Comments on: Harrison’s apology ultimately contains no real excuse http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/07/14/harrisons-apology-ultimately-makes-no-real-excus/ ProFootballTalk on NBCSports.com Mon, 20 May 2013 22:24:59 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: Deb http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/07/14/harrisons-apology-ultimately-makes-no-real-excus/#comment-1127448 Fri, 15 Jul 2011 19:58:16 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=139530#comment-1127448 @steelchuck123 …

8man has been posting his tireless hatred of the Steelers for at least as long as I’ve been around. Whatever his team, it’s safe to say they have fewer significant wins than Pittsburgh. And it’s hilarious how a six-point game somehow has morphed into “beating their asses.” If I were that sore a loser, I wouldn’t admit it.

]]> By: steelchuck123 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/07/14/harrisons-apology-ultimately-makes-no-real-excus/#comment-1127276 Fri, 15 Jul 2011 18:55:57 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=139530#comment-1127276 8man says:
Jul 15, 2011 9:56 AM
If any Cardinal even bumps his mangy ass out of bounds on that fumble return the Steelers lose that Super Bowl.

There are no words to adequately describe my visceral hatred for this franchise. I think I’ll re-watch the Packers beating their asses tonight.
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Ok meathead… First of all, it was an interception that was returned for a TD, and second…it was the longest return for a TD in a SuperBowl. With that being said, who is your team? The Cardinals or the Packers…?? Or are you hiding as a “neutral” fan just to put your 2 cents in the mix? It should be mandatory to list your team to see if you have the right to throw rocks and ignorant comments…

]]> By: Deb http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/07/14/harrisons-apology-ultimately-makes-no-real-excus/#comment-1127240 Fri, 15 Jul 2011 18:40:58 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=139530#comment-1127240 Thank you.

]]> By: Deb http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/07/14/harrisons-apology-ultimately-makes-no-real-excus/#comment-1127230 Fri, 15 Jul 2011 18:32:32 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=139530#comment-1127230 @polishkingski …

They’ve pulled five of my posts from this thread alone … and counting. But they won’t let me say so.

]]> By: fleebusmcgee http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/07/14/harrisons-apology-ultimately-makes-no-real-excus/#comment-1126999 Fri, 15 Jul 2011 16:50:58 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=139530#comment-1126999 Not providing an excuse is the first step in making an apology. If you provide an excuse when you apologize, you are not fully apologizing. All that said, I don’t believe Harris is sorry.

]]> By: steelerfannomatterwhat http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/07/14/harrisons-apology-ultimately-makes-no-real-excus/#comment-1126847 Fri, 15 Jul 2011 15:42:37 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=139530#comment-1126847 With sickos out there kidnapping little boys and keeping body parts in their freezers, are we really upset at James Harrison’s comments? Why is our society so pussified that when an overpaid football player makes stupid…but 100% true…comments, we all get so offended and upset? It is not like he was drunk driving or having sex in the bathroom of a seedy nightclub with a hobag right?

]]> By: gpack22 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/07/14/harrisons-apology-ultimately-makes-no-real-excus/#comment-1126761 Fri, 15 Jul 2011 14:37:56 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=139530#comment-1126761 These Steelers are becoming prima donas by the day. Ocho and TO will have nothing on these guys pretty soon. Harrison….shut your trap and ride the coat tails of Dick Lebeau. Without him you are in no position to even speak.

]]> By: 8man http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/07/14/harrisons-apology-ultimately-makes-no-real-excus/#comment-1126707 Fri, 15 Jul 2011 13:56:56 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=139530#comment-1126707 If any Cardinal even bumps his mangy ass out of bounds on that fumble return the Steelers lose that Super Bowl.

There are no words to adequately describe my visceral hatred for this franchise. I think I’ll re-watch the Packers beating their asses tonight.

]]> By: Nevis http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/07/14/harrisons-apology-ultimately-makes-no-real-excus/#comment-1126694 Fri, 15 Jul 2011 13:49:06 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=139530#comment-1126694 “He said the truth. Those that disagree are either blind, biased or stupid…or, a combination of 2 or more of the 3.”

Speaking the “truth” (which btw, is subjective on many fronts) does not equate to being without discretion.

Speaking the “truth” without factoring cause and effect, or context, does not make one wise.

The only truth here is that James Harrison is an idiot.

]]> By: themage78 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/07/14/harrisons-apology-ultimately-makes-no-real-excus/#comment-1126673 Fri, 15 Jul 2011 13:41:41 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=139530#comment-1126673 steelbydesign says: Jul 14, 2011 10:07 PM

Why should he makes excuses? I’m a diehard steelers fan, and this seems really weird to me, but I’m not going to hate on Harrison b/c I don’t think this is as big a deal as this site is making it… I’m sure there will be words between Harrison and his teammates (I don’t care if Goodell has his feelings hurt).

