Quote:
Originally Posted by thefoss1957
Fire...You really think that Torres running around PURPOSFULLY trying to hurt guys is the SAME as an anger reaction? I think premeditation makes a difference, in perception, and should, also in punishment.
Again, I am appalled by Keith's retaliation...but, IMO, Torres is far dirtier, because the intent is ALWAYS there, and strategically targeting opponent star players is beyond cynical.
|
No it's not the same, Torres is far dirtier. He is one of the worst I've ever seen, Keith is not on that level. That's why he got 41 games and Keith got 6 (okay, oversimplified). Being predatory is worse than Keith randomly losing his mind, but only because of the incidence rate. If Keith went crazy as often as Torres went into "jaws mode", Keith would be just as bad IMO. Being unable to control yourself can be just as devastating as someone doing something wrong in purpose. For the record I don't think it's 100% black and white with Torres. I don't think he plans out his hits per se, I think he gets caught up in the moment, often trying to straddle the line. It doesn't excuse him (or Keith) but I think that is part of it anyway. They are both reckless, to different degrees, for different reasons and one breaks the rules more than the other.
I realize you weren't the one that brought that comparison up but I just feel it's irrelevant whichever way you look at it. Keith needs to be dealt with regardless of where he falls on the dirtbag scale.