Comments on: Charles Woodson avoids ejection after punching David Thomas

By: Deb

Deb — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 17:32:21 +0000

@txpackfan …

No, we don’t want his head on a platter. We want the rules to be enforced as written. And so would you if it had been a Saint punching him in the gut. A punch is an automatic ejection. But I agree it’s an improvement that at least the ref threw a flag. I don’t want players fined after the fact; I just want the rules enforced during the game.

To those comparing this to the Suh situation … Suh’s was an open-handed slap. Only a punch is an automatic ejection.

By: txpackfan

txpackfan — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 16:51:50 +0000

While we’re on the subject, did you see that last play of the game where the entire Packer defense imploded the Saint’s O-Line? I’m pretty sure that I saw at least one Packer hit Mr. Ingram in the helmet with their foot, knee, etc., as they flew threw and buried him somewhere near the 1 yard line.
The whole stinkin’ defense should be suspended for such a violent play!

By: txpackfan

txpackfan — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 16:43:21 +0000

I really wish that NBC would have kept the cameras running longer on that play, then we would’ve seen Woodson pass his brass knuckles off to a teammate, and once the other guy was on the ground we would have seen him get injected with a sedative by another Packer…no wait, that was the movie M*A*S*H…or was it The Longest Yard (the original, please)?

By: txpackfan

txpackfan — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 16:31:14 +0000

The Packers were penalized 15 yards (the same if he would have been ejected), and I’m sure the Commish will be sending Mr. Woodson a letter today. Geez, y’all want his head on a silver platter, too? I think we’ve all seen dirtier things happen on the football field, and honestly, Mr. Thomas looked to be OK after the “assault”.

By: asublimeday

asublimeday — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 15:57:56 +0000

What a turd

By: packerbacker12

packerbacker12 — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 15:44:54 +0000

May I ask why the hell Viking fans are even bothering to comment on this thread? Your team went 6-10 last season. Now go watch your lovely team get shredded by Rivers and the Chargers.

By: kibawib

kibawib — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 15:04:42 +0000

dspack–”Take a closer look and you will see Woodson didn’t throw the first punch, his just landed better. And it’s always the second guy who gets caught.”–So Woodson punching in retaliation makes it ok? Please. And you are wrong, as the replay showed. Just goes to show that if you drink enough paint thinner it will ruin your vision. And Woodson didn’t get ‘caught.’ If the official makes the correct call Woodson is ejected.

By: kibawib

kibawib — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 15:01:19 +0000

musicman495–”Only hate for the saints and the refs because “you was robbed. “”–So even though Woodson punched a guy, he shouldn’t have been tossed? Let’s come back and chat when the Packers lose–no one likes whine with their cheese more than Packer fans.

By: kibawib

kibawib — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 14:57:55 +0000

Woodson gets away with punching a lineman in the gut and the Packers are complaining about the pass interference call on AJ Hawk. But even with Woodson in the game, Brees throws for 419 yards and has a chance to tie to the game at the end. Bigger things to worry about in GB than the officiating (which was one-sided, as usual). How do you spell crazy? G-R-E-E-N B-A-Y!

By: kibawib

kibawib — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 14:55:35 +0000

The replay clearly showed the ref staring at Woodson when the scuffle occurred. The ref had the good sense to throw the flag but turned a blind eye to the sucker punch. And this wasn’t even an open handed head slap; this was a closed fist punch to the gut. Home cookin there. Stay classy Green Bay!

By: Steeler's Will

Steeler's Will — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 14:30:14 +0000

I don’t think it’s suspendable really. Should’ve been an ejection by the rules but at least the ref threw the flag and enforced the yardage. Not to be a “whining” Steeler fan but compared to the non-call against Ngata for busting Ben’s shnoz last year I’m satisfied that there’s been some improvement.

By: musicman495

musicman495 — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 14:26:29 +0000

purpleisreallypinkyouknow:

I cannot believe you and other pathetic, sore loser vikings fans who still cannot get over losing the nfc championship game to new orleans two years ago. You have no criticism of your “hall of fame” running back who fumbled about twelve times. No criticism of your hall of fame quarterback who threw the game losing interception. Only hate for the saints and the refs because “you was robbed. ” Look at it this way – the saints saved you from being the only team to go 0-5 in Super Bowls.

By: mikebrownstepdown

mikebrownstepdown — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 14:07:30 +0000

Where’s David Boston?

