There has been much talk about the block/hit/cheapshot that Hines Ward put on Bengals Rookie last weekend. Much of the talk stems from the repuation Hines has created for himself, not just what he did this weekend.

 

It looks like Bengal fans aren't the only people upset over his antics, the Ravens have a bounty on him. Now, to all of those taking up for him saying it was legal (in which I agree, it was legal) it still doesn't mean it ain't a cheapshot. Which was my point from the get go.

 

http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/10/21/suggs-says-the-ravens-have-a-bounty-on-ward/

Suggs would be the first one that will get jacked up.

Just thought Steeler fans might find it interesting that others, aside from the crybaby Bengal fans, think Ward is a dirty player.

 

Personally, I will be a Ravens fan on that night. They acutally have the guts to do it. Especially a guy like Suggs or Lewis. The Mendenhall stuff seems a little over the top, I expect this to become a bigger story.

And in the event that they have a bounty on Hines, and he gets a shot put on him, he'll get up with that smile on his face that you've grown to hate and play the next play.

Not one single person on the Ravens can say anything about anybody taking shots...

Hines has taken his share of big hits, so what if he is just giving some in return... I bet every coach in the NFL would want Ward on his team.

And in the event that they have a bounty on Hines, and he gets a shot put on him, he'll get up with that smile on his face that you've grown to hate and play the next play.

 

You are right, that's the bad part...:lol:

 

Hey, if he weren't on your team you wouldn't like him either. The dude is hard core, I will never take that away from him.

Not one single person on the Ravens can say anything about anybody taking shots...

And Hines has gotten all of them, Ed, Ray, Scott, Ivey, McCallister. Hard to concentrate on what you're doing when your head is on a swivel.

And Hines has gotten all of them, Ed, Ray, Scott, Ivey, McCallister. Hard to concentrate on what you're doing when your head is on a swivel.

 

Reed and Scott get it big time last year on MNF... :ylsuper:

You are right, that's the bad part...:lol:

 

Hey, if he weren't on your team you wouldn't like him either. The dude is hard core, I will never take that away from him.

 

Why? Because he plays hard?

The hunted has become the hunter!!!

 

Vic: "I’ve watched the hit up close and in slow motion several times. I’ve even stopped the action at the point of impact. The block is clearly made with his right shoulder and there are no signs of using the helmet as a weapon. Ward’s feet are on the ground and he is in no way guilty of launching. At first I thought the block might be unnecessary but, on further review, it clearly springs the ball-carrier around the corner and denies Rivers the ability to make the tackle. Dirty? What’s dirty about it? There was no flag thrown. Fine him? They should pin a medal on him. In my time covering this game, I have seen head-hunting defensive backs try to cripple defenseless receivers. I saw Jack Tatum and George Atkinson target Lynn Swann; head-shot him repeatedly and even attack him from behind and karate chop him in the back of the neck. I saw Tatum cripple Daryl Stingley for life in a preseason game. I saw Thom Darden hit a receiver over the middle so hard I thought the guy was dead. I remember seeing Jaguars cornerback Dave Thomas crush Jerry Rice in a preseason game and celebrate as though it was the play that won the Super Bowl. In the preseason? How about the launch job on Anquan Boldin a few weeks ago? Well, finally, a wide receiver has come along who has decided to hit back. Ward is striking a blow for all the defenseless receivers over the years who’ve been targeted by defensive players with an intent to punish. All of a sudden, the hunters have become the hunted. I think everyone in the league is waiting to see what the league does about the Rivers hit. It’s going to define what the game has become and where it’s going."

 

Vic Ketchman

Five minutes before Ward put the hit on Rivers I told my wife I didn't care if the Bengals won as long as Hines Ward gets hurt. Looks like it backfired. I cannot stand the guy, Big Ben isn't to bad. Troy P. is not one of my favorites, but I wish Hines would atleast get a few teeth knocked out so he wouldn't smile all the time.

^The definition of a Hater. :lol:

Five minutes before Ward put the hit on Rivers I told my wife I didn't care if the Bengals won as long as Hines Ward gets hurt. Looks like it backfired. I cannot stand the guy, Big Ben isn't to bad. Troy P. is not one of my favorites, but I wish Hines would atleast get a few teeth knocked out so he wouldn't smile all the time.

 

You were actually hoping that he was injured? Wow.

Edited October 22, 200817 yr by Wireman

I'm not a Steelers fan but Hines Ward could start for my team as a blocking WR any day of the week!