Willis McGahee - Striper Talk Striped Bass Fishing, Surfcasting, Boating

Rocco34520 · 01-21-2009, 12:41 PM

I hated him after he hit Welker now i think hes really a punk.

FishnGrega · 01-21-2009, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Rocco34520

I hated him after he hit Welker now i think hes really a punk.

I couldn't believe that SOB didn't get fined for hitting Welker. that was completely blatant and obviously late. Its a good thing Welker is 1/2 Gumby.

Mike P · 01-21-2009, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by FishnGrega

I couldn't believe that SOB didn't get fined for hitting Welker. that was completely blatant and obviously late. Its a good thing Welker is 1/2 Gumby.

I think any deliberate hit to the helmet--with your own helmet, shoulder, forearm, whatever--should be illegal and a flag/fine. Too many good players have had their careers cut short by post-concussion syndrome (Hall of Famers like Aikman and Steve Young) and too many others walk around today suffering the permanent effects of it (guys like Harry Carson).

Raven · 01-21-2009, 05:17 PM

now that's one for the guiness book of records.

Andy D · 01-21-2009, 06:12 PM

I agree their is no reason to lead with your helmet or shoulder to helmet. That hit put a damper on a good hard hitting game.
I think the refs get caught up in the "let em play" attitude.

Mike P · 01-21-2009, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Andy D

I agree their is no reason to lead with your helmet or shoulder to helmet. That hit put a damper on a good hard hitting game.
I think the refs get caught up in the "let em play" attitude.

It's really kind of stupid--they banned the head slap by defensive linemen years ago, but allow safeties to drive their shoulder pads into a receiver's helmet.

But it's typical for the NFL where you can review some bad calls, but not others.