Porter mouths off

[Dward00]

Porter keeps up verbal barrage
LB says Steelers will try to make Seahawks 'tap out'
Posted: Thursday February 2, 2006 12:16PM; Updated: Thursday February 2, 2006 6:59PM


As expected, Joey Porter has been the most outspoken player at the Super Bowl.
AP




PONTIAC, Mich. (AP) -- Pittsburgh linebacker Joey Porter isn't scheduled to talk publicly again before the Super Bowl. There's some question about which team is happier: his Steelers or the Seattle Seahawks.

Porter kept up his verbal barrage on Thursday, saying the Steelers will be so physical in the Super Bowl they will try to make Seattle quit playing.

"We're going to try to tap out as many people as we can, I'm going to put it like that," Porter said at the players' final pre-Super Bowl news conference. "We're going to try to send as many people to the sideline as we can."

Asked what he meant by "tap out," Porter patted the top of his head with his hand -- a sign that the player is tired or injured and wants to come out of the game.

The reaction to Porter's comments was predictable. Some Steelers teammates rolled their eyes and said, "That's Joey" -- shrugging off the latest outburst by their most talkative and combative player.

The Seahawks appeared unaffected by Porter's words, much as they did the day before when he erupted over tight end Jerramy Stevens' seemingly harmless comment that Seattle planned to spoil Jerome Bettis' retirement party.

Stevens seemed perplexed by Porter's ongoing verbal baiting and the reaction to it, calling the media coverage "ridiculous."

"This is something I wish I didn't have to deal with, but it's not that big a deal," Stevens said. "What's said right now won't have any impact on Sunday. I'm pretty close to unaffected. It doesn't have any bearing on how I'm going to approach the game."

Still, a day after both players sat at small tables with few people around them for news conferences, Porter and Stevens each got a podium to accommodate the large crowds that wanted to hear them on Thursday.

By contrast, league MVP Shaun Alexander and Pro Bowl starting quarterback Matt Hasselbeck of Seattle and Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger had much smaller crowds than either Porter or Stevens.

"Some people need something to be motivated. If that's what he found, that's what he found," Stevens said. "I don't feel I was out of line. I meant what I said. I am not going to repeat it to stir something up. I meant it, and I meant it with no disrespect."

Both coaches played down any affect on the game by Porter's constant talking, but Seattle coach Mike Holmgren talked to his team about not creating any more distractions.

"Jeremy won't say anymore the rest of the week," he said, mindful that players have no more scheduled interview sessions before Sunday's game. "I didn't really make too much of it."

Steelers coach Bill Cowher said Porter has always been emotional and "was only being himself."

Porter said he wouldn't have said anything if Stevens hadn't talked.

"I don't want to go into a situation where you can't say how you really feel and you're acting like it's going to be a nice day," Porter said. "It's not going to be a nice day. They're trying to come out and win the same trophy I want to win and only one of us can have it.

"Now I know how they really feel, and now I can tell you know how I really feel. I don't have to hold any punches any more. If they're looking for a fight, I've been ready for a fight."

Several Steelers acted as if they wish Porter hadn't spoken out, possibly giving the Seahawks extra motivation -- especially during a week the two Super Bowl finalists otherwise have been respectful of each other.

"We had to keep him on a gag order a little bit," receiver Hines Ward said. "But if they start it, Joey is going to finish it. Trust me."

Steelers linebacker James Farrior laughed when he heard the "tap out" comment, saying he's never seen an NFL player ask to be taken out because the game was too rough.

"I don't know if he's going to be able to tap anybody out. This is the Super Bowl," Farrior said. "He's going to really have to play hard to tap somebody out."

Unlike AFC teams, the Seahawks aren't accustomed to Porter's outbursts. Farrior suggested that might account for their reaction.

Earlier in the playoffs, Porter suggested the Colts were a soft team. Then, after the Steelers upset Indianapolis 21-18, Porter accused the game officials of "cheating" the Steelers and said the NFL badly wanted Peyton Manning and the Colts to win.

Cowher stepped in to end that talk, calling Porter's comments "ridiculous."

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[Dward00]

Just curious to know if all you 'stiller fans' are supportive of this attitude.

[Timberwolf]

He should pipe down. Me thinks Porter talked for the sake of talking.

[I Are Baboon]

Keep it up, Joey Porter!! It makes things more interesting for those of us who don't care who wins!

[Dward00]

Oh I don't think it's Joey Porter. I think he has the same attitude of the whole steeler's defense. They just want him to be the scapegoat.

