did not see that coming ....
I suspected a fine but this really gives the Chargers a chance to off the Ravens in San Diego
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap100...-game-for-hits
did not see that coming ....
I suspected a fine but this really gives the Chargers a chance to off the Ravens in San Diego
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap100...-game-for-hits
Last edited by fansince'76; 11-19-2012 at 03:10 PM. Reason: Added link
Wow. That is a bit much. Oh well, such is the state of affairs in the new NFL.
WOW
I didnt see that coming either maybe a fine but suspended, Wow
Maybe this will alleviate the belief that the league "has it in" for the Steelers.
As Big Snack gets his knees cut out from under him on yet another "legal" cut block. Oh, that's right, Hampton is a defensive player, my bad."We cannot tolerate repeated violations of rules, especially rules related to player safety," said NFL Executive Vice President of Football Operations Ray Anderson.
Bang bang play imo. Both players lowered their heads for impact, natural reaction. Surprised this much action was taken.
If you take a look at replay, both players put their heads down at the same exact time. This sucks, i guess we get a taste of what you guys deal with, with goodell
Actually, I think at least in this case, the league just wants the DB's to not come flying in head first. They'd rather have the head on the football, or anywhere else, then level with another guys helmet. It's why Clark and the others have learned to hit by not lowering their head - and as a result, our defense has gotten much better (very few if any broken tackles, for instance).
I agree that the league doesn't want a lot of defense. It's the common move in Hockey, Basketball, and now football, but I don't think this situation is a direct result of that. Instead, it's meant to protect players that have not returned their focus to their immediate surroundings due to throwing/catching/punting the ball. Moreover, it's only headshots that are being called. If what you're saying is true, then headshots, helmets in the ribs, etc. etc. would all be called.
As for defensive players not being protected - that's a different issue, and one I'd probably agree with you on, at least ninety, ninety-five percent if not more.
Yes it was a penalty on the field and was called such, but suspension is going too far. Hell, a fine would have been too much.
BLAH!!!Forever loving and missing you Gal.
Just saw the hit...and yep, complete horseshit. That didn't come close to deserving a suspension and barely deserving of a fine even by today's pussy standards. Don't like the Ravens at all, but I'm on their side on this one.
I dont what he did that justify a suspension?
There's no need for a suspension...
Just reading this thread and just wondering if the Rat's fans would be so magnanimous if it was Polamalu that got suspended.
I don't think it was from that hit alone. I think it's a repeat offender decision.
And for the record, as I've said before, Goodell does not make fine/suspension decisions. PFT reports the decision came from Merton Hanks...a former DB.
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com...-hits-to-head/
"SUSPENDED" ought to be in all caps in the title. I can hardly believe it. It was such a chickenshit penalty in the first place that I almost felt embarrassed to get the yardage for it.
See you Space Cowboy ...
it looks like some of you are happy because this gives the chargers a better chance of beating the ravens but i dont like it. This could hurt us because the chargers believe it or not, are still in playoff contention, and right now it looks like the colts are pretty much going to get one of the spots. That 6th spot could very well be stolen from us if the chargers happen to beat the ravens and us. Doesnt seem likely but just throwing that out there. The only reason i would like this news is if Ben were still playing and we still had a decent shot at the division crown. But in this situation, not good for us.
He was suspended because of repeat violations. Funny how they're not even counting the second helmet to helmet hit that he had in the New England game this year. That's actually his 3rd one this season.
I hate the rule as much as anyone but if nothing else it will teach these DBs to not come flying in head first. Maybe it will help them extend their careers a little longer. We all see what these hits have done to Clark.
I also think it's funny how much the Ravens fans are crying about this and yet they all laughed when the Steelers were getting all of the fines. I guess now we're the team that "gets it".
watching the game last night...the Ravens are not going anywhere this year...we showed how anemic their offense is and if we had Ben in there ditto for their Defense!!
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Been reading some of your earlier posts...Im happy to say that you are not the typical Ravens fan!!
Don't like the Raisins but this is a horseshit suspension. Booooooooooo!
WOW i honestly do not know what a defensive guy is suppose to do now manny lowered his head. the game i love is dying a slow death
For those i love i will sacrifice.
Si ventus non est, remiga
And I said before that it wasn't even worthy of a fine, much less a suspension. It's exactly the kind of scenario that I have been criticizing from day one. What the hell are defenders supposed to do when the WR also lowers his head? Bang-bang plays like that should be seen for what they are, but to this group of pansy-asses, it's a reason to suspend someone. Fuck that shit. You can go on defending these guys, but at some point, even you are going to start questioning their decisions.