Hines Ward Reaches New Milestones In Steelers' Week 1 Win Over Falcons
by Michael Bean on Sep 12, 2010 8:54 PM EDT
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PrintThe Pittsburgh Steelers endured their fare share of struggles during Sunday afternoon's 15-9 overtime victory over the Atlanta Falcons. Pittsburgh struggled on third down, converting on just 4-of-14 opportunities (28.5%), and Dennis Dixon made several poor reads, as well as several inaccurate throws after making the proper read.
There were bright spots on offense though, including the play of Dennis Dixon in spots. Rashard Mendenhall, who iced the game with his 50-yard TD on Pittsburgh's first offensive play in OT, finished with 120 hard-fought yards on 22 carries. It looks like he's ready to be 'the guy' on offense this season, at least until Ben Roethlisberger returns from suspension, and perhaps even after depending on the strategic approach Bruce Arians takes in the middle and later parts of the season.
Amidst all the dynamic variables that will continue to define the Steelers' offense in '10, it looks like there's one reliable constant that can be counted on for yet another year: the play of future Hall of Fame wide receiver Hines Ward.
Here were Ward's numbers for the afternoon:
6 receptions, 108 yards, 18 YPC, Long 25
With those 108 receiving yards, Ward became the 24th player in NFL history to surpass 11,000 career receiving yards! It was also Ward's 26 100-plus-yard receiving game.
However, it wasn't the only milestone he set on the afternoon. With his six catches, Ward becomes the 12th player in league history with more than 900 career receptions. He now stands at 901. Remarkable.
As he's done so many times in his career, Ward made big plays when his team needed them most. Dixon targeted Ward 7 times on the day, connecting with him on all but one. Impressive catch rate and a good sign for the next few games. Four of his six receptions were good enough for first down yardage. One of the two that didn't came on 3rd and 19 early in the 3rd quarter with the Steelers needing yardage to get into FG range at the Atlanta 35. Ward then had consecutive big plays in the 4th quarter with the score still knotted at 6-6. 24 yards on the first, followed by a 25 yarder and all of a sudden Pittsbugh was in FG range having started at their own 17 yard line four plays earlier.
Anyway, a very nice performance by him on a day when his quarterback needed somebody to make a few plays. He did just that because that's what he does. Make plays, whoop ass, and smile.
Here's where Ward stands amongst his peers after today:
| Rank | Name | Yards |
| 1 | Jerry Rice | 22,895 |
| 2 | Isaac Bruce | 15,208 |
| 3 | Terrell Owens* | 15,004 |
| 4 | Tim Brown | 14,934 |
| 5 | Marvin Harrison | 14,580 |
| 6 | Randy Moss* | 14,524 |
| 7 | James Lofton | 14,004 |
| 8 | Cris Carter | 13,899 |
| 9 | Henry Ellard | 13,777 |
| 10 | Torry Holt* | 13,382 |
| 11 | Andre Reed | 13,198 |
| 12 | Steve Largent | 13,089 |
| 13 | Irving Fryar | 12,785 |
| 14 | Art Monk | 12,721 |
| 15 | Jimmy Smith | 12,287 |
| 16 | Charlie Joiner | 12,146 |
| 17 | Michael Irvin | 11,904 |
| 18 | Don Maynard | 11,834 |
| 19 | Tony Gonzalez* | 11,842 |
| 20 | Muhsin Muhammad | 11,438 |
| 21 | Rod Smith | 11,389 |
| 22 | Keenan McCardell | 11,373 |
| 23 | Derrick Mason* | 11,089 |
| 24 | Hines Ward* | 11,055 |
| Rank | Name | Receptions |
| 1 | Jerry Rice | 1,549 |
| 2 | Marvin Harrison | 1,102 |
| 3 | Cris Carter | 1,101 |
| 4 | Tim Brown | 1,094 |
| 5 | Isaac Bruce | 1,024 |
| 6 | Terrell Owens* | 1,013 |
| 7 | Tony Gonzalez* | 1,001 |
| 8 | Andre Reed | 951 |
| 9 | Art Monk | 940 |
| 10 | Randy Moss* | 931 |
| 11 | Torry Holt* | 920 |
| 12 | Hines Ward* | 901 |
Congratulations to No. 86 for the tremendous milestones, and more importantly for accomplishing them while leading the Steelers to yet another Week 1 victory!
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If #86 doesn't get to Canton his 1st year of elligibility...
Someone is going to need a ass-whuppin’ if that doesn’t happen…
"SteelFever gets #93. Just like Ron Artest. Great game just keep an eye on him that he doesn't go into the stands after a fan."
