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Think his hit on Clifton will delay his induction into the HOF?
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Re: Warren Sapp
No. It was borderline dirty, but it wasn't against the rules. He probably shouldn't have done it, but it's a rough game.Originally posted by packinpatland"There's a lot of interest in the draft. It's great. But quite frankly, most of the people that are commenting on it don't know anything about what they are talking about."--Ted Thompson -
It's well documented that I, next to never, agree with Dr.Z........but....
he says:
"Three years later, in 2002, he got into that thing with Packer tackle Chad Clifton. It was one of the meanest, filthiest plays I've ever seen on a field. Sapp took a 20-yard run at him, on a Buc interception, while his back was turned, and blindsided him with such ferocity that he left his feet, delivering the block. Clifton went to the hospital with a dislocated hip. There was no call. Gutless officials aren't exactly new to the game. The penalty for such plays is called unnecessary roughness. A play that is not necessary, get it? It's in the books. And they were far away from the action.
Sapp is a glib, witty person who will make a colorful TV announcer some day, but after that play I've never been able to think of him with any kind of respect."Comment
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I agree too, except that he broke Clifton's pelvic bone."Greatness is not an act... but a habit.Greatness is not an act... but a habit." -Greg JenningsComment
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Re: Warren Sapp
nothing borderline about it. it was/is one of the biggest cheap-shots ever!! F that guy!!Originally posted by HarveyWallbangers
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the Sapp hit sucked.. but the guy is easily a HOF'er, cant take it away from himComment
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Actually, yes they can if they want. He still has to get voted in. That's not guaranteed."Greatness is not an act... but a habit.Greatness is not an act... but a habit." -Greg JenningsComment
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It is quite possible Sapp won't make first ballot. Cris Carter didn't make it this time because:
A He was a pretty serious loadie his first few years in the league and voters took that into consideration whne casting their votes. 1st time candidates are considered special and some feel Sapp need to wait.
B Art Monk made it and they weren't going to put two WR's into the hall.
A problem Sapp has is guys like Dr Z are down on him. Dr Z was the guy who kept Monk out for several years. Sf he has like minded voters, Sapp, too, will wait.
Many packer fans think Sapp is the Anti-Christ, but he will be in the hall. He was the best DT in football for 5-7 seasons and had a HOF career. I also wouldn't mind seeing Big 99 be skipped and get disappointed. That was one cheap freaking hit.Comment
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To me the hall of fame should be a special place for sportsmen as well as great athletes.....but Sapp won't be the first cheap shot artist to make the hall or the last.C.H.U.D.Comment
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I agree that it is quite possible Sapp won't be a first ballot HOF guy...he'll get in, but due to his brash personality and incidents like the cheap shot on Clifton, he might have to wait a year or two to get in.My signature has NUDITY in it...whatcha gonna do?Comment
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Jenkins layed out a QB in the same way. It's not dirty at all. It's football. Clifton just ended up injured and Sherman freaked out and Packer fans are really emotional and irrational so they freaked out too. The truth is, Clifton should have been ready.Formerly known as JustinHarrell.Comment
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Sapp LAUNCHED himself into Clifton. I remember the play with Jenkins. He did not launch himself into the opposing player.Originally posted by JustinHarrell
There is a clear difference. Sapp uncorked on a 300 pound guy and drove him backward. Jenkins bowled over a QB. If Jenkins hit the QB the way Sapp hit Clifton, the QB would've snapped in two.My signature has NUDITY in it...whatcha gonna do?Comment
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It was an unnecessarily vicious hit. Might play into some voter's minds.
He was a good player, and worthy of consideration into the HOF. I don't think he's a first-ballot guy, though.Comment
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While youre right that Clifton should have been ready considering he was on the same field with a lowlife like sapp I hardly find it "irrational" to think he is a piece of shit.Originally posted by JustinHarrell
If he had hit TT you would have your fruit of the looms in a bunch so save the "Packer fans are really emotional and irrational" bullshit because you are the same way.Comment
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Originally posted by JustinHarrell
That's putting in mildly.
This has been hashed and rehashed many times.......I honestly don't think the hit was the issue as much as the 'viciousness' of that hit.Comment
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