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NFL Player Suffers Crushing Block During Tackle Attempt
- Posted on December 17, 2010 at 12:00pm by
Jonathon M. Seidl
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The rule in the NFL is that if a ball carrier loses his helmet during a play, that play is blown dead. The rule is in place so something like this doesn’t happen:
The block occurred during Thursday’s 49ers vs. Chargers game. Via SportsGrid:
[Chargers player Mike] Tolbert, who lost his helmet while covering a punt return, sprinted 50 yards downfield in an attempt to tackle 49ers returner Ted Ginn, Jr. As Ginn switched direction, Tolbert pursued, and didn’t see Adams coming from his right side. That’s when the boom was dropped.
As you’ll notice, Tolbert was fine — luckily. What could have been a serious concussion or bloodied face ended in a “tough guy” video.
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Comments (70)
randy
Posted on December 17, 2010 at 1:51pmWOW, It’s almost like a rugby game broke out at an NFL game. These pansies wear too much protection anyway.
Report Post »GeauxAlready
Posted on December 17, 2010 at 1:45pmBoy I sure am glad I didn’t say anything about Obama having Nappy Hair. Some of ya’ll would have had a stroke……..PC is killing this country………….
Merry Christmas Ya’ll
missbosslady
Posted on December 17, 2010 at 5:20pmGeaux, I don’t know what you said that got some folks here all riled up, as it seems to be gone (got the gist of it though). But, from the tone of some of the comments you were successful in your button pushing goal.
Now, I don’t know your motives, and I don’t really care.
But what I do know is that there are those here who swiftly, and predictably rose to Geaux’s bait.
You need to check yourselves. You’re easy marks.
Report Post »GeauxAlready
Posted on December 17, 2010 at 5:56pmI knew it was gonna cause a stink. But I just could not help myself.
Report Post »rfycom
Posted on December 17, 2010 at 1:44pmMy momma used to hot be harder than that.
Report Post »WAR PIGS CRAWLING
Posted on December 17, 2010 at 6:53pmYour mom is hot….ha..ha..Freudian Slip??
I will hazard a guess and say that you ain’t kidding when you say your “momma used to hit me harder than that”.
Report Post »YOUHAVETOBEKIDDING
Posted on December 17, 2010 at 1:44pmHis “Soul Glo” let him down. I hear that is some powerfull stuff.
robx
Posted on December 17, 2010 at 1:44pmIf he continues to play without a helmet there should be no penalty. He should be fined for continuing the to play without proper protection. If he is still trying to tackle the ball carrier he is fair game. I doubt the blocker even noticed he was not wearing a helmet.
Report Post »subetai
Posted on December 17, 2010 at 1:15pmThere is no place for that here. We are not racist and if you are, you need to find another place to spread your filth.
Report Post »@leftfighter
Posted on December 17, 2010 at 1:11pmNow, BLAZERS PAY ATTENTION:
“The rule in the NFL is that if a ball carrier loses his helmet during a play, that play is blown dead. The rule is in place so something like this doesn’t happen:”
Uh… did you notice Mike Tolbert wasn’t the ball carrier? He was the gunner on the punt team. He wasn’t carrying the ball. He was playing (special teams) defense.
Report Post »@leftfighter
Posted on December 17, 2010 at 1:07pmtotally uncalled for.
Report Post »TxGold
Posted on December 17, 2010 at 1:02pmWhy do you feel the need to be an azz? That remark is overly stupid!
Report Post »CultureWarriors
Posted on December 17, 2010 at 12:56pm@GeauxAlready : You must be a liberal because the only idiots I know that talk like that are libertards.
Kudos to Tolbert he was hustling and giving his all!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y8DnA4Ro9tQ
Report Post »Chicago Ray
Posted on December 17, 2010 at 12:56pmI guess it doesn‘t matter when the helmet isn’t protecting anything inside that skull of that idiot. A millionaire who probably can’t even read the rules.
Report Post »hauschild
Posted on December 17, 2010 at 12:57pmHey, are you Cowboy Ray from Mancow’s old Morning Madhouse show???
Report Post »Chicago Ray
Posted on December 17, 2010 at 12:58pmNaw that‘s not me I’m afraid although I know of who you speak.
Report Post »Chicago Ray
Posted on December 17, 2010 at 1:02pmNope that’s not me hauschild ;)
Report Post »sconnolly
Posted on December 17, 2010 at 12:36pm@ GeauxAlready
Nice post *******…
Report Post »Cobra Blue
Posted on December 17, 2010 at 12:34pmWhen in doubt best to take yourself out of the play when you have lost your helmet. Had this guy got his bell rung everyone would have blamed the ref or the blocker. If the player is gutsy enough to pursue at all cost then go for it. But don’t blame others if he gets hurt. Just saying….Go for it!
