Freeney v Oher this Sunday has some added meaning

[Archer]

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) - The 9-0 Colts head to Baltimore this week to take on the Ravens.

The Ravens have been getting a lot of attention from Hollywood because the life of their first-round draft pick Michael Oher is the topic of a new motion picture that comes out this weekend. The movie is called The Blind Side and stars Sandra Bullock .

The movie is based on a book called The Blind Side: Evolution of the Game about Oher’s impoverished upbringing and how a rich family took him in and helped lead him on the right path. The book has another storyline as well describing the evolution of the left tackle position over the years as the guy who protects the quarterback's blind side.

It all started with the arrival of Lawrence Taylor in the 1980s and his ability to get to the quarterback.

Colts defensive end Dwight Freeney said, "LT (Lawrence Taylor) changed the game. He probably originated the tomahawk chop coming down from the backside, stripping running backs going from sideline to sideline, playing relentless on every play."

Freeney is one of the most feared defensive players in the NFL. He grew up a Giants fan, idolizing Taylor.

Freeney added, "From day one, it all started in Super Bowl (XXI) when the Giants won, first real game ever. Since then, kind of a love affair with the guy who hits the QB, always been that way."

The book begins with how LT changed the game and ends with Freeney.

It reads, "He (Freeney) is one of the most feared pass rushing defensive ends in the NFL and maybe the fastest the NFL had ever seen...He rocked the order of the football universe when he went by Jonathan Ogden and sacked the Ravens quarterback not once but twice. No one went by Jonathan Ogden, but Freeney had."

Freeney remembered that game.

"I played against him one time before that. I think it was actually my rookie season, I mean, I came in on third down situations and I got in my stance and looked up and there was this giant," recalled Freeney. "I remember going against him I tried to bull rush him and he picked me up and threw me about five yards. So I was like, wow. Next time I saw him, I guess a couple of years later, and I always remembered playing against Jonathan with his whole legacy and what he's done and the great player he was. The stage was set and I definitely had to go out there and perform well."

The book also relates how Oher, at the time a star left tackle at Ole Miss, said “I could take Dwight Freeney right now."

Of course that got back to Freeney in 2006 and the last line of the book reads, “You tell Michael Oher I'll be waiting for him.”

Well, his wait might almost be over when he and the Colts travel to Baltimore. He'll see Oher at the line. Oher has started every game either at right tackle or left. Freeney is hoping Oher will be on the left side this week.

Freeney said of the meeting, "I'll definitely be ready to play that game. He called me out in a book so I have to step up. Got all my friends, family got everybody reading the book. He's calling me out sophomore, junior year in college. I might just mention something during the game and I don't talk.”

But no matter who he faces Sunday, Freeney's ready.

"It doesn't matter who it is and when I come, obviously, from the first snap to the last snap, I'm coming every play. For me, it's no different."

He might not have made the movie, but don't worry, he'll make his own Hollywood ending.

"This is the first time really of me really hearing that I was even mentioned in the book. For me, I'm not annoyed. I don't have to be in the movie."

Should be intresting to see how that battle goes if Oher starts at LT

Also , this is the first I have heard of this book (shocking I know) . Any good?

 

[Esjay]

I remember Freeney making Ogden his bitch. Great times.

Oher hasn't looked that great this season. Freeney will get at least one sack.

 

[longhornfan]

Should be intresting to see how that battle goes if Oher starts at LT

Also , this is the first I have heard of this book (shocking I know) . Any good?

Yeah the books really good, you should definitely check it out.

 

[Mogriffjr]

yeah I was surprised to hear it was about Oher...that's cool.

 

[Bmore]

I remember Freeney making Ogden his bitch. Great times.

Oher hasn't looked that great this season. Freeney will get at least one sack.

What the fuck are you talking about?

You realized last week the Associated Press released there midseason all-pro team and Oher was the Right Tackle. Right now he is playing like the best RT in the league. lol @ you

Midseason All-pro team

OFFENSE

WR Vincent Jackson Chargers
At 6-foot-5, he plays jump ball with cornerbacks and wins.

LT Ryan Clady Broncos
Franchise tackle is Mike Shanahan's gift to Josh McDaniels.

LG Chris Kemoeatu Steelers
Feisty steamroller. Pittsburgh needs more like him.

