People complain that Pats fans say Everybody does it as some kind of justification, but thats not true. Now the NFL has to kiss everyones behind. it would not have even came up if Jerry hadnt run his mouth about Tom Brady..shame on you Jerry Rice not only for running your mouth about the Pats but for being a cheater..no wonder he thinks the Pats cheated..this guy just went from being a great athlete to being a clown in my book. They let them cheat for 6+ years with a deflated ball, and the league does nothing about it. #1: Unsubstantiated recording of PSI by the NFL Officiating crew, not only in this game but in all other previous games, as the NFL has zero policy on proper scientific standards of recording. AND HE IS ONE LUCKY GUY AFTER ALL Brady in the 6th round, the tuck rule, a commissioner who plays bitch to their owner and destroys evidence for them while destroys the New Orleans Saints for something much less compromising to the integrity of the NFL. Its just not the big deal that some imagine it to be. However it was not the same thing as stickum and was not illegal. 22 bids - Price: $172.50 - Watchers: 43. [1st] Most Consecutive Games with a Pass Reception 225 (1985-2000) [Tied for 1st] Most Pass Receptions, Game 11 (vs. Cincinnati, Super Bowl XXII) Someone needs to do a scientific study of the effects of stickum, and how it might explain the ENORMOUS disparity in what Jerry Rice accomplished versus the next incredibly talented player. If Pats fans were so confident that the Patriots didnt do anything wrong, then they would have let this go long ago and moved on with their lives, instead of continuing to harp on it. Your teams must have been or still are getting beat down by them. It is not supposed to be a game of hide and seek from play to play and that will be changed because it took a cheater like that creepy man to bring this into play. You must be logged in to leave a comment. [Tied for 1st] Most Receiving Touchdowns, Game 5 (vs. Atlanta, Oct. 14, 1990) He worked harder than anybody that I have ever seen, and I think that all stems from his fear of failing. Anyone complaining about this should NEVER eat rice, again. Your QB has admitted to cheating! Jerry Rice was almost drafted by Cowboys, not 49ers - Niner Noise Hes an admitted cheater. The problem with Pat fans is that they only read their own blogs and nothing else. I played that long because I love this game of football. Did Jerry Rice ever drop passes? - idswater.com from The Eagles Encyclopedia by Ray Didinger, Robert S. Lyons Temple University Press, 2005 Wow. Stickum in the 80s isnt half as a helpful to receiver as the synthetic blend gloves that make guys like ODB make sick catches like he does- and he should. Now, for me to do this speech, I need to borrow a black sock from someone (laughter). 2007 XLI Indianapolis Colts Much like most former players they still wanna live in the limelight and are quite annoying as analysts. The supposed Greatest NFL player of all time has admitted to cheating after taking a swipe at the greatest dynasty of all the New England Patriots ! The bare hands didn't help immediately. If Bart Starr never cheated then he is better than Brady. I'm a very honest guy. This is what happens when you open your mouth before thinking. Pats fans who bring this up are like the little kid who gets caught doing something then whines that its not fair that hes the only one getting in trouble because his friend was doing it too. Im not saying the outcome of the game would have been different or anything like that because they got beat 45-7, but they still had an edge.. Ha, the nerds are going to have a field day with this. No big deal and not even closely related to getting an unfair advantage in inclement weather by deflating the football. That should go for most of the other teams in the NFL too. . Both young men committed to attending Jackson State over Power 5 programs. Please explain how this has anything to do with the Deflatriots letting the air out of balls or taping their opponents. No one game more exemplified his ability to raise his level of play when the lights were at the brightest, the night he broke Jim Browns career touchdown record. Also, when I read comments by people about taped practices, SB walkthroughs, etc. Why Jerry Rice Is NOT the Greatest Wide Receiver in NFL History People have said he still had to outwork and make the play blah blah blah. All Super Bowl winning teams have cheated. Im sure what really happened is much worse than the fans of the other 31 teams would care to know. 2006 XL Pittsburgh Thank you. At some point, Rice got back to his gloves. Id be willing to bet there