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DefenseRules 09-08-2008 05:46 PM
Vince Wilfork on the Pollard hit
 
http://www.boston.com/sports/footbal...k_passion.html
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Wilfork passionate about Pollard's hit
Email|Link|Comments (6) Posted by Mike Reiss, Globe Staff September 8, 2008 04:37 PM
FOXBOROUGH – Nose tackle Vince Wilfork spoke passionately today about the Bernard Pollard hit that knocked Tom Brady out for the season.

Wilfork was fined last season for a hit on Bills quarterback J.P. Losman, and he was asked how fine a line it is between trying to make a play, and being fined for an illegal hit.

“Last year, I was there, I was tripped up and falling and I still got fined and flagged for the same exact thing. But I was tripped up. I didn’t dive at anyone’s legs, I didn’t cut a running back getting to a quarterback. And when I got fined last year, they said I got flagged because you’re not allowed to hit a quarterback below the waist,” Wilfork said.

“You take it for what it’s worth. I’ve been in that same position and been flagged and fined for it, so whatever happens, happens. I’m very interested to see what happens.”

Wilfork was then informed that the NFL ruled the hit legal.

“Well, it’s a problem. It’s going to be a problem,” he said. “Like I said, I’ve been there.”

Wilfork’s emotions were building a bit, perhaps due to the scrutiny he faced last year.

“You saw what I had to go through, hitting the quarterback below the waist last year. It wasn’t my fault … but I got flagged, a 15-yard unsportsmanlike for hitting the quarterback and I got fined, no if’s, and’s or but’s about it. Like I said, it’s very interesting to see what the NFL is going to do. They know they got me last year. I’m going to be on this one.

“Fair should be fair. They got me, point blank. I don’t want to get singled out. Don’t make me feel like I’m getting singled out. If you’re going to do a job, be consistent at what you do. This falls into the same category as mine, no if’s, and’s or but’s. He hit the quarterback below the waist. I hit a quarterback below the waist. I got fined. I got flagged. He didn’t get flagged. And from what I’m hearing, he didn’t get fined.

“It’s a problem. So the NFL can do what it wants to do, but it’s a problem. If you're going to make that call, be consistent with that call. He was there. He could have thrown the flag. ... We'll see where it goes. I'm [upset] about it because I've been through this."
Vince has a point. That's all I'm going to say. The lack of consistency is EYE OPENING. Did they change the rule?:confused:

TrueBeliever 09-08-2008 05:53 PM
Re: Vince Wilfork on the Pollard Hit
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by DefenseRules (Post 1017470)
Did they change the rule?:confused:
No, they just decided that because it was done TO a Patriot rather than BY a Patriot, it was "clean."

emoney_33 09-08-2008 05:56 PM
Re: Vince Wilfork on the Pollard Hit
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by TrueBeliever (Post 1017494)
No, they just decided that because it was done TO a Patriot rather than BY a Patriot, it was "clean."
You guys haven't seen the addendum to all rules in the NFL rulebook as well as all bylaws? Rules only apply when the Patriots commit them, not when commited against the Patriots. Good grief.

This is trully an outrage and I hope Vince and the patriots don't let this one go lightly. I'm so sick and f'ing tired of taking the high road. SCREW THE NFL!

ALP 09-08-2008 06:00 PM
Re: Vince Wilfork on the Pollard Hit
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by emoney_33 (Post 1017501)
You guys haven't seen the addendum to all rules in the NFL rulebook as well as all bylaws? Rules only apply when the Patriots commit them, not when commited against the Patriots. Good grief.

This is trully an outrage and I hope Vince and the patriots don't let this one go lightly. I'm so sick and f'ing tired of taking the high road. SCREW THE NFL!
u know, that is very good way of putting...

the Pats owe nothing to the NFL...why do they keep on taking the high road? by now if they wanted to teh Pats could have roasted the NFL on Spygate, and this hit, and many "incorectly" called games including the pats (especially in the playoffs)


man ohh man i cant wait for the day the pats strike back

PATSYLICIOUS 09-08-2008 06:02 PM
Re: Vince Wilfork on the Pollard Hit
 
That really is messed up. Vince was unfairly accused of making a cheap shot when he clearly wasn't because like he said the NFL singled him out. That's a pretty heavy accusation towards a player who those that know more than what you see in the media knows is a class act. The inconsistency is definitely frustrating here.

SVN 09-08-2008 06:08 PM
Re: Vince Wilfork on the Pollard Hit
 
i understand their frustration but right now its time to move on. its done . what the heck can a penalty and a fine do ?more they linger on what it coudlve been more they stay in the present. just forget it . no point calling it dirty and prolonging the story in the media. next he will be asked about this every interview and the story prolongs. thats why i like BB's theory. Dont say anything and let the story die down.

pheenix11 09-08-2008 06:11 PM
Re: Vince Wilfork on the Pollard Hit
 
Yeah I have never believed that hit by Wilfork was intentional. If you have ever heard him on WEEI he is a down to earth stand up guy and he was personally offended that people would regard him as a dirty player.

He makes a good point. If Wilfork's hit was illegal, then Pollard's definitely is. The NFL is a joke with how they enforce rules.

DefenseRules 09-08-2008 06:11 PM
Re: Vince Wilfork on the Pollard Hit
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by SVN (Post 1017551)
i understand their frustration but right now its time to move on. its done . what the heck can a penalty and a fine do ?more they linger on what it coudlve been more they stay in the present. just forget it . no point calling it dirty and prolonging the story in the media. next he will be asked about this every interview and the story prolongs. thats why i like BB's theory. Dont say anything and let the story die down.
I think you are right. But the guy is human. If something like that happened to me, I would have the same reaction. NO ONE likes to feel that they have been treated unfairly.

ALP 09-08-2008 06:12 PM
Re: Vince Wilfork on the Pollard Hit
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by SVN (Post 1017551)
i understand their frustration but right now its time to move on. its done . what the heck can a penalty and a fine do ?more they linger on what it coudlve been more they stay in the present. just forget it . no point calling it dirty and prolonging the story in the media. next he will be asked about this every interview and the story prolongs. thats why i like BB's theory. Dont say anything and let the story die down.
u are right...but i want pollard fined (he should have been flagged...cant cahnge that) not b/c of brady, but b/c of wilfork...

emoney_33 09-08-2008 06:15 PM
Re: Vince Wilfork on the Pollard Hit
 
Pollard better hope he never has to face the Patriots again in his career.


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