The Dirtiest Player In The NFL

[Enigma869]

Hines Ward ranks number one in the entire league. Troy Polamalu is also in the top ten along with Steelers alumnus Joey Porter (I always viewed Porter as a dirty player, so no surprise there). This list comes directly from the other players in the NFL.

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/f ... index.html

[Ehwmatt]

Hines Ward is tough, especially when he's hitting people from outside their peripheral vision

[larryfromnextdoor]

dont know about dirty.. but the "i dont know when to shut my big mouth" award.. has

to go to Warren Sapp..

" blah blah blah,,, put a jersey on blank blank...".(x 100)....

(2002)

[YoungJRNY]

Hines Ward is tough, especially when he's hitting people from outside their peripheral vision

Does keeping your head on a swivel mean anything to you? Guys getting "hit outside from their peripheral vision" happens on every play. Watch a kickoff or punt return once in awhile, you could PROBABLY count at least 5 players or some dude getting their head taking off when getting lost in the action/shuffle when they should be aware of their surroundings at all costs.

I don't see how Troy or Hines comes off as a "dirty player" ESP Troy! That really does boggle my mind. To me, a dirty player is a player that goes after someones knees intentionally ( like Favre, who went low on Lawrence Timmons causing him to miss this Monday Night on an already bad ankle, or that pre-season hit that got him fined) hitting somebody in the back, going after someones throat, or eyeballs underneath a pile. I'm sure you guys saw that ugly bitch from New Mexico's soccer team hit people in the face and throw a player down by her hair. THAT'S dirty. Blocking and tackling somebody doesn't fall under that category. Truth be told, any NFL coach would dream to have a complete player such as Hines or Troy on their football team at their position. Hines Ward is barely 6'0 and is considered as a "slower older receiver." These sissies of players today just can't handle that small of a man and that slow of a man knocking their blocks off every weekend.

"I beat Joey? Wow," Ward said, with a laugh. "How can I be the dirtiest player on the field -- a little, old wideout with no speed? I don't know whether to be happy or mad about it."

Ward wore a grin as wide as a jack-o'-lantern's as he answered questions following practice yesterday, suggesting he's more amused than anything by the dubious honor.

The 12-year veteran has routinely dealt with complaints that his physical play sometimes crosses a line. And last March, the NFL enacted what's commonly known as the "Hines Ward Rule," which penalizes the kind of crack-back blocks with which Ward used to break the jaw of Bengals linebacker Keith Rivers last season.

"I'm not going to change the way I play," said the 33-year-old Ward, who's fifth in the NFL with 602 receiving yards. "If people think I'm dirty, I apologize to them now."

Several of Ward's teammates said there's no need for the four-time Pro Bowler to apologize for the way he plays the game.

"By no shape, form or fashion do I consider Hines a dirty person," outside linebacker James Harrison said. "Those must be people who can't take a little bit of a crack-back block. I don't consider it dirty."

Added free safety Ryan Clark: "Other guys are such pansies now. When I play a guy like Ward, I vote for that guy to go to the Pro Bowl."

What surprised Ward and his teammates more than his spot atop the poll for dirtiest player was Troy Polamalu's inclusion in the top 10. The soft-spoken safety is ninth with 3.3 percent of the vote.

"Our Troy? Wow," Ward said. "Troy being on that list is definitely a shocker."

Said Polamalu when asked about his supposedly dirty play, "I always do my hair before the game."

[Saint John]

Hines Ward is a fucking stud football player. If everyone worked as hard and got as little out of his raw talent as he does he'd probably be working elsewhere. I love that guy. Hines Ward seems like the "model" for hard work and toughness.

The Warren Sapp hit on a defenseless offensive lineman that had nothing to do with the play, legal or not, remains etched in my head as one of the, if not the, dirtirst hit ever. And I like Warren Sapp, but he was a total punk on the entire Clifton episode.

