Hines Ward wins distinctive honor among NFL Players

by svenhoek on Nov 3, 2009 7:15 PM EST

He was ranked the leagues #1 dirtiest player. This is a badge of honor. Basically, what this means, is that 31 teams defenses all voted for Hines Ward as the dirtiest, because its apparently the only way they can explain/live with the shame of how an ickle wide receiver consistently levels the "biggest and baddest" in the NFL. Keith Rivers(edit) jaw still starts to throb when he watches highlights of the man.

Seriously, this poll does not bother me, it makes me laugh. They really do fear Psycho Ward in the NFL, this poll proves it.

Bonus love for this poll with Joey Porter winning #3. We all know Joey is a Steeler for life so lets show love for him too.

Lets hope Hines goes out with a chip on his shoulder and shows Denver how "dirty" he can be.

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Chris Henry’s jaw still starts to throb when he watches highlights of the man.

Keith Rivers?

" I’m glad we play Pitt twice, and not Tenn this year." - Salty Browns Fan.

by John Stephens on Nov 3, 2009 7:21 PM EST reply actions

Fuck...

You are correct sir.

Ryan Clark remarked that Coach Tomlin once asked whether he wanted to be the nail in the defense, or the hammer. "I said, 'I want to be the hammer coach.'"

by svenhoek on Nov 3, 2009 7:23 PM EST up reply actions

That's a hard 'F'

" I’m glad we play Pitt twice, and not Tenn this year." - Salty Browns Fan.

by John Stephens on Nov 3, 2009 7:26 PM EST up reply actions

Weird that I always confuse those too

I always mix their names up. Dont know why, they arent even similar.

I do the same thing with Braylon Edwards and Brandon Jacobs. No idea why, my mind gets them confused for some reason.

Ryan Clark remarked that Coach Tomlin once asked whether he wanted to be the nail in the defense, or the hammer. "I said, 'I want to be the hammer coach.'"

by svenhoek on Nov 3, 2009 7:26 PM EST up reply actions

You have Lysdexia

wait. So do I!

Bring a towel to the game. Black or gold or yellow. If you don't have one buy one, If you can't buy one, dye one!!!

by SoCalSteelerFan on Nov 3, 2009 11:28 PM EST up reply actions

Either this place is lit up tonight...

or I am…it’s raining optimism and it’s great. Does this mean Ward putting a hit on Porter in week 17 would be just plain filthy?

"Now that I'm here, I don't want to just be here, I want to be here for a long time." Hines Ward, 1998 4th round draft pick.

by kick him in the head on Nov 3, 2009 7:36 PM EST reply actions

It would be like dumping trash on a 60 year old toothless hooker

THEN having sex with her.

Ryan Clark remarked that Coach Tomlin once asked whether he wanted to be the nail in the defense, or the hammer. "I said, 'I want to be the hammer coach.'"

by svenhoek on Nov 3, 2009 7:37 PM EST up reply actions

eeeek!

Ron Paul was Right.

by Steelchamps !! on Nov 3, 2009 7:44 PM EST up reply actions

toothless?

"Now that I'm here, I don't want to just be here, I want to be here for a long time." Hines Ward, 1998 4th round draft pick.

by kick him in the head on Nov 3, 2009 7:53 PM EST up reply actions

You'll learn one day son.

Ryan Clark remarked that Coach Tomlin once asked whether he wanted to be the nail in the defense, or the hammer. "I said, 'I want to be the hammer coach.'"

by svenhoek on Nov 3, 2009 11:48 PM EST up reply actions

Dude

You could set your mind up in the red light district and charge admission.

"A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty." - Winston Churchill

by PixburghArn on Nov 4, 2009 7:28 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs

And you’d pay.

You sure Ike isn’t reacquainting himself with his fingers, he certainly doesn’t use them for catching. - Brian (DaBolts) on "Face Me Ike"

by steelguy99 on Nov 4, 2009 6:51 PM EST up reply actions

i would too u sexy bxtch

Ron Paul was Right.

by Steelchamps !! on Nov 5, 2009 1:59 AM EST up reply actions

About 25 years ago.....maybe

"A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty." - Winston Churchill

by PixburghArn on Nov 5, 2009 7:16 AM EST up reply actions

Now you’re just a voyeur.

You sure Ike isn’t reacquainting himself with his fingers, he certainly doesn’t use them for catching. - Brian (DaBolts) on "Face Me Ike"

by steelguy99 on Nov 5, 2009 7:24 AM EST up reply actions

I do have a mirror in my bedroom

but only my wife goes in there.

"A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty." - Winston Churchill

by PixburghArn on Nov 5, 2009 7:27 AM EST up reply actions

Very naughty.

You sure Ike isn’t reacquainting himself with his fingers, he certainly doesn’t use them for catching. - Brian (DaBolts) on "Face Me Ike"

by steelguy99 on Nov 5, 2009 8:54 AM EST up reply actions

yeah baby we should be proud of this…dirtiest player, hell yeah!