C Nick Mangold Jets
Technically excellent leader for top NFL running game.

RG Jahri Evans Saints
Underrated and adaptable to multiple New Orleans schemes.

RT Michael Oher Ravens
Rookie who can't be intimidated. Quick feet. Will get stronger.

TE Dallas Clark Colts
Indy G.M. Bill Polian: "I'd argue he's our MVP."

WR Andre Johnson Texans
Matt Schaub's go-to guy dominates with speed and muscle.

QB Peyton Manning Colts
First QB ever with 300-plus yards in seven of first eight games.

RB Chris Johnson Titans
More explosive than Adrian Peterson through season's first half.

FB Heath Evans Saints
Sledgehammer for New Orleans' run game until injured in Week 7.

DEFENSE

DE Jared Allen Vikings
NFL's most disruptive defender had 71/2 sacks in two games against Pack.

DT Kevin Williams Vikings
Think of a better DE-DT combo in last 10 years.

NT Aubrayo Franklin 49ers
Does NT's job: occupies two blockers every week.

DE Dwight Freeney Colts
Career year? Eight straight games with at least one sack.

OLB Elvis Dumervil Broncos
Good move having him drop weight, move to OLB.

M/ILB Patrick Willis 49ers
Ray Lewis's closest heir among young crop of MLBs.

M/ILB David Harris Jets
The kind of sideline-to-sideline force that Rex Ryan loves.

CB Darrelle Revis Jets
Erased Andre Johnson, Randy Moss in first two weeks.

CB Nnamdi Asomugha Raiders
Highest-paid corner in history is playing like it.

FS Darren Sharper Saints
As many interceptions (seven) as 17 teams.

SS Brandon Meriweather Patriots
Starting to play with the instinct of Rodney Harrison.

SPECIAL TEAMS

KR Percy Harvin Vikings
Supplanted Devin Hester as league's most dangerous WR/KR.

PR Josh Cribbs Browns
Best special-teamer in football is best player in Cleveland.

K Stephen Gostkowski Patriots
No one in New England is pining for Adam Vinatieri.

P Shane Lechler Raiders
52.3-yard average leads league by 4.0 yards.
First-Half Awards

MVP
Peyton Manning Colts
Drew Brees has a superb running game, Manning does not.

Offensive player
Matt Schaub Texans
Upset special: leads NFL in yards, AFC in TD passes.

Defensive player
Jared Allen Vikings
Devastating edge player has 10 1/2 sacks, three forced fumbles.

Offensive rookie
Percy Harvin Vikings
Florida product has three touchdown catches, two returns for scores.

Defensive rookie
Brian Cushing Texans
Like rookie DeMeco Ryans in '06, making a mega impact at LB in Houston.

Comeback
Brett Favre Vikings
From May arm surgery to phenomenal 16-to-3 touchdown-to-interception ratio.

Coach
Josh McDaniels Broncos
The biggest surprise of the season's first half is Denver atop the AFC West.

Coordinator
Gregg Williams Saints
Defensive improvement has given New Orleans much-needed balance.

Assistant coach
Aaron Kromer Saints
Behind his rebuilt O-line, New Orleans has jumped from 28th to seventh in rushing.

Executive
Bill Polian Colts
Draft savvy is paying off with '09 fourth-rounder Austin Collie, '08 sixth-rounder Pierre Garçon.

Read more: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com//2...g/11/10/all-pro.team/index.html#ixzz0XJcK2fBw
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[steeljake]

What the fuck are you talking about?

You realized last week the Associated Press released there midseason all-pro team and Oher was the Right Tackle. Right now he is playing like the best RT in the league. lol @ you

Midseason All-pro team

 

[Bmore]

couldn't let it slide, he said that Oher wasn't playing well. He is surely mistaken.

Oher has only allowed 3 sacks this season.

 

[Bmore]

btw, I actually did some research. Oher has allowed 3 sacks.

Sacks allowed

 

[jaxjaggywires]

That's not the AP all pro team...it's Peter King's team. The absence of both Randy Moss AND Reggie Wayne from the WRs tells you what you need to know about this list.

 

[steeljake]

couldn't let it slide, he said that Oher wasn't playing well. He is surely mistaken.

