Youve guys have employed 4 times as many domestic abusers over the last decade than the team a womens advocacy group wrote an article about. Its one thing to block a gunner and keep him away from downing the ball. He played for the pittsburgh steelers for fourteen seasons after being drafted in the third round of the 1998 nfl draft, becoming the teams alltime leader in receptions, receiving yardage and touchdown receptions. Steelers qb ben roethlisberger finds hines ward again for a 7yard td pass to go up big on the titans, 283. The game kobe bryant showed off vs michael jordan, epic duel highlights 1997. Well, friends, its pertinent to a gif linked earlier on bsd by doctor clay sauertieg.
The socalled hines ward rule made a blindside block illegal if the block. The hit was illegal thanks to the hines ward rule that outlawed those types of blocks delivered up high to unsuspecting defenders and then smithschuster drew an extra taunting flag. If i was in hines ward s shoes, i probably would have taken the same shot, johnson said. Ugly steelersbengals game produces multiple suspensions. Scott ducked out of the way, causing ward to miss him. Steelers fans should learn how to spell the conner in. Ward has eye on ball and a nose for hits the new york times. The nfl today approved four new rules that focus on player safety, including the socalled hines ward rule that. Hines ward simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Nov 04, 2018 it isnt like throwing shade at vontaz burfect any time bengals inside linebackerand the keith rivers portion of the hines ward crackback block costume steelers receiver juju. Steelers crackerjack crackback master hines takes on broncos.
The super bowl xl mvp is one of the better players at his position and is known for his great hands and ability to block. The crackback block is a way for a smaller player to be used as a blocker along the line of scrimmage. Didnt hines ward basically say the same thing after he retired from the steelers. Here are the 10 most notable games in the 48year rivalry between the bengals. To compare hines lying to doctors to ben lying to doctors to play is ridiculous. Chris crocker not sorry to see hines ward retire with some in the league thinking steelers wide receiver hines ward was a dirty player, bengals safety. Ward has become known for his crushing blocks he broke bengals linebacker keith riverss jaw with a crackback block in 2008 though to some hes a dirty player because he will blindside. Feb 03, 2011 ward has become known for his crushing blocks he broke bengals linebacker keith riverss jaw with a crackback block in 2008 though to some hes a dirty player because he will blindside. However, the next year, the owners did pass what was often called, the hines ward rule that made a blindside block illegal if the block came from the blockers helmet, forearm or shoulder and lands to the head or neck area of a defender. Though there are variations, basically a crackback. The most intimidating teams in nfl historywho are they, and what aspects made them the most dominating, in your face, scary teams of their time will ray lewis baltimore ravens top our list.
Hines ward is a hall of famer for exactly this kind of stuff. Mar 17, 2017 crackback is a block by an offensive player who is usually positioned away from the main body of the formation and runs back in towards the ball at the snap, blocking an opponent back toward the original position of the ball at the snap. Hines ward doesnt want to be like brett favre or old yeller. The facts will show that hines was not impaired by alcohol while driving brian hickey. Hines ward is definitely a dirty player, a cheapshot artist, suggs. Sep 11, 2019 hines ward is a hall of famer for exactly this kind of stuff. This past wednesday, nfl owners approved the proposal to extend the defenseless player rule to include recipients of a crackback block. A controversy arose when hines was neither flagged nor fined for the hit that some deemed as unnecessary roughness illegal. In other words, to say rivers isnt close to the play is ridiculous. Steelers crackerjack crackback master hines takes on. In addition to his accomplishments on the field, what endears hines ward to his fans is how involved he is in the community.
The socalled hines ward rule made a blindside block illegal if the block came from the blockers helmet, forearm or shoulder and lands to the head or neck area of a defender. In case you didnt know, the white house just issued an official press release last night announcing that president obama has given hines a presidential appointment to his advisory commission on asian americans and pacific islanders. Jul 17, 2015 hey hines ward fans, this is hines it team coming at you. Ward was the king of the crackback block, where hed lead w his helmet. Mar 28, 2012 nfl expands defenseless player rule to crackback blocks.
Oct 19, 2008 the game kobe bryant showed off vs michael jordan, epic duel highlights 1997. Oct 23, 2008 last sunday, in a 3810 victory at cincinnati, the 6foot, 205pound ward broke the jaw of bengals linebacker keith rivers with a block after a matt spaeth catch. Joe burrow, and i assume that has gotten back to joe bur 1 hour ago. The post hines ward defends the crackback block appeared first on.
