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polamalubeast
07-18-2012, 11:29 AM
Steelers safety Troy Polamalu seems to value being on the field for his teammates more than he values his own health and safety.

Polamalu said on the Dan Patrick Show that he has lied about symptoms of concussions so that he’d be cleared to stay on the field.

“Yes, I have, for sure,” Polamalu said.

Polamalu, however, seems to see a distinction between just saying he doesn’t feel dazed after a hit to the head when maybe he actually does, and blatantly lying about a significant injury.

“I wouldn’t say I’ve had any major lies,” Polamalu said. “Somebody may say, ‘Is your knee messed up?’ It may be kind of messed up but you just kind of push yourself to be out there with your brothers. I wouldn’t say there are any major lies where I totally lied may way out of concussions. In fact, during concussions, if it’s serious enough you can’t even be conscious enough to lie.”


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steelerdude15
07-18-2012, 11:32 AM
What football player wouldn't? They all will lie to continue to play in the game.

fansince'76
07-18-2012, 11:35 AM
http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb136/garyb12001/goodellstalin.jpg

Two-game suspension and fifty lashes with a wet noodle!

Pristas
07-18-2012, 12:26 PM
http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb136/garyb12001/goodellstalin.jpg

Two-game suspension and fifty lashes with a wet noodle!

First I've got to say that that pic is awesome! Second, the Patriots should be compensated draft picks.

Nadroj 20
07-18-2012, 12:30 PM
This is why I cannot side with some of these ex-players who are suing the NFL. Chances are many of those players lied about symptoms and now they wanna complain about player safety.

steelpride12
07-18-2012, 01:24 PM
Can't blame him one bit. He just has that kind of heart and will-power to do whatever it takes to get back on the field to help the Steelers get a W.

vader29
07-18-2012, 01:34 PM
Two-game suspension and fifty lashes with a wet noodle!

Two games would be considered lucky! It'll be at minimum 8 games for Troy and at least 4 for James Harrison.

tube517
07-18-2012, 03:36 PM
But does he still lie about using his teammates’ Head & Shoulders?

From the comments section. :chuckle:

GodfatherofSoul
07-18-2012, 04:41 PM
Clarke said he gets one concussion-like hit a game, as do other defensive players. That's the joke of the offensive protection rules. Guys who *might* get hit 5 times a game have the special rules while guys who take all the pounding (linemen, RBs, defense) get lip service.