Oher has only allowed 3 sacks this season.

dude, if someone said your 4th string punter sucked you would dig up some highschool stat of his yards per attempt that lead the mid-south-north-easten-central-western penal league in an effort to prove how bad ass the ravens are supposed to be...

 

[killgod]

Oher sucks.

He didn't tap Bullock.

 

[BazookaJoe5]

Bmore isn't being a homer, Oher has played very well. He's only really struggled against one guy so far - Jared Allen.

In any event, Freeney will probably see more of Jared Gaither, who is our LT, than he will Oher.

 

[Bmore]

dude, if someone said your 4th string punter sucked you would dig up some highschool stat of his yards per attempt that lead the mid-south-north-easten-central-western penal league in an effort to prove how bad ass the ravens are supposed to be...

Thats funny because I could be talking about Optimus Prime in some Transformer thread in the water cooler section and you'd quote me and call me a homer because Optimus Prime someone equates to me talking about the Ravens are the best team evar!!! pwnzzzz!

How bout you stop while you are ahead, because I don't want you riding my dick again.

I told a true and accurate fact about Michael Oher, to correct Esjay who said Oher was doing poorly. i don't exactly see how that makes me a homer. I've been bashing the Ravens Defense since week 4. I don't know if you are sitting in the shadows waiting for me to say something good about my team or what.

 

[steeljake]

Thats funny because I could be talking about Optimus Prime in some Transformer thread in the water cooler section and you'd quote me and call me a homer because Optimus Prime someone equates to me talking about the Ravens are the best team evar!!! pwnzzzz!

How bout you stop while you are ahead, because I don't want you riding my dick again.

I told a true and accurate fact about Michael Oher, to correct Esjay who said Oher was doing poorly. i don't exactly see how that makes me a homer. I've been bashing the Ravens Defense since week 4. I don't know if you are sitting in the shadows waiting for me to say something good about my team or what.

:youmad:


if not, you will be next week...

 

[Esjay]

Thats funny because I could be talking about Optimus Prime in some Transformer thread in the water cooler section and you'd quote me and call me a homer because Optimus Prime someone equates to me talking about the Ravens are the best team evar!!! pwnzzzz!

How bout you stop while you are ahead, because I don't want you riding my dick again.

I told a true and accurate fact about Michael Oher, to correct Esjay who said Oher was doing poorly. i don't exactly see how that makes me a homer. I've been bashing the Ravens Defense since week 4. I don't know if you are sitting in the shadows waiting for me to say something good about my team or what.

Hey you dumb fuck, when did I ever say he was playing poorly? I said he hasn't played THAT GREAT. There is a difference. You're a homer because the only thing I've ever seen you do in the NFL section is pop into threads and give the Ravens a ball washing whenever you think someone has disrespected them. Excuse the fuck out of me for not calling Oher the next Anthony Munoz.

:facepalm:

 

[Bmore]

lol @ you using Peter King's midseason rankings and trying to pass them off as the AP. King also picked the Bears to go to the Super Bowl. I can't believe he called out Freeney in college. Oher sure talks a lot of shit. He already claimed he "handled" Jared Allen earlier this year.

he did handle Allen... Allen didn't get his first sack of the entire game till late in the 4th quarter...

 

[Bmore]

Hey you dumb fuck, when did I ever say he was playing poorly? I said he hasn't played THAT GREAT. There is a difference. You're a homer because the only thing I've ever seen you do in the NFL section is pop into threads and give the Ravens a ball washing whenever you think someone has disrespected them. Excuse the fuck out of me for not calling Oher the next Anthony Munoz.

:facepalm:

You obviously don't pop into to many threads. :jamesdean:

I have over 3000 posts obviously all of them aren't about the Ravens.

 

[steeljake]

You obviously don't pop into to many threads. :jamesdean:

I have over 3000 posts obviously all of them aren't about the Ravens.

but you're still a homer... it only takes one out of the 3k... it's like when you suck cock bmore. you may have only done it once, but you will always be a cock sucker... you cocksuckin homer you.

 

[steeljake]

besdies bmore that list you used had a steelers offensive lineman on it so you know it was bullshit.

 

[Bmore]

besdies bmore that list you used had a steelers offensive lineman on it so you know it was bullshit.

I was waiting for you to mention that.. lol