James Harrison suspended

Thursday, May 03 2012

By now all Steelers fans are aware that James Harrison has been suspended for one game because of his hit on Colt McCoy.  The decision by the league is galling ~ the rule against helmet-to-helmet  hits does not include "incidental contact by the mask or non-crown parts of the helmet in the course of a conventional tackle on a passer," which this it appeared to be ~ as is his being barred from practices and team facilities for this week.  But, for what it is worth, here is the NFL's announcement and rationalization in its entirety:

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

12/13/11



HARRISON SUSPENDED FOR ONE GAME FOR FIFTH ILLEGAL HIT AGAINST A QUARTERBACK IN THREE SEASONS



JAMES HARRISON of the Pittsburgh Steelers has been suspended without pay for one game by NFL Executive Vice President RAY ANDERSON as a result of Harrison?s fifth illegal hit against a quarterback in the past three seasons, the NFL announced...
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