NFL Week 13: The NFL is NOT targeting James Harrison. Honest...just ask them!

Suburban Rhythm · 12-02-2010, 10:56 AM

NFL official: League not targeting Steelers' Harrison

This article made me laugh for 2 reasons:

1) Were they going to come out and say "yes...we are targetting him...I mean watch him out there...he's really gonna hurt someone!!"

2) I never knew until I read the article that Merton Hank was the assistant director of operations for the NFL. It all makes sense now. He's angry at players for leading with their helmets because, had he done so during his career, his 4 foot neck would have snapped like a twig.

EagleFan · 12-02-2010, 05:14 PM

Maybe he will learn how to not be a dirty player and that will solve his problem.

mauchow · 12-02-2010, 05:24 PM

I wonder how many of these guys who are fining the NFL players actually played football before. Do they realize that a tackle is made with the shoulders? Do they realize that the head happens to be between the shoulders and actually sticks out up to a foot above the shoulders? It's bound to happen. The NFL continues to make itself worse and worse.

A-Husker-4-Life · 12-02-2010, 05:36 PM

Its understandable for the NFL to protect it's players but when they start coddling them, that's the problem. Hell these are grown man playing a kids sport, someone is bound to get hurt..

Sun Tzu · 12-02-2010, 05:36 PM

I use to love watching Merton do his thing on the field. A fantastic player that became an all-pro from out of nowhere.

Ragone · 12-02-2010, 08:00 PM

I hate the nfl network.... hate hate hate... that is all

cuervo72 · 12-02-2010, 09:21 PM

Love this clock management. Way to use those timeouts efficiently.

Abe Sargent · 12-02-2010, 09:55 PM

Im not a big Steelers fan, but it is clear that the leaguehas been calling some teams and play3ers different than others this year. I could point you to some plays against David Garrard as well that were never called, and never fined, but are at the level or worse than others.

JonInMiddleGA · 12-04-2010, 05:35 PM

Nils Lofgren, a voice of sanity in the media wildnerness - who woulda thunk it?
And yes, it's that Nils Lofgren.

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick incites outrage and concern - ESPN

Matthean · 12-04-2010, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by JonInMiddleGA

Nils Lofgren, a voice of sanity in the media wildnerness - who woulda thunk it?
And yes, it's that Nils Lofgren.

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick incites outrage and concern - ESPN

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When you do what Vick did, a second chance should never include the rare gift of an NFL career and the potential bounty it offers.

Uh, what?

JonInMiddleGA · 12-04-2010, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Matthean

Uh, what?

Lofgren says pretty clearly that Vick should never have been allowed back in the NFL.

Matthean · 12-04-2010, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by JonInMiddleGA

Lofgren says pretty clearly that Vick should never have been allowed back in the NFL.

I understand that. I just don't see why one criminal act should somehow limit his job options when the NFL has nothing against it.

EDIT: The NFL has nothing that would prevent him from eventually coming back due to the crime.

JonInMiddleGA · 12-04-2010, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Matthean

EDIT: The NFL has nothing that would prevent him from eventually coming back due to the crime.

"conduct unbecoming the NFL" is at the commissioner's discretion & seems to be the catch-all provision. If the NFLPA wants to fight for a p.o.s. like Vick then by all means, let them do so. Goodell fucked this up & puts the blame for that on himself.

edit: Correction, as of 2007, the phrase appears to be "conduct detrimental to the game"

Desnudo · 12-05-2010, 12:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Abe Sargent

Im not a big Steelers fan, but it is clear that the leaguehas been calling some teams and play3ers different than others this year. I could point you to some plays against David Garrard as well that were never called, and never fined, but are at the level or worse than others.