[Zedul]

Hines Ward is a fucking stud football player. If everyone worked as hard and got as little out of his raw talent as he does he'd probably be working elsewhere. I love that guy. Hines Ward seems like the "model" for hard work and toughness.

The Warren Sapp hit on a defenseless offensive lineman that had nothing to do with the play, legal or not, remains etched in my head as one of the, if not the, dirtirst hit ever. And I like Warren Sapp, but he was a total punk on the entire Clifton episode.

Yea I agree... Ward plays a little bit dirty but it's more "scrappy" and you don't see him poking eyes or doing anything really bad - and it's always happening near the play.

The thing that pisses me off is when people are blindsiding and taking cheap shots away from the play. That crappy hit the Sapp laid on that guy is a perfect example. That player's CAREER was shortened because of that hit.

Matuszak of the 70's raiders used to play dirty like that... he ended the careers of several players, including the dirtiest hit I have every seen on a running back (David Sims) that was already DOWN - which broke his neck and ended his career. He also went head first for Zorn's knees with his helmet and shredded his leg, shortening his career as well.

That guy was one of the worst ever...

[jestor92]

Am I the only one who thinks it's hilarious that Ward is the dirtiest player and he's a wide reciever. I think the reason he gets the votes is because he's the guy who is supposed to be taking hits, not making them like he does on an every game basis.

[RossValoryRocks]

I smell someone who doesn't like the Steelers starting this thread.

I guess the Steelers should stop playing hard and being physical and just, uhhh, tape the oppostion is violation of league rules. You know CHEAT?

Would that be better?

[Enigma869]

I smell someone who doesn't like the Steelers starting this thread.

I guess the Steelers should stop playing hard and being physical and just, uhhh, tape the oppostion is violation of league rules. You know CHEAT?

Would that be better?

Listen DOUCHE...I simply linked an article from SI.com. I didn't write the fucking article, so stop whining about your beloved Steelers! Believe me when I tell you...I look forward to the Patriots getting a crack at Shitsburgh and all of their big-mouthed, douchebag fans in the playoffs! I'm putting an asterisk next to Shitsburgh's championship last year because they wouldn't have gotten anywhere near the Super Bowl if Brady didn't have his leg snapped in the first game of the season!

[Saint John]

I smell someone who doesn't like the Steelers starting this thread.

I guess the Steelers should stop playing hard and being physical and just, uhhh, tape the oppostion is violation of league rules. You know CHEAT?

Would that be better?

Listen DOUCHE...I simply linked an article from SI.com. I didn't write the fucking article, so stop whining about your beloved Steelers! Believe me when I tell you...I look forward to the Patriots getting a crack at Shitsburgh and all of their big-mouthed, douchebag fans in the playoffs! I'm putting an asterisk next to Shitsburgh's championship last year because they wouldn't have gotten anywhere near the Super Bowl if Brady didn't have his leg snapped in the first game of the season!

John, with all due respect, I don't think any Patriots fan should bring up the word "asterisk." Talk about irony.

[YoungJRNY]

I smell someone who doesn't like the Steelers starting this thread.

I guess the Steelers should stop playing hard and being physical and just, uhhh, tape the oppostion is violation of league rules. You know CHEAT?

Would that be better?

Listen DOUCHE...I simply linked an article from SI.com. I didn't write the fucking article, so stop whining about your beloved Steelers! Believe me when I tell you...I look forward to the Patriots getting a crack at Shitsburgh and all of their big-mouthed, douchebag fans in the playoffs! I'm putting an asterisk next to Shitsburgh's championship last year because they wouldn't have gotten anywhere near the Super Bowl if Brady didn't have his leg snapped in the first game of the season!

John, with all due respect, I don't think any Patriots fan should bring up the word "asterisk." Talk about irony.

John you are a fuck tard. You cheated your way to every Super Bowl you won. Literally. So It's New England Patriots* 3 Superbowls. Pittsburgh Steelers- 6 Superbowls. Get it straight.

