Steelers release Cedrick Wilson after he punches girlfriend

Bryan316 · #1 03-21-2008, 08:30 AM

STORY: http://www.comcast.net/sports/articl...eelers-Arrest/

The quick and dirty: WR Cedrick Wilson gets canned, after getting arrested for punching his girlfriend in a restaurant. Tons of witnesses.

Here's my calling-out for the Steelers' HUGE hypocrisy.

Linebacker James Harrison is currently facing a preliminary court hearing on April 3rd, facing the same charges after getting arrested last month, except he WAS NOT canned by the Steelers.

Why?

Oh, that's right, Harrison's a Pro-Bowler, Wilson isn't, so Harrison gets preferential treatment. Yup. Mmm hmm. It's totally fair, yup, suuuure.

FIRE BOTH THEIR WORTHLESS ASSES. You strike a woman, you are no longer a man. You are nothing more than a spoiled childm a dirty little beeeotch, and are worthless.

Unless you're a Pro-Bowler, then you're exempt.

Diggler · #2 03-21-2008, 08:51 AM

Well, there's a few differences. Harrison allegedly slapped his girlfriend, with no witnesses, and is scheduled to appear in court. Wilson PUNCHED his ex, in front of several witnesses.

Hitting a woman is wrong regardless, but there's a big difference between punching and slapping, and you could say that Harrison is getting due process as the court goes through the allegations. If he's found guilty, they should release him.

Geoff St. Germaine · #3 03-21-2008, 08:58 AM

Yeah, the one case seems much more cut and dry. I'd wait until Harrison's done in court to see what happens.

MJ5150 · #4 03-21-2008, 10:49 AM

Yeah, yeah, yeah. Are these your opinions or just what you gathered from reading online articles and message boards?

-Mike

**Eric Perry** · #5 03-21-2008, 11:35 AM

I don't know the specifics of either altercation, but based solely on what I read, I give the Steelers huge props to cut Cedrick (if he truly is guilty of what reports say he is guilty of, witnesses and all). What other teams would do that?? Let me think... NONE. Yet another reason I am a die-hard Steelers fan. Let's look at Cincinnati, where they are a clinic in illegalities recently, or Dallas from the 90's... Another clinic.

Regarding Harrison, it seems to be a he-said/she-said thing at this point. You want the Steelers to can Harrison on an allegation without due process? C'mon dude!

csala · #6 03-21-2008, 11:39 AM

What do you tell a woman with two black eyes?

Nothing, she's been told twice already.

Haha Go Giants!

Valerus · #7 03-21-2008, 11:42 AM

Another ridiculous story. haha.

Bryan316 · #8 03-21-2008, 11:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by csala

What do you tell a woman with two black eyes?

Nothing, she's been told twice already.

Haha Go Giants!

Oh.

Oh damn.

There's Coke all over my keyboard now.

And I suppose if there were no immediate witnesses to Harrison's alleged assault, then fine, due process will prevail. But Wilson apparently had a table full of people and restaurant staff who saw him tap her on the shoulder, and full-out fist her in the face, with severe swelling and bruising as the result.

pointbass · #9 03-21-2008, 12:03 PM

The Steelers have a reputation of being very heavy-handed with players that cross the line and no doubt will be equally heavy-handed with Harrison if it's proven that he was out of line. I don't think that his PB status will mean anything if his behavior isn't in line with the Steelers code of conduct. I know I'd be very disappointed if they showed a double standard for Harrison .....

But you gotta at least wait for an actual legal process, not just bounce him because of an allegation ...

canopener · #10 03-21-2008, 02:09 PM

The press release from the Rooneys on Fox Sports Pittsburgh yesterday indicated that the Harrison case is much different than Cedrick, the Entertainer's case.

I would be hard pressed to say the Steelers give preferential treatment to ProBowl players. Remember Bam Morris?