Question penalty on Ahmad Brooks all you want, but not Drew Brees' toughness

WhoDat!656 · 11-20-2013, 06:18 PM

In their roles as ESPN NFL analysts, Lewis and Bruschi even went so far as to criticize Brees. Lewis called one of Brees' postgame comments "embarrassing," insinuating that he couldn't take a hard hit. Bruschi said Brees needed to "get tough," while supporting Brooks and the hit.

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SaintSproles · 11-20-2013, 06:23 PM

How many concussions did Tedy Bruschi incur during his career?

Ray Lewis is a murderer, so there's that.

WhoDat!656 · 11-20-2013, 06:32 PM

Originally Posted by SaintSproles

How many concussions did Tedy Bruschi incur during his career?

Ray Lewis is a murderer, so there's that.

The symptom's of Bruschi's stroke have finally shown up

Danno · 11-20-2013, 06:40 PM

It amazes me that with football being the most popular sport in America and nothing else even coming close, the sports media can't find anyone better than the numerous morons they currently employ.

Amazing.

SloMotion · 11-20-2013, 06:52 PM

It amazes me how they miss the 'big picture'. We all agree 10yrs ago (or more) that was a non-call, but no matter how you slice it, it's a flag & a fine in today's NFL. These guys should know that, they're watching the same games we are ... and yeah, Drew's toughness is without question ... you don't get up from a hit like that without a serious gut-check ... the comments on his height/stature were some of the stupidest I've heard as of late,

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Rugby Saint II · 11-20-2013, 06:55 PM

Why can't the networks find someone who isn't brain dead to report?

Danno · 11-20-2013, 06:58 PM

Originally Posted by SloMotion

It amazes me how they miss the 'big picture'. We all agree 10yrs ago (or more) that was a non-call, but no matter how you slice it, it's a flag & a fine in today's NFL. These guys should know that, they're watching the same games we are ... and yeah, Drew's toughness is without question ... you don't get up from a hit like that without a serious gut-check ... the comments on his height/stature were some of the stupidest I've heard as of late, .

True, and we have all questioned or criticized the new wimpy rules, but this is kind weird in the fact that the media isn't attacking the rule, they're attacking the call. WTF?

There is no question that the hit was illegal according to the rules. Thats a no-brainer.

Why they continue to bash the call is what pisses me off. Bashing the rule I could completely understand, and to a great extent I agree. Bashing the call shows a complete lack of knowledge about the rule. Professional sports media should know the difference.

SaintSproles · 11-20-2013, 07:05 PM

Actually the part of this rule I don't like is the fact that Brooks still gets credit for a sack (why?) and the ball is moved from the spot of the foul. In this case, it became essentially only a 5 yard penalty from the 35 (spot of foul was the 45 and got moved to the 30), vs a 15 yarder which would have put it at the 20.

That needs to change.

Danno · 11-20-2013, 07:12 PM

Originally Posted by SaintSproles

Actually the part of this rule I don't like is the fact that Brooks still gets credit for a sack (why?) and the ball is moved from the spot of the foul. In this case, it became essentially only a 5 yard penalty from the 35 (spot of foul was the 45 and got moved to the 30), vs a 15 yarder which would have put it at the 20.

That needs to change.

My guess is that if he hadn't hit Drew high, it would have been a sack.

But thats a pretty interesting take.

If someone commits PI in the endzone, why isn't the receiver credited with a TD?

SaintSproles · 11-20-2013, 07:16 PM

Originally Posted by Danno

My guess is that if he hadn't hit Drew high, it would have been a sack.

But thats a pretty interesting take.

If someone commits PI in the endzone, why isn't the receiver credited with a TD?

Oh it's a sack no doubt if there is no penalty on the play

I just don't think a player who just committed a personal foul on a QB deserves to get credit for the sack.

