UPDATE: Harrison's appeal denied

[stillers4me]

Albert Breer@AlbertBreer1h (http://www.steelersuniverse.com/#!/AlbertBreer/status/147001403469078528)Can confirm that James Harrison's appeal will be heard via conference call today at 2 ET. Ted Cotrell will be the arbitrator in this case.

[tube517]

waste of time

[fansince'76]

Yeah, right. Enjoy your Monday night off, James.

[Devilsdancefloor]

well it is worth a shot maybe....

[ALLD]

He would have a more bi-lateral conversation with a Fathead of Troy Polamalu.

[Moose]

I guess it's worth a shot, you never know unless you try, but if I were James I wouldn't put too much faith in it being overturned. Good luck anyway though. Go Steeler's !

[Dino 6 Rings]

James "Listen, I'm sorry I hit too hard"

Ted Cotrel "Do you mean it? are you really sorry you hit too hard James?"

James "HELL NO! This if football and you bunch of pusssies need to stop trying to destroy my sport!"

Ted Cotrel "Appeal Denied"

[Moose]

Dino--- LMAO !

[SCSTILLER]

James "Listen, I'm sorry I hit too hard"

Ted Cotrel "Do you mean it? are you really sorry you hit too hard James?"

James "HELL NO! This if football and you bunch of pusssies need to stop trying to destroy my sport!"

Ted Cotrel "Appeal Denied"

James "You're on my list!"

[steelreserve]

They must have the timeline wrong. I thought they had his original hearing last Friday in the media, and the appeal was already held here: http://espn.go.com/sportsnation/polls

[suitanim]

Fire Goodell.

[SteelerFanInStl]

Seems awfully quick. Doesn't it normally take at least a week for the appeal to be heard after the fine/suspension is given? Sounds to me like they really want him out for the SF game.

[Chidi29]

Seems awfully quick. Doesn't it normally take at least a week for the appeal to be heard after the fine/suspension is given? Sounds to me like they really want him out for the SF game.

Goodell is not in control of the appeals process.

[7willBheaven]

Seems awfully quick. Doesn't it normally take at least a week for the appeal to be heard after the fine/suspension is given? Sounds to me like they really want him out for the SF game.

His agent/etc submitted for an expedited appeal so that he could possibly play in the SF game (the agent/James/etc know its a big game and he wants to be there). I do not know the normal time frame...it just depends on how its submitted/etc I guess.

[Butch]

Sorry James but until you are willing to cross the street to piss on Go To Hell Godell you will have to live with this suspension.

Steeler Nation unite we need to ban together and all piss on Go To Hell Godell for James just so Go To Hell knows Steeler Nation cares enough to shower him with our support!!! Spread the word show our support Piss on Go To Hell Godell!!!

[SteelerFanInStl]

His agent/etc submitted for an expedited appeal so that he could possibly play in the SF game (the agent/James/etc know its a big game and he wants to be there). I do not know the normal time frame...it just depends on how its submitted/etc I guess.

I see appeals from other players all the time and their punishment is always put 'on hold' until the appeal is heard. Usually that amounts to them being able to play the next week.

[steelreserve]

I see appeals from other players all the time and their punishment is always put 'on hold' until the appeal is heard. Usually that amounts to them being able to play the next week.

Not a chance they let that happen in this case. They locked in and put the blinders on a long time ago, and now they have to prove a point. They probably had the rejection letter already written before they heard the appeal at all.

[Texasteel]

I see appeals from other players all the time and their punishment is always put 'on hold' until the appeal is heard. Usually that amounts to them being able to play the next week.

This is what I was thinking, but I guess they have set up an express lane for James.

[Dino 6 Rings]

What needs to happen is the Browns need to "appeal" to Johnson and Johnson to make some extra large bandaids for their QBs big gaping PUSSY!

[suitanim]

I am going to attempt to build wings out of wax and fly to the sun today...bet I have a better chance of success than Harrison does...

[tube517]

What needs to happen is the Browns need to "appeal" to Johnson and Johnson to make some extra large bandaids for their QBs big gaping PUSSY!

:rofl2:

[steelreserve]

What needs to happen is the Browns need to "appeal" to Johnson and Johnson to make some extra large bandaids for their QBs big gaping PUSSY!

Better yet, I think they need to make another rule change so that roughing the passer can only be called when the QB is wearing white armbands that say "PUSSY" in 6-inch high black letters, and also a Miss America winner's-style sash that says "BIGGEST PUSSY."

[Animal Mother]

I expect a denial, but it's 4:30 on the east coast, I haven't heard anything? Anyone? Twitter?

[stillers4me]

I expect a denial, but it's 4:30 on the east coast, I haven't heard anything? Anyone? Twitter?


Nada...zippo

[Pristas]

anything yet?

