I just heard on sportscenter that the NFL fined Hines Ward for the hit on Rivers.  Obviously the 'powers that be' think it was unnecessary roughness. 

Personally, I am torn on this one.  It looked pretty close to a helmet to helmet hit.  Also, a normal and clean football hits does not break a mans jaw behind his facemask.  Clearly some part of Hines' equipment got up and under Rivers helmet. 

But on the other hand it did look like a clean hit to me when I was watching it at full speed.  I guess I need a slow motion replay to decide conclusively. 

However, it was unfair of you to compare that hit on Rivers to the hit on Polamalu.  They were two totally different types of football plays.  Wards hit was a blindside.  Ced Benson and Polomalu were head to head collisions like two Ram's battering eachother.  Each man knowing what he was getting himself into at the moment of impact.  Rivers was blindsided.  I'm not saying a clean blindside hit is bad, I'm just saying that it is unfair to compare a blindside to a head to head collision.

I think your wrong for blogging about how that was a clean hit.  Yes, most people would want Hines Ward on their team, but as a Bengals fan you are NEVER supposed to admit you ever want a Steeler!

I lost some respect for you today C. Trent.  I still enjoy your blogs and your insight, but you got this one wrong bro.  Are you a secret Steeler fan?  It would be different if we played the Colts yesterday and Rivers was blindsided by Wayne, but it's the damn Steelers!  And for God's sake it was Hines Ward!  I can't beleive you are supporting him on this one. 

Maybe it was clean - Maybe it wasn't but the fact that you took Pitt's side on this one suprised the heck out of me.  That's something i would expect from Egger, but not you C. Trent!

OK - I am sincerely wanting to scream... "It's a great day to be a Bangals fan!"  I got the day off, friends coming over and cold beer on ice.  The wife is making 'who dey chili' and it is shaping up to be a great day.  The way I see it now, unless we get another wind storm, nothing can ruin this day except... BRAYLON EDWARDS!  With JJ out, Leon Hall MUST play well today and keep Edwards from having a breakout game.  We all know Edwards will have his breakout game, just as we all know The Ocho will have his breakout game.  They are just too good of WR's to lie dormant all year.  If Leon can contain Edwards similar to the way he was able to contain Plax than it will be a great day to be a Bengal's fan!!

Go Leon - WHO DEY!!!

JB from L-Burg

Please comment your opinion.

Keeper league.

I would be trading away LaDanian

I would be getting Portis and Lynch

What's your opinion?  Good trade or bad trade?

Thanks

Did you guys/gals hear about Casey Hampton?  HILARIOUS!!! 

For those who have not heard and/or do not know who Casey Hampton is I shall elaborate.

Casey Hampton is Pittsburg's enormous nose tackle.  He is a very experienced veteran and a has made the pro bowl 3 or more times. 

Mike Tomlin has put him on the PUP list "Physically unable to perform" for being too Fat and not being able to complete a running drill. 

The good news - Casey is a team leader and perennial pro bowler.  He is now pissed at the Steelers and will cause friction.

The bad news - Tomlion is one heck of a football coach and I respect the hell out of what he did to Hampton.  Maybe some other NFL coaches could learn a lesson from the young and seemingly talented Tomlin?  Not to mention any specific names...

I love Tracy Jones!  Dude is so right on about almost everything.  Sure he is arrogant, but he is never condescending or unjust.  I was worried when Burbank retired because I didn't know if the ride home from work would be the same, but Tracy and Eddie have exceeded all expectations.  I remember when Tracy was on extra innings and refused to talk baseball.  He would just have chicks call in and try and determine weather or not they were hot over the phone.  GOLDEN!  Anyone who's favorite word is slumpbuster is almost always entertaining. 

This blog was inspired by a conversation I had at work.  Some of my associates think the Tracer is an arrogant, pompous, self-centered prick.  I was the only one standing up for the Tracer.  Am I alone?  Am I the only one who likes Tracy Jones?