from the New York Times December 12, 1998
''The commissioner lecturing to me as if I were a novice, instead of one who has been involved in football infinitely longer than he has, contends that criticizing a call has 'destructive and corrosive effects on the game,' '' the 80-year-old Wilson said in a statement.
''What is more destructive and corrosive -- errant calls in front of millions of viewers, or my statements of opinion?'' Wilson continued. ''People all over the country registered shock at the way the officials, however honorable their purpose, took the game away from us. Even the league has admitted to us that the calls near the conclusion of the game were incorrect.''
Wilson added: ''I do know I don't need pompous lectures from the commissioner and I feel that the $50,000 is not only unwarranted, but punitive in nature. The next time he may ask me to sit in the corner.''
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