- 5020 on my making the BTSC active (riot) squad
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OC0NCHq4v3I
1st year eligible would be a surprise
Cris Carter still needs to get in. Youve also got Tim Brown and Marvin Harrison who are eligible/will be eligible before Ward, but may not get in first time
He will get in eventually, no doubt. Another championship would look hella good on the resume too
"I’m going to say Phillip Rivers. The first time Isacked him, I got up and did my little celebration. He started talking trash and saying, "Get back in the huddle" and woofin’. So I told myself that the next time he’d pay the price. The next time I got him, I took him on what I call the "rollercoaster." He met the ground and I stood over him. When he got up he was a little woozy. On the next play he threw the ball away before I could get him again. After I hit him that time he couldn’t say anything and I didn’t have to celebrate. I just wanted to look in his eyes and let him know that
Number 56 put him in the dirt." - Lamarr Woodley
by Michael Hewitt on Sep 12, 2010 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions
Distinguishable Intangibles!?!
Agree his numbers don’t make him a lock for 1st look induction but he does have intangibles Chris Carter does not have; the first and biggest is that he is a ferocious blocker – Chris Carter and no other receiver I know of was voted “dirtiest” player by his peers. His blocking ability was on display today, along with Heath and Johnson in springing Mendy free for the winning TD! Other intangibles include his multiple Super Bowl rings (including 1 MVP), public spokesperson and often the face of the Steelers so the media that vote know him well, and his reputation for helping youngster receivers highlight his team-first attitude. Of course, going against him are all the other Steelers in the HOF, which has hurt Russell and Dawson.
by Steeler Army on Sep 12, 2010 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions
I agree but the hall wont look at blocking
Its just how it is im afraid. The Hall likes big numbers, pro bowls, championships etc. He is a better all around Wide Receiver than Carter
If he gets over the 1000 catch, 13000 yard mark, he will be a lock to get in eventually.
"I’m going to say Phillip Rivers. The first time Isacked him, I got up and did my little celebration. He started talking trash and saying, "Get back in the huddle" and woofin’. So I told myself that the next time he’d pay the price. The next time I got him, I took him on what I call the "rollercoaster." He met the ground and I stood over him. When he got up he was a little woozy. On the next play he threw the ball away before I could get him again. After I hit him that time he couldn’t say anything and I didn’t have to celebrate. I just wanted to look in his eyes and let him know that
Number 56 put him in the dirt." - Lamarr Woodley
by Michael Hewitt on Sep 12, 2010 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions
Usually, you're right
But Hines is so dominant as a blocker that he’s become known for it by everybody and the hot-dog guy. It’s been said so many times in the media that everybody has been using him as the reference point for blocking WRs. My point is, if you talk about any other guy who blocks well, it probably won’t matter, but Hines is so notorious for it that it is a definite plus to his candidacy.
Dick, what would Woody (Hayes) say to you now: "He'd say, 'LeBeau, get your hair cut.'"
I stopped reading after your subject line
Because that made me happy hahahaha
It certainly helps. Its more my lack of faith in the HOF voters rather than Hines Ward
"I’m going to say Phillip Rivers. The first time Isacked him, I got up and did my little celebration. He started talking trash and saying, "Get back in the huddle" and woofin’. So I told myself that the next time he’d pay the price. The next time I got him, I took him on what I call the "rollercoaster." He met the ground and I stood over him. When he got up he was a little woozy. On the next play he threw the ball away before I could get him again. After I hit him that time he couldn’t say anything and I didn’t have to celebrate. I just wanted to look in his eyes and let him know that
Number 56 put him in the dirt." - Lamarr Woodley
by Michael Hewitt on Sep 12, 2010 11:44 PM EDT up reply actions
The Voters will overlook that though
"I’m going to say Phillip Rivers. The first time Isacked him, I got up and did my little celebration. He started talking trash and saying, "Get back in the huddle" and woofin’. So I told myself that the next time he’d pay the price. The next time I got him, I took him on what I call the "rollercoaster." He met the ground and I stood over him. When he got up he was a little woozy. On the next play he threw the ball away before I could get him again. After I hit him that time he couldn’t say anything and I didn’t have to celebrate. I just wanted to look in his eyes and let him know that
Number 56 put him in the dirt." - Lamarr Woodley
by Michael Hewitt on Sep 12, 2010 10:15 PM EDT up reply actions
It's kinda quibbling, but...
I don’t think “multiple Super Bowl rings (including 1 MVP)” comes under intangibles. Those are very tangible awards that he earned.
by barnerburner on Sep 13, 2010 12:07 AM EDT up reply actions
Ward has a couple good years left in him
and why can’t he go in the same year as Harrison and Carter? Is there a rule that no more than one guy at any position can go in at a time, or something?
