I'm sure most of you have already seen the brutal footage of Titans DT Albert Haynesworth blatantly stomping on the exposed head of lineman Andre Gurode. Well the league has made it's decision on the punishment...
5 Game suspension without play.
I think the NFL is being waaay to flexible on this. The man stomped on an exposed heads with his freaking cleats! That could have potenially killed the lineman, or fractured an eye socket. He ended up with multiple stitches, and he's lucky it wasn't much worse.
This schmuck then after the play was screaming at the refs acting like he did nothing wrong, and proceeded to chuck his helmet on the ground. It was a totally pathetic act, and 5 games is not harsh enough. He needs to be suspended for the entire season, at the very least.
Titans coach Jeff Fisher said to Bill Parcells after the game that he would punish Haynesworth more severely if the NFL didn't give him a sufficient penalty. Well here's your chance Jeff. Your team stinks, and you may be out of a job soon. This is a chance to lay down a iron fist against thugs like Haynesworth.
This is the most pathetic act I've seen since Todd Bertuzzi in the NHL, who cheap shotted a player in the neck, and that player has since returned to action. Gurode got lucky that it wasn't worse than it was, and Haynesworth needs to be done for the year.
So, getting caught using steroids will get you 4 games (possibly hurting yourself in the future). Stepping on someone's head with intent to harm gets you one extra game? I'm glad the new commish has put his footdown and showed that he wont put up with anything. ####!
Unfortunately it looks like Fisher believes the 5-game penalty is enough. The report I read says he's not going to take any further action at this time....Gurode was lucky he didn't lose his eye....
I heard this on ESPN (from Salisbury and the rest). They tried to make it sound like this was a harsh punishment. I almost threw my tv out the window, just so I didn't have to listen to them anymore. That punishment is ridiculous. He stepped on a man's head. In fact, this is what I heard on ESPN. In one breath, they say this: "Had he stepped in just the right way, we could be talking about something a whole lot worse." Then, the next breath, they say: "This punishment should teach him a lesson." Are you kidding me? He should be banned from the league. I sure wouldn't want to be on the field with a guy who just might get angry and step on my head.
Chux, I was wondering the exact same thing. Gurode should be in contact with the league office, telling them if the suspension isn't lengthened he will sue the league, just to see what would happen....
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Halfbaked, I can't believe that Fisher thinks this is enough. I suppose he'd rather keep a talented player who's a thug.
Chux, I'm not sure if he can or can't sue. I'm not sure he will, and the Cowboys definetly don't need more distractions after all of the T.O. business.
Phoenix, Ricko, JGrace, I think we all agree on that, that it is waaaay too little.
I am a die hard Cowboys fan deep in Philadelphia territory. I was watching the game, as usual, and I was screaming at the TV.This is not something I do. I could not believe it. If I am not mistaken the NFL wears metal cleats, hence the reason that this action was so severe, not to mention this guys size, weight, and power in those massive legs.
I am proud that the NFL suspended him without pay and didnt just sideline him. I will agree though it should be much more severe. I hope the coach works the #### outa him and makes him really pay for what he did. He disgraced his team, his family, and himself. I would be ashamed to say I was related to him.
Pam, he did disgrace himself and his family. He admitted to that, and claims he's not a dirty player. I know some people can get caught up in the game, but that's ridiclous.
####! He should be suspended (at the very least) for the rest of the season. Its one thing to lay a dirty hit on someone, which'll maybe get you a fine or a one game suspension. It's quite another to stomp on someones head, and potentially ruining his career
I completely agree with you, I was listening to Talking Cowboys this morning, and a caller made the very interesting comment that Marcus Vick was kicked off his team and banned from Div. A footabll for stomping on a guys calf muscle, why does this brainless mass only get a 5 game suspension for ripping apart open another player's face?
Well Gents and lassies/early on in another blog I SAID the SOB should be arrested for Aggravated Assault and his NFL career permanently cancelled!
NOW I find he drew a FIVE GAME SUSPENSION, holy #### he is severely chastised!!! Further Jeff Fisher is alleged to have been pissed because Haynesworth drew 2 flags, didn't he see what his boy had done, everyone else had!
