By Post

October 6, 2010 3:42 PM | Link to this

You’re an idiot. the fine was twice the normal. Cecil has a previous record of such behavior. Ward didn’t know when he threw the ball was out. He was a little late & high, it happens. Not like he took 2 steps & then got hit.

By bb

October 6, 2010 3:48 PM | Link to this

Hey Ken, N’damukong Suh only got 7500$ fine for the big hit on Delhomme. So I think we were over fined myself. And his hit was after the whistle.

By BuckFan3

October 6, 2010 3:51 PM | Link to this

The ball was on the ground and he had already been hit by the other defender to jar the ball loose. It was a late and cheap hit. If the NFL is serious about watching out for players and concussions, like it was said here, the only thing that they understand is the money. It might be different if he didn’t leed with his helmet, but he did. Not good for football.

By amen

October 6, 2010 3:54 PM | Link to this

i completely agree with you, ken. it was a cheap, dirty hit and everyone knows it

By Bob540

October 6, 2010 3:56 PM | Link to this

I’m with you Ken. The money is inconsequential to these pro athletes. You have to “hit” (no pun intended) them and their team where it hurts: game suspension. Let’s not wait until another person gets maimed.

By Post

October 6, 2010 4:04 PM | Link to this

Wake up Buck. the ball wasn’t even close to the ground. Didn’t lead with his head either. Hit with his shoulder. It shows in the still frame pics. Might have been a little late but not cheap or dirty. Ever play the game & try to time a hit like that? Suppose you think Kimo’s hit was dirty too. The guy was just trying to make a play.

By buckeyefan30

October 6, 2010 4:05 PM | Link to this

I agree it was a late hit, but buckfan3 the ball was not on the ground and he did not lead with his helmet. Did you even see the play? Go to cleveland.com/browns and see the picture.

By Just a thought

October 6, 2010 4:07 PM | Link to this

Perhaps the NFL should institute an “attempt to wrap” rule if they are really serious about protecting players. Works in rugby and there are still many vicious, entertaining hits.

By Beth

October 6, 2010 4:24 PM | Link to this

Ward didn’t lead with his head. Anyone watching the game could see that. It was an ugly hit but it is football.

By Pork Chop

October 6, 2010 4:27 PM | Link to this

Just because Carson Palmer cries about it, doesn’t make it a cheap shot. This is football, and they already coddle to the offense enough. Shipley had the ball in his hands and was knocked loose on the first hit, and the ball was knocked to the side of Shipley, the side that Ward could not see, and Ward put the hit on, before the ball was even on the ground. Watch the replay. I don’t recall seeing the Bengals fined for the “cheap shot” on Watson, however there was a penalty flag thrown for the very same offense. Hitting a defenseless receiver…Where is your outrage over that?

By DK

October 6, 2010 4:30 PM | Link to this

Ward lead with his shoulder and was off his feet before the ball even left Shipleys hands. Was Wars supposed to stop himself in mid air? Shipley also lowered his head after the ball hit him in the hands thus exposing his head to the hit. If he had not lowered his head he would have been hit in the chest.

By DK

October 6, 2010 4:33 PM | Link to this

Ward lead with his shoulder and was off his feet before the ball even left Shipleys hands. Was Wars supposed to stop himself in mid air? Shipley also lowered his head after the ball hit him in the hands thus exposing his head to the hit. If he had not lowered his head he would have been hit in the chest.

By Get Real

October 6, 2010 4:34 PM | Link to this

I am a Browns fan, I was disgusted at TJ Ward’s action on Shipley. I have been involved in Semi-Pro football for 6+ years. There was no cause for him to do that. If the league suspended him for the season, I would not object. No player should try to end another’s career.

By Theresa Young

October 6, 2010 4:38 PM | Link to this

i was actually at the game… and while it was a late hit, it was also a heat-of-the moment hit. the defender was in full motion before the ball dropped-laws of physics state an object in motion will ALWAYS remain in motion unless acted upon by an outside force! gravity was the only force working on ward…. but it can only work as fast as its nature…..

By Post Corrector

October 6, 2010 4:50 PM | Link to this

Actually Post, you need to watch the replay again. The ball wasn’t on the ground because it had already BOUNCED. Yep, it bounced and was in the air again when the hit was delivered. So either Ward is the fastest individual in history or it was a late hit.

By Bubba

October 6, 2010 6:11 PM | Link to this

Yep & I accidently clocked the old lady last night - that’s my story & I’m stick’n to it!

By Watch it again

October 6, 2010 6:20 PM | Link to this

Some of you need to watch the replay. The ball bounced off the turf before Ward hit Shipley. There is no debate about it, and it’s not even close. Clear cheap shot, dirty play

By DAWG

October 6, 2010 6:40 PM | Link to this

Shipley will think twice before he goes across the middle again! As Chris Speilman said, he (Ward) should get an award for that hit.

By DAWG

October 6, 2010 6:45 PM | Link to this

Maybe they should fine Hillis for knocking the crap out of the pussycats!

By Revenge Will Be Sweet

October 6, 2010 7:16 PM | Link to this

It’s alright, they have to play again. If I was Ward I’d watch my back.

By DAWG

October 6, 2010 7:18 PM | Link to this

And what wussy bunghole is going to do anything about it. It was fun watching them heading for the locker room.

By bill

October 6, 2010 7:26 PM | Link to this

its football paxson, now go get a life or a real job.