"SteelFever gets #93. Just like Ron Artest. Great game just keep an eye on him that he doesn't go into the stands after a fan."
- 5020 on my making the BTSC active (riot) squad
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OC0NCHq4v3I
Nah no rule
But the Hall of Fame voters rarely vote in a lot at once. Theres a number of very very good players with credentials. Im not saying Hines Ward isnt a Hall of Famer, but at the moment, only the very very prolific and great players are getting in first go these days
I just think hes going to have to wait a year or two based on the recent votings of HOF voters
"I’m going to say Phillip Rivers. The first time Isacked him, I got up and did my little celebration. He started talking trash and saying, "Get back in the huddle" and woofin’. So I told myself that the next time he’d pay the price. The next time I got him, I took him on what I call the "rollercoaster." He met the ground and I stood over him. When he got up he was a little woozy. On the next play he threw the ball away before I could get him again. After I hit him that time he couldn’t say anything and I didn’t have to celebrate. I just wanted to look in his eyes and let him know that
Number 56 put him in the dirt." - Lamarr Woodley
by Michael Hewitt on Sep 12, 2010 9:48 PM EDT up reply actions
Except that it will be 6-7 (at least) years before he's elligible...So...
"SteelFever gets #93. Just like Ron Artest. Great game just keep an eye on him that he doesn't go into the stands after a fan."
- 5020 on my making the BTSC active (riot) squad
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OC0NCHq4v3I
True
Will have to wait and see
"I’m going to say Phillip Rivers. The first time Isacked him, I got up and did my little celebration. He started talking trash and saying, "Get back in the huddle" and woofin’. So I told myself that the next time he’d pay the price. The next time I got him, I took him on what I call the "rollercoaster." He met the ground and I stood over him. When he got up he was a little woozy. On the next play he threw the ball away before I could get him again. After I hit him that time he couldn’t say anything and I didn’t have to celebrate. I just wanted to look in his eyes and let him know that
Number 56 put him in the dirt." - Lamarr Woodley
by Michael Hewitt on Sep 12, 2010 10:14 PM EDT up reply actions
Ugh...I need sleep
I meant to add that Carter and Harrison will most likely already be in by that time as well. So Ward might be fighting Moss and Reggie Wayne for a spot…
"SteelFever gets #93. Just like Ron Artest. Great game just keep an eye on him that he doesn't go into the stands after a fan."
- 5020 on my making the BTSC active (riot) squad
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OC0NCHq4v3I
by Steel Spike on Sep 12, 2010 10:23 PM EDT up reply actions
no other reciever has a
rule named after him. If hes not in first year its a crime
by steelerstyle on Sep 13, 2010 7:37 AM EDT up reply actions
I don't think it would be a surprise
he has great numbers and has been on 2 SB winners. He has always been heralded as a great if not thebest WR blocker. I think he makes it 1st ballot, plus he still is playing, very possibly hit 1000 receptions early next season
Any task BIG or small, Do it well or not at all
by Rickfansince76 on Sep 13, 2010 7:42 AM EDT up reply actions
Have to remember that the league is in a trend toward high scores and opening up the game
to favor that also has to be reflected to include lots of WR, also I think multiple rings is by far very tangible, thats the reason because HoF is packed with Steelers mainly from that 70´s Team. I like this b/c I hear some cryboys doing that. Also I think is a First Year selection but, …. “There are just too much Steelers in THoF”- Its not the Steelers HoF, they still think.
O sales tickets,...and let D rest a little, and D Win Championships.
by YeOldeMexFan on Sep 13, 2010 2:25 PM EDT up reply actions
Common misconception
The Steelers do not have the most players enshrined in Canton. That honor actually goes to the Bears.
We’re not even second. Green Bay has that honor.
Use these arguments the next time some idiot says to you that there’s too many Steelers in the HoF already.
"SteelFever gets #93. Just like Ron Artest. Great game just keep an eye on him that he doesn't go into the stands after a fan."
- 5020 on my making the BTSC active (riot) squad
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OC0NCHq4v3I
If he makes the 1000
Then of course I say first ballot. I still think the Hall will put guys like Carter, Brown and Harrison in first. There could be a backlog which prevents him from being a first ballot is more my point.
People should stop calling me out. In my eyes he is a first ballot hall of famer. But look at how hard it is for receivers to get in first go. Im just trying to be rationale and look at all the facts
"I’m going to say Phillip Rivers. The first time Isacked him, I got up and did my little celebration. He started talking trash and saying, "Get back in the huddle" and woofin’. So I told myself that the next time he’d pay the price. The next time I got him, I took him on what I call the "rollercoaster." He met the ground and I stood over him. When he got up he was a little woozy. On the next play he threw the ball away before I could get him again. After I hit him that time he couldn’t say anything and I didn’t have to celebrate. I just wanted to look in his eyes and let him know that
Number 56 put him in the dirt." - Lamarr Woodley
by Michael Hewitt on Sep 13, 2010 5:57 PM EDT up reply actions
Not first ballot -- ha!