[I Are Baboon]

Well Porter is the one shooting his mouth off to the media.

I actually think it's a good move by Porter. It keeps the media focus off of Big Ben.

[Durango53]

A story made big because of the lack of story. Oh big news both teams think they can win.............

[Dward00]

Anyways that's why I don't like Pittsburgh's defense. They're too rough and wreckless. And Porter is saying that Pittsburgh's philosophy is to injure people. That's just not right. It's cool to be intense, but once your goal is to injure other players that is disgusting. I hope Marvin Lewis's young defense improves next year and returns the favor to Pittsburgh by putting Roethlisburger out for the year. That would make me happy.

[das&kml]

Porter is shooting his mouth off because Jeramy Stephens of the Seahawks said that "it is such a good story, but it will be sad when Bettis leaves without the trophy."

I'm sure that was the smartest thing for him to say. I hope and pray that he has to block Porter on a blitz. Of course, Stephens then said that big Walter Jones can take care of him.

Yeah, sure, throw your problems on the all-pro left tackle. He already has to block the pass-rushing DE.

The Seahawks played in the worst division in football. This is a neutral site game, but a road game for the 'Hawks. The Steelers have won 3 straight road games in the playoffs (vs. 1,2,3 seeds). As much as I don't like them, I'll take the Steelers.

[imgreat95]

Anyways that's why I don't like Pittsburgh's defense. They're too rough and wreckless. And Porter is saying that Pittsburgh's philosophy is to injure people. That's just not right. It's cool to be intense, but once your goal is to injure other players that is disgusting. I hope Marvin Lewis's young defense improves next year and returns the favor to Pittsburgh by putting Roethlisburger out for the year. That would make me happy.


Not even close to what he is saying. He is saying they try to make the other team "tap out." In other words, ask out of the game. When a player taps his h elmet, it means get me out of the game. Porter is saying the defense likes to be physical and hard h itting to the point that they make the other team want to give up. HUGE difference. Every defense should want to play like that.

This is a non-story. Joey says stuff like this to get himself fired up. It works for him, so who cares?

And until now, I respected you, but how disgusting is it that you would be happy to have a player injured and put out for a year??

[PissedPrincess]

Porter mouths off? Shocking.:hmm:

[Durango53]

Every defense should want to play like that.
Amazing how dumb stories like this come out and the press tries to make it a big story.

You are right he is saying what everyone in the NFL tries to do and now everyone is shocked. :yadda:

[Dward00]

Not even close to what he is saying. He is saying they try to make the other team "tap out." In other words, ask out of the game. When a player taps his h elmet, it means get me out of the game. Porter is saying the defense likes to be physical and hard h itting to the point that they make the other team want to give up. HUGE difference. Every defense should want to play like that.

This is a non-story. Joey says stuff like this to get himself fired up. It works for him, so who cares?

And until now, I respected you, but how disgusting is it that you would be happy to have a player injured and put out for a year??

I'm not happy about the Bengals game. I think that Kimo meant to hurt Carson definitely. I'm sure he didn't want to hurt him as bad as he did, but I'm sure that was his intent. That I can deal with. The fact that Bill Cowher or none of the players offered any condolences or apoligies is what bothered me. What do you expect? I live in Cincinnati. Of course I hate the steelers. Especially after that playoff game. :thumbsup:

[imgreat95]

umm.. you must have missed it the next day when Kimo DID apologize. WHy shouyld anyone BUT Kimo apologize?? He was the only person involved. Although, maybe the Bengals o-lineman should have apologized as well.

[PissedPrincess]

I hate the Steelers with an ever dying passion, but I do believe they apologized profusely to Palmer. Believe me, it pains to defend them.:)

[Dward00]

Alright cool, but it still burns me up. I'm sure Kimo was caught up in the game and couldn't control himself.

[PissedPrincess]

Alright cool, but it still burns me up. I'm sure Kimo was caught up in the game and couldn't control himself.

Trust me, we Patriot fans are still pissed about Tom Brady getting injured in the same manner in the 01 AFCCG. :D

[imgreat95]

These things happen in football.. Hell, were it not for plays like this, there is a chance that the Bengals would not even have won the division and that game would have been in pittsburgh or the Bengals would have been possibly going to Denver to play. It is part of football. People forget the fact that we also lost 4 players in that game due to injury. Injuries in football happen.

