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CLICK HERE to Register for a free account and login for a smoother ad-free experience. It's easy, and only takes a few moments.Big Vince is none to happy about this ruling: http://www.boston.com/sports/football/patriots/reiss_pieces/
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."
I could care less about Cris Collingsworth...OR for that matter Pereira..obviously CC is in Pereira's pocket..we know where he stands. They reported this on WEEI, the sports station as well as Reiss..obviously they don't care about Collingsworth either...so IT WAS news.. Actually, I am sure Goodell has a lot to do with it...I didn't know Pereira was Commish. Did I miss something?? Good that you have been a fan since then..but it was you that said..."The only question that really needs to be answered is, are you a fan or not?"...and I was answering that. I think ALL Patriot fans are punchy today..it's a shocjk..a large one..what teh NFL does doesn't cgange the fact that Brady is gone for teh season, but it shows how mismanaged they are..and how they say one thing do another..As far as I am concerned..in many ways I hope the NFL ratings tank..THAT seems to be the ONLY important thing to Goodell..If Manning isn't good, Brady gone..SD not good CBS will take a bath and THAt will not help the NFL. Hnag in there it's mighty tough outside of New England..frankly, it''s pathetic that people are cheering at this shows HOW BAD their teams are.Chris Collinsworth on NFL Night in Amercia, last night. He said he talked with Mike Pereira, Head of NFL officiating, and they said it was a clean hit.
I don't know why Reiss did not blog it, ask him.
This was not Godell's call, it was Pereira's.
I forgot to bring my Pat's Fan card, crica 1971, to work but I can fax you a copy tommorrow to validate my posts.
I'm not arguing with you, I'm just sick of it. In hidesight - You were reporting a story and I should have thanked you for that, just a little punchy today. It's hard being a Pats fan Atlanta today. I'm taking more sh!t than normal and I can't fall back on my Trump Card - Tom Brady.
They didn't fine Wilfork for violating the rule against unimpeded rushers going low. They fined him for unsportsmanlike conduct - the same reason they fined him for poking Brandon Jacobs in the eye. The fine was because he shoved his elbow out into Losman's knee. (don't give me the BS about "he was trying to break his fall", either - nobody tries to break their fall with their elbow).
But yes, I'm a homer. So are all the Pats fans who've been saying the same thing as me. It's you Patriots fans all pissed about this who are the objective ones. The rest of the world is crazy
Explain why it was worse?? YOUR opinion..My unbiased opinion is that Wilfork's hit was worse than Pollard's. Wilfork's just appeared more intentional to hurt the QB. That being said, both deserve a fine IMO. QB's need to be protected by the rules, especially from players lunging at the legs. Regardless folks, it won't make any difference whether or not he's fined at this point.
I think the NFL hates the Patriots