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I got kicked out of a bar in Baltimore for that hit. That was the AFC Championship up for grabs, and it was a crap hit then, and a crap hit now.The most egregious ever may be Ravens Tony Siragusa riding Rich Gannon to the ground like a hobby horse, giving him the hard shoulder, deliberately body slamming him, long after the throw was out.
It’s just such a cheap shot play, absolutely trying to hurt someone and literally nothing at all like what Matthews did. That’s what the NFL is trying to avoid, yet remarkably Siragusa was rewarded with a sideline job after retiring. Hell, I’m not sure the refs even threw a flag on that one.
https://youtu.be/C__R2dGa6qs
That’s what I’m sayin - Matthews should never have been penalized for that. Ridiculous.
Yep, I caught that, because Siragusa's hit was of a totally different variety. He old-school chicken winged him, and I got booted from an establishment for protesting (rather loudly, actually; that was the year that Ray Lewis might have killed somebody. Totally ridiculous). B'More is a crazy place.
So the Packers will retroactively be rewarded the win, or is this like the non-call in S.F of the fumble, or the call in Seattle in the Fail Mary where the league screws the Packers and after the fact, but with no compensation, says, ooops. These mistakes cost playoff games, and maybe playoff runs and championships. That is a measurable economic value not to mention an emotional one. I want reparations!.
Try and show a little bit of effort next time Sport.was a funny joke in a different thread.lighten up!
T.J. Watt roughing call from yesterday
How bout the QBs butt? Because that's where he hit first and then slid to the legs. Total joke of a call.
What the league really needs is to borrow the embellishment penalty from the NHL. Make it unsportsmanlike conduct for the QB (or anyone) to act like they just got hit by a Mack truck when a defensive player brushes them.
I missed this part -- way to stick up for the team, love it!
Yeah, I was glad to do it. It was inordinately worth it. B'More is an interesting place, at best. A great used record store. Other than that...I lived there for four or five years in the 'burbs of B'More. Silver Spring. Actually, Laurel.
The fact that he was actually penalized for that is a complete joke. The fact that the league decided to fine him is almost unfathomable IMO. This league is a complete ####### joke.
Was TJ fined or Tomlin for criticizing? Because the article just says Tomlin was fined.
From 4th and long to 1st and goal. Thankfully, the game wasn't in doubt. For any other player, one would wonder why the QB would feel it was necessary to take a dive then. Whatever - it's been the same story for a long time now.
I guess my thing is why even put your hands on him at all....?...he could have not touched him....in todays NFL it is just a stupid play.....nothing but bad things can happen....he pushed him, even slightly and it was unnecessary....if players aren’t being coached not to do these things or aren’t smart enough to figure out it out by themselves...sorry but thats on you...the white hat is right there in your line of vision and his only responsibility at that point on this play is the QB and making sure you don’t do something you didn’t need to do to the QB....
Agreed
I'm going to blame the defender for stupidity rather than criticize the ref here. There is a reason its called unnecessary roughness. The ball was long gone. Even a shove can cause injury when a player is off balance.
It was completely unnecessary.....thats the main thing.....at any level....and should be flagged....whats the point of doing it..?...”sending Brady a message?”.....being a big bad tough guy....?....”oooooh he’ll remember me next time I get close”......whatever....if you are dumb enough to not realize you can’t do this is today’s NFL you should probably find a new job.....
I understand your frustration and football IS inherently a violent game. But is a shove after the play really part of the game?
Yet it did draw a flag and probably does 100% of the time because the league doesn't want to lose a QB to injury. So put your virtual pink skirts on the QBs if you must, but defenders should know better.
It really is a good thing you don’t watch anymore.....cause if you did you would understand why you are wrong....
'preciate it, bud!
