Comments on: Bernard Pollard works on cleaning up his language

By: randallflagg52

randallflagg52 — Tue, 19 Jun 2012 05:50:25 +0000

I also don’t get so many people’s negative reaction to swearing, I hope none of you people ever considered military service if you are that against swear words. You wouldn’t last 6 months.

By: slickster35

slickster35 — Tue, 19 Jun 2012 00:02:40 +0000

He’ll take up swearing again as soon as he’s exposed for what he is, a whiff machine. I predict he’ll be out of the league in 2-3 years max.

By: billhicks666

billhicks666 — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 17:22:13 +0000

randallflagg52 says:

“Now that he is in a real defensive system he is one heck of a player. Thank for cutting him Houston!”

Absolutely laughable, but you keep telling yourself that, randy!

By: rayguyreturns

rayguyreturns — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 14:38:57 +0000

“jamesbarnes says:

I think it’s far more a result of social programming than any result of intelligence or maturity. Humans tend to emulate the language of those around them and in the media…which is why everyone says things like “Oh god” when they often have no personal belief in a god.”
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It’s not social programming anymore than smacking your kids would be just because you saw your neighbor do it.
It is a lack of vocabulary when someone has to use these particular words as verbs, adjectives, adverbs, and nouns. They entirely lose their intended lack of impact after being repeated 1000 times in a conversation. Try using a word once in 1000 words, and it has impact or expression. Overuse of the word waters it down to meaningless.

This is just part of the “dumbing down” of society.

Glad to see this guy recognizes it and wish more players would.

By: electionconfidential

electionconfidential — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 12:53:30 +0000

Worthy goal Bernard. It’s not all about swearing though. There’s a difference in yelling an expletive when you hit your thumb with a hammer and calling someone else a filthy name. The second thing is more damaging. Good luck to ya. I’m sure it’s a hard habit to break.

By: pape27

pape27 — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 12:27:00 +0000

The dude shouldnt worry about cleaning up his language.

He should worry about cleaning up his play. Dirty player.

By: ravenator

ravenator — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 10:50:03 +0000

Man is a beast. There is no dirty play from BP. He;s just tougher than your team’s players. Quit hating.

By: jamesbarnes

jamesbarnes — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 10:05:10 +0000

“Swearing is a precarious thing….I have always found that people do it because their vocabulary is fairly limited and they have a hard time articulating their emotions. Cheers to Pollard on his efforts!”

By: vasteelerfan

vasteelerfan — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 08:35:28 +0000

Good for him.If we want English as our language all of us need to follow suit. It is not hard to do but requires control of our emotions and maturity.

By: randallflagg52

randallflagg52 — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 07:02:49 +0000

Now that he is in a real defensive system he is one heck of a player. Thank for cutting him Houston!

By: richatthelake

richatthelake — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 05:55:21 +0000

In Todd Haley’s 1st season in Kansas City, Pollard grew tired of the coaches’ constant 4-letter barrages both in practice & meetings. He asked Haley to turn it down & Pollard was sent packing soon after that.

By: dandrol

dandrol — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 05:20:56 +0000

My dog uses four letter words all the time…woof…ruff…just to name a few. Hope this makes it through the language filters. Good for Pollard on trying to better himself…hope my dog follows his lead!

By: jsratx

jsratx — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 03:36:01 +0000

Uhhh… he cussed me out on Twitter after a Texans game two years ago. This after being told he had a good game. Good luck with that, BP.

By: Justified By God

Justified By God — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 03:21:23 +0000

My doctor tells me that swearing reduces stress. Therefore I posit that people who swear are mentally superior to those that do not.

Or at least I take offense to Pollard or anyone saying it’s better to not swear.

By: edgerules

edgerules — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 02:57:05 +0000

Good to see that he wants to watch his mouth, even though I think the media goes overboard with their concern about athletes cursing on the field.

Now maybe he can clean up his playing, and stop injuring players.

By: sampulls

sampulls — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 02:42:40 +0000

Swearing is a precarious thing….I have always found that people do it because their vocabulary is fairly limited and they have a hard time articulating their emotions. Cheers to Pollard on his efforts!

By: txtuff

txtuff — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 02:34:04 +0000

Pollard is a good guy, crazy at times but seems to be a good guy.

By: trbowman

trbowman — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 02:31:16 +0000

“The media makes way to big of a deal out of professional athletes cussing.”

Meh.

As long as they don’t do it in interviews the media doesn’t make a big deal of it.

No one was mad at Pollard or Gabbert for getting caught in the middle of a game cussing. It’s a part of that, just keep it on the field.

By: sportsmeccabi

sportsmeccabi — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 02:29:38 +0000

The only power words have is the power you’re willing to give it.

By: sanjose61

sanjose61 — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 02:10:29 +0000

Bernard,

I’ve never been a fan of the teams you’ve played for but I’ve always loved you as a player.

Now I’m starting to really respect you as a person.

I have none of my own but I still try to act in a way that’s a good example for people younger than myself.

Here’s wishing you great success in all you do.

By: sportsjoker

sportsjoker — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 01:52:32 +0000

The media makes way to big of a deal out of professional athletes cussing.

By: randallflagg52

randallflagg52 — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 01:49:56 +0000

Man I love this guy, with him on the team for the next couple of years we have a team leader once Ray and Ed call it quits.

By: footballchic777

footballchic777 — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 01:47:00 +0000

I am far from a Ravens fan, but am very happy to hear someone put it out there, take responsibility, and try to change! What a refreshing change from many players! Thanks Pollard!