"That’s been our story all year. We’ve got a team that doesn’t blink in the face of adversity. It’s never going to be pretty or perfect, if you will, but they’ve got a great deal of belief in one another. They’ve got a great deal of resolve, and it was put on display. Our defense gets a lot of recognition for what they’re capable of, and rightfully so, but what you saw from our quarterback and our offense at the end of that football game is what they’ve provided for us all year. When we’ve needed it the most, they’ve done it and done it big. That’s a rerun for us."
Mike Tomlin, before superbowl 43

by steelcity7612 on Nov 4, 2009 9:44 AM EST reply actions

Some don't like to acknowledge it...

but Ward is a dirty player. Rodney Harrison used to get this award all the time because he was a dirty player. If a player falls on this poll but is in the middle or near the bottom, it could just be other players don’t like that player’s physical style. You do not get to be #1 unless you are Dirt like McGirt. And that’s dirty.

It doesn’t bother me. They said Jack Lambert was dirty, too. He worked out pretty well for the Steelers.

by CarlWeathersMustache on Nov 4, 2009 12:48 PM EST reply actions

I guess the definition of the word dirty is the key

If by dirty they mean:
1. A player that stretches the rules to gain advantage..they it’s an honor
2. Aplayer that lives by no rules and wants just to hurt someone…that is not good

I believe they meant either of both in asking, but most would say that Ward falls into categroy 1. Unless you are Rivers or [enter Raven name]. Anyone who falls into category 1 will be deemed dirty because the one on the recieving end hates to admit they they were outplayed. Man if you aren’t pushing the rules you aren’t trying hard enough.

"A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty." - Winston Churchill

by PixburghArn on Nov 4, 2009 12:55 PM EST reply actions

man I can't type in 1. "they" should be "then"

"A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty." - Winston Churchill

by PixburghArn on Nov 4, 2009 12:56 PM EST up reply actions

I’ll take my players dirty I guess.

by pghnorthside on Nov 4, 2009 1:39 PM EST reply actions

Did anyone else notice that Troy P was in the top ten? I didn’t see that one coming…..

by PonchoBrew on Nov 4, 2009 4:12 PM EST reply actions

He's filthy

As in "that was a dirty interception’

The only managing Ben does is he manages to WIN games

by chewiesteeler on Nov 4, 2009 4:13 PM EST up reply actions

I’m thinking “his knees are dirty from being on the ground praying all the time”…otherwise…seriously?

You sure Ike isn’t reacquainting himself with his fingers, he certainly doesn’t use them for catching. - Brian (DaBolts) on "Face Me Ike"

by steelguy99 on Nov 4, 2009 6:53 PM EST up reply actions

The disparity

between he and the second place (A. Haynesworth) is marked, being 11.6% of the votes for Hines and 6.0% for the head stomping Haynesworth.

I concur with the sentiment that a player is deemed dirty by the opponent if he show’s them up. I would be curious to know, of the 34 or so people who voted for (against?) Hines, which of those were Linebackers or Defensive Backs that Hines jacked up on the playing field. Further, what percentage of those 34 or so players were Bengals or Ravens.

I love scientific polls.

The only managing Ben does is he manages to WIN games

by chewiesteeler on Nov 4, 2009 4:12 PM EST reply actions

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"A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty." - Winston Churchill

by PixburghArn on Nov 4, 2009 4:19 PM EST up reply actions

I see you are

working almost nearly as hard as I am today!

The only managing Ben does is he manages to WIN games

by chewiesteeler on Nov 4, 2009 4:23 PM EST up reply actions

Pretty much though....

I’m out. Take care.

"A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty." - Winston Churchill

by PixburghArn on Nov 4, 2009 4:25 PM EST up reply actions

Chewiesteeler is your boss, I see.

You sure Ike isn’t reacquainting himself with his fingers, he certainly doesn’t use them for catching. - Brian (DaBolts) on "Face Me Ike"

by steelguy99 on Nov 4, 2009 6:53 PM EST up reply actions

Ill pay again gimme sum big boi

Ron Paul was Right.

by Steelchamps !! on Nov 5, 2009 2:00 AM EST up reply actions

Laughable

Ok, I can understand how these crybabies can call Hines dirty because he’s so aggressive and just a hard nosed freakin FOOTBALL player who shames these Nancy boys with legal hits. But in all my years of watching Polamalu, I cannot recall one of his actions that would be remotely be considered dirty. It’s football ladies, not lawn bowling. These punks who call Troy and Hines dirty wouldn’t do it if they were their teamates. Jealous mofo’s.

by VinniePie on Nov 4, 2009 9:20 PM EST via mobile reply actions

Hines interview

The interview on NFL network before the Vikes game was impressive. Hines is about the most forthright player I’ve seen in awhile. He’s not an arrogant player; he’s a confident one and people get that confused. He said he hears that he’s famous for hitting defenders when they aren’t looking. His answer was “Well then LOOK! I don’t ask YOU to wait until I get the ball before you hit ME!” He also said (in a nutshell) that if playing aggressive football is the new “dirty” then he’s ok with that. So am I, Hines. So am I.

When the tailgate drops, the BS stops. Shut up and play!

by 1BlkGldFan on Nov 4, 2009 9:44 PM EST reply actions

+1 Hines

Great quote.

“Well then LOOK!”

True dat.

Ryan Clark remarked that Coach Tomlin once asked whether he wanted to be the nail in the defense, or the hammer. "I said, 'I want to be the hammer coach.'"

by svenhoek on Nov 4, 2009 9:56 PM EST up reply actions