(Ha! this was my 92nd post! Maybe that will be good luck.)

[86WARD]

THe longer it goes the bettter?

[GBMelBlount]

I am going to attempt to build wings out of wax and fly to the sun today...bet I have a better chance of success than Harrison does...

Both scenarios sound equally Ridicarus.

[NCSteeler]

THe longer it goes the bettter?
That is what I was thinking. If they were to over turn it, they would want to make sure he was out of practice as long as possible , sort of a secondary punishment. If nothing else it at least give the impression of actually considering it. I personally feel that if it is debatable you don't suspend. Suspensions are to be used in obvious blatant situations. And to use minor no head hits against Brees and Fitzpatrick as history is week. Even many of the talking heads that agree with the punishment say it is debatable which means , not sure to me.

[HometownGal]

http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/379526_10150422463532050_502692049_9151725_3264554 55_n.jpg

[Pristas]

Both scenarios sound equally Ridicarus.

I see what you did there.

[ALLD]

Harrison has single-handedly KO's three Sh*tStains in the last two seasons and they have not been the same since. They should know better than to run into Harrison's zone with the ball is all I'm saying.

[fansince'76]

Appeal denied (http://www.steelers.com/news/article-1/NFL-Statement-on-James-Harrison/096a7dd6-ac64-4c4d-be62-8a2dcd3504ec). Huge surprise there. :sarcasm:

[86WARD]

No surprise.

[GBMelBlount]

I see what you did there.

Could we have a sniglet in the making? :chuckle:

[GBMelBlount]

I hope Tomlin takes off the muzzles (and the gloves) on Monday...

[fansince'76]

And to be completely fair, it was Ray Anderson who handed down the suspension initially and not Goodell. Still a bunch of crap, IMO.

[suitanim]

And to be completely fair, it was Ray Anderson who handed down the suspension initially and not Goodell. Still a bunch of crap, IMO.He's but a stooge, a minion of the evil one.

[steelreserve]

Appeal denied (http://www.steelers.com/news/article-1/NFL-Statement-on-James-Harrison/096a7dd6-ac64-4c4d-be62-8a2dcd3504ec). Huge surprise there. :sarcasm:

Since they already had this decided beforehand, I wonder why they took the extra two days to announce it instead of publishing it at 2:01 on Wednesday.

Oh yeah -- they want to make it look like the appeal process wasn't a complete sham.

[stillers4me]

4 minutes ago - by Dale Grdnic - Clark talks about James Harrison's style of play (http://www.steelersuniverse.com/nfl/rapid-reports/post/16483275)
Safety Ryan Clark (http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/rapid-reports/player/303349/ryan-clark) on James Harrison's aggressive style of play: "The league is trying to make players that play with a physical nature extinct. They want everybody to average 35 points a game, [but] defense still matters to us. [And] we have to find a way within the rules to do it because we want our best 11 out there.''

[stillers4me]

15 minutes ago - by Dale Grdnic - Clark hearing rumors he may be suspended (http://www.steelersuniverse.com/nfl/rapid-reports/post/16483230)
Ryan Clark (http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/rapid-reports/player/303349/ryan-clark) has been fined multiple times this season and said he's heard that he's next to be suspended. "I'm watching ESPN, and they're talking and my name gets thrown into that,'' Clark said. "I focus on making plays for this football team and winning football games. That's my No. 1 priority.''

[Count Steeler]

And to be completely fair, it was Ray Anderson who handed down the suspension initially and not Goodell. Still a bunch of crap, IMO.

The Godfather never gets HIS hands dirty.

[oneforthetoe]

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Ff74061wKRk/TfdSdgffuoI/AAAAAAAAAZE/1oVEGNsSQEQ/s1600/lucy-surprise.jpeg

[ALLD]

Shocking like I just found out that there is no Santa Claus either.

[Pristas]

Shocking like I just found out that there is no Santa Claus either.

wait,... what?

[zulater]

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d8251ab23/article/nfl-upholds-steelers-lb-harrisons-onegame-suspension




"17 games,1000+ snaps, 100+ tackles, 12+sacks and 2 forces fumbles since my last incident and I get a suspension for a football play!"

[steel striker]

The new NFL is a disgrace.

[HollywoodSteel]

15 minutes ago - by Dale Grdnic - Clark hearing rumors he may be suspended (http://www.steelersuniverse.com/nfl/rapid-reports/post/16483230)
Ryan Clark (http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/rapid-reports/player/303349/ryan-clark) has been fined multiple times this season and said he's heard that he's next to be suspended. "I'm watching ESPN, and they're talking and my name gets thrown into that,'' Clark said. "I focus on making plays for this football team and winning football games. That's my No. 1 priority.''



If in the last game of the year, we know that we'll be playing the first playoff game in Denver, it would be awesome if Clark laid someone out and got suspended for the Denver game since he can't play there anyway.

