MLB brawls are a little bit laughable too but there will definitely be multiple punches thrown versus the controversial push/punch or glancing blow or push in basketball with much made of it.

I think it's mostly an inside vs. outside issue. Basketball players are expected to act more cultured since they play indoors (LOL)

The double standard for hockey thuggery is even more glaring.

The only "OH SHIT" moments I remember in football is the Odell / Josh thing and definitely the Talib / Crabtree because of the chain snatching / sideline busting / wrestling / helmet punch combination of action going on.