We all know that Ward’s reputation as a bit of a goon (unfair) is going to cost him votes among the prancier set of sports writers.
Ward is going to need a great advocate to make HoF on the first ballot. Unless sometyhing big changes between now and about ten years from now, Ed Bouchette will be the advocate for Ward on the HoF committee. I don’t see Bouchette rounding off the rough edges in his advocacy. In fact, quite the opposite. I could see Bouchette emphasizes that Hines Ward is the most physically feared WR in NFL history.
Now, we all know that Ward became the model blocking wideout that all WRs now have to live up to. But, some of the sports writers are going to be serious dicks about all that.
Sorry to say this but Hines Ward "Is a LB with a WR number" as Deebo had told before. Maybe
thats the part that actually doesn´t fit. But after all its just a new kind of breed and very much needed kind of WR. As Blitz said before if HW does not block that Mendenhall run will not had happen. I cant say better and totally agree with Billy52. We all remember after HW retires His smile and His total and utmost compromise toward the Steelers.
O sales tickets,...and let D rest a little, and D Win Championships.
by YeOldeMexFan on Sep 13, 2010 2:33 PM EDT up reply actions
I agree
plus he never seems to complain when Holmes or plax or Wallace get their number called instead.
Any task BIG or small, Do it well or not at all
by Rickfansince76 on Sep 13, 2010 7:43 AM EDT up reply actions
To think its only Week One
Come the end of this season, and he will be even further up that list
Today he also proved that he isnt slowing down in any way. Still has that uncanny ability to sneak by defenses and find holes in zone coverage for big plays
Just feel so priveleged to have been a witness to this incredible career
"I’m going to say Phillip Rivers. The first time Isacked him, I got up and did my little celebration. He started talking trash and saying, "Get back in the huddle" and woofin’. So I told myself that the next time he’d pay the price. The next time I got him, I took him on what I call the "rollercoaster." He met the ground and I stood over him. When he got up he was a little woozy. On the next play he threw the ball away before I could get him again. After I hit him that time he couldn’t say anything and I didn’t have to celebrate. I just wanted to look in his eyes and let him know that
Number 56 put him in the dirt." - Lamarr Woodley
Best WR Steelers ever had
Yeah, I was around when Swanny and Stallworth were rookies, and those 2 were amazing. But Mr. Ward is better in intangible ways.
And as a Steeler fan, watching him level safeties and CBs is more fun than an acrobatic Swan catch.
Whatever it takes!
by SteelerInSeattle on Sep 12, 2010 9:05 PM EDT reply actions
I like Stallworth the best
I would place them
Stallworth
Ward
Swann
Lipps
Thigpen
Plax
Holmes
Any task BIG or small, Do it well or not at all
by Rickfansince76 on Sep 13, 2010 7:45 AM EDT up reply actions
Feeling pretty prolific today Blitz? You’re whipping up new articles about as quick as I can read them.
yes sir
Only question is whether I continue bringing it or leave something for early this week. Heh.
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by Michael Bean on Sep 12, 2010 9:33 PM EDT up reply actions
You could start laying the ground work
for the Pouncey as NFL rookie of the year. It will require stats and video clips and analysis but there are folks here who could handle most of that I think.
Me? I am just the ideas person.
How do I break it to the cat that since he has been declawed, the rabbit he sees in our backyard would kick his sorry butt?
by Cold_Old_Steelers_Fan on Sep 12, 2010 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions
I’m the guy who sits back and says “good job” and “you suck”. In other words, I’m in management.
by worldtrip on Sep 12, 2010 9:50 PM EDT up reply actions 3 recs
scotch
where I worked. At least for the upper levels. They always kept a well stocked bar on the executives floor for clients.
How do I break it to the cat that since he has been declawed, the rabbit he sees in our backyard would kick his sorry butt?
by Cold_Old_Steelers_Fan on Sep 13, 2010 1:19 PM EDT up reply actions
Pouncey's a short discussion
1. He overcame the obvious tendency to try a rookie out at G.
2. His presence has clearly already been part of a major improvement in the Steelers’ OL.
3. Starting all 16 games at C in the NFL as a rookie is a huge accomplishment. One can argue that because the C relays audibles and adjustments to the OL, that his job is mentally harder than the QB’s job.
