Harrison Stirring the Pot

**Rhyno** · 12-22-2012, 02:13 PM

Originally Posted by Crash

Can't hit a QB when he's wasting away in coverage.

Can't hit them when he is rushing, either. Wish he would shut-up and play.

**Crash** · 12-22-2012, 02:21 PM

He was of the few on defense who's played well the last 2 weeks.

**Rhyno** · 12-22-2012, 02:32 PM

Originally Posted by Crash

He was of the few on defense who's played well the last 2 weeks.

He is without a doubt getting better. Hope he returns to form - it makes his ranting seem less ridiculous.

**Stone** · 12-22-2012, 07:41 PM

Originally Posted by Crash

Can't hit a QB when he's wasting away in coverage.

Bingo!

**Speeed** · 12-22-2012, 08:04 PM

His statement is indicating he is aiming somewhere around around the knees. He is not targeting them specifically. His statement insinuates he is just hitting low. And that is exactly what he meant. If he actually said "targeting the knees" that would indicate he is actually trying to hit the knees specifically, which we all know no player is doing intentionally. And he did not say that. He said "area."

The thread title is misquoting him. Which the sport, Harrison, or the Steelers don't need. The title is misleading in that it could predispose the audience to thinking he is actually targeting other players knees. I don't mean to argue, I just wanted to bring that to everyone's attention.

I think we call all agree he has a point. The game is changing.

Originally Posted by TarlsQtr

This is what he said:

I am not sure how stating that his "target area" is "around the knees" is different than "aiming for the knees."

**LatrobePA** · 12-22-2012, 08:40 PM

Kiss the ball wrap up and drive... Fundamentals of this game are being forgotten...

**Stone** · 12-23-2012, 07:53 AM

Originally Posted by LatrobePA

Kiss the ball wrap up and drive... Fundamentals of this game are being forgotten...

What kind of highlight reel would that make

**LatrobePA** · 12-23-2012, 09:24 AM

Originally Posted by Stone

What kind of highlight reel would that make

Right I keep forgetting the NFL is an entertainment business!

**Nolrog** · 12-23-2012, 10:09 AM

Considering that even if you go for the mid-section, the ball carrier dips his head to protect the ball and you hit the helmet anyway, with absolutely 0 intent, you still get the 15 and a likely fine.

**Omicron** · 12-23-2012, 10:43 AM

Originally Posted by Speeed

The game is changing.

Exactly. Fans like us want to see good ol football with some defense. The casual fan, that the NFL seems to think is the demographic, wants 50+ point games with all offense and bare minimum defense. I do agree that they do need to maintain player safety too, but there has to be a line on it as the game can just be violent at times. Just my opinion.