stoicsentry Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 http://www.yardbarke...art_id=12503791 Besides proving himself to be a better quarterback than people thought prior to the NFL playoffs, Baltimore Ravens and Super Bowl MVP Joe Flacco has showed a personality that nobody had really ever seen. He even made headlines with his poor word choice when asked about a cold-weather Super Bowl being played in his home state. These things happen when you are playing with great confidence. But his confidence might have got the best of him near the end of the Ravens second Super Bowl title, when he was ready to exercise terrible judgement on the last play of the game. The Ravens had just taken a safety with 4 seconds left, to avoid setting the 49ers up in decent field position to throw a Hair Mary. This left the Ravens in a free kick situation, and the 49ers needing a return for a TD to win the game. Flacco, obviously tasting victory, was ready to do whatever was necessary to keep Tedd Ginn, Jr out of the end zone, even if it wasn’t legal. NFL Films had Flacco mic’d for audio for this year’s game, and you can see and hear Flacco recruiting teammates to tackle Ginn Jr if he broke a return along the sideline, before settling on himself to do the dirty work. Here’s the transcript: Flacco: “If he starts to break it, go tackle him.” Pitta: “Really?” Flacco: “I don’t know … what else can … I mean, they might be able to get a touchdown on that, but I don’t know.” Sensing he’s not getting anywhere with Pitta, Flacco seeks to recruit others for his plan, turning to face center Matt Birk and offensive tackle Michael Oher. “Hey, if he breaks it, if he busts this for some reason, tackle him; go tackle him … I don’t know what the rule is on that, but …” Birk: “Why can’t you?” Flacco: “I will — I’m going to.” Luckily for Flacco, he didn’t have to take matters into his own hands. And that’s a really good thing, because if he or anyone left the sideline to make a play, the referee probably would have award a TD to the 9ers, per the NFL Rule Book’s Rule 12, Section 3, Article 3: “Palpably Unfair Act. A player or substitute shall not interfere with play by any act which is palpably unfair. Penalty: For a palpably unfair act: Offender may be disqualified. The Referee, after consulting his crew, enforces any such distance penalty as they consider equitable and irrespective of any other specified code penalty. The Referee may award a score.” Still a great soundbite, though. Almost as good as Belichick telling the Patriots to let Manning throw the ball to Manningham. #CIRCUS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T0mShane Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 He was clearly kidding, unlike the Jets, who actually trip players coming down the sideline. #SURR #KUSS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SayNoToDMC Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 He was clearly kidding, unlike the Jets, who actually trip players coming down the sideline. #SURR #KUSS Joke all you want, our special teams coverage went to sh*t after Sal left Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larz Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 He was clearly kidding, unlike the Jets, who actually trip players coming down the sideline. #SURR #KUSS own that misery tommy own it !!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbatesman Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 He was clearly kidding, unlike the Jets, who actually trip players coming down the sideline. #SURR #KUSS OTHER TEAMS DO THAT TOO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SenorGato Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 * at minimum. I also heard he said the f and s word, which I thought I heard after the game and immediately put on my earmuffs. I was going to write a letter to tell on him because I do not want my children to grow up in a world that allows just anyone to curse. Mind you this is AFTER he said the r word. He needs to know these things really seriously affect the lives of others, and that he should be promoting awareness towards not cheating or swearing as a role model to the children. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PFSIKH Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 OTHER TEAMS DO THAT TOO I have heard that before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SenorGato Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 I have heard that before. Jimmy Johnson? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BurnleyJet Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 I have heard that before. Flacco just talks about it, the Pats actually do it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatriotReign37 Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 Flacco learned it from Rex and Sal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PFSIKH Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 Flacco learned it from Rex and Sal. Yup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetsFanInDenver Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 That's the difference. Most teams talk about it and the Pats actually go out an DO it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackout Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 OMG FLACCO IS EVOL!! HOW KRAZEE!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kay_gee Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 his teammate is/was Ray Lewis. the NFL is lucky Flacco wasn't planning to kneecap people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whodeawhodat Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 He was clearly kidding, unlike the Jets, who actually trip players coming down the sideline. #SURR #KUSS I dont beleive he was kidding and it wasnt a bad idea, morals aside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bergen Jet Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 I dont beleive he was kidding and it wasnt a bad idea, morals aside. Not a bad idea? Really? The officials have the right to award a TD if somebody from the sidelines comes in to disrupt the play..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whodeawhodat Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 Not a bad idea? Really? The officials have the right to award a TD if somebody from the sidelines comes in to disrupt the play..... I obviously didnt know that. I only saw it happen on that old blooper football tape but didnt know that he was awarded a TD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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