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Re: NFL 2013
[Re: LittleMan]
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12/21/13 01:36 PM
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klydon1
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Are you saying it was a legal hit, or that the rule should be changed. Do you dispute the quotes from Blandino?
I don't have a dog in this fight, and didn't know about these punter related news until the SNF game. These rules weren't newly introduced this season, or were they? I disagree with designating a punter as a defenseless player, especially when he is downfield attempting to assist his teammates in a tackle. I had never heard the explanation that a punter is considered defenseless throughout the entire down. The block was a brutal hit, but one that special team playerrs are expected to make. The injury and intensity of the hit was made worse by the punter's failure to see it coming. The league, in my opinion, has been vague and arbitrary about imposing fines and suspensions. The claim that hits with the front of the helmet or crown are illegal doesn't properly consider the speed and objective of the game. There are helmet to helmet hits on every play at the line of scrimmage and runners are always running head first and tackling and blocking can't avoid many of the hits or contact to the head. It has gotten to the point where every time there's a hard hit, you expect to see a flag or expect a fine.
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Re: NFL 2013
[Re: olivant]
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12/21/13 01:51 PM
12/21/13 01:51 PM
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LittleMan
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Ok, I understand your frustration based on your post.
However, I believe that while the fans were naive about the rule (I was), the special teams players must have known the rules. After all, it's what some of them do for a living, and they have a dedicated special teams coach.
Looking back on it, I don't recall ever seeing a punter getting pancaked on a block. Part of it might have been that they're usually the last line of defense. But they never seem to be blocked and are left alone for a one/one tackle attempt on the ball carrier.
You shit-kicking, stinky, horse-manure-smelling motherfucker you! If you ever get out of line over there again, I'll smash your fucking head so hard you won't be able to get that cowboy hat on. You hear me? Fucking hick. -Nicky (Casino)
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Re: NFL 2013
[Re: MaryCas]
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12/24/13 12:37 PM
12/24/13 12:37 PM
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olivant
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NO ROMO
out for last game and playoffs
reports are that injured/bad back is keeping him out
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Uh-OH. That doesn't bode well for the Eagles. ??
"Generosity. That was my first mistake." "Experience must be our only guide; reason may mislead us." "Instagram is Twitter for people who can't read."
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Re: NFL 2013
[Re: olivant]
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12/25/13 08:05 AM
12/25/13 08:05 AM
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MaryCas
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NO ROMO
out for last game and playoffs
reports are that injured/bad back is keeping him out
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Uh-OH. That doesn't bode well for the Eagles. ?? ...meaning, Romo's replacement might do better than Romo, who is known for is late season collapses. Did I say that right? 
Whoever exalts himself will be humbled, whoever humbles himself will be exalted - Matthew 23:12
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Re: NFL 2013
[Re: olivant]
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12/30/13 11:53 AM
12/30/13 11:53 AM
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Well, for want of a field goal, my Steelers missed the playoffs. They did their part, but fate had a different plan. Some compensation; the Cowboys lost. The Chiefs didn't play their qb or all-pro players as they had nothing to gain from winning the game, but that is their right that they earned. I was happy that they p[layed hard and if Succup made that 41 yarder, the Steelers would be in the postseason. To rub salt in the wound, the league has commented that on that field goal attempt at the end of regulation, the Chargers had too many players on the right side of the line and should have been flagged, and the Chiefs allowed to rekick. There are two officials, whose job it is to count the players on the line before the kick for this purpose. Moreover, the officials blew it for the Chiefs (more specifically, the Steelers) in overtime when the Chargers fumbled on the fake punt and KC seemingly returned it for a td. The ruling after the fact was that progress was stopped. Replays confirm clearly the ball was being advanced when it came loose, but the call is not reviewable. Anyway, the beneficiary of the result was Cincinnati. I wouldn't wager on how far the Steelers would have advanced in the playoffs, but I am quite onfident they would have beaten the Bengals next week.
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Re: NFL 2013
[Re: olivant]
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01/06/14 11:43 AM
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Well, on the money side I came out ahead on Saturday's playoff games. I had the Chiefs and 3 points and the Saints and 7 points.
For Sunday I have the 49ers even. No Chargers bet though. 3 for 3 with the spread. That's pretty sharp. great games thius weekend. Andy Dalton laid an egg, and the Bengals still haven't won in the postseason since 1990. My picks for next weekend: Seahawks 31 Saints 23 Patriots 35 Colts 24 49ers 19 Panthers 17 Broncos 37 Chargers 35
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Re: NFL 2013
[Re: MaryCas]
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01/06/14 02:09 PM
01/06/14 02:09 PM
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Giancarlo
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The Eagles lost 26-24....damn! Tough loss, but a great year for a rookie coach and basically a rookie QB. Where was Vick? No sideline shots of him. 3 out of 4 great games. 2 with 3 seconds on the clock. Oh, to be a kicker. I agree Mary...i had written the season off at one point but they came back and won the NFC East division. Would of been great to advance to the next round but overall i'm pretty happy with the way they came back this season.
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