Barring someone having a statistically amazing rookie season, Pouncey has a strong case.
by theobserver on Sep 12, 2010 10:03 PM EDT up reply actions
To rain on the strong case for Pouncey as OROY
Alex Mack did the start all games as a rookie center thing last year I think, and I don’t think his case for the award ever had a pulse. Scrolling through the list of past winners, no lineman or TE has ever won.
by barnerburner on Sep 13, 2010 12:12 AM EDT up reply actions
about time to change that?
Just saying. A great center is a hallmark of the Steelers. If anyone can make it possible, Pittsburgh is the team to do it.
Now that the seed has been planted let it have a change to grow. Quietly keep track of the facts, review at mid-season and, if he is still playing well or better, then start the campaign.
How do I break it to the cat that since he has been declawed, the rabbit he sees in our backyard would kick his sorry butt?
by Cold_Old_Steelers_Fan on Sep 13, 2010 9:45 AM EDT up reply actions
I think you'll be able to talk the BCS into replacing itself with a playoff
Before getting writers to give a rookie lineman ink over a guy that gets the ball in their hands and makes headlines and highlight reels putting it in the endzone.
by barnerburner on Sep 13, 2010 2:09 PM EDT up reply actions
Still raining
He’s only played one game.
"Never argue with an idiot. They will drag you down to their level and beat you with experience." - samliam
see my response above
How do I break it to the cat that since he has been declawed, the rabbit he sees in our backyard would kick his sorry butt?
by Cold_Old_Steelers_Fan on Sep 13, 2010 9:45 AM EDT up reply actions
Awesome!
Hines will likely finish the season inside the Top 20 in yards and top 10 in receptions. He’ll need to outstrip Mason for the first one, though.
Glory is fleeting, but obscurity is forever
-Napoleon Bonaparte
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by LV Steelers Fan on Sep 12, 2010 9:21 PM EDT reply actions
we've got an interesting comparison
Of Ward and Mason’s two careers in the works for when the two square off first in a month or so.
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by Michael Bean on Sep 12, 2010 9:33 PM EDT up reply actions
They are rather similar
We all know who is better, though! :-)
Glory is fleeting, but obscurity is forever
-Napoleon Bonaparte
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by LV Steelers Fan on Sep 12, 2010 11:49 PM EDT up reply actions
true
but it will make a nice talking point for the more astute colour commentators in week 4.
How do I break it to the cat that since he has been declawed, the rabbit he sees in our backyard would kick his sorry butt?
by Cold_Old_Steelers_Fan on Sep 13, 2010 9:46 AM EDT up reply actions
If he can play another 4 good-to-decent years, he’s likely to get another 3,000 or so yards, and should be able to get into the top-10 all time, even if he can’t quite reach 14,000. As far as receptions go, he should easily finish his career in the top 10, even if he can’t pass any other active player or Jerry Rice, because another 200 catches to get to Marvin Harrison is effectively a lock, as long as he stays healthy enough.
idk about 'effectively a lock'
I think it’s quite reachable, but remember, you just mentioned a guy (Harrison) who’s career essentially ended overnight, when it didn’t at all seem like he was ready to slow down abruptly. Ward needs to catch some breaks injury wise still in order to pad his stats. I think and certainly hope he will.
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by Michael Bean on Sep 12, 2010 10:20 PM EDT up reply actions
Ward's harder than a coffin nail
He’s missed a stupidly low number of games over his career. I want to say maybe…4?
"SteelFever gets #93. Just like Ron Artest. Great game just keep an eye on him that he doesn't go into the stands after a fan."
- 5020 on my making the BTSC active (riot) squad
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OC0NCHq4v3I
by Steel Spike on Sep 12, 2010 10:22 PM EDT up reply actions
just sayin
We can’t take things for granted with him. I love to do just that, but really, it’s not wise or fair. He’s been so durable and consistent for so long, hard to expect it to continue forever. Here’s to hoping though!
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by Michael Bean on Sep 12, 2010 10:29 PM EDT up reply actions
To hoping!
"SteelFever gets #93. Just like Ron Artest. Great game just keep an eye on him that he doesn't go into the stands after a fan."
- 5020 on my making the BTSC active (riot) squad
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OC0NCHq4v3I
by Steel Spike on Sep 12, 2010 10:36 PM EDT up reply actions
best served with ice
in the glass with the beer.
How do I break it to the cat that since he has been declawed, the rabbit he sees in our backyard would kick his sorry butt?
by Cold_Old_Steelers_Fan on Sep 13, 2010 9:47 AM EDT up reply actions
I may be wrong
but many years ago was traditionally served with ice in it (when available) because refridgeration was just too scarce. I don’t know how ice could be more available but there you go. The story as I had heard it. I have tried it. For some beer it is better than serving at +80f.