But he said what he said, any “excuses” he gave would be lame anyway, like saying it was taken out of context… How could “fumbling machine” or “not as good as Peyton Manning” be taken out of context?

He said it, he apoligized, you’re mad he didn’t make some stupid reasoning so you can pick it apart… no more story here.

Just like all the steeler homers out there. Don’t care if your guy calls his teammates dogs for not winning, don’t care if your QB did some really shady $h!t in a shady bar, or the fact your team TRIES to injure people.

YEah stay classy pittsburgh. Hope you guys become the new browns, and do horrible for years to come.

]]> By: fcs34 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/07/14/harrisons-apology-ultimately-makes-no-real-excus/#comment-1126665 Fri, 15 Jul 2011 13:38:41 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=139530#comment-1126665 They should just but him and Big Ben in a bathroom stall together and let them work it out.

]]> By: steeelfann http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/07/14/harrisons-apology-ultimately-makes-no-real-excus/#comment-1126616 Fri, 15 Jul 2011 13:01:15 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=139530#comment-1126616 Dang, I love Harrison, just as I loved Lloyd.

Just like I loved Lambert.

]]> By: Kave Krew http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/07/14/harrisons-apology-ultimately-makes-no-real-excus/#comment-1126601 Fri, 15 Jul 2011 12:50:48 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=139530#comment-1126601 Thanks for making the last week of the lockout fun Steeler Nation…….

]]> By: dspyank2k11 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/07/14/harrisons-apology-ultimately-makes-no-real-excus/#comment-1126587 Fri, 15 Jul 2011 12:40:46 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=139530#comment-1126587 Agent (watching Harrison on the TV): Ok James is going on T.V. for an interview…

James: We are doing all we can to stay in shape, the lockout isnt stopping us from doing our jobs

Agent: this is going well, hes saying the right things!

James: *starts shaking – eye starts twitching*

Agent: oh no… no… whats he doing?

James: G@YS! Goodell! I Hate People! Ben!! Big Big Ben! *tears a chair in two and eats a child onlooker*

Agent: Hunnie, Im going to the desert. If I dont come home, Im dead.

]]> By: steelmill http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/07/14/harrisons-apology-ultimately-makes-no-real-excus/#comment-1126585 Fri, 15 Jul 2011 12:39:27 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=139530#comment-1126585 I see the lame “Ratbird” fans are out in force praying for a suspension because they know they have no chance against us week 1. While us Steeler fans “want” to beat the Ratbirds with all their starters on the field.

]]> By: cliverush http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/07/14/harrisons-apology-ultimately-makes-no-real-excus/#comment-1126579 Fri, 15 Jul 2011 12:32:34 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=139530#comment-1126579 The Steelers should show some integrity and trade this guy. Any player who shows this level of disrespect toward his team mates will be a constant sore in the locker room. The class shown by the insulted parties is for the public. The real resentment will be played out in the season.

]]> By: jw731 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/07/14/harrisons-apology-ultimately-makes-no-real-excus/#comment-1126577 Fri, 15 Jul 2011 12:31:34 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=139530#comment-1126577 This reminds me of when Charles Barkley said he was misquoted….In his autobiography.

]]> By: jpb12 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/07/14/harrisons-apology-ultimately-makes-no-real-excus/#comment-1126566 Fri, 15 Jul 2011 12:19:34 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=139530#comment-1126566 ‘Roid rage. Guy gets cut four times, and then magically turns into a super hero?

]]> By: 2ndaryinsanity http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/07/14/harrisons-apology-ultimately-makes-no-real-excus/#comment-1126561 Fri, 15 Jul 2011 12:06:28 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=139530#comment-1126561 Everyone-including idiots-is entitled to their own opinions. However, in the REAL world, there are consequences…most people would be disciplined for verbally attacking co-workers/bosses. But the biggest issue is Harrison trying to excuse using a gay slur by calling it “slang.” I can think of several slang words for a black person…but that doesn’t mean it’s okay for me to say them. How would Harrison like it if someone (a white person) called him a n##%*?? Then told him not to be offended because it’s “just a slang word?” I doubt that would go over very well. I wish the reporter would release the interview tapes…then we could see that poor James Harrison was a victim of things being “taken out of context.”

]]> By: Steeler's Will http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/07/14/harrisons-apology-ultimately-makes-no-real-excus/#comment-1126547 Fri, 15 Jul 2011 11:35:39 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=139530#comment-1126547 So several Raven fans would like to see Harrison sit out week 1. Huh. Well whatya know about that?

