Harrison DPOTY

[av7]

James Harrison- DPOTY
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3811266

Quote:

The announcement was made Monday. Harrison, whose career-high 16 sacks set a team record, also led the NFL with a career-high seven forced fumbles. He beat Dallas' DeMarcus Ware in balloting by a nationwide panel of 50 sports writers and broadcaster. Pittsburgh's latest version of the Steel Curtain was the league's stingiest in total defense, pass defense and points allowed. Harrison earned 22 votes to 13 for Ware.

http://www.nfl.com/news/story?id=090...s&confirm=true

Quote:

NEW YORK -- James Harrison slams down the current version of the Steel Curtain better than any Pittsburgh Steeler, earning him The Associated Press 2008 Defensive Player of the Year award. The linebacker had a career-high 16 sacks, setting a team record, and led the NFL with a career-high seven forced fumbles to beat out Dallas' DeMarcus Ware in balloting by a nationwide panel of 50 sports writers and broadcasters announced Monday. Pittsburgh's defense was the league's stingiest in total defense, pass defense and points allowed. Harrison was its main hammer. "That's something that everybody in the league would love to have, to be voted the top player in the league for that year," Harrison said. "In my mind, I think I do -- and it's going to sound boring -- what the defense allows me to do and what my teammates allow me to do." Harrison earned 22 votes to 13 for Ware. Baltimore safety Ed Reed, the 2004 winner, got eight votes. Tennessee defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth had five and Harrison's teammate, safety Troy Polamalu, got two.

[55]

I would have given it to either Haynesworth, Ware or Reed over Harrison, but he still had a great year so no major argument from me.

[ProfessaPackMan]

I actually thought it would be even closer between Harrison, Ware, and Reed but I have no issue with Harrison winning it.

Congratulations to him.

[mjb2124]

I'm happy for Harrison. He's worked hard to get to this point and is now reaping the benefits. He was cut by the Ravens and by the Steelers numerous times, but never quit.

Congrats to Silverback!

[wwharton]

If you think it was pretty much a toss up between Harrison/Ware/Haynesworth/Reed (like I do) then you'd probably give it to the guy on the #1 D in almost every category. Makes perfect sense and well deserved. I wonder if Ware would've taken it if Dallas made the playoffs.

[Adam Dayton]

Quote: Originally Posted by wwharton

If you think it was pretty much a toss up between Harrison/Ware/Haynesworth/Reed (like I do) then you'd probably give it to the guy on the #1 D in almost every category. Makes perfect sense and well deserved. I wonder if Ware would've taken it if Dallas made the playoffs.

I think he prob would have I mean the dude almost tied/set the sack record which is nuts. Having said that, Harrison had not too shabby 17 sacks and set a Steelers record which is impressive as hell considering who has been on that defense (not to mention 7 forced fumbles). I agree he deserved it, as he is a menace. Really equal to me between Reed, Harrison and Ware and Haynesworth would have made a push had he not been injured. Good selection.

[J0nnD0ugh]

100+ tackles w/10+ sacks is a phenomenal year by any stretch of the imagination. That's like a 40/40 year in baseball. Or 2000 pts & 1000reb/assists in basketball. Individual success & working w/in the team concept.