[Rick]

I can just imagine the keys flying off of John's keyboard as he's typing his reply.

[Saint John]

I can just imagine the keys flying off of John's keyboard as he's typing his reply.

The word "douche" will appear at least once and their will be a minimum of 4 !'s.

[Ehwmatt]

Is anyone else having problems with the ESPN HD reception? It keeps freezing for me.

[RossValoryRocks]

I smell someone who doesn't like the Steelers starting this thread.

I guess the Steelers should stop playing hard and being physical and just, uhhh, tape the oppostion is violation of league rules. You know CHEAT?

Would that be better?

Listen DOUCHE...I simply linked an article from SI.com. I didn't write the fucking article, so stop whining about your beloved Steelers! Believe me when I tell you...I look forward to the Patriots getting a crack at Shitsburgh and all of their big-mouthed, douchebag fans in the playoffs! I'm putting an asterisk next to Shitsburgh's championship last year because they wouldn't have gotten anywhere near the Super Bowl if Brady didn't have his leg snapped in the first game of the season!

Boy you can dish it out...but you can't take it can you? What a pussy.

You cry just like Brady...no wonder you are a fan of the Cheatriots. You and Brady can now go cuddle together, and tell each other how good you are.

Oh yeah...thanks for proving my point about you hating the Steelers, nothing like getting someone to incriminate themselves. Idiot.

[Enigma869]

Boy you can dish it out...but you can't take it can you? What a pussy.

You cry just like Brady...no wonder you are a fan of the Cheatriots. You and Brady can now go cuddle together, and tell each other how good you are.

Oh yeah...thanks for proving my point about you hating the Steelers, nothing like getting someone to incriminate themselves. Idiot.

Go suck your gay lover's cock! Ross needs some man loving from you, moron. I can take anything you want to dish out, fuckwad. I simply pointed out that I didn't write the article that called one of your Shitsburgh players dirty. Honestly, I grew up playing this game, so being called "dirty" wouldn't bother me one iota. Football is a rough game and all kinds of "dirty" shit happens on almost every play. As for the asterisk comment from Dan...my stance has never changed a bit. My high school coaching staff recorded every opposing teams' sideline signals during games, and this shit has been going on at EVERY level since the dawn of time. It's the big mouth punks like Joey Porter who run their mouth and whine about this shit and then duck out the back door of the dressing room to avoid the media after posting ZERO sacks and ZERO tackles after running his mouth all week about what he was going to singlehandedly do to the Patriots.

[YoungJRNY]

Boy you can dish it out...but you can't take it can you? What a pussy.

You cry just like Brady...no wonder you are a fan of the Cheatriots. You and Brady can now go cuddle together, and tell each other how good you are.

Oh yeah...thanks for proving my point about you hating the Steelers, nothing like getting someone to incriminate themselves. Idiot.

Go suck your gay lover's cock! Ross needs some man loving from you, moron. I can take anything you want to dish out, fuckwad. I simply pointed out that I didn't write the article that called one of your Shitsburgh players dirty. Honestly, I grew up playing this game, so being called "dirty" wouldn't bother me one iota. Football is a rough game and all kinds of "dirty" shit happens on almost every play. As for the asterisk comment from Dan...my stance has never changed a bit. My high school coaching staff recorded every opposing teams' sideline signals during games, and this shit has been going on at EVERY level since the dawn of time. It's the big mouth punks like Joey Porter who run their mouth and whine about this shit and then duck out the back door of the dressing room to avoid the media after posting ZERO sacks and ZERO tackles after running his mouth all week about what he was going to singlehandedly do to the Patriots.

Go suck your gay lover's cock!

That's a new one.

My high school coaching staff recorded every opposing teams' sideline signals during games, and this shit has been going on at EVERY level since the dawn of time.

