Skippy Posted October 15, 2006 Share Posted October 15, 2006 I can't help but think that someone like Polamalu is going to get the hair yanked. I'm not sure the penalty was for the tackle but maybe because Larry Johnson didn't let go after the tackle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retrograde assault Posted October 15, 2006 Share Posted October 15, 2006 Guy with a mop like that, i see no problem with grabbing it, but you have to let go when he's down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Vatican Hitsquad Posted October 15, 2006 Share Posted October 15, 2006 You wanna grow it that long, that's on you. I would yank the hell out of it, even if I had the opportunity to grab body. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skippy Posted October 15, 2006 Author Share Posted October 15, 2006 You wanna grow it that long, that's on you. I would yank the hell out of it, even if I had the opportunity to grab body. I blew the poll options but I pretty much feel the same way. I think you need to let it go once you get them down though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunther Posted October 15, 2006 Share Posted October 15, 2006 I blew the poll options but I pretty much feel the same way. I think you need to let it go once you get them down though. Yep, agreed with the others, if you grow it out like that, fair game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riffraff Posted October 15, 2006 Share Posted October 15, 2006 It blocks a clear path to the uniform... fair game to yank on it. Next, a poll will ask if someone can be tackled via an arm or a leg. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Neutron Posted October 15, 2006 Share Posted October 15, 2006 I'm all for seeing those girls have their hair pulled. This is football - if you want to be pretty, go play soccer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squeegiebo Posted October 15, 2006 Share Posted October 15, 2006 Guy with a mop like that, i see no problem with grabbing it, but you have to let go when he's down. Good info here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gros Membres! Posted October 15, 2006 Share Posted October 15, 2006 If you have your hair in the playing area then I do think it is fair game. However, why has this never happened before? Respect? I thought it was a dirty play in that he didn't let go of the hair. I hope he gets fined just like Rolle did - I thought it was obviously intent to injure. I like Larry's play on my fantasy team (had him last year) but the guy is just not classy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Posted October 16, 2006 Share Posted October 16, 2006 If you have your hair in the playing area then I do think it is fair game. However, why has this never happened before? Respect? I thought it was a dirty play in that he didn't let go of the hair. I hope he gets fined just like Rolle did - I thought it was obviously intent to injure. I like Larry's play on my fantasy team (had him last year) but the guy is just not classy. Rolle twisting the head is a lot worse. Next time Troy may stuff it in the helmet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gros Membres! Posted October 16, 2006 Share Posted October 16, 2006 Rolle twisting the head is a lot worse. Next time Troy may stuff it in the helmet. He should. That must have hurt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocknrobn26 Posted October 16, 2006 Share Posted October 16, 2006 The penalty was for taunting, NOT hair pulling. FWIW.....the NFL ruled on that w/ Williams, IIRC, and the hair pull is legal! JMHO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainHook Posted October 16, 2006 Share Posted October 16, 2006 Edgerrin James was pulled down by his hair in the season opener against Cleveland a few years ago. No penalty. He cut his hair before the next game. You wear your hair like that, that's the risk you take. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skylive5 Posted October 16, 2006 Share Posted October 16, 2006 However, why has this never happened before? FWIW.....the NFL ruled on that w/ Williams, IIRC, and the hair pull is legal! At least someone around here has a memory longer than their ..... well, at least someone around here has a memory. LOL Ricky Williams and his hair hit the deck more than once actually. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocknrobn26 Posted October 16, 2006 Share Posted October 16, 2006 (edited) At least someone around here has a memory longer than their ..... well, at least someone around here has a memory. LOL Ricky Williams and his hair hit the deck more than once actually. TY, Sky! My memory is very questionable, but I do 'member dat! Edited October 16, 2006 by rocknrobn26 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Dick Posted October 16, 2006 Share Posted October 16, 2006 I thought it was obviously intent to injure. I swear, Larry's fingers got stuck in that hair so bad it reminded me of a tree branch playing disco music. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HowboutthemCowboys Posted October 16, 2006 Share Posted October 16, 2006 I swear, Larry's fingers got stuck in that hair so bad it reminded me of a tree branch playing disco music. Mr. Cliche strikes again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
broncosn05 Posted October 16, 2006 Share Posted October 16, 2006 Guy with a mop like that, i see no problem with grabbing it, but you have to let go when he's down. One of the funniest things I've ever seen on a football field Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chavez Posted October 16, 2006 Share Posted October 16, 2006 I'm sort of old school - I think anything short of a prison shanking should be legal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
broncosn05 Posted October 16, 2006 Share Posted October 16, 2006 Next time Troy may stuff it in the helmet. There's no way it'd fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainHook Posted October 16, 2006 Share Posted October 16, 2006 He could get a bigger helmet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grits and Shins Posted October 16, 2006 Share Posted October 16, 2006 You wanna grow it that long, that's on you. I would yank the hell out of it, even if I had the opportunity to grab body. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'canes2004 Posted October 16, 2006 Share Posted October 16, 2006 I think it's the way he held on after the play was over, but if your wearing the locks, be prepared to have someone give it a yank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FWmaker Posted October 16, 2006 Share Posted October 16, 2006 Not only do I think you should be able to yank the mop to drop a guy, but I think you hold him down and get your teamates to cut his hair to a respectible length. Could you see a player try that hairdo on a Lombardi, Shula (Don), Stram, or Landry team? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egret Posted October 16, 2006 Share Posted October 16, 2006 Edgerrin James was pulled down by his hair in the season opener against Cleveland a few years ago. No penalty. He cut his hair before the next game. You wear your hair like that, that's the risk you take. One of the many reasons that Edge is one of my favorites. He didn't want to give any defenders any extra advantages. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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