Quote (Terps @ Nov 20 2019 01:10pm)
Situation 1
Aggressor: Rob Gronkowski
Did the victim see it coming?: No
Injury: Permanent brain damage, 1 game missed
Suspension: 1 game
Situation 2
Aggressor: Mason Rudolph
Did the victim see it coming?: Yes
Injury: None
Suspension: ????
Seems pretty cut and dry to me
Since when does getting hit with a helmet not cause brain injury? Do we know if Rudolph was even checked for a concussion after that brawl? Nfl misses concussions all the time.
Quote (AB75 @ Nov 20 2019 01:59pm)
I think the point being missed is not who started or ended the fight, and who deserved what.
The point is Garrett is a much bigger man and used the helmet as a weapon. We would literally not be here right now if he dropped the helmet and punched Rudolph in the face.
Garrett used the helmet as a weapon, which is the issue here. If he dropped the helmet and knocked rudolph the fuck out with his fists he'd prob get what Pouncey got and we wouldnt be tirelessly debating this.
Get the "well rudolph started it" "garrett just protecting himself" "rudolph kicked him in the nuts" etc. outta your head, cuz thats not the issue.
He didnt have to swing the helmet as a weapon, he couldve let go and swung his fist instead.
Thank you!