Comments on: Roethlisberger thought Eagles were dirty, but OL protected well

By: scutzi128

scutzi128 — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 19:55:59 +0000

Is it just me or does it seem that every week one team is crying about another team playing dirty? I think the new rules in the nfl are making players pansies. I don’t remember players complaining of dirty play every week a few years ago. This is football if you can get away with playing dirty then why not? This is a mans sport. Can’t take it then don’t play.

By: koenig61

koenig61 — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 19:20:05 +0000

For the Harrison comments, he was selected the Defensive player of the year, and then suddenly he’s the poster child for being a dirty player? It’s pretty clear to anyone who can be objective, Goodell needed a poster child for changing the rules, and Harrison obliged him with a few border line hits. Each of us has a player on our team who straddles that line, and plays fierce and hard. There are other players in the league with more helmet to helmet hits, and more personal fouls than Harrison, yet Harrison was the one singled out. It’s difficult to be a defender in the NFL these days. A offensive player ducks, or shifts, and what was going to be a chest shot, is now a head shot. Or two players collide, and the defenders helmet touches the offensive players, and it’s a flag and a fine. There’s a huge difference in intent, and incidental contact, but the NFL, (Goodell) is calling everything and acting as if every hit is intention. He’s a lawyer, he’s building a case against future law suits by ex-players.

Bottom line, the Steelers and their players are no dirtier, than the Ravens or Eagles, or Lions or any team you care to choose. Sooner or later one of your teams defenders will be singled out for a borderline hit.

By: Steeley McBeam

Steeley McBeam — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 18:12:49 +0000

Big difference between hitting a player too hard during a play or unintentionally hitting helmet to helmet while making a tackle and jumping feet first on a players back, throwing a players shoe off the field so he has to retreive it and come off for a play, and hitting a QB in the head after hes thrown the ball.

At least the Steelers “dirty” plays (if you can call them that) come between the whistles against players with the ball.

By: cleverbob

cleverbob — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 16:46:45 +0000

Great game to watch. Both teams had big plays as well as mistakes. I was counting on it coming down to a last second field goal. Just wish it was the Eagles making the kick.

As for players calling other players dirty, it’s virtually a lock that some of your own teammates are just as bad if not worse.

By: mostlombardisintheleague

mostlombardisintheleague — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 15:58:20 +0000

@ravenator, are you about to brag about your touchdownless 9 point game against the mighty Chiefs or struggling to beat the winless Browns by 7 ?

By: steelcurtainn

steelcurtainn — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 15:57:02 +0000

The Ravens are a dirty team and they can’t even make it to superbowl. The steelers win superbowls playing hard nose football.

By: laserw

laserw — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 15:53:25 +0000

Pittsburgh whining about dirty play is laughable. One of the most disgusting and unprofessional teams in the league has the nerve to call the Eagles dirty? And yes, the Eagles are a dirty team. But Pittsburgh needs to shut up. Don’t whine if you play at the dirty level of your opponent EVERY game yourself!

By: blackngold4life

blackngold4life — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 15:51:36 +0000

Exactly! Steelers kept that score low because of their own mishaps, had NOTHING to do with the Eagles defense! And penalties kept Eagles drives goin.
Maclin and Jackson were basicly invisible, Avant too!

By: ndrick731

ndrick731 — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 15:50:10 +0000

Whining is to be expected from the Steelers. They play in the same city as the penguins and have learned well. By the way Big Ben wasn’t available to make comments himself as he was out raping another woman after the game.

By: eleventyeight

eleventyeight — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 15:45:39 +0000

I sure get tired off two-thirds of my comments being deleted despite them having no vulgarity or personal attacks.

Do the mods here just have a list of S/Ns to auto-delete or what?

By: east96st

east96st — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 15:31:43 +0000

“I think it’s hilarious all these guys call players and teams “dirty” when they aren’t playing again this year. …like NYG with the Bucs.”

Funniest post of the year! Yeah, Eli must have nightmares about the Bucs! “No, no, no, Coach. Don’t make me play against Tampa the whole season! I don’t want to throw for 500 yards and three TDs every game!”. Eli and the replacement refs spotted Tampa three TDs and the Giants STILL won going away. You need to learn to actually watch the games before posting. NFC South is becoming a clone of the AFC East. One good team and three chumps.

By: amaf21

amaf21 — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 15:28:02 +0000

They are led by a dog killer and a walrus. Any questions?

By: daysend564

daysend564 — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 15:18:38 +0000

All Pennsylvania football teams are dirty (Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, Penn State, etc..)