A lot of those early predictions starting to roll in too, just like last year:

“Steelers 8-8 at best! Bengals WILL take the division!!” (no kidding, cincyalldaway said this last summer!)
“4-0 under Batch, Ben never starts a game!!”
“Steelers are falling apart! ”

So tell me. What catcalls will the crowd try this year, to get inside their heads? Cause “She said NO” worked like a charm, didn’t it? lolfootball fans ;-)

]]> By: grpatriot http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/07/14/harrisons-apology-ultimately-makes-no-real-excus/#comment-1126546 Fri, 15 Jul 2011 11:34:51 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=139530#comment-1126546 Code of Conduct Policy means what???
The new CBA is close and the apologies start to flow? Convenient coincidence? Is it possible James is like a kid caught raiding the cookie jar?

The Steelers need to regain control of their Team. Somebody better step up and be a leader!
Rooney, Tomlin somebody. Ward is out….Ben?
Mendenhaul, nah. Woodley possibly.

]]> By: patstrustee http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/07/14/harrisons-apology-ultimately-makes-no-real-excus/#comment-1126545 Fri, 15 Jul 2011 11:31:29 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=139530#comment-1126545 At what point, exactly, does posting a message on facebook equate to an apology? Please.

]]> By: Steeler's Will http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/07/14/harrisons-apology-ultimately-makes-no-real-excus/#comment-1126541 Fri, 15 Jul 2011 11:14:30 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=139530#comment-1126541 waccoforflacco says:Jul 14, 2011 9:53 PM

“A 4 week suspension will do just fine.”

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LOL I’m sure it would ;-)

]]> By: ravensj5 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/07/14/harrisons-apology-ultimately-makes-no-real-excus/#comment-1126538 Fri, 15 Jul 2011 11:05:50 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=139530#comment-1126538 Does anyone really believe he wrote any of this? The guy can barely form a sentence when speaking and then I am supposed to believe he crafted this statement?

]]> By: 1historian http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/07/14/harrisons-apology-ultimately-makes-no-real-excus/#comment-1126534 Fri, 15 Jul 2011 10:41:01 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=139530#comment-1126534 Gays all say they just want to be like us, etc.

Then when somebody uses a no-no word it’s the ‘gay community’.

FYI – I am insensitive and proud of it and after I send this I’m taking my Labrador retriever, whom I love and who loves me, to daycare.

So there

]]> By: 1historian http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/07/14/harrisons-apology-ultimately-makes-no-real-excus/#comment-1126532 Fri, 15 Jul 2011 10:36:55 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=139530#comment-1126532 I read about the 1st 2 or three comments and they ALL condemned the dude.

Folks – he is a professional football player, one of the best in the last few years at his position. Pro football, for which you are all starting to drool at the mouth with the (hoped-for) end of the walkout just around the corner, is a game for people like Harrison.

And how many of you are getting ready to pay some darn good money to sit in the stands and yell stupid remarks at him? (From the safety of the stands of course)

But at least you didn’t call him insensitive. That is some consolation at least.

]]> By: deenice810 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/07/14/harrisons-apology-ultimately-makes-no-real-excus/#comment-1126528 Fri, 15 Jul 2011 10:11:11 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=139530#comment-1126528 Another athlete suffering from foot in mouth disease. Whatever happened to plain old common. This guy is a certified nut.

]]> By: tfbuckfutter http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/07/14/harrisons-apology-ultimately-makes-no-real-excus/#comment-1126526 Fri, 15 Jul 2011 09:55:43 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=139530#comment-1126526 I wonder how he’d react if I called him the n-word and then just explained it was “slang”.

]]> By: danrooneyii http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/07/14/harrisons-apology-ultimately-makes-no-real-excus/#comment-1126524 Fri, 15 Jul 2011 09:01:27 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=139530#comment-1126524 Delusional PFT poster front:
“Ban him for life. He’s on roids. If not roids, HGH. Dirty player. Helmet to helmet is illegal look at the Drew Brees malicious attack. He’s dumb. Clay Matthews 4 lyfe.”

What they’re really thinking:
“100 tackles, 10.5 sacks, 6 FF and 2 INTs as an OLB? Wow wish this guy was on my team.”

]]> By: dumbaseinstien http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/07/14/harrisons-apology-ultimately-makes-no-real-excus/#comment-1126515 Fri, 15 Jul 2011 07:22:53 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=139530#comment-1126515 He said the truth. Those that disagree are either blind, biased or stupid…or, a combination of 2 or more of the 3.

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