cmb23 Posted November 15, 2009 Share Posted November 15, 2009 Well I got disagreed with by most about his actions last week. The hit on the OU player was a clean hard hit, but he definitely was taunting the guy afterwards (whether he knew he was hurt or not). And yes he 'applauded' after the guy got up and walked off the field, but that was just to make up for his foolish actions he put on display in the middle of the field. Now this week he took a real cheap shot on Reesing. Not only was Reesing sliding, which you can't contact at all...but it was a very late shot and totally a head shot. And he acted like he was totally surprised that he was flagged for it?!?! Wouldn't be surprised if the conference has something to say about it. Sure the guy plays hard and that's what you need, but learn when to turn it on and off. Make a hit, get up and get back to the huddle. Quote Link to comment
Blackshirtsguru Posted November 15, 2009 Share Posted November 15, 2009 I agree. I love the intensity but he has to use his head and not take cheap shots that could get him ejected or hurt the team on costly penalties. Quote Link to comment
irafreak Posted November 15, 2009 Share Posted November 15, 2009 I'm still more aggitated about the taunting last week. The split second decision to hit is a little more forgivable in my eyes. Quote Link to comment
shyndy Posted November 15, 2009 Share Posted November 15, 2009 eh i didn't think it was as bad as the announcers made it out to be. IMO Reesing had slid so late that he was already in tackling motion, but the hit ended up being helmet to helmet which is what I would have thrown the flag for I guess. I couldn't believe how the announcers were just sure he'd be ejected. You rarely see a player get ejected for a hit...ridiculous IMO Quote Link to comment
husker B-rent Posted November 15, 2009 Share Posted November 15, 2009 agreed shyndy. the hit was not that bad and he was already in tackling position before reesing slid. i doubt he gets more than a pat on the wrist for it......and he shouldnt.... Quote Link to comment
beanman Posted November 15, 2009 Share Posted November 15, 2009 eh i didn't think it was as bad as the announcers made it out to be. IMO Reesing had slid so late that he was already in tackling motion, but the hit ended up being helmet to helmet which is what I would have thrown the flag for I guess. I couldn't believe how the announcers were just sure he'd be ejected. You rarely see a player get ejected for a hit...ridiculous IMO I thought they overblew the situation as well. Sliding sucks for the defense because it's hard to avoid contact sometimes. On the jerky espn360 replay it appeared to me that Asante's shoulderpad contacted Reesing's helmet, but I could be wrong. Quote Link to comment
I See Red People Posted November 15, 2009 Share Posted November 15, 2009 Agreed. Quote Link to comment
CornSyrup Posted November 15, 2009 Share Posted November 15, 2009 The hit was late. Not ejection-worthy, but late. He made a poor decision, and it will probably be pointed out to him. 15 yards was appropriate. I figure hits like that will happen when a defense plays with the right amount of nasty. If you teach these guys to hit hard and be aggressive, you can't punish them when they make a hard, aggressive hit. I wouldn't be surprised if the Big 12 takes issue with the hit, but I doubt it will amount to much. Quote Link to comment
HuskerfaninOkieland Posted November 15, 2009 Share Posted November 15, 2009 First we want players who play with intensity. We have that. Now we want players to quit playing with intensity. Make up your minds. The "taunting" during OU wasn't taunting IMO. The hit on Reesing, stupid play that happens quite a bit in football. Quote Link to comment
cornhuskersftw Posted November 15, 2009 Share Posted November 15, 2009 I don't if it was a taunt at OU or just over celebratory but, regardless, Asante did show some respect after the hit. The late hit, with Reesing, does happen a lot in football. Suh has been penalized for this exact same thing. And he has said that once you are in motion and going for the hit, it's not something you can just stop. He got a fifteen yard penalty, it happens, and lets hope it doesn't happen at crucial game changing times. Quote Link to comment
huskerfootball10210 Posted November 15, 2009 Share Posted November 15, 2009 Well I got disagreed with by most about his actions last week. The hit on the OU player was a clean hard hit, but he definitely was taunting the guy afterwards (whether he knew he was hurt or not). And yes he 'applauded' after the guy got up and walked off the field, but that was just to make up for his foolish actions he put on display in the middle of the field. Now this week he took a real cheap shot on Reesing. Not only was Reesing sliding, which you can't contact at all...but it was a very late shot and totally a head shot. And he acted like he was totally surprised that he was flagged for it?!?! Wouldn't be surprised if the conference has something to say about it. Sure the guy plays hard and that's what you need, but learn when to turn it on and off. Make a hit, get up and get back to the huddle. I loved the hit he put on reesing Quote Link to comment
BlackShirt1340 Posted November 15, 2009 Share Posted November 15, 2009 Well I got disagreed with by most about his actions last week. The hit on the OU player was a clean hard hit, but he definitely was taunting the guy afterwards (whether he knew he was hurt or not). And yes he 'applauded' after the guy got up and walked off the field, but that was just to make up for his foolish actions he put on display in the middle of the field. Now this week he took a real cheap shot on Reesing. Not only was Reesing sliding, which you can't contact at all...but it was a very late shot and totally a head shot. And he acted like he was totally surprised that he was flagged for it?!?! Wouldn't be surprised if the conference has something to say about it. Sure the guy plays hard and that's what you need, but learn when to turn it on and off. Make a hit, get up and get back to the huddle. I loved the hit he put on reesing Me too Quote Link to comment
Guy Chamberlin Posted November 15, 2009 Share Posted November 15, 2009 Yeah. Hitting a guy on the ground. A lot to love there. If you're a dick. The best defensive players are as smart as they are intense. Cheap shots hurt the team. Quote Link to comment
wilber24 Posted November 15, 2009 Share Posted November 15, 2009 Yeah. Hitting a guy on the ground. A lot to love there. If you're a dick. The best defensive players are as smart as they are intense. Cheap shots hurt the team. should sit a game, cheap shot all the way Quote Link to comment
husker98 Posted November 15, 2009 Share Posted November 15, 2009 Well I got disagreed with by most about his actions last week. The hit on the OU player was a clean hard hit, but he definitely was taunting the guy afterwards (whether he knew he was hurt or not). And yes he 'applauded' after the guy got up and walked off the field, but that was just to make up for his foolish actions he put on display in the middle of the field. Now this week he took a real cheap shot on Reesing. Not only was Reesing sliding, which you can't contact at all...but it was a very late shot and totally a head shot. And he acted like he was totally surprised that he was flagged for it?!?! Wouldn't be surprised if the conference has something to say about it. Sure the guy plays hard and that's what you need, but learn when to turn it on and off. Make a hit, get up and get back to the huddle. I loved the hit he put on reesing Quote Link to comment
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