The out-to-get Hines Ward tour got off to a very unsuccessful start Thursday night.With an entire Bengals team out to get Ward for breaking linebacker Keith Rivers' jaw with a completely legal block, Ward walked off Heinz Field with all limbs still attached, no big bumps or bruises, and a 37-yard reception. No Bengals got a good clean shot on Ward all night. Somewhere, Rivers mumbled disappointment through his wired jaw.
It's a good first step for Ward, but he still has one more stop on the revenge tour. The Ravens have gone beyond just talking about revenge and have stepped it up by putting a bounty on Ward. Then again, every time the Ravens gun to get Ward, he usually ends up laying out Ed Reed or Bart Scott. So, on Dec. 14, Ward will either get his block knocked off by the Ravens, or more likely he'll just hand out a couple more crushing blocks and ensure the Ravens up the bounty for 2009.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
11-21-2008 @ 3:58PM
Steve McCartney said...
Hey Steeler fans, I have great idea. If a Raven takes a shot at Hines Ward, the Pittsburgh fans at the game should take a shot at a Ravens fan! What's that old saying, "An eye for an eye." I am taking out a bounty on any Ravens fan if a member of the Ravens attack any of our players! How do ya like me now Baltimore?
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11-22-2008 @ 10:31AM
jim williams said...
As a longtie browns fan i am taking this time to promise that i will never make fun of the steelers again. my reason is a simple one. they are up for sale. and there is a group of investors looking to bring football back to la. now before all the steeler fans and you are a great and loyal brand start to yell it will never happen,,,remember what happened in cleveland,,,and football is a billion dollar business it might just happen in pittsburgh,,the browns moved,the colts moved, the titans moved
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11-23-2008 @ 5:45PM
Steel Wheel said...
LOL. Jim I understand what you are saying but there are some stark differences between your browns moving to baltimore and a Steelers move to LA. (1) We have a newer stadium, the browns were still in Municipal at that time (2) There's already been Pittsburgh natives that have stepped up if the Rooney family plan fell through (3) Unlike the browns owner at that time, the Steelers have ownership that actually care about the town, fans and team relationships. Nice try though...you'll never find a chink in Steeler nation armor bud.
11-23-2008 @ 6:21PM
jgcdamm said...
the team is locked in 4 30 years at heinz field they cant move
plus dan rooney is buying controlling shares
11-22-2008 @ 12:09PM
Scott_gp said...
Asking a Browns fan to read is a dicey situation, but Jim might want to keep up with current events before posting:
http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/news/breaking/s_598569.html
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11-23-2008 @ 8:49PM
Divinelyplanted said...
Football is a tough sport. Injuries happen. The losers need to stop hating and just play the game for heavens sake! Thats why they get paid more than teachers, police officers and firemen! It's worthy to be played!
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