NFL "Player of the Year" 2013...

[LHS]

So basically #90 just deliberately dove into that guys legs without regard for that players knees (most common sports injury)?

Yep, and in a position where the block wouldn't change the play at all. That dude had no hope of catching the ball carrier, so there was no reason to hit him, much less with a deliberately injury-producing hit. Suh is well known for that kind of cheap brutality.

[Gutshot John]

Suh is well known for that kind of cheap brutality.

Suh makes Conrad Dobler look like Mr. Rogers.

[Pork Chop]

I can't believe I used to route for that guy when he was a Husker and even defended him when he first came into the league. Now, I don't defend him anymore because he's just a thug who obviously learned nothing of sportsmanship while at the University of Nebraska.

Absolutely agree.

How one of the most respected players in Nebraska history could become known as the dirtiest player in the NFL is mind boggling.

Suh is such an amazing athlete, too. He does not need to pull the crap he does.

[SteyrAUG]

Absolutely agree.

How one of the most respected players in Nebraska history could become known as the dirtiest player in the NFL is mind boggling.

Suh is such an amazing athlete, too. He does not need to pull the crap he does.

There is the problem right there. He can get away with it so he does. The guy should simply be blacklisted from all professional sports and telling stories of his "glory days" while working at the local car dealership.

But people elevate football players to such a high standard that this kind of behavior and worse result in little more than financial penalties. And across the country kids learn an important lesson, that sportsmanship is not valued above winning the game and getting paid.

[Tzed250]

When I was young I watched pro football every weekend. The 70s to me were the golden age of the NFL. Plenty of hard working athletes to follow. I could care less about pro ball now. It is disgusting.

[SeriousStudent]

Two weeks ago I was eating BBQ at this gentleman's restaurant, and had an opportunity to shake his hand and chat for a few moments.

http://www.profootballhof.com/hof/me...x?PlayerId=229

A very nice fellow, and quite pleasant to young and old alike. He certainly had a presence on the field, too. While I was there, he took time to talk to a young boy who was playing junior high football, about how to watch a quarterback. The young fellow paid rapt attention, and thanked him for the tips.

There's some classy folks out there from days of yore, and I bet there are really sharp young men in the league today. It's just a lot harder for them to get press, acting like a real leader, and not a follower.

Oh, and if you do get to Randy White's place, try the smoked chicken or ribs. Highly recommended.

[LHS]

There is the problem right there. He can get away with it so he does. The guy should simply be blacklisted from all professional sports and telling stories of his "glory days" while working at the local car dealership.

But people elevate football players to such a high standard that this kind of behavior and worse result in little more than financial penalties. And across the country kids learn an important lesson, that sportsmanship is not valued above winning the game and getting paid.

Bingo. But they make so much money, the league will never truly discipline them. They have to sink to Hernandez' level and actually kill someone before they're cut loose. Michael Vick, Ray Lewis, Plaxico Burress, they're all shitheels, but they bring in the fans so they're kept.

[_Stormin_]

Michael Vick, Ray Lewis, Plaxico Burress, they're all shitheels, but they bring in the fans so they're kept.

Actually they put up numbers and win games. I don't care how many people are popular with fans, winning is winning. I remember when Vick went away. I immediately predicted his return to the NFL as my colleagues told me how wrong I was and how he was finished. Someone, somewhere, needs a QB who can win…

Vick has a job. Tebow doesn't. Guess who sold more jerseys.

[kcara]

"Lately"? It has been like that here since I joined. Bring up the NBA and see how many haters come out of the woodwork.

As my dad always says, there would be a lot of tall garbagemen if we didn't have the NBA.

Sports stars are usually. Self centered. Especially in the nfl.