[imgreat95]

I hate the Steelers with an ever dying passion, but I do believe they apologized profusely to Palmer. Believe me, it pains to defend them.:)

You're becoming soft as you get older. I dont like it much. ;)

[PissedPrincess]

Eh, shut up Shawn. We know injuries happen. We are just choosing to be pissed about them at the moment. :D

[PissedPrincess]

You're becoming soft as you get older. I dont like it much. ;)

Yes, well, god forbid I say what I really feel, you goddamn Steeler fans would close the thread. :D :D :D

[imgreat95]

haha.. thats fine. I just dont understand being pissed and getting your blood pressure high over something that was a month ago...;) Or even 4 years ago in a game that you WON...:D

[imgreat95]

Yes, well, god forbid I say what I really feel, you goddamn Steeler fans would close the thread. :D :D :D


ehh... i grew up with the ESPN boards... I am not too quick to close threads...;)

I would just not speak to you again for a year....haha

[PissedPrincess]

I would just not speak to you again for a year....haha

:eek: Then let me start my anti-Steeler rant now. :D

[imgreat95]

i wouldnt expect anything less..;)

[PissedPrincess]

i wouldnt expect anything less..;)

Good. Go Seahawks. We need someone in this damn forum who won't kiss ass to all you Steeler fans. :D

[Dward00]

You can find the video of the injury on this link:


http://www.sportsline.com/video/player?channel=nfl

[PissedPrincess]

You can find the video of the injury on this link:


http://www.sportsline.com/video/player?channel=nfl

Palmer's or Brady's?

[Dward00]

That's Palmer's. You'll have to find it, but play it. I see it so many times, and it seems obvious to me.

[Dward00]

I remember all you guys saying a bengals o-lineman threw Kimo at Palmer's knees. Watch that video and say that again. He fell on palmers knees of his own accord.

[imgreat95]

he was pushed from behind... and that is why he was going down to begin with. And who cares?? it was a month ago...

[PissedPrincess]

How is Palmer? Has he had the surgery? Rodney Harrisson had the same injury, and he is doing extremely well.:thumbsup: I hope Palmer is fine.

[Dward00]

He MEANT to fall on his knees. Look at the video. :ugh:

[imgreat95]

plmer had the surgery that very week. Not sure how the recovery is going, but I do know that at the time it was said to be worse than they had originally thought. I am sure he will be fine, though. Doctors tend to say that sort of stuff just to keep people's hopes down.

[imgreat95]

He MEANT to fall on his knees. Look at the video. :ugh:

I dont NEED to look at the video... .I have watched the game 9 times.... How can you prove that he meant to do it??

[PissedPrincess]

plmer had the surgery that very week.

Really? Odd. Rodney didn't have his till 8 weeks later. Doctors said recovery was much quicker if you postponed surgery until all the swelling went down.

[imgreat95]

There may still be another surgery to come... I am not sure. I just know that he did have surgery that week.

[Dward00]

Just from watching that video I think he had a choice whether or not to hit the QB. He wanted to hit the QB of course. I know he wanted to hurt him, but I'm well aware that he didn't want to hurt him that bad and end his season.

All I'm saying is you should be able to tell from that video that he wasn't 'flung' at carson like so many people are saying he was.

[Dward00]

Besides why do you think there's so much controversy over it if it doesn't look obvious?

nuff said

[imgreat95]

There is only controversy around it in Cincinnatti... No one else that I have seen has said anything about it for a month.

[Thedatch]

GOD!!!! Dward, what do you want to have happen? why do you insist on arguing about this, since it doesn't make lick of difference either way?

I happen to believe it was an accident. Obviously you see differently. What's the point in arguing about it? I've seen the video tons of times and it hasn't changed my opinion. Why would this time watching it make a difference? just let it go.

[Spitball67]

The Steelers would have beaten the Bengals with or without Palmer.

[I Are Baboon]

Spitball speaketh da TRUF!

[PissedPrincess]

Spitball speaketh da TRUF!

No he doesn't. He is giving his opinion. While I agree it is now irrelevant, we will simply never know. Any team whose starting QB goes down is not likely to win a playoff game.:)

[PissedPrincess]

Besides, while Dward 00 may be a tad insane, I give him credit for standing by his team and his opinion instead of kissing ass. :) :tongue:

[Spitball67]

well I figure if Dward can give his opinion that Carson's injury was intentional, then I'll come back with my opinion. That the Steelers would have won either way. That's what I believe.

[PissedPrincess]

Sure ya can. I'm just sticking up for the guy. I hate to see a guy outnumbered.:)

[imgreat95]

I have no problem with his opinion, however wrong it may be..;) I just dont understand what the point is in trying to argue now o ver something that happened a month ago, and may or may not have changed the outcome of the game anyhow. I sort of had thought that this had been discussed to death when it happened.