Last sunday, in a 3810 victory at cincinnati, the 6foot, 205pound ward broke the jaw of bengals linebacker keith rivers with a block after a matt spaeth catch. Hines ward clarifies that he wasnt questioning the toughness of the quarterback whos thrown him more than half of his career td passes and helped make him a star espn. Steelers fans should learn how to spell the conner in james. Over the last 20 years, it has been arguably the nfls fiercest rivalry. The rule states it is an illegal crackback block if a defensive player is contacted below the waist within an area five yards on either side of the line of scrimmage, within close line play, by. Nov 04, 2016 over the last 20 years, it has been arguably the nfls fiercest rivalry. Nfl approves hines ward rule pittsburgh postgazette. After this bulle36 m3 crackback block on my close friend keith rivers this past sunday in which he broke his jaw, its evident this guy is out for cheap shots. Hines ward is a former professional football player and twotime super bowl champion who joined cnn sports and hln in july 2016.
Its helmet to helmet, but to say rivers was defenseless would imply that hines should have just given up on the play because rivers didnt see him coming. Crackback is a block by an offensive player who is usually positioned away from the main body of the formation and runs back in towards the ball at the snap, blocking an opponent back toward the original position of the ball at the snap. We got former steelers wide receiver hines ward and former ravens safety ed reed to discuss the rivalry, and what it means to play football in the afc north. But somehow hines ward seems to always create those situations on his own. Trending now dec 05, 2017 the hit was illegal thanks to the hines ward rule that outlawed those types of blocks delivered up high to unsuspecting defenders and then smithschuster drew an extra taunting flag. The 50 most intimidating teams in nfl history bleacher. Ward was not penalized for this block, nor was he fined by the league as the hit was deemed legal. The league, however, later passed a new rule banning such hits.
Hines ward has no plans to comply with the rule named for him. Nfl expands defenseless player rule to crackback blocks. It was a nasty hit, but by the examples shown not an illegal hit. Larry fitzgerald fined for illegal crackback block vs. The wr position doesnt have a significant history of concussions and brain trauma associated with the hits you take at that position. Though there are variations, basically a crackback block is a block by an. Ward tried to throw a crackback block on linebacker bart scott. It isnt like throwing shade at vontaz burfect any time bengals inside linebackerand the keith rivers portion of the hines ward crackback block costume steelers receiver juju. Hines ward is an allpro nfl national football league wide receiver. Mar 21, 2012 chris crocker not sorry to see hines ward retire with some in the league thinking steelers wide receiver hines ward was a dirty player, bengals safety chris crocker wont miss seeing him on the field. Every play shown for blindside or crackback that shows a hit with the shoulder to the front of the players chest is a legal hit. Its another to go in crownofhelmettohead like that trying to knock the guy out.
Dec 20, 2012 nfl tells coaches to remind receivers about illegal crackback blocks. Nfl tells coaches to remind receivers about illegal crackback. In a fast moving pro game, peewee jake2, the likes of hines ward doing a crackback or just leveling another player, particularly when the block is away from the play is simply not football. The blocking rule makes illegal a blindside block if it comes from the blockers helmet, forearm or shoulder and lands to the head or neck area of the defender. Also, ward hit him in the front so it wasnt clipping. Landrys shoulder pad caught the defender under the chin, and basically gave him an uppercut. Trending now bears te zach miller shares story of almost losing his leg. There is still a rule against unneccessary roughness, right. Hines ward has no plans to comply with the rule named for. Have to call that the same as you would a hines ward esque crackback block.
Jul 25, 2011 the most intimidating teams in nfl historywho are they, and what aspects made them the most dominating, in your face, scary teams of their time will ray lewis baltimore ravens top our list. I found dec 22, 2016 the history of literally boneshattering hits by ray lewis and devious crackback blocks by hines ward, and the bart scott unblocked sack that took ben roethlisbergers breath away again contact your sales office. Nfl tells coaches to remind receivers about illegal. After i made this post about the new rule changes, a couple of people asked me, what is a crackback block. S ince the baltimore ravens were established in 1996, they have played the pittsburgh steelers 44 times, including four times in the playoffs. Spaeth picks up a few extra yards because of ward s block. Ward, who was actually playing a slot receiver position at the time, had run downfield, then cut back and laid a crushing, blindside block on rivers which broke rivers jaw, forcing him out for the season. In recent years ward has also become known for his taking part in an experimental treatment called prp platelet rich plasma therapy. The rule states it is an illegal crackback block if a defensive player is contacted below the waist within an area five yards on either side of the line of scrimmage, within close line play, by an offensive player who is moving toward the position from which the ball is snapped, johnson said. Kaplan tim thomas is tearing up discussing the brain.
Whether it was hines ward laying a hard crackback block or jerome bettis running through an opposing defense, or even the defense laying. But the problem with hines ward, last years block on rivers is a prime. Foundation, a fund of the pittsburgh foundation, came from his on perseverance through many trials as a child in a single parent home. The nfl today approved four new rules that focus on player safety, including the socalled hines ward rule that affects blocking tactics. Ray lewis on the physicality of afc north football and whether it will continue speak for yourself duration. Nfl tells coaches to remind receivers about illegal crackback blocks. Whether it was hines ward laying a hard crackback block or jerome bettis running through an opposing defense, or even the defense laying the wood on opposing offenses, the steelers were.
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