Originally posted by botankus
In 2003 the state of Pennsylvania retracted its mandatory motorcycle helmet laws. They changed it to optional if you were at least 21 and had a motorcycle license and taken a course.Roethlisberger had an expired learner's permit, so he didn't even qualify for Optional Status.
That's really smart. ****ing idiots.
Originally posted by forumcrew
yea except he didnt just give it to them for them to go party with, he gave it to them to drink with them. WHat do you think a 20some year old nfl player wants out of getting 3 young girls drunk lol?
Well, I didnt know that, this changes what I said a bit hahaha...
but I say one thing, this is pretty typical of guys. It just happens he's a famous guy. Come on, you never been to a party where they'res girls at, and see an older guy?
Unstoppable Hines Ward?
He is damn good, but he is not unstoppable. He's not even the most explosive WR out there. Unstoppable is guy like TO, or Chad Johnson, or Marvin Harrison or Steve Smith.
But I give Ward credit, he's a great WR and will always be welcome on any team for his character, blocking ability and WR talent. But he is far from unstoppable.
CFL game is much different game than the NFL game.
Three downs makes passing more important thus making rushing a secondary option.
Also, the guy hasnt played an game since last year, and just recently started training about 3 weeks ago so he is a little bit rusty.
I watched the game today and I noticed a few things.
1. Hamilton played defense against Ricky Williams, so every time he touched the ball, he had atleast 2 defenders blanketing him. I dont care how good you are, your going to tackeled for loss a few times.
2. Toronto's O-line was abysmal so like I said before, he had to evade a few guys after hitting the line.
3. He was used as an decoy in the first half, thus the low carries
4. He had 130 total yards recieving and rushing which is a very good number for an CFL game. Remember, this is the CFL, so stats will be a bit different than NFL.
5. Williams is leading rusher in the CFL right now with 97. Goes to show you that rushing isnt a very viable option in the CFL.
From what I saw, Williams was explosive and powerful. Once he got going, he was typical Williams. I think it's kinda of ridiculous to make fun of the guy for playing in the CFL. It's not that bad of an league, and he didnt **** it up for the Dolphins. He made some bad choices in his career, which alot of people do in the real world, and he got punished for it. But what would the Dolphins rather have?
A guy who plays football in another league and gets into top shape and atleast plays competive football.
Or a guy who doesnt play football all year, and probalby go back into that same rut?
the lol in my post had nothing to do with ricky williams cfl game, and i understand how the cfl works incase that was directed at me. I still think he messed it up for them, because they had a good year last year and are really putting a team together that can make a run at the playoffs, by getting in trouble again he lowers their chances.
Then you would understand that Williams had a good game then?
He did. And he should get punished. He kinda of reminds me of the "bad" brother in everybodies family. Good guy, but always gets in trouble.
But I think it's get blown out of proportion on what he did. He smoked pot. In Canada, thats not a crime and its not steriods or cocaine. He didnt really do anything that bad, but because he's famous and an great RB, he gets heavily criticized. But as you said before about Chris Henry who got into trouble with the law four times, people are still talking about Williams drug test.
i did understand he had a good game, thats why i said he did it "on only 18 rushes" I meant thats damn good. You may also notice im the one that tried to talk about chris henry getting busted. I dont think pot is a big deal at all, but he broke rules that he clearly knew, because he was just in trouble for them. I dont think hes a bad person at all, but he did hurt his team. This second suspention wasnt even pot if i remember correctly it was some other herb that was illegeal. Either way he did something very stupid because it wasnt the first time, and he knew there would be a close eye on him.
Oddly enough the CFL doesnt even want Ricky. THe commissioner wants to amendt the agreement witht he NFL to keep suspended nfl players out of the CFL.
Showed up at the Willie Parker kid's football camp this weekend, even though I have no kids. Saw Willie Parker, Jerome Bettis, Deshea Townsend, Joey Porter, Clark Haggans, Nate Washington, Charlie Batch, and Ricardo Colclough.
Got Haggans' autograph on a mag cover featuring him on the cover (they were only signing for the football camp kids - I barely got an autograph as Clark was walking out the door). Then got passed by the whole lot of them on I-40 heading up to Raleigh on the way home.
Originally posted by forumcrew
i did understand he had a good game, thats why i said he did it "on only 18 rushes" I meant thats damn good.Oddly enough the CFL doesnt even want Ricky. THe commissioner wants to amendt the agreement witht he NFL to keep suspended nfl players out of the CFL.
I thought you meant that as an bad comment. My fault.
Well, they're going to want Ricky Williams for the press, increase ticket sales and some US coverage.
Well, the commissioner is going to be let go sooner or later. His contract is up and they didnt renew it.
Out of all the suspended players, Ricky Williams is good one.
Originally posted by forumcrew
i thought it was a mistake not taking chad jackson as the #1 WR in the draft, and i thought sinorice might help pitt more taking randle el's role. We will see if they really end up regretting this choice.
Yeah.
But an OLB is a great choice.
Just thinking of keeping all those good rookies on that Dallas defense just makes my mouth water.....man that's going to be an amazing defense down the road.... just need an excellent FS to free up Williams and were set.