[PissedPrincess]

I have no problem with his opinion, however wrong it may be..;) I just dont understand what the point is in trying to argue now o ver something that happened a month ago, and may or may not have changed the outcome of the game anyhow. I sort of had thought that this had been discussed to death when it happened.

Well you thought wrong. He clearly still wanted to discuss it. Now go back to making up stories about women asking you out. :D


Haha, I'm in a weird mood today.

[imgreat95]

Well you thought wrong. He clearly still wanted to discuss it. Now go back to making up stories about women asking you out. :D


Haha, I'm in a weird mood today.

Today??? ;)

[Spitball67]

Haha, I'm in a weird mood today.


Today??? ;)

:laff:

[PissedPrincess]

:laff:

What are you laughing at? Ask Shawn what happens to Steeler fans who pick on little ole defenseless me. :boxing:




:tongue:

[Spitball67]

What are you laughing at? Ask Shawn what happens to Steeler fans who pick on little ole defenseless me. :boxing:




:tongue:

uh-oh, looks like it's time for me to stop cyber-slacking and get back to work :bolt:

[imgreat95]

she rewards you with not talking to you for a year..;) Keep going, my friend... it is well worth it in the end... :)

[PissedPrincess]

she rewards you with not talking to you for a year..;) Keep going, my friend... it is well worth it in the end... :)

:laff: You hate not talking to me and you know it. I'm the only chick on this board who will tell you where to stick it instead of kissing your ass.



Go Seahawks. :cheer:

[PissedPrincess]

And Spitball what the heck is your story? What self-respecting Indiana boy (my parents are from Gary) is a Steeler fan?

[imgreat95]

actually I do sometimes hate not talking to you.. but now isnt one of those times...;)

[PissedPrincess]

actually I do sometimes hate not talking to you.. but now isnt one of those times...;)

Well, I think I've been nice enough to you now that should last for the next 3 years. I'm not good at this being nice thing.:)

[imgreat95]

im not sure that I would exactly describe this as being NICE... but it is a step up from how we normally treat each other..;) I figure that if we are going to possibly end up meeting in May, I better start practicing being nice now..:D

[PissedPrincess]

im not sure that I would exactly describe this as being NICE... but it is a step up from how we normally treat each other..;) I figure that if we are going to possibly end up meeting in May, I better start practicing being nice now..:D

I didn't realize May 3rd was a Wednesday.:( I was looking at June. That is going to be a tad more difficult.

[imgreat95]

Oh sure... start trying to back out now just because I am going to be there.. I see how you are...

[PissedPrincess]

Oh sure... start trying to back out now just because I am going to be there.. I see how you are...

Can't really blame me. :D I would really love to make it. I'm gonna see what I can do.

[Spitball67]

And Spitball what the heck is your story? What self-respecting Indiana boy (my parents are from Gary) is a Steeler fan?

your parents are from tha GI? I was born there too. Dang girl, me & you wuz almost homies! :D

anyway, how I became a Steelers fan, I'm not sure. I just remember as a kid maybe 9 or so when I first started watching football, I liked the Steelers (along with my beloved Bears). I remember always liking their uniforms and the logo. My dad worked at a steel mill so maybe that had something to do with it. Not to mention the fact that this was all right around the time when the Steelers won their first two Super Bowls too. I've been a die hard fan ever since. Got my Roethlisberger jersey on right now and a terrible Towel hanging on my bulletin board. GO STEELERS!!! :bigsquare

[PissedPrincess]

My Dad and uncles worked in the Gary Steel Mills too. My Dad went to IU and when he graduated he was given the job of foreman. He also got a scholarship to MIT. My mom was 17 and pregnant. She chose MIT. I was born and raised in Boston.

My Dad went to Tolleston High, it no longer exists. My uncle still teaches at WURT TROOPERS! My grandma still lived in Glen Park till she died 3 years ago.

Long live Gary. :smokin:

[Royce]

Good. Go Seahawks. We need someone in this damn forum who won't kiss ass to all you Steeler fans. :D



:wave1:

I think I've made it known that I'm by no means a Steelers fan. :D

[Eva]

Lol, what happen about discuss Porter mouthing off? :laff:

Just kidding. ;)

It's not a big deal. Stevens said something, then Porter used it. It will have no affect on the game what so ever, so in short, who really cares if they're trash talking or not? I believe Porter going to have to go up against Walter Jones?