Cats out of the bag. Cheating must run through ALL water in New England. Not a way to teach kids Jonathan. I'm not surprised. What a coincidence that the ONLY Superbowl that the Pats lose was after the fact they got caught cheating. Something to think about.

[RossValoryRocks]

Boy you can dish it out...but you can't take it can you? What a pussy.

You cry just like Brady...no wonder you are a fan of the Cheatriots. You and Brady can now go cuddle together, and tell each other how good you are.

Oh yeah...thanks for proving my point about you hating the Steelers, nothing like getting someone to incriminate themselves. Idiot.

Go suck your gay lover's cock! Ross needs some man loving from you, moron. I can take anything you want to dish out, fuckwad. I simply pointed out that I didn't write the article that called one of your Shitsburgh players dirty. Honestly, I grew up playing this game, so being called "dirty" wouldn't bother me one iota. Football is a rough game and all kinds of "dirty" shit happens on almost every play. As for the asterisk comment from Dan...my stance has never changed a bit. My high school coaching staff recorded every opposing teams' sideline signals during games, and this shit has been going on at EVERY level since the dawn of time. It's the big mouth punks like Joey Porter who run their mouth and whine about this shit and then duck out the back door of the dressing room to avoid the media after posting ZERO sacks and ZERO tackles after running his mouth all week about what he was going to singlehandedly do to the Patriots.

LOL you are an idiot dude...though I agree about Porter...it was actually FUNNY to see him get his fat mouth shut the way the Pats did it.

You're still a moron, and the only football you probably played when when you bent over and pretended to be a center while the "QB" played hide the sausage, come to think of it, it's probably why you like Brady so much.

As usual you run your mouth and look like an moron doing it.

Regardless if the "everyone" does it, it is still cheating. You are just excusing your favorite team, which incidently I have no issue with, at least admit it is cheating.

[Saint John]

Go suck your gay lover's cock!

Pretty sure Stu isn't sucking anyone's cock! He has a gorgeous wife. But that did make me laugh. Fucker.

As for the asterisk comment from Dan...my stance has never changed a bit. My high school coaching staff recorded every opposing teams' sideline signals during games, and this shit has been going on at EVERY level since the dawn of time.

The NFL simply had no recourse after the fact. You can't go back and replay the playoffs with the illegal offenses nullified. I do believe the Patriots were the best team those years, but it's now a grainy and tarnished era. A shame.

[Enigma869]

What a coincidence that the ONLY Superbowl that the Pats lose was after the fact they got caught cheating. Something to think about.

Yeah...Just like it was quite the "coincidence" that they were the first team in the history of the NFL to go 16-0 after getting caught cheating! Sorry dude, but arguing the results of one game while ignoring a flawless regular season is a moronic argument. It's like the Stus of the world coming in here and patting W. on the back for the country not being attacked again after 9/11 while completely ignoring the fact that the attack happened on his watch!

[YoungJRNY]

What a coincidence that the ONLY Superbowl that the Pats lose was after the fact they got caught cheating. Something to think about.

Yeah...Just like it was quite the "coincidence" that they were the first team in the history of the NFL to go 16-0 after getting caught cheating! Sorry dude, but arguing the results of one game while ignoring a flawless regular season is a moronic argument. It's like the Stus of the world coming in here and patting W. on the back for the country not being attacked again after 9/11 while completely ignoring the fact that the attack happened on his watch!

18-1

[Enigma869]

18-1

Still a better record than Shitsburgh has ever put together

[RossValoryRocks]

18-1

Still a better record than Shitsburgh has ever put together

Except the Steelers have TWICE as many Superbowl wins as the Patriots.

Every word you utter is complete bullshit.

You can try over and over to prove whatever you point you want but you are so full of crap, and it is OBVIOUS to EVERYONE what a load of horseshit you are spewing that is becomes laughable.

How does it feel to be laughed at every time you post here, and not because you a funny, because you are an idiot.

