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One of my older brothers, 6'-4" 280 pounds was arested and fined several times, even spent some time in jail because his now ex-wife, 5'-0, 100 lbs, would throw things at him then attack him. He would, I witnessed a few times, just try and hold her back, move her away so he could get out. This would leave bruises on her arms and hands (from hitting his arms as he tried to blocker her punches). She would always call the police, they had no choice but to arrest him each time for spousal battery....

Let me ask the question...... if two men get into a fight, one smaller than the other, is the bigger man charged with a crime if he was simply fending off the smaller man's attack? In this case, the bigger person, according to her and him, started the fight, so why was Ray charged? Is there never a time when a woman can be hit/punched? Ever? I ask simply to ask. See, I would never, I was brought up to not only respect women, but see them as gifts from God to be treated, yes, differently. However, today's society says women are to be treated the same in, and here is the key word, "all" reguards. So if a six foot tall, 200 pound women starts hitting a 5-2 150 pound man, say, is it ok for that much smaller man to hit back? See, currently, in the aforementioned case, were both parties men, the one who started it would be charged, if anyone would be, not the small man. In Ray's case, while he is muscled up more, she is taller, thick even, thick as in she works out, so does that make a difference? Oh and Dee, go ahead and suspend me, it seems it would be fitting, Stephen A Smith just got suspended for a week from ESPN for asking a similar question..... Not that I am a fan of his, don't like his act, but suspending him for a week, one less than Rice, just for asking, or stating in his case, that sometimes it MIGHT be ok to strike a women.... Go Women's Lib! no please, GO!

people over the age of four still watch the nfl network?

thanks max, such a shame we have to go to certain sites, give them the hits, clicks so they can make money off of us. You can bet the media is loving the Ravens not allowing the public in any longer.....

I can usually see the reasoning behind their moves. Even with Ross being lost for the season, this move makes no sense. People who have been through what he currently is going through, addiction, have said Gordon should step away from football for a while to get his life together. Seems the same should be said for Hill, who clearly has an addiction not just to pot, but to his former life style and long time friends who continue to lead him astray.

Actually, if the reports are accurate, he hit her back, she lost her footing and hit the back of her head on the arm rail in the elevator, causing her to lose conscousness.... So whille he did hit her, and I defend him not on that issue, her being nocked out was accidental, if true. Since the comish only gave him two games and I am sure he saw the full video, I am guessing the reports are accurate.

1) Because today's stadiums are built much better and, much bigger. The old stadium was horrible, small, had no infrastructure to accomodate up grades. CY and Ravens stadium have both been through mulitple upgrades over the years, including almost being completely re-done on the inside; new seats, more seating areas etc. Irsay wanted a new stadium so it could hold more fans and allow for upgrades. You are pissing in the wind my friend.

I understand Crav, but my point remains the same- Model did the exact same thing. He wasted money, then cried to the city of Cleveland for help, got none and started the; "I will move", crap. He negotiated with LA, with Arizona, St Louis, and Baltimore, whom, everyone knew 1) had the best deal for ANY team to move 2) was desperate. We, the fans, paid the price for the move, and everything that went into it, even fans like you, who hated teams moving, but swallowed hard and welcomed the Browns then chided Browns fans for "crying about stealing a team".... Hypocritical, quite.

Crav, I was living in CT at the time, grew up there, actually at college when the move happened. I saw the reports up there, for MONTHS prior to Irsay moving, with him, just like Model, saying he wanted a new stadium or he would move. Did he also back track, like Model and say he would not move the team? Yes, but it is exactly the same situation. It is not YOUR team, it is a team you cheer for, pay money to watch or buy perafinalia for, but NOT YOUR team. The stadium is yours, well, until you moved to Fla. It is our tax dollars that pay for that and will never stop paying for that albatross. Owners own, players play, fans cheer, boo, what ever, but owners can do anything they want with a team, they own it just as you own your home.

Then by your account, so too did Model, who moved a team, a team you covet......

I was looking forward to seeing Ross play this year, such a shame. There will be some scrubs/cuts made from other teams who could help build depth back there. With two very young safeties, they need some expereince if even just at corner, nickle back.

She admits to smacking him a few times before he, instead of restraining her, smacks her back, she then falls back and down, hitting her head, which knocker her out by the way, on the arm rail in the elevator.

& many colts fans laugh with those who do/did the same to Irsay's grave. Either way, tis not news and is very crass.

Cody, finally, will be gone. I applaud his will this off season to want to improve, but his body doesn't seem to follow his words. Saban must not work his players, most every one of them turns out to have work out, play hard issues..... A few exceptions of course...

yes, sucks, used to look forward to camp, now, it is eh.... pssshh, call me when games start....

Jimmy Penalty Smith, it was only a matter of time before he interfered with some one again....... Photo shoot, coke, girl throwing up in a bar bathroom = to me, he wanted to get rid of the coke...

He is now ready to re-do his contract if it helps in trade talks.... Four teams interested, did not hear who they are.....

backing an offense up 15 yards is just like putting a defense 25 yards further down field. It is much harder to move the ball when you have 1st & now 25, or 2nd & 25. Contrary to what it may appear, what many "pundits" will say, it is easier to stop an offens than it is to score; sounds crazy I know, just as crazy as a spot foul for offensive pi.

I guess we will have to agree to disagree... He is often late or wrong with calls, for some one who is also doing radio, he rarely describes the play properly. If I am not home, I don't listen to the game, he is that bad, to me at least. Since he still has a job, I guess I am in the minority....

just change jobs, he is terrible.

Crav, homer aside, Smith is a difficult one to put a fee too, simply because he is inconsitant. He struggles to get off of press, is around 30% in contested catches, and still has yet to learn how to run a proper route, how to sell the double move. With that said, he has shown flashes with some great catches, adjusting to the ball on medium throws, but still struggles to make the deep catch that is slightly off target; he flails, loses speed trying to locate the ball. Sure, $3-$5 is fair if he corrects some of those issues, but does he think he deserves more if he does correct them? I would like to keep him too, but unless he fixes those issues, you can find similar talent, even if you can't coach speed.

No, he was worth the risk of keeping around. He was doing all the right things when he came back, going to meetings etc, and you saw the results, lead the league even after missing those games and, on the Browns, with no real quarterback....... Sadly, looks like his career might be over, with this DUI, if it sticks, he may bet suspended for the season.

Thompon's biggest isue has been consistancy. With that said, I am looking forward to see him this year, with another year under his belt and in the new system that fits him well. Butler is a good fits as well, however, the reason he didn't get drafted is because of his inability to get off of press coverage, more so than his speed or quickness.

don't look now, but he was busted, reportedly, for DUI now............. kid is a mess...

I know Papa very well, from long ago message boards, a few pre game parties, He speaks his mind, but he is a Ravens fan and an over all good egg.