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Originally Posted by JRutledge
The part that I find really peculiar is the fact that you say he acted "Thuggishly." I find that use of words odd. For one unless he was breaking a rule and was penalized for it, I do not know how that makes you a thug to talk a little trash. Players in all sports at all levels do that to some extent. It is apart of the back drop. Do you consider Tom Brady a thug? Do you consider Phillip Rivers a thug? I saw some of the very same actions that you describe come from these players in the last few weeks and one happen last weekend but you did not come on here calling these individuals "thuggish." Heck, Brett Farve has been doing this his entire career. Forgive me if that does not fit some people's sensibility.
Peace
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My intent was not to single Ward out. It was to find out if his conduct that game was usual or unusual. I like or dislike players based on how they act, on and off the field. Based on his actions that game, I found myself disliking him, but wanted to give him a second chance if it was out of character, and I will do so based on Bob M.'s reply.
As I mentioned in my first post, the actions that made me ask were physical in nature. It had nothing to do with talking trash. Perhaps we have a different definition of thug. Mine requires physical action. Talking trash does not make someone a thug. In my opinion, continually initiating unnecessary physical contact (even if it is not illegal) does. Continually getting in trouble (Adam Jones assaulting yet another woman) does.
I have not seen Brady do these things, but I have seen very few of his games and it is easy to keep your composure when you win all the time. You are on the mark with the other two. I have seen Rivers twice and my dislike for him is growing. Hearing people talk who knew him during his college days, they are amazed he has been able to keep it under wraps as long as he has. Favre is not one of my favorites.
(edited to correct spelling error)