[larryfromnextdoor]

18-1

Still a better record than Shitsburgh has ever put together

Except the Steelers have TWICE as many Superbowl wins as the Patriots.

Every word you utter is complete bullshit.

You can try over and over to prove whatever you point you want but you are so full of crap, and it is OBVIOUS to EVERYONE what a load of horseshit you are spewing that is becomes laughable.

How does it feel to be laughed at every time you post here, and not because you a funny, because you are an idiot.

stew is on the Crown.. i know this man.. i know it ..

[Saint John]

It's like the Stus of the world coming in here and patting W. on the back for the country not being attacked again after 9/11 while completely ignoring the fact that the attack happened on his watch!

Clinton's "defense" allowed them to have the ball on the 1 yard line. Bush's defense was simply there when they scored the touchdown.

[RossValoryRocks]

18-1

Still a better record than Shitsburgh has ever put together

Except the Steelers have TWICE as many Superbowl wins as the Patriots.

Every word you utter is complete bullshit.

You can try over and over to prove whatever you point you want but you are so full of crap, and it is OBVIOUS to EVERYONE what a load of horseshit you are spewing that is becomes laughable.

How does it feel to be laughed at every time you post here, and not because you a funny, because you are an idiot.

stew is on the Crown.. i know this man.. i know it ..

I am actually drinking Long Islands...

I came in making a joke, Enema869 decided to make it personal, just returning the favor.

[Enigma869]

Every word you utter is complete bullshit.

You can try over and over to prove whatever you point you want but you are so full of crap, and it is OBVIOUS to EVERYONE what a load of horseshit you are spewing that is becomes laughable.

How does it feel to be laughed at every time you post here, and not because you a funny, because you are an idiot.

Go fuck yourself, drunken douche! I could care less who on this board likes me or doesn't like me. You won't meet a single person on this board who gives less of a fuck what one single person here thinks of me. I go months at a time without even visiting this place, so I promise you it's not anything I ever lose any sleep over. I'm not in here for a circle jerk or to have some psycho, stalking obsession with certain, talentless members of some band from my youth. I think it's about time for you to make a visit to your local SPCA and adopt a pet and name it "Schon". Your user name on this forum tells me that you probably have a Mazda Miata or cheerleading skirt in your future!

[YoungJRNY]

18-1

Still a better record than Shitsburgh has ever put together

Lmao that's hilarious. You're good. The Steelers did go 15-1 in 2004, 16-2 overall. But they lost to the Patriots because they cheated.

I guess the record where it counts is the ultimate stat.

6> 3*

[RossValoryRocks]

Every word you utter is complete bullshit.

You can try over and over to prove whatever you point you want but you are so full of crap, and it is OBVIOUS to EVERYONE what a load of horseshit you are spewing that is becomes laughable.

How does it feel to be laughed at every time you post here, and not because you a funny, because you are an idiot.

Go fuck yourself, drunken douche! I could care less who on this board likes me or doesn't like me. You won't meet a single person on this board who gives less of a fuck what one single person here thinks of me. I go months at a time without even visiting this place, so I promise you it's not anything I ever lose any sleep over. I'm not in here for a circle jerk or to have some psycho, stalking obsession with certain, talentless members of some band from my youth. I think it's about time for you to make a visit to your local SPCA and adopt a pet and name it "Schon". Your user name on this forum tells me that you probably have a Mazda Miata or cheerleading skirt in your future!

That's even funnier...I am A) Not drunk B) I could buy and sell you and C) I don't fit in Miata. There maybe a cheerleading skirt in my future, but your wife doesn't like to wear it for me as often as she used to!

Once again, Idiot, you fail.

I love watching you get more and more worked up over nothing.

[Enigma869]

I guess the record where it counts is the ultimate stat.

6> 3*

Let me know when you want to tally up the championships that all the teams in both cities have won! The Celtics have more banners than every team in that city combined!