So, the question remains: Why was Horton not tossed from the game and given consideration for a one-game suspension, in light of the fact that he instigated a fight with Kaleta, with less than five minutes left in the game, and the Panthers down by more than two goals?

That IS the rule, I believe...

Is there something I'm missing, here?

NFL officials are the best in the business, no questions asked. The reason that league is so popular is because it is so well run, though that is starting to change.

No need for violence, just tell her she's got a game misconduct and show her the door.

As I said in the GDT, the call on Rivet was horseshit. The Bruins player was holding onto Rivet's stick like it was the last fucking raft on the Titanic.

Many games it tenders to the better team or who they are trying to want to win.

Jets don't get called for murdering Edwards, but any team gets called if they breathe on Brady.

I wouldn't doubt it being the same with Manning, Manning, Big Ben, Farve, and other great QBs.