[Bette]

He stomps on feet. He slaps heads. He punches opponents in the back. That is the rap against him.
Other times, he can be a big pussycat.
He does charity work for children. He is devoutly religious and has Scripture tattooed on his biceps. He would just as soon cite the Good Book as he would New England's playbook.

Yet something far less charitable gets into the 28-year-old Seymour once a football game begins.
San Diego Chargers players were fed up after the AFC championship game in New England, and not only because their side lost.

Offensive lineman Marcus McNeill got into an animated discussion with Seymour before kickoff. Seymour knocked him down from behind during the game, prompting another argument. He also hit injured quarterback Philip Rivers very late, in more than one San Diego player's opinion.

By far the angriest was center Nick Hardwick, who unloaded the "dirty, cheap, pompous" charges on behalf of the Chargers. He accused the Patriot of head slaps, of stomping on opponents' feet, of giving them much more than a pat on the back when they weren't looking.

When these comments were relayed to him, Seymour struck an innocent man's pose
"This isn't piano lessons," Seymour says with a gleam in his eye. "Maybe they should go play piano or violin or something instead of football."

The dirt on Seymour -- ChicagoSports.com

[azrael492]

" This is a violent game, and I play it violently"

I forget who said it, but to survive in the NFL I think you need this mentality or you will get creamed. He is just trying to do his job well, but sometimes gets carried away.

[Ellison]

Originally Posted by azrael492

" This is a violent game, and I play it violently"

I forget who said it, but to survive in the NFL I think you need this mentality or you will get creamed. He is just trying to do his job well, but sometimes gets carried away.

so it's OK? just like cheating is OK too ... I swear people, get a clue. Typical Patriots, cheaters and classless. Hopefully some Giant steps on Brady's ankle (before Brady slides to the ground since he can't take a hit) and we can all say it's just the mentality of the NFL .... right?

[azrael492]

Originally Posted by Ellison

so it's OK? just like cheating is OK too ... I swear people, get a clue. Typical Patriots, cheaters and classless. Hopefully some Giant steps on Brady's ankle (before Brady slides to the ground since he can't take a hit) and we can all say it's just the mentality of the NFL .... right?

Which is more classless? The Patriots playing hard hitting physical football, or somebody wishing for the opponent to get hurt on purpose. If he got hurt during a play and had to come out then yes, it is the mentality of the game. they are not playing checkers out there. It is there job to hit the other team as hard as they can. The Chargers come off as a soft team that had their butts handed to them, and are embarrassed by it. They had teh Patriots number on defense, but their offense wasn't tough enough to close the deal.

[Geechee843]

that dirty stuff dont matter. every team has players that do it. its not a dinner party. but the cheating thing is a different story. now i hear congress is tryin to get into it and they talkin aout them cheating ni the superbowl