I think what this guy did was terrible...i think that he should be suspended for a year with no pay and see how much his view changes on how the game should be played, ohviously he's a good guy because he doesnt have a record of ill mannered behavior in the nfl as far as i know but someone on espn said today that this type of thing happens all the time in the nfl its just that he got caught, well make an example of him and let players know that it won't be tolerated, this is a game at the professional level not war, your not supposed to try and kill anyone
I heard somewhere that this is the longest suspension ever given by the NFL for an on the field incident. I definitely don't think it's too harsh...doesn't seem like anyone else does either. Definitely a cowardly act. Even in a bar fight...most have the sense to not kick a man when he's down and defenseless. It just smells a little bit too much like Mike Tyson.
I'm also a little more concerned about the light penalties for off the field incidents. DUI's, substance abuse, etc.
Chux & Halfbaked - ESPN reported last night that the Nashville police have spoken with the Cowboys and have said they are ready to procede with criminal charges if they wish to pursue them, so the ball is in the player's court, who incidently was practicing and will play Sunday.
My only question is if they (police) feel there is cause for criminal charges why do they need the Cowboys or the player at all - why can't they proceed on their own if a crime (assault) has been committed? Can someone please get the lawfirm of Socal/Norcal/ & Dovine on this?
I know I'm appalled he should have been out for the rest of the season and then the NFL could decide if they want him back next year. 5 games what a crock of #$^@!!!
Burger21....thanks for the info....I wouldn't think that the police would actually need a complaintant, since they have video evidence in this case....but they are prolly afraid of the main NFL office blocking them, and would like a "COWBOY" on their side prior to filing charges.....but what do I know....I was asleep that day in Law school...
Alebrt Haynesworth and any player of ANY SPORT that plays that violently and has no regard for fellow teamates should be released from his contract. He is replacable, im sure there are plenty guys sitting on the sideline that can take his place....If he did that on the street he would be arrested. i think his apology is worthless and if i were a player i wouldnt want to be associated with him.
The Haynesworth 5-game suspension decision was ridiculous. Once that helmet came off Gurode's head, Haynesworth had an obligation to protect him, or to desist hostilities.
Signed,
Me, a former F-baller
Last edited by MeanDovine on October 3rd at 9:55 AM.
This guy is out there showing our kids as well as other adults this STUPID example. People look up to the players, why I don't know, they are just people, and they are suppose to be role models. 5 Games is not enough. He should be fired period and NEVER allowed to play for another football team. This is amazing to me that we would allow him to EVER play again. Not only because of the example he set, but because next time the other person may end up dead. I know he said he was sorry and totally in the wrong, I am glad he can admit he was wrong that's a good thing, but how can he be trusted to not do it again? And how can we allow other players to take that risk? I am sorry, but this is so inexcusable that I can not believe that we as a country would even try to find a way around it or a way to excuses it. And as for the league their fault is in allowing him to continue to play. They have No control over the player’s actions, but they do have control over the player’s punishment. So come on stand up for what is right.
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5 games represents 1/3 of the season (approx) which seems incredibly lenient given that for failing a drug test in Rugby - automatic 2 year suspension. Seems that drugs hurt you whereas this clown intentionally injured another player. 5 games is a joke. Who cares if it will cost him $500K it should have cost him his career it was that bad!
i think the player should banned from the nfl, and pay back all pay to the team. this was a demonstration of unsportsman like conduct. what kind of impression does anyone think this has on our young kids that idolize players and that have dreams of playing on day.that's it's okay to play dirty without due respect to other teammates and players of the other team?anyone that intends to do harm in this way on the field should be investigated off the field to make sure he does not harm anyone with this type of mean #### behavior.players should be reminded to win like a man and to accept lose like a man.
I will never understand how someone deep in Philadelphia territory could be a Cowboys fan. That's no fun at all! See you on Sunday. Don't be too upset when the Eagles stomp all over the Cowboys.
Damn and I thought someone was going to blame T.O. ! Oh well, maybe they should let him play and just not pay this mf that way he does not get a freaking vacation, and is basically working for free.
Perhaps they need a complaing witness, much like we do in Penna; if it doesn't rise to the level of a felony. All cases below felony in Pa require a warrant of arrest, unless viewed in person.
They need to test him for steroids. Can you say 'roid rage! Also I think for assault the victim must press charges for it to be prosecuted but I don't know for sure. Also he should have to go to anger management and be suspended at least for the season.