By: Cowboys-Forum

Cowboys-Forum — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 13:39:18 +0000

keramidas21 says: Sep 8, 2011 11:59 PM

The punch was not as bad as people are making it sound, but still, a punch is a punch. That was not like Woodson at all to do something like that.
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Watch the tape, he actually punches him twice……………………twice, which actually make the non-ejection even worse, epic fail on the refs part IMO

By: essentialsausage

essentialsausage — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 13:26:30 +0000

I’ll have to see the video of the incident. After all the bogus “Ndamukong Suh is dirty” articles, I’m suspicious of people saying certain players should be ejected.

By: m2karateman

m2karateman — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 12:59:51 +0000

Absolutely a low class move by Woodson, and he should be suspended AT LEAST one game, possibly two. He was punching where he knew there was no padding. Suh taking a swipe at someone’s facemask brought Packer fans out screaming about him being dirty and how he should have been suspended for that…a punch he didn’t even connect on to the facemask.

What, pray tell, do they think should happen to Woodson?

Fine him, suspend him.

By: smoothjimmyapollo

smoothjimmyapollo — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 12:07:43 +0000

“all this talk about Suh being dirty. Never seen him do something that cheap.”

Yes, because grabbing guys by their heads and throwing them down when the ball is clearly out of their hands isn’t dirty. I mean, he could have injured a guy’s neck, but at least he didn’t throw a punch.

Woodson could get fined. It was stupid for him to do so. If he gets suspended, the Packers have the Panthers next – they’ll get by. But people are acting like he had brass knuckles and clocked the guy in the face. His fist moved like 6 inches into the guy’s stomach. His victim will survive – probably without any bruising.

By: sj39

sj39 — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 11:57:55 +0000

The Packers are a darling team of the NFL, that’s why. Wouldn’t the “leap” be excessive celabration in any other stadium?

By: houseblitz46

houseblitz46 — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 11:29:12 +0000

I was really surprised both that he wasn’t ejected, and that he acted the way he did. I didn’t see anything to provoke anything like that. I think he should definitely be suspended 1 game, but I doubt that he will be.

By: nflfollower

nflfollower — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 11:19:32 +0000

all this talk about Suh being dirty. Never seen him do something that cheap.

By: 2ndaryinsanity

2ndaryinsanity — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 11:06:40 +0000

And…cue the whinning Steelers’ fans: “life is unfair”; “Goodell only picks on James Harrison”;blah-blah. Yes, Woodson should have been ejected from the game. No, there is no plot to “get” the steelers. Everything is NOT about you. Ever consider that your beloved steelers keep saying/ doing things that paint a huge spot light on themselves?? Of course not…God forbid!!

Just because a man wears a zebra uniform, it doesn’t mean he’s immune from making a bad decision.

I’m almost willing to bet Woodson at least gets a big fine, if not a 1 game suspension.

By: madenatewell

madenatewell — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 11:06:32 +0000

We avoided Warren Moon pulling the race card.

All is well.

By: ubummer

ubummer — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 10:28:23 +0000

Welcome to the NBA, where rules are selectively enforced depending on what jersey you wear and the number you have.

By: dirtdawg55

dirtdawg55 — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 10:19:31 +0000

The NFL will fine him $25,000. But that’s okay, because he can pay it in 10 instalments of $2,500 each.

Let’s see if the NFL can actually distinguish between a hard hit or an actual dirty play. A clear violation of the rules that no one can defend. No debate here. So what kind of fine will it draw? $75,000? Or $5,000?

By: dspack

dspack — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 10:14:18 +0000

Take a closer look and you will see Woodson didn’t throw the first punch, his just landed better. And it’s always the second guy who gets caught.

By: edmazeing1

edmazeing1 — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 10:06:56 +0000

He“s a idiot with the latest superbowl ring huh…Go Raiders!!!

By: pluto62

pluto62 — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 09:51:04 +0000

as a packer fan, i’m embarassed by woodsons’ actions. he should have been ejected.i’m sure he’ll be fined. that is not his normal style of play and i hope he apologizes for his actions.

By: vstyle23

vstyle23 — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 07:07:19 +0000

He was just given some SuperBowl champs love, be easy everyone, it’s the first game.

By: tatum064

tatum064 — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 06:36:09 +0000

Once a Raider…always a Raider. Love ya C-Wood and we miss you in the Nation!

By: savannahrose44

savannahrose44 — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 06:28:42 +0000

By not ejecting him from the game all the refs did was send the message that this kind of behavior is okay in the NFL and wont be punished. Poor sportsmanship aside I say that ref should pay a fine for not making the proper call and enforcing the RULES of the game. You throw a punch you deserve to leave and that goes for EVERY player. Had this been any other team playing I think the refs would have tossed him in a heart beat, but the SB champs it seems get a lot of leeway.