By Bob540

October 6, 2010 8:14 PM | Link to this

I wouldn’t dare crazies to take some action. The Bengals players could target Ward (who knows, they might be out of playoffs by then), or some out-of-work Bengal fan could decide to affect the playoff watch on his way out. I wouldn’t get snug. Some desperate people out there.

By Tomas

October 6, 2010 8:21 PM | Link to this

When are they going to start wearing dresses? This is not a big deal. I remember Bengals like David Fulcher cheap-shotting a lot of players and no one cried about it down here. What about Bill Bergey and his constant late and hard hits? If it is football, then let them play it and quit crying.

By Clowns belong in Cleveland

October 6, 2010 9:21 PM | Link to this

Just another typical cheap shot by a team that may win a game here and there but will ALWAYS be LOSERS. Just like their fans, LOSERS. Maybe someday they’ll be able to afford insigna on the helmets - it should be a capital “L”.

By MV

October 6, 2010 9:40 PM | Link to this

When a player lowers his shoulder then hits in an upward motion, there is intent to hurt. It was a cheap-shot, plain and simple. A fine is insignificant, what the league needs to do is impose suspensions without pay. 1 game for the first offense and multiple games for recurring offenses. This is a joke, when the league states that they are concerned about players’ safety and allow these hits to happen.

By Next????

October 6, 2010 10:30 PM | Link to this

Maybe the hit made his brains better, after all, he is a Bungle…

By dawg pound punisher's

October 6, 2010 11:28 PM | Link to this

i read alot of these pro bengal post…i never want to see a player hurt or carted off a field…however hitting is football!!! ward led and connected with a shoulder pad(a little high…yes…)but never the less a SHOULDER PAD!!! UNLIKE THE BENGALS WHO JUST GOT PENALIZED 10YARDS FOR A HELMET TO HELMET INSIDE THE RED ZONE JUST A FEW MINUTES PRIOR…I DONT HEAR ANY OF THE PRO FELON’S OOPS SORRY PRO BENGAL FANS MENTIONING ANYTHING ABOUT THE HELMET TO HELMET WHICH CANT EVEN BE DEBATED…IT WAS A CHEAP SHOT…BROWNS DONT HAVE HALF THE TALENT OR HALF OF THE BIG NAMES OH AND GUESS WHAT WE ALSO DONT HAVE HALF OF THE BAND WAGON FAN’S OR FELON’S ON OUR SIDE EITHER…TRULY SAD THAT WIN YOU WIN YOU GUYS ARE THE GREATEST AND AS SOON AS YOU LOSE IT’S BECAUSE SOMEONE DID A CHEAP SHOT…OBVIOUSLY YOU DIDNT WATCH THE GAME THAT WE LED THE WHOLE ENTIRE GAME…WOW…SOUNDS LIKE THE COIN TOSS WAS THE REAL CHEAP SHOT…JUST SAYING…IF YOU CAN’T RUN WITH THE BIG DAWG’S STAY IN CINCY ON YOUR PORCH…

By dawg pound punisher's

October 6, 2010 11:30 PM | Link to this

i read alot of these pro bengal post…i never want to see a player hurt or carted off a field…however hitting is football!!! ward led and connected with a shoulder pad(a little high…yes…)but never the less a SHOULDER PAD!!! UNLIKE THE BENGALS WHO JUST GOT PENALIZED 10YARDS FOR A HELMET TO HELMET INSIDE THE RED ZONE JUST A FEW MINUTES PRIOR…I DONT HEAR ANY OF THE PRO FELON’S OOPS SORRY PRO BENGAL FANS MENTIONING ANYTHING ABOUT THE HELMET TO HELMET WHICH CANT EVEN BE DEBATED…IT WAS A CHEAP SHOT…BROWNS DONT HAVE HALF THE TALENT OR HALF OF THE BIG NAMES OH AND GUESS WHAT WE ALSO DONT HAVE HALF OF THE BAND WAGON FAN’S OR FELON’S ON OUR SIDE EITHER…TRULY SAD THAT WIN YOU WIN YOU GUYS ARE THE GREATEST AND AS SOON AS YOU LOSE IT’S BECAUSE SOMEONE DID A CHEAP SHOT…OBVIOUSLY YOU DIDNT WATCH THE GAME THAT WE LED THE WHOLE ENTIRE GAME…WOW…SOUNDS LIKE THE COIN TOSS WAS THE REAL CHEAP SHOT…JUST SAYING…IF YOU CAN’T RUN WITH THE BIG DAWG’S STAY IN CINCY ON YOUR PORCH…

By RavensRockNorth

October 6, 2010 11:48 PM | Link to this

Little Carson needs some more KimoTherapy applied to his knee this year. And Hines Ward needs to take out a benGAL safety or two.

By BigJack

October 7, 2010 12:06 AM | Link to this

Perhaps the Bengals should stay away from anyone named Ward if they don’t want to get hurt.

By Geaux Steelers

October 7, 2010 12:31 AM | Link to this

You bungal idiots should realize its pro football. Its a tough violent sport. I will guarantee you if the situation was different you bungal fools would ne saying it was a legal hit. The bungals are experts in cheap shots. Get a real job Ken Punkson!

By Kenny

October 8, 2010 11:47 AM | Link to this

One of the worst premeditated shots to the head I’ve seen in my life in the NFL. Not to the shoulder, but the head. He had it lined up for about six steps. Cheap. The fine doesn’t go far enough.