By: Nofoolnodrool

Nofoolnodrool — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 14:56:06 +0000

This is not about what Ben said or did as usual. It is what he allegedly said to a team mate. A smart person would pick that up and not comment on it here. So the comments above are from the mentally challenged and steeler haters. Even the biggest raven trolls won’t comment on it. Come on people read the articles and make logical arguments or if you can’t at least say something funny.

By: andrewproughcfe

andrewproughcfe — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 14:30:38 +0000

Iggles almost always beat the Steelers. This was a big win for the black and gold.

By: 2ndaryinsanity

2ndaryinsanity — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 14:20:52 +0000

Big Ben, let me introduce you to irony and his close friend, hypocracy.
If the Steelers whined a little less I might dislike them a little less.

By: wiitrainingcamp

wiitrainingcamp — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 14:10:28 +0000

The only real “dirty” play I saw was Ryan Clark launching at Celek’s head a few seconds after the whistle had blown. That would have been called unnecessary roughness 30 years ago, let alone today. And then the guy embarrasses himself by arguing the call.

After seeing that play, hearing someone on the Steelers calling another team dirty causes a major eye roll.

By: ravenator

ravenator — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 14:07:50 +0000

Does this guy ever stop complaining. Swept and Tebowd, youd think they learn to shut up and just play football

By: joetoronto

joetoronto — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 14:00:57 +0000

Both teams were playing dirty yesterday, it was that kind of game.

By: sixlombardisinyourface

sixlombardisinyourface — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 13:56:15 +0000

@bobbyhoying says:
For the Steelers to call any team dirty is laughable. As for the pass rush, the defense kept the Steelers point total low. Unfortunately Vick celebrates Christmas every week by giving red zone gifts to opponents. It’s hard to outscore anybody that way.
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- Brown had the DB smoked and dropped a pass in his hands in the end zone
- Cotchery tripped 2 yards in front of the goal line untouched
– Wallace dropped a pass that would have gone down the left sideline for a TD
– Officials did not call holding in the End Zone against the Eagles on Wallace
- Officialls did not call interference on the Eagles on A. Brown in mid center field
- Two of Vicky’s fumbles were knocked out by the defense, he didn’t just hand the ball to them.

By: thelastpieceofcheese

thelastpieceofcheese — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 13:50:32 +0000

Eagles have to play dirty because they lack talent

By: anyonebutbrady

anyonebutbrady — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 13:45:43 +0000

Seriously, this is getting old. Maybe someone forgot to tell them that this is a tackle football league…

By: rascalmanny

rascalmanny — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 13:43:34 +0000

Ha! Steelers calling another team dirty?

Steelers have a history of dirty players and cheap shots.

Cry me a river Benny Boy.

By: unclemoobaa1911

unclemoobaa1911 — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 13:38:50 +0000

Well when your head is the size of a Honda Accord and you’re playing a contact sport, its virtually impossible to not have someone take a shot at it!

By: cardiovascularendurance

cardiovascularendurance — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 13:36:40 +0000

So is that his excuse for the 15 holding penalties? Sounds like somebody needs to call the waaambulance!

By: holeinone09

holeinone09 — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 13:32:51 +0000

Best way to get revenge on a team that is using “dirty” tactics during the game? Go on a game winning drive at the end and send them home with a loss. And no sacks against Ben. Nice.

Funny how the subject of this story says “Roethlisberger thought…”, yet not one quote from him about any dirty play. But Ben will get ridiculed by haters in posts on this story. Funny.

By: wingslax35

wingslax35 — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 13:31:13 +0000

James Harrison plays for your team. You have overpowered women constantly. And YOU are calling others dirty. Shut up!

By: CKL

CKL — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 13:24:30 +0000

This might be the first case of an OL throwing a QB under the bus. The article has no quote from BR to that effect, it’s just Colon saying BR felt that way. Much as I despise BR, that’s not fair that Colon outed him like that.

By: bigbluenationdb

bigbluenationdb — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 13:23:53 +0000

Babin and Cole are two the dirtiest players in the league. They always take shots on the QB. Either high or diving low coming out of their “track” stance in the wide nine.

Did anyone see the kid Coleman for Philly? He is quickly becoming one of the dirtiest safeties in the game. They call him out on the Cmon Man segmant last night for jumping on the pile and landing on a guys back.

Eagles = paper champs

By: burm61

burm61 — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 13:22:14 +0000

I think it’s hilarious all these guys call players and teams “dirty” when they aren’t playing again this year. Like RGIII and the Rams or Dallas and NYG with the Bucs. Man up and say something when you know you’re going to see them again.