The nail that sticks up gets hammered down

DaddyTorgo · 12-05-2010, 02:59 AM

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Originally Posted by JonInMiddleGA

"conduct unbecoming the NFL" is at the commissioner's discretion & seems to be the catch-all provision. If the NFLPA wants to fight for a p.o.s. like Vick then by all means, let them do so. Goodell fucked this up & puts the blame for that on himself.

edit: Correction, as of 2007, the phrase appears to be "conduct detrimental to the game"

+1

Matthean · 12-05-2010, 10:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JonInMiddleGA

"conduct unbecoming the NFL" is at the commissioner's discretion & seems to be the catch-all provision. If the NFLPA wants to fight for a p.o.s. like Vick then by all means, let them do so. Goodell fucked this up & puts the blame for that on himself.

edit: Correction, as of 2007, the phrase appears to be "conduct detrimental to the game"

I'll guess something that would prevent him coming back would be betting on games and certainly ones that he was in since it would taint the outcome of the games themselves.

molson · 12-05-2010, 10:50 AM

I read on the sportsline NFL playoff scenarios blog (which is a great blog by the way, if you're into nerdy playoff scenario stuff), this is the first season since 2000 when there's no possible playoff clinching scenarios by week 13. The last few weeks could be very interesting.

BillJasper · 12-05-2010, 12:16 PM

How is there no 1pm game in the Cincinnati market?

Alan T · 12-05-2010, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by BillJasper

How is there no 1pm game in the Cincinnati market?

Did Cincy not sell out their home game? I believe that happens if there is a black out.

kingfc22 · 12-05-2010, 01:03 PM

Boo! Was hoping for more snow in GB. At least that would provide some entertainment during this certain beat down.

Somebody also tell the Packers to never wear this unis again. Absolutely hideous.

kingfc22 · 12-05-2010, 01:26 PM

And the Vikes finally might be able to move past the "Favre era" as he got knocked out of the game today.

JonInMiddleGA · 12-05-2010, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Alan T

Did Cincy not sell out their home game? I believe that happens if there is a black out.

Yep, blacked out (according to cincinnati.com)

Fonzie · 12-05-2010, 01:31 PM

That intentional grounding call against Rodgers was amongst the lamest I've seen.

Matthean · 12-05-2010, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by kingfc22

And the Vikes finally might be able to move past the "Favre era" as he got knocked out of the game today.

Fitting that it was a pass that got intercepted.

Big Fo · 12-05-2010, 01:44 PM

What an awful pass by Chad Henne. Brian Hartline had about five yards on Joe Haden, Henne throws it about ten yards short and it gets picked off. It could have been a touchdown.

kingfc22 · 12-05-2010, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Fonzie

That intentional grounding call against Rodgers was amongst the lamest I've seen.

Second time I've seen that call on similar plays this season. Earlier in the year we had this discussion on a pass thrown by Alex Smith that was called for intentional grounding. In the Week 3 or 4 thread I believe.

kingfc22 · 12-05-2010, 01:57 PM

Green Bay is letting the Niners hang around and they need to take advantage with a TD drive.

Coffee Warlord · 12-05-2010, 02:02 PM

Earl Bennett is really starting to look like a big time tough WR. Not often you see a wideout drag 4 guys downfield.

Fonzie · 12-05-2010, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by kingfc22

Green Bay is letting the Niners hang around and they need to take advantage with a TD drive.

Indeed. This has me very nervous.

mauchow · 12-05-2010, 02:04 PM

go 9ers! lol keep giving the Vikings a shot at the playoffs, please!

Fonzie · 12-05-2010, 02:08 PM

Nice connection between Rodgers and Jennings there.

Vince, Pt. II · 12-05-2010, 02:09 PM

Absolutely awful no-call on intentional grounding, and on the next play the Packers get a TD. Horrible.

kingfc22 · 12-05-2010, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Fonzie

Indeed. This has me very nervous.

You're safe now.

Fonzie · 12-05-2010, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Vince, Pt. II

Absolutely awful no-call on intentional grounding, and on the next play the Packers get a TD. Horrible.

Yeah. If they're going to call the earlier one, they *must* call that one.

Vince, Pt. II · 12-05-2010, 02:10 PM

I only just started watching, so apparently I missed the poor intentional grounding call earlier.

kingfc22 · 12-05-2010, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Vince, Pt. II

Absolutely awful no-call on intentional grounding, and on the next play the Packers get a TD. Horrible.

Yep. Why does Billick keep explaining that the QB is okay if he stays within the pocket?