were plenty of receivers who used stickum to no avail! Gloves today pretty much catch the ball for you! Feb 7, 2015 1:43 PM Dylan Rivier, 40, shed 17kg when he drank tank water in Byron Bay . Does everyone in Montana drink? The ensemble cast includes Tyler James Williams, Janelle James, Lisa Ann Walter, Chris Perfetti, Sheryl Lee Ralph and William Stanford Davis. Brenden Rice took his talents out west, where his dad became a legend for the San Francisco 49ers. Drafted: 1st round (16th player overall) in 1985 by San Francisco 49ers Carters reaction will be most interesting. Whether it be stealing signals, PEDs, pay for play, attacking injuries, altering footballs, circumventing the salary cap, illegal communications, pumping in crowd noise, or even elaborate forms of espionage anyone who thinks that their favorite team is the one NFL franchise that follows the rules to the letter because they have integrity is foolishly naive. The NFL had total and complete control and responsibility for all balls in the Super Bowl when the Pats played the Hawks. He had five receptions for 79 yards. Pretty sure everyone still cheats in one way or another cmon when you have millions of dollars on the line with careers people do anything. It did not take long for that decision to pay huge dividends. As for Jerry Rice, he needs to speak for himself and knock off the nonsense by playing theeverybody does it card. Let me stand here and catch my breath. Even if every single team in the NFL cheated in one way or another, it wouldnt change the fact that Goodells relationship with Kraft almost assures that the Patriots will never be punished. And now thanks to his mouth his career has an undeniable *, When Pats fans say See! He holds 36 NFL records - a record in itself. Were just pointing out we wish you had the same level of intelligence about these type of issues when it comes to the pats. PoY He caught the ball with his bare hands and didnt need to cheat with stickum. Please tell. So essentially, the point of this article is not that Rice used stickum its that New England fans are miffed that their first three Super Bowl wins are tainted by Spygate and now want some parity and are therefore going after a HOF who is part of the dynasty to which to which its compared by saying he cheated (as pointed out in the second paragraph). with only one football being severely deflated (the one in Colts possession) and all the others being just a few ticks under (which would seem normal when the Pats say the set their balls at 12.5 and then they are brought out into colder air), it appears there may a good possibility the Colts tampered with the ball to frame the Pats, which would explain the unusual amount of time the NFL is taking to investigate this. Before landing. Not a surprise given the owners original stance trying to sweep the Ray Rice wife beating under the rug. This is coming from a Green Bay fan whose team doesnt suck, nor did they lose to the Patriots. Ray Lewis has always been held accountable way beyond his offenses. RaeQuan Battle's career night helps Montana State avoid deja vu loss Rice started at wide receiver. Some of these apply to hall of famers. With Rices admission, 100% evidence the 49ers cheated, plus they were run by an extortionist in Debartolo that intentionally manipulated the salary cap. No shocker. So is the picture of him posted on the article with no gloves, presented to us on purpose or with a twist? It wasnt a surprise, it just got national attention because of the playoff game. My hands got me here.. Thank you, Eddie. And is everyone in Montana a real badass? If this still doesn;t resonate with you, please turn off your computer, unplug it (very important) and take it to the nearest window. [1st] Most Receiving Touchdowns, Season 22 (1987) I personally have no issues with Rice using stickum. Feb 7, 2015 10:43 AM . No one ever, will ever come close to that. He had every gift but length of years. Everyone did it. All teams sign castoffs of their division opponents all preseason and season long. Im going to be point blank, I feel like its cheating, Rice told Jim Rome regarding whether the Patriots deflated. Easy. Some fans simply some dont appreciate teams which resort to cheating. In addition to asterisks with his catches, guess we can throw a few up next to the 49ers titles. List of Abbott Elementary characters - Wikipedia Thank you. The others were a small variance which was caused by the temp change/weather. 