How do I break it to the cat that since he has been declawed, the rabbit he sees in our backyard would kick his sorry butt?
by Cold_Old_Steelers_Fan on Sep 13, 2010 1:22 PM EDT up reply actions
i dont mind warm beer
hot is disgusting, but just room temperature or slightly warm is strangely kinda tasty to me. watered down flat beer though is unacceptable.
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by Michael Bean on Sep 15, 2010 3:51 AM EDT up reply actions
One thing about Harrison
He had an offer on the table, IIRC, from the Colts, but he thought he was worth more. They let him go and nobody was interested in the type of money he wanted. He did get injured, but he could probably have made it longer if not for his ego (which was surprising, because he never seemed to have a big ego from watching him on the field).
by WolfpackSteelersFan on Sep 13, 2010 2:00 PM EDT up reply actions
Totally agree. He easily could’ve played another 2 or 3 years, but those shooting incidents combined with the fact that he still considered himself the Colts’ best receiver made it impossible for anyone to sign him, because at that stage of his career, he was a #2 at best.
injuries had more to do with it
than anything relating to money or guns.
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by Michael Bean on Sep 15, 2010 3:51 AM EDT up reply actions
Well I’m a much bigger Steelers than I am a Colts fan, so I guess I’ll have to take your word for that. I do agree with your general point though, that injuries are always a possibility and that we can’t discount those ending Hines’ career early. Still, I’d like to be the optimist here and assume Hines won’t miss more than 3 games the next 4 seasons. In that case, I believe it’s very likely he’ll get another 200+ catches, and certainly possible he gets another 3000 yards.
im with you my man
I believe in Ward, that;s for sure. So awesome!
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by Michael Bean on Sep 15, 2010 3:35 PM EDT up reply actions
6 games missed in 12 seasons
Very impressive and durable. And Michael has a very good point. No one expected Harrisons career to end as abruptly as it did. NFL is about as unpredictable as it gets. It only takes one hit and careers can change.
"I’m going to say Phillip Rivers. The first time Isacked him, I got up and did my little celebration. He started talking trash and saying, "Get back in the huddle" and woofin’. So I told myself that the next time he’d pay the price. The next time I got him, I took him on what I call the "rollercoaster." He met the ground and I stood over him. When he got up he was a little woozy. On the next play he threw the ball away before I could get him again. After I hit him that time he couldn’t say anything and I didn’t have to celebrate. I just wanted to look in his eyes and let him know that
Number 56 put him in the dirt." - Lamarr Woodley
by Michael Hewitt on Sep 12, 2010 10:32 PM EDT up reply actions
Leonard Weaver
Theissman
Romanowski
Aikman
ETC….
"SteelFever gets #93. Just like Ron Artest. Great game just keep an eye on him that he doesn't go into the stands after a fan."
- 5020 on my making the BTSC active (riot) squad
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OC0NCHq4v3I
by Steel Spike on Sep 12, 2010 10:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Rivers
Players who should be in the Hall of Fame: Pat TIllman, Dwight White, Donnie Shell, L.C. Greenwood, Ray Guy, Steve Tasker, Greg Llyod, Andy Russel, Cris Carter, Kevin Greene and Jerry Kramer
"Don't wory, I'm an untrained professional" WVPF
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by WVPiratesfan on Sep 12, 2010 10:38 PM EDT up reply actions
Terrell Davis
"I’m going to say Phillip Rivers. The first time Isacked him, I got up and did my little celebration. He started talking trash and saying, "Get back in the huddle" and woofin’. So I told myself that the next time he’d pay the price. The next time I got him, I took him on what I call the "rollercoaster." He met the ground and I stood over him. When he got up he was a little woozy. On the next play he threw the ball away before I could get him again. After I hit him that time he couldn’t say anything and I didn’t have to celebrate. I just wanted to look in his eyes and let him know that
Number 56 put him in the dirt." - Lamarr Woodley
by Michael Hewitt on Sep 12, 2010 10:40 PM EDT up reply actions
?? Rivers? Which one?
I must be only firing on 2 cylinders right now…I’m very very tired, but I can’t go to bed until my son does….
"SteelFever gets #93. Just like Ron Artest. Great game just keep an eye on him that he doesn't go into the stands after a fan."
- 5020 on my making the BTSC active (riot) squad
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OC0NCHq4v3I
by Steel Spike on Sep 12, 2010 10:42 PM EDT up reply actions
Keith
Players who should be in the Hall of Fame: Pat TIllman, Dwight White, Donnie Shell, L.C. Greenwood, Ray Guy, Steve Tasker, Greg Llyod, Andy Russel, Cris Carter, Kevin Greene and Jerry Kramer
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by WVPiratesfan on Sep 12, 2010 10:52 PM EDT up reply actions
Keith Rivers hasn't retired (I don't think)
I was naming off players that had one hit end their careers. I’m only assuming about Weaver right now, but that looked suspiciously like what LT did to Theissman…
"SteelFever gets #93. Just like Ron Artest. Great game just keep an eye on him that he doesn't go into the stands after a fan."
