I hate it when heroes do jerky things. Sad about Gronk.

Not sure why you think of him as a hero - not to say he isn't entertaining - but imagine how much worse it would be viewed if he was you know what.

Yeah, I did play the race card, because it WOULD be considered much worse.

'roid rage is real.

What has he ever done for you to consider him a hero?

no hero wrote:

I play high school football (here bc I run track) and have always looked up to Gronk. That hit was so dirty. I always thought he was such a nice guy and someone I inspired to be like. I'm depressed now. I love the Pats, but I think he should have gotten a three or four game suspension for that. Way worse than playing with a slightly deflated ball.

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How is Gronk's sexuality a race card?

@no hero wrote:

Not sure why you think of him as a hero - not to say he isn't entertaining - but imagine how much worse it would be viewed if he was you know what.

Yeah, I did play the race card, because it WOULD be considered much worse.

I just want to see him read a book.

whatthewhatthe wrote:

What has he ever done for you to consider him a hero?

He's always been know throughout the league as a good guy. He spends tons of time at the children's hospital and really tries to give back to the community. Plus, kids always look up to the stars. I was also shocked and saddened by this.

Why are you so worked up about one thing he did when you don't even know him personally? That was a terrible act. But everyone has their regrets about different things. Are you that shallow? Maybe this hit reflects his personality, maybe it doesn't. But you don't know him, so stop putting him on a pedestal and also stop judging him with knee jerk reactions. You do not know the man. PS I hope the Pats get beaten in playoffs.

@no hero wrote:

Not sure why you think of him as a hero - not to say he isn't entertaining - but imagine how much worse it would be viewed if he was you know what.

Yeah, I did play the race card, because it WOULD be considered much worse.

Just because YOU would consider it much worse if he was a different race doesn't mean the rest of us would. You are self-centered to think that everyone thinks like you. I have seen other races do hits like this and I cared just as much (not much at all).

Rayce wrote:

@no hero wrote:

Not sure why you think of him as a hero - not to say he isn't entertaining - but imagine how much worse it would be viewed if he was you know what.

Yeah, I did play the race card, because it WOULD be considered much worse.

Just because YOU would consider it much worse if he was a different race doesn't mean the rest of us would. You are self-centered to think that everyone thinks like you. I have seen other races do hits like this and I cared just as much (not much at all).

I didn't say the rest of you. But some would. Like you.

The use of illegal aggression is regularly debated on analysis shows as, like in prison environments, you can't let opponents push you around too much. Big G experienced some serious pass interference that made him look stupid and constituted a major change in gameplay and fortunes. They didn't get the call for pass interference and he made a decision for justice outside the rules. Perhaps he didn't want to spend the rest of the game with the guilt of an interception. Perhaps he has a reputation to protect as a massive player and can't let guys walk over him like that

Dairyair_Harrier wrote:

The use of illegal aggression is regularly debated on analysis shows as, like in prison environments, you can't let opponents push you around too much. Big G experienced some serious pass interference that made him look stupid and constituted a major change in gameplay and fortunes. They didn't get the call for pass interference and he made a decision for justice outside the rules. Perhaps he didn't want to spend the rest of the game with the guilt of an interception. Perhaps he has a reputation to protect as a massive player and can't let guys walk over him like that

Yeah...or maybe he is just a thuug.

Dairyair_Harrier wrote:

The use of illegal aggression is regularly debated on analysis shows as, like in prison environments, you can't let opponents push you around too much. Big G experienced some serious pass interference that made him look stupid and constituted a major change in gameplay and fortunes. They didn't get the call for pass interference and he made a decision for justice outside the rules. Perhaps he didn't want to spend the rest of the game with the guilt of an interception. Perhaps he has a reputation to protect as a massive player and can't let guys walk over him like that

You really equate pass interference - pushing off, what Gronk does all the time - with spearing a defenseless player in the back?

@Dairyair wrote:

Dairyair_Harrier wrote:

The use of illegal aggression is regularly debated on analysis shows as, like in prison environments, you can't let opponents push you around too much. Big G experienced some serious pass interference that made him look stupid and constituted a major change in gameplay and fortunes. They didn't get the call for pass interference and he made a decision for justice outside the rules. Perhaps he didn't want to spend the rest of the game with the guilt of an interception. Perhaps he has a reputation to protect as a massive player and can't let guys walk over him like that

You really equate pass interference - pushing off, what Gronk does all the time - with spearing a defenseless player in the back?

Well be fine this week, its on to the fishes (Dolphins).

As for Gronks character, its better than the guy he replaced: Aaron Hernandez.

A one game suspension is a slap on the wrist considering Tre'Davious White left the game with a concussion. He should have been ejected.

The Patriots announcer actually cheered for the dirty hit during the live broadcast.

http://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/sports/football/nfl/bills/2017/12/04/new-england-patriots-announcer-scott-zolak-rob-gronkowski-dirty-hit-tredavious-white-suspension-nfl/921339001/

Well at least he's not Tom Brady.