $4,583 per game and cut in half it is $2,291 out of his account. But it appears the casino is paying the fines.

https://twitter.com/speedybanks87/status/1152305388219457537?s=20

Credit Banks for not being afraid to speak his mind. Maybe the commish needs to have some thicker skin.