- 5020 on my making the BTSC active (riot) squad
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OC0NCHq4v3I
by Steel Spike on Sep 12, 2010 10:57 PM EDT up reply actions
but it did change his career
because he learned a valuable lesson that day, keep your head on a swivle
Players who should be in the Hall of Fame: Pat TIllman, Dwight White, Donnie Shell, L.C. Greenwood, Ray Guy, Steve Tasker, Greg Llyod, Andy Russel, Cris Carter, Kevin Greene and Jerry Kramer
"Don't wory, I'm an untrained professional" WVPF
Canal Street Chronicles resident Steelers Fan
by WVPiratesfan on Sep 12, 2010 11:03 PM EDT up reply actions
ROFL!
True dat!
"SteelFever gets #93. Just like Ron Artest. Great game just keep an eye on him that he doesn't go into the stands after a fan."
- 5020 on my making the BTSC active (riot) squad
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OC0NCHq4v3I
by Steel Spike on Sep 12, 2010 11:12 PM EDT up reply actions
Well, a major part of Harrison’s career ending so abruptly were those shooting incidents, not to mention the fact that he still considered himself a number 1 receiver when he no longer was, with Reggie Wayne there.
I don’t see Hines having those kind of issues at all: he’s a consensus team player, and doesn’t seem the type to hold out for more money at this stage of his career, because he seems to have accepted his role as a mentor to the young guys we have. As long as he stays healthy, he should have no problem getting another 2-3 hundred catches over the next 4 years(my prediction for how much longer he stays with us), and another 3000 yards is certainly possible.
I love Hines
Man, it only needed one game to get me back on the Hines train. I worries he’d be slower and finally showing his age, but no sir. What a great performance, especially the catch where he pulled it down with his fingertips and then laid out for it to make a leaping catch. Greatness!
Like you would know if he slowed down
no one is going to confuse him and De’Sean Jackson.
Players who should be in the Hall of Fame: Pat TIllman, Dwight White, Donnie Shell, L.C. Greenwood, Ray Guy, Steve Tasker, Greg Llyod, Andy Russel, Cris Carter, Kevin Greene and Jerry Kramer
"Don't wory, I'm an untrained professional" WVPF
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by WVPiratesfan on Sep 12, 2010 11:24 PM EDT up reply actions
good point
I guess I meant slowed down more in an all-around kind of way, getting less physical, less athletic etc. But none of that showed yesterday.
The Failboys lose, to top off a great day to be a Steelers fan
Players who should be in the Hall of Fame: Pat TIllman, Dwight White, Donnie Shell, L.C. Greenwood, Ray Guy, Steve Tasker, Greg Llyod, Andy Russel, Cris Carter, Kevin Greene and Jerry Kramer
"Don't wory, I'm an untrained professional" WVPF
Canal Street Chronicles resident Steelers Fan
Now if the Ravens lose
Its a great week to be a Steeler fan!
"I’m going to say Phillip Rivers. The first time Isacked him, I got up and did my little celebration. He started talking trash and saying, "Get back in the huddle" and woofin’. So I told myself that the next time he’d pay the price. The next time I got him, I took him on what I call the "rollercoaster." He met the ground and I stood over him. When he got up he was a little woozy. On the next play he threw the ball away before I could get him again. After I hit him that time he couldn’t say anything and I didn’t have to celebrate. I just wanted to look in his eyes and let him know that
Number 56 put him in the dirt." - Lamarr Woodley
by Michael Hewitt on Sep 12, 2010 11:45 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm am going to root so hard for the Jets tomorrow night...
Glory is fleeting, but obscurity is forever
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by LV Steelers Fan on Sep 12, 2010 11:50 PM EDT up reply actions
*I am
Glory is fleeting, but obscurity is forever
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by LV Steelers Fan on Sep 12, 2010 11:51 PM EDT up reply actions
Same
Probly the only time this season that I will other than when they play the Pats
"I’m going to say Phillip Rivers. The first time Isacked him, I got up and did my little celebration. He started talking trash and saying, "Get back in the huddle" and woofin’. So I told myself that the next time he’d pay the price. The next time I got him, I took him on what I call the "rollercoaster." He met the ground and I stood over him. When he got up he was a little woozy. On the next play he threw the ball away before I could get him again. After I hit him that time he couldn’t say anything and I didn’t have to celebrate. I just wanted to look in his eyes and let him know that
Number 56 put him in the dirt." - Lamarr Woodley
by Michael Hewitt on Sep 13, 2010 12:01 AM EDT up reply actions
Michael Irvin
Hines needs 850 to pass Irvin. I think he can do that this year. With his reputation as a leader, a blocker, a big game, big play guy and with that smile I think passing Irvin would almost guarantee he makes the hall.
