James Harrison Rips Goodell in Interview

[Monkeydad]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

I would guess he will definitely be fined, and possibly suspended.

He SHOULD be, but can he be legally since these comments were made while being locked out of his employment?

Can they enforce rules during a lockout?

[Alvin Walton]

The league is his employer. I would think they can do anything they want.

[Monkeydad]

Originally Posted by Alvin Walton

The league is his employer. I would think they can do anything they want.

Labor laws apply just as with any other employer, but DO they apply during a lockout? I think it's questionable enough that Harrison could challenge it in court if he wanted to.

I'm not defending the lowlife's actions, don't misinterpret it as that.

[GMScud]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

I would guess he will definitely be fined, and possibly suspended.

No doubt. What's funny is he probably thinks he's some bad ass for this article, but the truth is Men's Journal played him like a fiddle. He's a low IQ dumb thug, and they probably just kept asking questions and he just kept laying it out there for him. Ever hear the phrase "if you keep throwing me softballs I'm gonna keep hitting them out of the park?" I've got to think the author of the article and editor of the magazine were just shaking their heads and laughing at the same time when they were putting this into print.

James Harrison, you are a deplorable low life. It's sad you make millions of dollars.

[MTK]

Apparently the writer of the article is a d-bag as well

Men’s Journal writer defends James Harrison, blasts “idiot” quarterbacks | ProFootballTalk

[NC_Skins]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

Apparently the writer of the article is a d-bag as well

Men’s Journal writer defends James Harrison, blasts “idiot” quarterbacks | ProFootballTalk

Taken from that article.

“I filled up three notebooks, I don’t know how many hours of digital tape, and I cut so much stuff from this piece,” Solotaroff said. “There is just acres of stuff James said that’s compelling and amusing and riveting. And that wasn’t the only thing he said about Ben.”

You have to fine and suspend Harrison if you are the Pittsburgh Steelers. Sure Rapelisberger is a douche bag, but he's still a teammate. (as well as Mendenhall)

Regarding what may have been the most violent of Harrison’s hits last season, the brutal blow to Browns receiver Mohamed Massaquoi, Solotaroff said that if you’re looking for someone to blame, blame Browns quarterback Colt McCoy.

“Massaquoi is coming across the middle and only an idiot kid quarterback is going to lead his receiver — lead his receiver! — into a zone knowing that James Harrison is lurking back there,” Solotaroff said.

In regards to this statement, it seems to be a accurate statement. Steve Young even said as much previously about how QBs were setting up their WRs for big hits with how poorly they threw the ball.

[Giantone]

Originally Posted by Monkeydad

Labor laws apply just as with any other employer, but DO they apply during a lockout? I think it's questionable enough that Harrison could challenge it in court if he wanted to.

I'm not defending the lowlife's actions, don't misinterpret it as that.

You can do anything in court but he is under contract with the Steelers and they can nail his ass as soon as he's back at work,conduct unbecoming a Steeler ....or such.

[CultBrennan59]

James Harrison will be fined because the magazine will still be on newstands when the lockout ends.

[Longtimefan]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

Apparently the writer of the article is a d-bag as well

Men’s Journal writer defends James Harrison, blasts “idiot” quarterbacks | ProFootballTalk

Those who support this theory should be placed in the same category.

You Need The James Harrison Hits In The NFL Roger Goodell, You Hypocrite | Steelers Depot

[SmootSmack]

James Harrison Offers Apology Over Recent Statements in Men’s Journal Magazine

[Chico23231]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

James Harrison Offers Apology Over Recent Statements in Men’s Journal Magazine

First, I guess the phrase "you should know better" applies to 33 year old men as well as 5 years old. Second, Im willing to bet someone from the Steelers organization got a message to him. Third, I bet Goodell comes down with a large 6-figure fine.

Cant help but think, this is one of the top defensive players in the entire league over the last couple of years, great player...and this is how he represents the players and the entire league?

[GMScud]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

James Harrison Offers Apology Over Recent Statements in Men’s Journal Magazine

LOL. Does anyone really think he typed up that response? That's got lawyer/agent/PR fingerprints all over it.

Notice that as far as Goodell is concerned, all Harrison did was apologize if he offended anyone with the anti-gay slur. He still wouldn't piss on the man if he was on fire. Haha.

[Hog1]

Upon hearing of his comments on Goodell, Harrison's tax guy added a zero to the already.....weighty "fine allotment pool" for the upcoming season.......

[Monkeydad]

Originally Posted by GMScud

LOL. Does anyone really think he typed up that response? That's got lawyer/agent/PR fingerprints all over it.

Notice that as far as Goodell is concerned, all Harrison did was apologize if he offended anyone with the anti-gay slur. He still wouldn't piss on the man if he was on fire. Haha.

If Harrison typed it himself:

"Sorry Commish, I might piss on you if you were on fire. Heck, I'd piss on you without flames too. Don't fine me again. Go get that d-bag dancing WR on my team, he's driving blazed. All I did was talk wit' the same fire I bring to the field. Don't come after me for that or you'll be sorry too.

--James"

[Monkeydad]

Originally Posted by Giantone

You can do anything in court but he is under contract with the Steelers and they can nail his ass as soon as he's back at work,conduct unbecoming a Steeler ....or such.

Ha, but lately, this is just behaving like a Steeler. Art Rooney would be enraged to see how his franchise behaves these days.