Won't have to deal with Ray Lewis

[toronto]

Gone for the season per Harbaugh. Few minutes ago.

[chicagotexan2]

Originally Posted by toronto

Gone for the season per Harbaugh. Few minutes ago.

I hope he doesn't go out and stabs someone to death.

[Vinny]

Originally Posted by chicagotexan2

I hope he doesn't go out and stabs someone to death.

LOL'd at this tweet...read it about the same time as yours.

https://twitter.com/willbrinson/stat...36120757768192

[Texecutioner]

Originally Posted by chicagotexan2

I hope he doesn't go out and stabs someone to death.

Pretty tacky thing to say. Ray has never been a thug, nor has he ever been linked to any other type of violent crimes. He wasn't even the guy that stabbed the guy who died either. As far as I'm concerned Ray Lewis has displayed maturity and shown nothing but attributes that are positive throughout his career other then that murder incident in which he was exonerated for.

I wish Ray the best, and I hope he doesn't retire.

[Double Barrel]

Originally Posted by Texecutioner

Pretty tacky thing to say. Ray has never been a thug, nor has he ever been linked to any other type of violent crimes. He wasn't even the guy that stabbed the guy who died either. As far as I'm concerned Ray Lewis has displayed maturity and shown nothing but attributes that are positive throughout his career other then that murder incident in which he was exonerated for.

I wish Ray the best, and I hope he doesn't retire.

Did you see the NFLN program "A Football Life" a couple of weeks ago about Ray Lewis?

It was simply awesome. I've liked the guy for a long time, and that program just cemented what I already thought about him. If you have not seen it, make a point to find it as a fan of Ray. You will not be disappointed.

[Thorn]

Originally Posted by Double Barrel

Did you see the NFLN program "A Football Life" a couple of weeks ago about Ray Lewis?

It was simply awesome. I've liked the guy for a long time, and that program just cemented what I already thought about him. If you have not seen it, make a point to find it as a fan of Ray. You will not be disappointed.

Folks in the public eye are seldom what the public thinks they are. And that goes both ways. LOL

[Double Barrel]

Originally Posted by Thorn

Folks in the public eye are seldom what the public thinks they are. And that goes both ways. LOL

The cool thing about the one on Lewis was that cameras followed his life for a year, so a lot of it was about off-the-field aspects of his life. It was great seeing this monster LB as a father and community leader. Dude is certainly making the most of his celebrity status to inspire others in positive ways. Much respect for him in that regard.

[Texecutioner]

Originally Posted by Double Barrel

Did you see the NFLN program "A Football Life" a couple of weeks ago about Ray Lewis?

It was simply awesome. I've liked the guy for a long time, and that program just cemented what I already thought about him. If you have not seen it, make a point to find it as a fan of Ray. You will not be disappointed.

I have been wanting to see it. I watched his "Beyond The Glory" a long time ago and was already a huge fan, but man the guy just impresses me with his leadership of his family and his teammates not only on the field but even more off the field. He is not some thug or murderer type like some people try to paint him as. He is the epitome of hard work and "sacrifice." I've thoroughly enjoyed his career for a long time now. Best defensive player ever to me.

[toronto]

Originally Posted by Texecutioner

I have been wanting to see it. I watched his "Beyond The Glory" a long time ago and was already a huge fan, but man the guy just impresses me with his leadership of his family and his teammates not only on the field but even more off the field. He is not some thug or murderer type like some people try to paint him as. He is the epitome of hard work and "sacrifice." I've thoroughly enjoyed his career for a long time now. Best defensive player ever to me.

It's close for me between LT, Singletary and Lewis. I think I still give LT a slight edge just for the way he revolutionized the OLB and edge passer.

[chicagotexan2]

Originally Posted by Texecutioner

Pretty tacky thing to say. Ray has never been a thug, nor has he ever been linked to any other type of violent crimes. He wasn't even the guy that stabbed the guy who died either. As far as I'm concerned Ray Lewis has displayed maturity and shown nothing but attributes that are positive throughout his career other then that murder incident in which he was exonerated for.

I wish Ray the best, and I hope he doesn't retire.

