Wisk Posted September 13, 2006 Report Share Posted September 13, 2006 Alright, I couldn't resist firing back at USA Today's Saraceno after reading his article yesterday. Below is the link and my response....am I offsides here?USAToday.com - Jon Saraceno article 9/12Jon, I enjoyed your article and am admittedly an AVID Bengal fanatic.I even agree with your premise that punishment should be meted-out forunnecessary hits on quarterbacks. Although the Geathers' hit had someextenuating circumstances - he was already fully into his motion to make the hitand he was blocked into Green - he could have perhaps "let up" at the moment of impact.But with Carson Palmer's injury all too fresh in the minds of Cincinnati fans,we have wondered (and discussed on Internet Boards) where was this outcrylast season when Kimo Von Oelhoffen dove into the knee of Palmer - effectively endingthe season for Cincinnati in a pivotal playoff contest? Yes! Von Oelhoffen did not intendto hurt Palmer as was evident in his reaction after the play. And Kimo was also rolling offof a block to make the play. Extenuating circumstances? Perhaps! But the reality is thatit was a low hit on a quarterback AFTER the ball was released. There was no flag on the Von Oelhoffen play either. At least it may be argued that Trent Green put himself at risk,as quarterbacks do when they scramble downfield. Palmer was in the pocket. It should also be noted ( in a "which came first? - the chicken or the egg" argument ) that perhapsGreen slid late only after noticing the impending violent collision - it was inevitable at the timethat he slid. Who decides? Yes, the league will make a decision regarding Geathers in the near future.But the only "cheap shot" in this subject, I believe, is the label you penned (typed) to describethe play. Certainly, regardless of how the NFL labels this play, although they are similar,the league will not retro-actively address the Von Oelhoffen play of last year; and I presumeyou will not choose to "label" the Palmer injury in the same light. Regards,Jim BroomeHebron, Kentucky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyline Posted September 13, 2006 Report Share Posted September 13, 2006 The fact that USA Today is calling it a dirty hit is probably the greatest evidence that it was, in fact, clean.Since when do they know anything about football? Or anything about anything for matther? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tasher Posted September 13, 2006 Report Share Posted September 13, 2006 Very VERY Nice!Please post any reply that you get back.Who Dey! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmyBengal Posted September 13, 2006 Report Share Posted September 13, 2006 Nice reply to him and am interested to hear his reply to you. Good one !!!Oh yeah, where is Billy ??WHODEY !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wisk Posted September 13, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2006 Nice reply to him and am interested to hear his reply to you. Good one !!!Oh yeah, where is Billy ??WHODEY !!!You should hear from Billy by Friday (in 2 days or less) I would guess.His sabbatical ends today!i don't think it will take him long to get back on-line.And if I know Billy....he'll make an entrance!Thanks for asking.....JB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edogger Posted September 13, 2006 Report Share Posted September 13, 2006 Very nice rebuttal! I definitely want to hear what he has to say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stripes Posted September 13, 2006 Report Share Posted September 13, 2006 Nice reply to him and am interested to hear his reply to you. Good one !!!Oh yeah, where is Billy ??WHODEY !!!You should hear from Billy by Friday (in 2 days or less) I would guess.His sabbatical ends today!i don't think it will take him long to get back on-line.And if I know Billy....he'll make an entrance!Thanks for asking.....JB I forsee many many boobies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmyBengal Posted September 13, 2006 Report Share Posted September 13, 2006 HELL YEAH !!! Thanks for responding to it Wisk and good thread !!!WHODEY !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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