Correct me if I am wrong, but I thought you had to be OUTSIDE the pocket to just chuck it anywhere to avoid intentional grounding.

Fonzie · 12-05-2010, 02:11 PM

The earlier one had a ball going right over a receiver's head - clearly a bad call. I wonder if the no-call on this one was a "make up" for the earlier one?

Vince, Pt. II · 12-05-2010, 02:14 PM

Dixon needs longer cleats. And a three and out here is awful. Good bye any chance at winning this game.

Fonzie · 12-05-2010, 02:19 PM

Wow, what a blast from the past. The Packers ran a screen!

OldGiants · 12-05-2010, 02:22 PM

During the Giants route of the Foreskins, Joe Zornahan, III lost a fumble call challenge and the ref said, "Denver is charged a timeout." Then he corrected himself.

Probably good for the legacy if no one even notices you coached for Dan Snyder.

Vince, Pt. II · 12-05-2010, 02:24 PM

What the hell is with these refs? Taking days on the TD call, allowing a ton of extra-curricular stuff after the whistle...I didn't expect the Niners to even be IN this game, but these refs are killing me.

kingfc22 · 12-05-2010, 02:28 PM

Imagine that. We get our best player the ball and it ends up as a big play for a score...

Fonzie · 12-05-2010, 02:28 PM

Davis is the only receiver the Packers really need to worry about. How do they lose track of him like that?

Vince, Pt. II · 12-05-2010, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Fonzie

The earlier one had a ball going right over a receiver's head - clearly a bad call. I wonder if the no-call on this one was a "make up" for the earlier one?

Must be. If it is, I take less issue with it, but it still sucks.

Vince, Pt. II · 12-05-2010, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Fonzie

Davis is the only receiver the Packers really need to worry about. How do they lose track of him like that?

Seemed like a very poor attempt at a tackle by the other safety.

Vince, Pt. II · 12-05-2010, 02:32 PM

Fire these refs now. Wow.

Fonzie · 12-05-2010, 02:32 PM

Wow. The refs are having a rough day in Green Bay. Pack just got screwed out of a big gain.

Thomkal · 12-05-2010, 02:33 PM

two games to choose from to watch and the scores are 21-0 and 17-0....yawn. And gee look at Minnesota's offense with Favre out of there, 31 points scored in the first half

Matthean · 12-05-2010, 02:35 PM

Tarvaris Jackson, 12-19, 170 yards, 2TDs and a INT.

Good thing they kept Favre in there all this time because he gave them the best chance.

sovereignstar v2 · 12-05-2010, 02:36 PM

They're playing the fucking Bills man, c'mon.

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Fonzie Pro Rookie Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Illinois	That intentional grounding call against Rodgers was amongst the lamest I've seen.

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Big Fo Pro Rookie Join Date: Jan 2005	What an awful pass by Chad Henne. Brian Hartline had about five yards on Joe Haden, Henne throws it about ten yards short and it gets picked off. It could have been a touchdown.

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mauchow Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Murfreesboro, TN	go 9ers! lol keep giving the Vikings a shot at the playoffs, please!

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Fonzie Pro Rookie Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Illinois	Nice connection between Rodgers and Jennings there.

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Vince, Pt. II Pro Starter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Somewhere More Familiar	Absolutely awful no-call on intentional grounding, and on the next play the Packers get a TD. Horrible.

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Fonzie Pro Rookie Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Illinois	The earlier one had a ball going right over a receiver's head - clearly a bad call. I wonder if the no-call on this one was a "make up" for the earlier one?

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Vince, Pt. II Pro Starter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Somewhere More Familiar	Dixon needs longer cleats. And a three and out here is awful. Good bye any chance at winning this game.

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Fonzie Pro Rookie Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Illinois	Wow, what a blast from the past. The Packers ran a screen!

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Vince, Pt. II Pro Starter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Somewhere More Familiar	What the hell is with these refs? Taking days on the TD call, allowing a ton of extra-curricular stuff after the whistle...I didn't expect the Niners to even be IN this game, but these refs are killing me.

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Vince, Pt. II Pro Starter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Somewhere More Familiar	Fire these refs now. Wow.

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