Report Post »Rob_M
Posted on December 17, 2010 at 12:31pmGrab your helmet idiot.
Report Post »gopsnativeson
Posted on December 17, 2010 at 12:37pmWell said,
Report Post »Ron_WA
Posted on December 17, 2010 at 12:26pmNot overly Christian of me but – you play the game – you take your chances
Report Post »run42k
Posted on December 17, 2010 at 3:20pmNo kidding Ron_WA! This league is turning girlie…play ball or sign a contract for women’s bowling or tennis…geez.
Report Post »GeauxAlready
Posted on December 17, 2010 at 12:26pmLord have mercy say Nappy Hair and ya’ll loose it.
fyi Nappy Hair is Kill’in People. It used to just get you fired, Now trying to take your head off, or catch on fire or get shot.
cubber
Posted on December 17, 2010 at 12:24pm@ kate – Would love some cookies.
Report Post »Redd
Posted on December 17, 2010 at 12:20pmIf Danny Woodhead lost his helmet, that would make a better story.
Report Post »Shurmus
Posted on December 17, 2010 at 12:18pmI would like to see you say that to him…tough guy. What kind of manly American uses French to look smart and funny at the same time and accomplishes neither?
http://www.slugbuddies.com
Report Post »untameable-kate
Posted on December 17, 2010 at 12:18pmJust for that I’m going to go bake some cookies.
Report Post »scott367
Posted on December 17, 2010 at 12:14pmwhat the hell is that comment supposed to mean? Uncalled for.
Report Post »mtnclimberjim
Posted on December 17, 2010 at 12:07pmI’m sure the union will have something to say. I hate union sports. Will never support them.
Report Post »apollo18
Posted on December 17, 2010 at 6:16pmYou got that right! NO UNIONS, PERIOD!
Report Post »Alvin691
Posted on December 17, 2010 at 12:07pmThe dude lead with his helmet.
Report Post »Alexandra1214
Posted on December 17, 2010 at 12:06pmOuch…..
Report Post »guyperram
Posted on December 17, 2010 at 12:04pmWhy didn.t the ref blow the play dead? They seem to be losing their helmets an awful lot these days. Either the blocking is far harder than when I played, or they aren’t properly securing their straps.
Report Post »Lantern
Posted on December 17, 2010 at 12:10pmI’ve noticed that too. What are they using now, tape?
Report Post »Colonial Revolutionary
Posted on December 17, 2010 at 12:12pmRight now the rule is the play is blown dead only if it is a reciever or running back. I watched this game last night and this guy lost his helmet a couple of times during the game. Must be too big for him.
Report Post »CatB
Posted on December 17, 2010 at 12:15pmMy gurss is the latter GUYPERRAM .. securing a helmet is “hard” — going to have to have the govt. “fix” that. ;-)
Report Post »guyperram
Posted on December 17, 2010 at 12:17pmProbably isn’t tightening down the straps properly. He has been lucky so far, but it only takes one unlucky moment, and he is badly injured.
Report Post »It is a tough game, and taking unnecessary chances doesn’t make sense.
HillBillySam1
Posted on December 17, 2010 at 12:29pmIt’s a good thing that he got knocked to the ground when he did…..the Jets strength and conditiong coach was getting ready to knee-trip him…….
Report Post »hauschild
Posted on December 17, 2010 at 12:57pmPlayers are pretty much the same – that leaves the equipment as the only difference. The helmets are obviously not the same.
Report Post »Bullcop34
Posted on December 17, 2010 at 1:35pmIt’s kinda like sagging pants….there is a belt for the solution to that, and most often it is worn but improperly hence the sag effect. It is no different with the helments, the straps are there but not being used properly in an effort to look cool. In both instances, ignorance prevails against commen sense.
Report Post »Rowgue
Posted on December 17, 2010 at 1:51pmPeople lose their helmets because they are hit in the head. Either with an opposing players hands in the case of linefights and receiver/dback battles, or with their helmets in the case of tackles and open field blocking.
Sure there is occasionally a guy that just has his helmet fall off for no apparent reason because the straps either broke or weren’t properly fastened. But the vast majority of this happening are a direct result of opposing players targetting and battering the head.
Report Post »grandmaof5
Posted on December 17, 2010 at 6:46pmMy husband and I have commented on that too, especially in college ball. Don’t quite understand why they are made to do that, just for this reason. He was lucky.
Report Post »DMD
Posted on December 17, 2010 at 11:56pmThey just have bigger heads today.
Report Post »Bruce
Posted on December 18, 2010 at 2:05pmA player losing his helmet is news, WHY???
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