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09-10-2014, 11:04 AM
http://sports.yahoo.com/news/steelers-still-show-organizational-standard-111136083.html
Just a few years ago, Rice was on the other end of such an exchange when long-time Steelers' wide receiver, Hines Ward, was dealing with a DUI charge. He took the opportunity to tweet that Ward's DUI charge was "not a good look," and then lecture about his actions and the impact it can have on those that see him as a role model.
"People look up to you, Hines," Rice said. "You just were on TV with Dancing with the Stars. Ravens fans were upset that you won Dancing with the Stars but they still watched you. That shows your charisma and character. You've got a legacy in the NFL that no one can take away from you. But if you hurt somebody drunk driving, that takes away a lot."
For the record, the DUI charge was dropped against Ward.
Rice's approach to Ward's situation is the opposite of how the Roethlisberger, Gay and Polamalu reacted when asked about their opinions on the tape of Rice knocking out his then-fiance. Growing up a Steelers fan, this is in-line with what I've come to identify as the way of this organization. Instead of judging and talking about what another person needs to do, or should have done, you speak with respect, support, and empathy towards what another person's struggles might be.
Just a few years ago, Rice was on the other end of such an exchange when long-time Steelers' wide receiver, Hines Ward, was dealing with a DUI charge. He took the opportunity to tweet that Ward's DUI charge was "not a good look," and then lecture about his actions and the impact it can have on those that see him as a role model.
"People look up to you, Hines," Rice said. "You just were on TV with Dancing with the Stars. Ravens fans were upset that you won Dancing with the Stars but they still watched you. That shows your charisma and character. You've got a legacy in the NFL that no one can take away from you. But if you hurt somebody drunk driving, that takes away a lot."
For the record, the DUI charge was dropped against Ward.
Rice's approach to Ward's situation is the opposite of how the Roethlisberger, Gay and Polamalu reacted when asked about their opinions on the tape of Rice knocking out his then-fiance. Growing up a Steelers fan, this is in-line with what I've come to identify as the way of this organization. Instead of judging and talking about what another person needs to do, or should have done, you speak with respect, support, and empathy towards what another person's struggles might be.