[SMR]

If in the last game of the year, we know that we'll be playing the first playoff game in Denver, it would be awesome if Clark laid someone out and got suspended for the Denver game since he can't play there anyway.

:high5:

[smokin3000gt]

If in the last game of the year, we know that we'll be playing the first playoff game in Denver, it would be awesome if Clark laid someone out and got suspended for the Denver game since he can't play there anyway.

They would probably suspend him for the second one..

[katmandu]

Goodell is not in control of the appeals process.Who is then ?

[SteelerFanInStl]

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d8251ab23/article/nfl-upholds-steelers-lb-harrisons-onegame-suspension

"17 games,1000+ snaps, 100+ tackles, 12+sacks and 2 forces fumbles since my last incident and I get a suspension for a football play!"

Yep. He could go 2 years before getting another one and they'll suspend him for at least 2 games.

[Chidi29]

Who is then ?

Art Shell and Ted Cotrelll. The committee was created jointly by the NFLPA and the league. Goodell is not in control of the rulings and there have been multiple instances of fines levied by the league being reduced or in even two cases that I know of, the fine being completely wiped out.

[st33lersguy]

The NFL sure is trying to help San Fransisco beat Pittsburgh, since there is a realistic chance that San Diego beats Baltimore.

[steelerdiva]

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d8251ab23/article/nfl-upholds-steelers-lb-harrisons-onegame-suspension




"17 games,1000+ snaps, 100+ tackles, 12+sacks and 2 forces fumbles since my last incident and I get a suspension for a football play!"

I replied to his tweet and told him to "keep doing whatcha do."

[steelreserve]

Art Shell and Ted Cotrelll. The committee was created jointly by the NFLPA and the league. Goodell is not in control of the rulings and there have been multiple instances of fines levied by the league being reduced or in even two cases that I know of, the fine being completely wiped out.

No offense, but you've got to be pretty naive if you think Goodell doesn't have a hand in it. Or that either of his henchmen would just say, "You know what, even though it's never been done before, I think we'll just go ahead and suspend this guy and have it come as a complete surprise to the commissioner." They got his OK on every detail. It's not some blind altruistic process; the shithead has his hand in every cookie jar and wouldn't be the least bit ashamed to say so.

[Count Steeler]

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d8251ab23/article/nfl-upholds-steelers-lb-harrisons-onegame-suspension




"17 games,1000+ snaps, 100+ tackles, 12+sacks and 2 forces fumbles since my last incident and I get a suspension for a football play!"

1st opportunity for Goodell to get even for "not pissing on a burning bundle of cigarettes".

[Polamalu Princess]

:rofl2:
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Ff74061wKRk/TfdSdgffuoI/AAAAAAAAAZE/1oVEGNsSQEQ/s1600/lucy-surprise.jpeg:chuckle:

[The Duke]

If in the last game of the year, we know that we'll be playing the first playoff game in Denver, it would be awesome if Clark laid someone out and got suspended for the Denver game since he can't play there anyway.

yeah...but that would suck cause it means we only got the 5th seed....

[Butch]

Who is then ?

A kangaroo court

[BlastFurnace]

Problem with Harrison is that because he refuses to change his play, he could be suspended multiple games and possibly cause the team to be fined or lose draft picks according to an interview with Tom Donahoe on 93.7 this am.

I love Deebo as a player, but if he begins hurting the team in other ways, I wonder how long the Rooney's will put up with him.

[zulater]

Problem with Harrison is that because he refuses to change his play, he could be suspended multiple games and possibly cause the team to be fined or lose draft picks according to an interview with Tom Donahoe on 93.7 this am.

I love Deebo as a player, but if he begins hurting the team in other ways, I wonder how long the Rooney's will put up with him.

I think Rooney would go after Goodell with everything he's got if they try to take a draft pick from the Steelers over a non premeditated football play. He's played the good soldier to this point, but that would be the straw that broke the camel's back imo.

After Harrison decides he's had enough and retires I hope he retains legal counsel with the thought of suing Goodell and the league for lost wages.

[NCSteeler]

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d8251ab23/article/nfl-upholds-steelers-lb-harrisons-onegame-suspension




"17 games,1000+ snaps, 100+ tackles, 12+sacks and 2 forces fumbles since my last incident and I get a suspension for a football play!"

That's gotta be a lie because the league said they were "consecutive dirty
hits" hahahaha

[BlacknGoldBabe]

I figured it would be denied. Goodhell and his crack pipe cronies indeed have it in for Harrison and anyone else who refuse to bow down and kiss butt.

[HometownGal]

Now who didn't know this was going to happen? :doh:

I guess if you get caught cheating and videotaping other teams, all is well and good in Rogerland. :jerkit: :upyours:

[Austin87]

Big surprise there...