I saw that
I wouldn’t be surprised to see two others pass MI this year as well.
How do I break it to the cat that since he has been declawed, the rabbit he sees in our backyard would kick his sorry butt?
by Cold_Old_Steelers_Fan on Sep 13, 2010 9:50 AM EDT up reply actions
Hines
this man makes me cry. When there was all the crap about Ben and the claim that Steelers fans needed to hang their heads and be ashamed of their team, I kept thinking-but this is the team of Troy and Hines. A lot of think of these two as the real face of the Steelers. These are the players who make us proud, all the time, in good times and bad, on and off the field.
Look at that smile on HInes Ward’s face as many times as you can. It doesn’t just happen when he’s at his best. It happens when someone else scores. Or has a big play. And he turns it toward the fans because he loves us as much as we love him.
People over-use the term “heart” but this man defines it. He loves his job. He loves his team and his teammates. He loves his fans. He loves Pittsburgh. He plays the kind of football we love—hard hitting, all out guts and smarts— and then he walks to the sidelines and he is the kind of man we love: appreciative of others, respectful of his QB, teammates coach, owner, fans, always ready to tell you someone else had a great game or should be appreciated while never falsely modest about what he brings to the game.
And, GAWD, this man is talented. He has muscles in his body who understand the catch the way many men’s brains don’t. Watch that wobbly catch and you’re all over shivers with what the body of Hines Ward understands about catching a football, bringing it down and getting down the field. The man is an amazing athlete—and yet he’ll tell anyone and everyone he isn’t big enough, tall enough, fast enough…whatever.. to really be a wide receiver in the NFL.
It doesn’t matter if he really makes the HOF. Anyone who is a real Steelers fan knows Hines is already in the only kind of HOF that matters. We see him grin and we know and he knows, he’s there. He’s unforgettable.
by dogthebus on Sep 13, 2010 4:05 AM EDT reply actions 3 recs
and to all of the Steelers fans
regardless of their beliefs let’s pray that Hines Ward’s career will last at least another 5 or 6 years. As far as I know he is younger than Terrel Owens and Torry Holt who are still playing. So let’s hope he’ll continue to bring joy in our eyes and hearts as he is the epitome of a true leader and teammate.
Hines will get in
Someone above said that there needs to be an advocate for Hines to get in. I give you Peter King, who is himself a voter for the Hall…
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2010/writers/peter_king/08/22/mmqb/2.html
I bear no real love for the man, but he makes a very good case and the story is indicative of something that I think seems to get overlooked. The voters for the Hall cover a wide spectrum of people. I think it’s a bit naive to say that the voters won’t take into consideration some of the intangibles (playing on a predominantly run offense, blocking, leadership).
Hines will have the numbers, and 2 rings with a SB MVP. Those are not small accomplishments. Carter was amazing, but could never get a ring. The voters consider those kind of things. Irvin is in and by the end of his career, barring a major injury, Hines will have surpassed him in yards. He is already ahead of him by a good margin in catches. If Hines plays just this season and next, he will be one of only 8 guys (probably 9 with Moss) with 1000+ catches. Just eight men. That’s huge. Will he get in first ballot? I don’t know, and frankly, don’t care. He will get in. Of that I have no doubt.
On a side note, Jerry Rice’s numbers are freaking insane.
btw
I meant I have no real love for PK, not HInes.
Hope
Hopefully Hines has another 100+ catch and 1000+ yard season this year.
A play off game or two or three would surely help.
Unfortunately it will take 2 seasons like that to give Ward a really good shot at the Hall. He is in my hall,but I would like to see him in the real one.
The more I learn -The less I think I know! Just enjoy reading and sharing.
Hines gets in
He has great numbers in the playoffs, which I did a post on it last year. Every other eligible receiver with comparable per game playoff numbers to his is in the HOF.
by WolfpackSteelersFan on Sep 13, 2010 2:10 PM EDT reply actions
BA
depending on the strategic approach Bruce Arians takes in the middle and later parts of the season.
OK, I know I don’t post much here, but how did this little nugget get past all of you? Talk about a contradiction in terms!
by steelers-chicago on Sep 13, 2010 2:20 PM EDT reply actions
lol yea
Was waiting for someone to saythat. We know what his approach will be – pass, pass, pass.
But who knows, maybe Tomlin has more of a say in the play calling and game planning this year.
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by Michael Bean on Sep 13, 2010 8:44 PM EDT up reply actions
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