To set the record straight

by Mattybo on Nov 7, 2011 12:22 PM EST

First I would like to say that in no way am I deliberately trying to piss off any Steelers fans by what I am writing. In fact I have few negative things to say about their fans, players and ownership. I think they are all the standard of what the NFL should be. That being said there are 2 things that had bothered me that have come out of that same organization I respect.

First was Ryan Clark's statement at the beginning of the season. He stated that the Ravens Steelers Rivalry wasn't really a rivalry because the Ravens never won. Before the first game of the season I would have argued that it was and that both teams fought hard tough games, had been succesful in the league and were perenial playoff contenders. The games played between one another were never blowouts, most could have gone either way, it just seemed liked the Ravens had been on the short end of the stick. But today my answer would be this... nanna nanna boo boo stick your head in doo doo. Not only are these games rivalry games, but the best rivalry in the NFL, maybe even all sports.

Second I would like to talk about Hines Ward. I know we should never want a player to get hurt during a game, but I can't help to think that there were a lot of Ravens fans that cracked a smile at Hines getting crushed by Ray Lewis. Steelers fans think it was a dirty hit and Ray should have been penalized for the hit. I can't argue that, but I will argue this. If you watch the play over and over you can clearly see Ray did not lower his head to spear Hines in any way. He led with his upper body to make the contact. I would not consider it a dirty hit or a cheap shot. But while we are on the topic of cheap shots, Hines Ward wrote the book on it. It has been tough to watch games where Hines has lined up Ed Reed, Dawan Landry and even Ray Lewis to take a cheap shot at them when they were not looking and defenseless. So for Hines finally to get his.... Well let me put it this way. It was good to see Hines dancing with the stars above his head.

Furthermore, I would have to go on to say that Ryan Clark is also a cheap shot taker and always seems to lead with his head in an attempt to spear another player. Just ask Willis McGahee. All I can say to Clark is that your time too will come.

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Ryan Clark has been warned before

by the NFL about his hits. Bengals LB David Rivers was knocked out of the season a few years ago by a Hines Ward cheap shot which broke Rivers’ jaw. Rivers was probably chuckling a bit when he saw that on TV, although he was probably hoping to do it himself when they play next week.

Ray’s hit may fall within the league’s parameters of illegal hits, but not intentional as Ward could have turned around and tried to run bt he folded like a sissy lawnchair wincing even before the hit was made.

Zero sympathy for them, just like they have zero for us when they did the same.

aka 'Rexx'

by Bruce Raffel on Nov 7, 2011 1:38 PM EST reply actions

Clark spears guys when they are down on the ground. Watching him very closely, I saw it a few times as he would come in after the play was on the ground and put his helmet into another players helmet or side. I’m really surprised more players don’t pick him up and throw him like a rag doll for that stuff. I think Clark is quietly becoming the dirtiest player in the game right now.

Monkey Feces for OC!

by Mstevens_Design on Nov 7, 2011 2:18 PM EST up reply actions

Zero sympathy for them, just like they have zero for us when they did the same.

Steeler fans call us classless for loving these hits on Ward, yet they still love reliving McGahee getting carted off the field or Reed and Scott getting a helmet to the face by Ward.

Flacco has to trust his receivers to make catches, but shouldn’t throw towards coverage. He needs to attack deep more often, but shouldn’t hold onto the ball so long. He needs to show more awareness in the pocket and move to extend plays, but nothing good comes of him leaving the pocket. He should run with the ball if nobody’s open, but he definitely can’t run with the ball.

Flacco should have the awareness of Roethlisberger, the elusiveness of Vick, the control of the offense of Manning, the leadership of Brady, the accuracy of Brees, and the arm strength of … Flacco? - Ampallang

by Mr MaLoR on Nov 7, 2011 2:55 PM EST up reply actions

For Hines

“I’m Batman” Ward, it is called Cosmic Karma. The shot of him, and the announcers saying they were hiding his helmet, with that goofy dazed expression on his face, I kept thinking of the movie M*A*S*H, at the end football game scene, when the 4077 drugged the other team’s ringer… well, watch the movie and you’ll know what I am talking about.

Look, I hope Hines comes out of this well enough and has a long and fruitful retirement with no lingering effects. But I cannot say I wouldn’t whistle a Happy Tune if this expedited his retirement paperwork once and for all. Good riddance, but keep doing those “United Way” spots for all the “special” kids in the P-burgh area…

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by vlad755 on Nov 7, 2011 2:38 PM EST reply actions

but I can’t help to think that there were a lot of Ravens fans that cracked a smile at Hines getting crushed by Ray Lewis.

I certainly wasn’t sitting there saying “awww poor Hines, I really hope he is alright and makes it back on a speedy recovery.”

That is 2 Ravens Steelers games this season where Hines got smacked around like the pussy he is.

by Mr MaLoR on Nov 7, 2011 2:52 PM EST reply actions

That was a good win

I would hardly call Ward a pussy, guy has dished it out and taken it for 13 years. He is not a cunt, certainly not a fan favorite of Baltimore, Cincy or any other teams that play the Steelers. That would be like me calling Ray Lewis or Ed Reed a cunt after watching them play for 13 years, not one of your brighter observations Brian.

Once again though, good win for you guys, Flacco was very good and the 3rd down play was some of the best i’ve seen vs. the Steelers. Here’s to one more in January! Cheers

I didn't realize the Super Bowl was played September 11th, 2011.

Congratulation's Baltimore Ravens, 2011 Super Bowl Champs - wtf?

by WARDANE33 on Nov 7, 2011 3:58 PM EST up reply actions