0 More posts you may like r/steelers Join 3 mo. - Developed press releases, bylines, interview briefing docs, media pitches, and other social media copy content. After shattering nearly every NCAA receiving record, Rice joined the defending Super Bowl champion 49ers in the fall of 1985. I miss him and I know he would be very proud of me today. Jerry Rice admits to using an illegal substance cheating to essentially creating an advantage for himself. Doesnt really matter.the Patriots are the biggest cheating scumbags to ever play in the NFL, hands down, and its really not all that close. Funniest post in this thread! [1st] Most Receiving Touchdowns, Career 197 Pass Receiving Titles: 1986, 1990, 1996 Seems like you are blissfully ignorant about what your teams is all about. And draft picks,.we want draft picks forfeited. He is generally regarded as the greatest wide receiver ever and one of the greatest players in National Football League history. Beyond that, the Patriots defense even communicated to each other using the Dolphins offensive signals as cues. video Silver and Black Throwback: Jerry Rice's 21-yard touchdown vs. The San Francisco 49ers used their first round draft pick in 1985 on wide receiver Jerry Rice from little known Mississippi Valley State. Jerry didnt know all of the players in the league. 1987 NFC Offensive Player of the Year (UPI) I regret that I cannot mention all of you today, but I hope you all know how important you are to me. Jerry Rice turns 59: Five fast facts about the Hall of Fame wide 1987 Offensive Player of the Year (AP, PW) I guess for some NFL fans ignorance is bliss. Moor High School, I decided to play hooky with a friend. It should have been a 9-7 season, but it was 12-4 because of him. HAHA! 1986 Offensive Player of the Year (PW) The all-time . Belichick was arrogant and broke the rules by illegally positioning video camera. 1989 NFC San Francisco 49ers 30, Los Angeles Rams 3 No wide receiver in NFL history played more than Rices 20 seasons. THE FOOLS ARE THE OTHER OWNERS who let this rogue up in New England come to a playoff game and whitewash the refs with weird stuff that is above and beyond the spirit of competition. Now carry on with your juvenile jealous haters nonsense. It looks silly, and you are embarrassing yourself. If the Dolphins failed to routinely change their signals, then it is inevitable that their opponents would figure them out. This is a non story. Everything he worked for, everything he strived for, and everything that meant anything to him, this all comes to fruition now with his induction into this great Hall of Fame. And I think you might regret saying this. And PFTs attempt to make the Patriots not be cheaters continues! [2nd] Longest Pass Reception 96t (at San Diego, Nov. 27, 1988) The colts trying to frame another franchise, or turning up the heat in the visiting locker room when the visitors were all sick, or failing to provide anything other than hot water to that same teamthats more in line with the traditional definition of cheating. Wow, his former teammates must be angry that he has accused them of cheating. cant help but wonder if Joe Montana knew of this. [1st] Most Points Scored, Career 114 Without Butlers catch, the weight of the sports would remain on the shoulders of NE for years and years and years. So I guess by that definition, the Patriots NEVER cheated either since EVERY team was doing the same thing as them. Jerry Rice Legends 89 OVR - Madden NFL 22 - MUT.GG Joe Montana's passing numbers were off. They won after spygate and deflate gate is dumb. - But if I have a single regret about my career standing here today, it's that I never took the time to enjoy it. Buccaneers beat Chiefs to win Super Bowl 2021 - CNN Who has the most dropped passes in NFL history? More at IMDbPro Contact info Agent info Resume Born October 13, 1962 Add to list Photos 15 Known for Rules of Engagement 7.3 TV Series Does this mean Montana wasnt as good as his stats made him out to be since his best receiver was cheating? - Sometimes I would balance myself on the scaffolding two stories up and catch bricks thrown to me from the ground. Lets see, he played in both Super Bowls against the Bengals and had significant catches. I dont condone cheating, but surely, he had to realize nothing good was going to come out of putting his foot in his mouth. Wow just lost a lot of respect for Jerry and the NFL, now we know why the 9ers won all those super bowls. Who has been PROVEN to cheat and has not been caught? Did Clark make the catch in the NFC championship game with stickum ? So the mental midget and confessed cheater, Jerry Rice thinks the Patriots have an asterisk next to their titles for something everyone did (Spygate) and something they never did (Deflategate) but this guy admits to cheating and nobody cares right?