11-20-2013, 06:18 PM	#1
WhoDat!656 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Shreveport,Louisiana Posts: 16,046	Question penalty on Ahmad Brooks all you want, but not Drew Brees' toughness In their roles as ESPN NFL analysts, Lewis and Bruschi even went so far as to criticize Brees. Lewis called one of Brees' postgame comments "embarrassing," insinuating that he couldn't take a hard hit. Bruschi said Brees needed to "get tough," while supporting Brooks and the hit. Question penalty on Ahmad Brooks all you want, but not Drew Brees' toughness \| NOLA.com

11-20-2013, 06:23 PM	#2
SaintSproles Site Donor Drew Brees GOAT Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 342 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Question penalty on Ahmad Brooks all you want, but not Drew Brees' toughness How many concussions did Tedy Bruschi incur during his career? Ray Lewis is a murderer, so there's that. onebyone likes this.

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WhoDat!656 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Shreveport,Louisiana Posts: 16,046	Re: Question penalty on Ahmad Brooks all you want, but not Drew Brees' toughness Originally Posted by SaintSproles How many concussions did Tedy Bruschi incur during his career? Ray Lewis is a murderer, so there's that. The symptom's of Bruschi's stroke have finally shown up SaintSproles likes this.

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Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,720	Re: Question penalty on Ahmad Brooks all you want, but not Drew Brees' toughness It amazes me that with football being the most popular sport in America and nothing else even coming close, the sports media can't find anyone better than the numerous morons they currently employ. Amazing. Rugby Saint II and SloMotion like this.

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SloMotion 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 6,776 Blog Entries: 15	Re: Question penalty on Ahmad Brooks all you want, but not Drew Brees' toughness It amazes me how they miss the 'big picture'. We all agree 10yrs ago (or more) that was a non-call, but no matter how you slice it, it's a flag & a fine in today's NFL. These guys should know that, they're watching the same games we are ... and yeah, Drew's toughness is without question ... you don't get up from a hit like that without a serious gut-check ... the comments on his height/stature were some of the stupidest I've heard as of late, .

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Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,720	Re: Question penalty on Ahmad Brooks all you want, but not Drew Brees' toughness Originally Posted by SloMotion It amazes me how they miss the 'big picture'. We all agree 10yrs ago (or more) that was a non-call, but no matter how you slice it, it's a flag & a fine in today's NFL. These guys should know that, they're watching the same games we are ... and yeah, Drew's toughness is without question ... you don't get up from a hit like that without a serious gut-check ... the comments on his height/stature were some of the stupidest I've heard as of late, . True, and we have all questioned or criticized the new wimpy rules, but this is kind weird in the fact that the media isn't attacking the rule, they're attacking the call. WTF? There is no question that the hit was illegal according to the rules. Thats a no-brainer. Why they continue to bash the call is what pisses me off. Bashing the rule I could completely understand, and to a great extent I agree. Bashing the call shows a complete lack of knowledge about the rule. Professional sports media should know the difference. SloMotion and onebyone like this.

11-20-2013, 07:05 PM	#8
SaintSproles Site Donor Drew Brees GOAT Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 342 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Question penalty on Ahmad Brooks all you want, but not Drew Brees' toughness Actually the part of this rule I don't like is the fact that Brooks still gets credit for a sack (why?) and the ball is moved from the spot of the foul. In this case, it became essentially only a 5 yard penalty from the 35 (spot of foul was the 45 and got moved to the 30), vs a 15 yarder which would have put it at the 20. That needs to change.

11-20-2013, 07:12 PM	#9
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,720	Re: Question penalty on Ahmad Brooks all you want, but not Drew Brees' toughness Originally Posted by SaintSproles Actually the part of this rule I don't like is the fact that Brooks still gets credit for a sack (why?) and the ball is moved from the spot of the foul. In this case, it became essentially only a 5 yard penalty from the 35 (spot of foul was the 45 and got moved to the 30), vs a 15 yarder which would have put it at the 20. That needs to change. My guess is that if he hadn't hit Drew high, it would have been a sack. But thats a pretty interesting take. If someone commits PI in the endzone, why isn't the receiver credited with a TD?

11-20-2013, 07:16 PM	#10
SaintSproles Site Donor Drew Brees GOAT Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 342 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Question penalty on Ahmad Brooks all you want, but not Drew Brees' toughness Originally Posted by Danno My guess is that if he hadn't hit Drew high, it would have been a sack. But thats a pretty interesting take. If someone commits PI in the endzone, why isn't the receiver credited with a TD? Oh it's a sack no doubt if there is no penalty on the play I just don't think a player who just committed a personal foul on a QB deserves to get credit for the sack.

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