I guess so. You're right he was cleared of all charges in his murder trial. Buy he settled with the family of the victims. Just like Michael Jackson but I'm sure that's only a coincidence.

[Texecutioner]

Originally Posted by chicagotexan2

I guess so. You're right he was cleared of all charges in his murder trial. Buy he settled with the family of the victims. Just like Michael Jackson but I'm sure that's only a coincidence.

From what I understand, it was just some fight that took place outside of a night club. Things like that happen and they can get out of hand real quick. I've been involved in skirmishes here and there. Nothing that major, but I think it was Ray's friends who caused the problems and Ray wouldn't rat them out or something like that. I don't remember all the facts since it has been a long time. I just know that I've never seen a gangster thug type in Ray Lewis. All I've ever seen is a great leader on and off the field. I know that whole ordeal was really bad, but I've never seen any pattern or consistency to suggest that Ray is some bad character. Just my opinion of him.

[Yankee_In_TX]

Originally Posted by Texecutioner

From what I understand, it was just some fight that took place outside of a night club. Things like that happen and they can get out of hand real quick. I've been involved in skirmishes here and there. Nothing that major, but I think it was Ray's friends who caused the problems and Ray wouldn't rat them out or something like that. I don't remember all the facts since it has been a long time. I just know that I've never seen a gangster thug type in Ray Lewis. All I've ever seen is a great leader on and off the field. I know that whole ordeal was really bad, but I've never seen any pattern or consistency to suggest that Ray is some bad character. Just my opinion of him.

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/foo...wis_agreement/

[chicagotexan2]

Originally Posted by Texecutioner

From what I understand, it was just some fight that took place outside of a night club. Things like that happen and they can get out of hand real quick. I've been involved in skirmishes here and there. Nothing that major, but I think it was Ray's friends who caused the problems and Ray wouldn't rat them out or something like that. I don't remember all the facts since it has been a long time. I just know that I've never seen a gangster thug type in Ray Lewis. All I've ever seen is a great leader on and off the field. I know that whole ordeal was really bad, but I've never seen any pattern or consistency to suggest that Ray is some bad character. Just my opinion of him.

Maybe he's lived a clean life since then, maybe he's an upstanding citizen, maybe he inspires others with pep talks, maybe he does a silly dance at game intros. Maybe he just tried to protect his friends by covering up a murder. Maybe he just didn't want to rat out his friends and didn't want to cooperate with the police when two men were stabbed and killed. So what? Covering up for a friend is the same thing Paterno did and the great things he did won't reconcile or make up for what he should have done. I know he's an alltime great. But when I think of Ray Lewis I also think of the incident too, not just football. If this is the end of his playing days, tisk tisk.

[Maddict5]

Originally Posted by Texecutioner

As far as I'm concerned Ray Lewis has displayed maturity and shown nothing but attributes that are positive throughout his career other then that murder incident in which he was exonerated for.

that jerry sandusky was a swell guy too... well you know apart from that incident....

[Texan_Bill]

Originally Posted by Maddict5

that jerry sandusky was a swell guy too... well you know apart from that incident....

OJ Simpson was a helluva running back. Well of course there's that whole turning two people in human pez dispensers, thingy.

[Texan_Bill]

Seriously though, I wish this thread would not have spiraled out of control. Both teams have injuries to deal with and let's hope this Sunday, there are no more. This way when both teams meet for the AFC Conference Championship Game, they'll both be as healthy as possible.

[Maddict5]

Originally Posted by Texan_Bill

OJ Simpson was a helluva running back. Well of course there's that whole turning two people in human pez dispensers, thingy.

tut tut shame on you, he was found innocent of that as ray is with his legal troubles

[Vinny]

Originally Posted by toronto

Gone for the season per Harbaugh. Few minutes ago.

Webb is a better player at this point in their careers...both gone.

[Grams]

Probably not going to make much of a difference. GB was without half their players and they still crushed us.

[ATXtexanfan]

Originally Posted by Grams

Probably not going to make much of a difference. GB was without half their players and they still crushed us.

aint that the truth. can still be out planned on the field