NFL illegal hit controversy

This has been all over the sporting world news the last few days following a rash of concussions and injuries over the past weeks.  Some people are offended that rules are being placed that they feel will limit the defense.  They think that the game is being watered down and some even that more injuries will occur from players being hesitant than are occurring from players hitting with the intent to injur...sorry, to hurt people.

This...is a file of crap.

These players are purposefully trying to remove players from the game who are they are concerned about being able to beat.  Notice the list of players who were hit in this last weeks games and knocked out.  Start at the top, DeSean Jackson (possibly the most dynamic receiver in the league and a player who was on pace for a career game), Joshua Cribbs (Pro-Bowler and easily the most dangerous weapon on the Cleveland team), Todd Heap (multiple Pro-Bowl tight end who causes matchup nightmares).  I don't beleive that it is a coincidence that the players being taken out are players who are significant cogs in their respective teams' offensive arsenals.  They are being attacked by headhunters who know that every snap these guys are out of the game, improves the chance of the defenders' teams winning their games.

This is dirty.  Football is always spoken about as a test of wills.  Man against man, let the best man win.  That is great, and that is why people love this game, but a real man stands up and faces the test.  He doesn't play dirty to remove the test, or make the test easier. 

Here is my message for James Harrison: If you can't beat these players by manning up and playing a clean game, then maybe you shouldn't have made it into the NFL.  I think the UFL has some spots open, maybe they will be happy to have your dirty play.  After all, any publicity if good publicity right ;)

Like they coached us up when I was growing up.  You see what you hit, put your facemask in their chest, and put them on their ass.  It ain't that hard.  And you (speaking to the players and people siding with them) all know it because you got the same coaching.  Just act like you have some pride and play with some honor and respect for  your competitors.