Tuesday, December 13, 2011

James Harrison Suspended One Game (Why)

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Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker James Harrison has become suspended for one online game without pay for their hit last week about Browns quarterback Colt McCoy.

Football Executive Vice President Beam Anderson said Tuesday your suspension is the results of Harrison's fifth illegal struck against a qb in the past three months.

Harrison, who can appeal, put a helmet-to-facemask hit in McCoy during the Steelers' 14-3 victory within the Browns. The '08 NFL Defensive Player of year was penalized pertaining to roughing the passer around the play and explained Monday he considered the hit did not warrant further abuse.

If the suspension just isn't overturned or reduced upon appeal, Harrison won't be permitted to be at team services until next Thursday, Dec. 20.

Trainer Mike Tomlin said the c's respects the league's determination while acknowledging Harrison's enjoy was a foul.

"We're dissatisfied for James since we know how challenging he's worked to experience within the rules,Inches Tomlin said. "We accept the particular judgment rendered through the league office and also we'll move forward.Inches

He is the second participant suspended by the group this season for on-the-field perform. Detroit Lions NT Ndamokung Suh was stopped two games regarding stomping on an opponent recently.

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