...and was LUCKY he didn't get suspended, after purposely trying to maim Ochocinco last Sunday. I know a hard hit is expected, and usually issued against any WR catching a pass over the middle, but some players go overboard. Ray Lewis went 'overboard'! A hard clean hit would have served the same purpose, and would have done no dammage to Ray's reputation.
Lewis plans to appeal the Leagues'decision.
After placing my 'initial' thread on this subject, the thought remained on my mind. Especially with all of the current 'talk' concerning "over-protection" of NFL QB's.
Many years ago there was a similar hit placed by an Oakland Raider DB, named Jack Tatum. It came at a time when such activity was 'silently' encouraged, and DB's bragged about it. It was even suggested that there was a 'profit' motive behind it, although that was never proven.
The victim of Mr. Tatum's hit was a player named Darryl Stingley, and occured during a game played in 1978....New England v. Oakland.. Darryl Stingley suffered a seriously dammaged spinal cord, putting him in a QUADRIPELGIC state. He remain that way until his death in 2007.
Jack Tatum never showed any remorse. He did publish a book--after he retired--titled: "Confessions of an NFL Assassin"! I know Pro Football is a dangerous game, and injuries come with the territory. However, vicious hits should--and can-- be avoided.
Lewis plans to appeal the Leagues'decision.
After placing my 'initial' thread on this subject, the thought remained on my mind. Especially with all of the current 'talk' concerning "over-protection" of NFL QB's.
Many years ago there was a similar hit placed by an Oakland Raider DB, named Jack Tatum. It came at a time when such activity was 'silently' encouraged, and DB's bragged about it. It was even suggested that there was a 'profit' motive behind it, although that was never proven.
The victim of Mr. Tatum's hit was a player named Darryl Stingley, and occured during a game played in 1978....New England v. Oakland.. Darryl Stingley suffered a seriously dammaged spinal cord, putting him in a QUADRIPELGIC state. He remain that way until his death in 2007.
Jack Tatum never showed any remorse. He did publish a book--after he retired--titled: "Confessions of an NFL Assassin"! I know Pro Football is a dangerous game, and injuries come with the territory. However, vicious hits should--and can-- be avoided.
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