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12/24/2005 09:55:20 PM · #1

Had to share this shot. The Steelers beat the Browns 41-0 today, and this was probably the best play of the game. Some idiot ran onto the field in Cleveland, and eventually got tackled by James Harrison of the Steelers. And I mean TACKLED. Harrison literally picked the guy up and tossed him head over heels to the ground.

I couldn't believe my eyes watching the whole thing. I understand they didn't show any of it during the broadcast, so as not to encourage fellow idiots to do the same.

Then he was gang tackled by the police. I'm sure he'll be having a very Merry Christmas...!

Message edited by author 2005-12-25 00:55:10.

jmsetzler

Sony Alpha a6000

12/24/2005 09:58:54 PM · #2

The fans at Charlotte were much more tame today :)

Canon 12x IS USM (S3 IS built-in Lens) -- 36-432mm (35mm EQ)

12/24/2005 10:01:31 PM · #3

Originally posted by alanfreed:

Harrison literally picked the guy up and tossed him head over heals to the ground.

I hope he heels quickly from his injuries ...: )

Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM

12/24/2005 10:06:40 PM · #4

Originally posted by GeneralE:

I hope he heels quickly from his injuries ...: )

Heh... must be the eggnog :)

digitalpins

Canon EOS-60D

12/24/2005 10:19:50 PM · #5

wow that looks like it hurt

nsbca7

Mattel Barbie Photo Designer Digital Camera

12/24/2005 10:24:29 PM · #6

Originally posted by alanfreed:

Is that his leg bent back behind his head? Damn. He should have gotten a penalty for face masking.

12/24/2005 11:22:23 PM · #7

Originally posted by nsbca7:

Is that his leg bent back behind his head? Damn. He should have gotten a penalty for face masking.

Yeah, that would indeed be the guy's leg.

My brother made a good point... just watch this idiot sue Harrison (the Steeler that flattened him), and end up winning a big judgement thanks to this act of genius.

Canon 12x IS USM (S3 IS built-in Lens) -- 36-432mm (35mm EQ)

12/24/2005 11:25:59 PM · #8

Originally posted by alanfreed:

Originally posted by nsbca7:
Is that his leg bent back behind his head? Damn. He should have gotten a penalty for face masking.

Yeah, that would indeed be the guy's leg.

My brother made a good point... just watch this idiot sue Harrison (the Steeler that flattened him), and end up winning a big judgement thanks to this act of genius.

And your photo may be entered in evidence ... : )

Actually, I'm expecting an announcement that he's being fined by the NFL.

loz1

Canon EOS-450D Rebel XSi

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6

12/24/2005 11:37:26 PM · #9

that looks extremely painful lol Legs just should not be at that angel lol

Canon 12x IS USM (S3 IS built-in Lens) -- 36-432mm (35mm EQ)

12/24/2005 11:48:09 PM · #10

Didn't we just have a discussion on the use of physical restraint in exercising property rights?

If the guy's truly injured, he probably has a justifiable action -- the statutory penalty for aggravated trespass does not include disabling physical injury.

Message edited by author 2005-12-24 23:48:41.

jpochard

Canon EOS-40D

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12/25/2005 12:19:02 AM · #11

It sure is a great photo!

nsbca7

Mattel Barbie Photo Designer Digital Camera

12/25/2005 12:26:34 AM · #12

Originally posted by GeneralE:

I would agree with that. The man's obvious lack of good judgment does not warrant use of extreme unnecessary force. Of course the guy may just have a few bruises (doubtful)

stare_at_the_sun

Canon EOS-10D

12/25/2005 12:29:39 AM · #13

He looks like a tool...

RayEthier

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 USM

12/25/2005 12:50:02 AM · #14

It is indeed a sad commentary that someone can engage in such an activity and then possibly reap rewards from them. Hopefully, he will fade quietly into the sunset, never to be heard from again.

Ray

ClubJuggle

Canon EOS-400D Rebel XTi

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12/25/2005 06:47:29 AM · #15

Originally posted by GeneralE:

From the Akron Beacon Journal

The Steelers had their offense on the field when the man jumped from the stands and took off after running back Verron Haynes.

Harrison said he worried the fan might have a weapon in his hand.

``He turned around and was backing up towards our sideline,'' Harrison said. ``I didn't know if the guy had anything on him. I felt like with his back to me I could take him down safely without risking injury to myself or my teammates and hold him there until the proper authorities came.''(emphasis added)

Sounds to me like he was using necessary force to disable a threat. Now if he'd started beating up on the guy once he was down, I'd agree with you... but it looks like all he did was take the guy down and hold him there.

~Terry

Message edited by author 2005-12-25 06:48:08.

12/25/2005 08:02:18 AM · #16

Originally posted by ClubJuggle:

Sounds to me like he was using necessary force to disable a threat. Now if he'd started beating up on the guy once he was down, I'd agree with you... but it looks like all he did was take the guy down and hold him there.

Yep, that's just what happened. He just pinned him to the ground afterwards. Many thanks for the link!

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 17-35mm f/2.8D IF-ED

12/25/2005 08:12:36 AM · #17

Here's a shot my brother took for the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette of the guy from the other side of the field:

Post-Gazette shot

Flash

Nikon D700

12/25/2005 10:39:30 AM · #18

Glad we got BOTH sides of the story. It is imperative that the WHOLE story is understood before conclusions are jumped to, as too often happens in political rant posts. Excellant capture of an opportune nature. Some good lawyering was taking place on the Steelers sidelines prior to any commentary to the press (IMO).