Deadspin: James Harrison

A Look Inside NBC's Playbook For The Super Bowl Broadcast

Jeremy Repanich — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 11:34:23 EST

With 18 seconds left in the first half of Super Bowl 43 and the Cardinals on the doorstep, James Harrison picked off Kurt Warner and barreled 100 yards for a touchdown, dancing along the sideline as he went and narrowly breaking the plane of the end zone before Larry Fitzgerald dragged him down. As referee Terry McAulay went under the hood for the replay, he and the fans at home watched cameras track Harrison from the sideline, from the end zone and in super slo-mo as he crossed the goal line. That we all had definitive looks at this pivotal play was no accident; it was the product of months of preparation by NBC, and additional cameras meant to capture every angle. More »

James Harrison Didn't Know What He Was Doing To Colt McCoy

Nate Jackson — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 16:20:18 EST

We're doing a season-long NFL roundtable with our friends at Slate. Check back here each week as a rotating cast of football watchers discusses the weekend's key plays, coaching decisions, and traumatic brain injuries. More »

Does James Harrison Like Hurting People More Than He Likes Winning Games?

Tom Scocca — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 14:35:30 EST

James Harrison: The Villain The NFL Wants

Josh Levin — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 10:00:13 EST

The NFL Is Happy To Sell You This Photograph Of A Concussed Colt McCoy [UPDATE]

Timothy Burke — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 11:45:00 EST

While the NFL in 2010 banned the sale of photos depicting plays that resulted in discipline, that same restriction doesn't apply to the aftermath of said plays, as this image is available for purchase from the NFL in a variety of sizes and framing options. More »

Colt McCoy's Father Says His Son Doesn't Remember The End Of Last Night's Game

Dom Cosentino — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 15:05:00 EST

This is what Colt McCoy looked like after James Harrison launched himself into McCoy's face with the crown of his helmet last night. It obviously wasn't a good idea for the Browns to put McCoy back into the game. But after only one play, they did just that. And five plays after Harrison's hit, McCoy threw an interception that ended Cleveland's chances to win. More »

Just James Harrison Being James Harrison

Dylan Murphy — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 09:45:00 EST

Your morning roundup for Dec. 9, the day we learned Twitter has its consequences. Photo via Shutdown Corner. Got any stories or photos for us? Tip your editors. More »

Chris Kluwe Conditionally Surrenders No. 5 To New Vikings QB Donovan McNabb

Brian Hickey — Sat, 30 Jul 2011 09:45:00 EDT

Your morning roundup for July 30, the day we're provided with living proof that 32-year-old women are, in fact, into 83-year-old men. Got any stories or photos for us? Tip your editors. More »

Even Rodney Harrison Thinks James Harrison Is An Angry Person

Thu, 14 Jul 2011 17:35:27 EDT

Every morning, the fine folks at Sports Radio Interviews sift through the a.m. drive-time chatter to bring you the best interviews with coaches, players, and personalities across the sports landscape. Today: when even the league's dirtiest player is offended, maybe you've gone too far. More »

James Harrison Probably Hates You, Too: More Quotes From The Men's Journal Article

Dom Cosentino — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 16:15:22 EDT

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When he was young, James Harrison used to shoot birds and squirrels in his yard. He also slept in the same bed as his parents until he was 12. These and other revelations come to us courtesy of Paul Solotaroff's profile of The Silverback Steeler in the August issue of Men's Journal, which hits newsstands Friday. The magazine provided an online excerpt today that includes portions of what Harrison had to say about Roger Goodell, the New England Patriots, Ben Roethlisberger and Troy Polamalu. But in the print edition, there's more. Much more. Behold. More »

James Harrison Just Wants To Tackle The Packers Softly On The Ground, Mr. Goodell

Emma Carmichael — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 15:00:00 EST

Steelers linebacker James Harrison, who was fined around $125,000 for controversial hits this season, proposed layering the field with pillows to prevent player injuries at the media circus in Dallas today. Everyone thought this was just a regular laugh riot. More »

Telestrator Dong And Balls Run The Triangle Offense

Barry Petchesky — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 09:50:17 EST

Because no one reads the newspaper, and SportsCenter's anchors are too perky for this early in the morning, Deadspin combs the best of the broadsheets and internets to bring you everything you need to know to start your day. More »

Is Jim McMahon's Brain The NFL's Worst Public-Relations Nightmare Or Best Apologist?

Brian Hickey — Sun, 07 Nov 2010 18:00:00 EST

Back in his playing days, the only quarterback who has ever led the Chicago Bears to a Super Bowl victory was feisty enough to wear a headband when told he couldn't. Probably a four-game suspension today. More »

Russian Lady Hockey Fans Encouraged To Enter "Swimsuit Contest"

Brian Hickey — Sat, 06 Nov 2010 09:00:00 EDT

James Harrison Threatens To Quit Football If He Can't Continue Hurting People

Sports Radio Interviews — Wed, 20 Oct 2010 16:15:00 EDT

James Harrison's Mom Won't Have Any Of That Stuff

A.J. Daulerio — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 10:00:52 EST

Silverback's momma got into some sort of tussle at a football-viewing party on Thursday night in Akron, Ohio. She and two others were charged with assault for all sorts of punching, kicking, and bottle-throwing as the Steelers' season unraveled. [PFT] More »

Pittsburgh Steelers Love Their Illegal Gun-Shooting Parties (UPDATED)

Dashiell Bennett — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 11:20:00 EDT

Hackles have been raised by photos of a shooting event where civilians, including members of the Pittsburgh Steelers, are seen goofing off with possibly illegal weapons—all courtesy of the Pennsylvania State Police. Hey, gun safety is for Seahawks. More »

If You Want a Ride In James Harrison's Smart Car, Ask For a Ride in James Harrison's Smart Car When He Hasn't Won the Super Bowl

Pareene — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 10:25:01 EDT

James Harrison, who is reportedly afraid of one perfectly dignified method of transportation, showed up to training camp in in a tiny German clown car. He is driving it for the children! More »

James Harrison Has A Fear Of Flying, Not Of White House

A.J. Daulerio — Tue, 19 May 2009 16:40:04 EDT

Just when James Harrison became 1000% scarier due to his seemingly bizarre decision and reasoning to not visit the White House with his Steeler teammates, we find out he's not the anti-authoritarian lunatic we thought. More »

James Harrison Snubs Obama, America

A.J. Daulerio — Mon, 18 May 2009 11:40:36 EDT

The Steelers' Silverback linebacker has caused many sports fans and journalists to gasp and mutter "you dumb bastard" under their breath after he scoffed at the White House invite. More »

Slamming Through, Don't F With Silverback

A.J. Daulerio — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 14:05:57 EST

Pittsburgh Steelers' linebacking lunatic wins the AP Defensive Player of the Year Award. [PSAMP] More »

There Are Right Reasons, And Wrong Reasons, To Slap A Lady, Apparently

Leitch — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 15:30:57 EDT

This is James Harrison, an All-Pro linebacker for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Earlier this month, Harrison, charmingly, smacked his girlfriend in the face, breaking her glasses, during an 1 a.m. argument. Harrison was not kicked off the team. Just a few days later, though, wide receiver Cedrick Wilson was released by the team after being arraigned for hitting his estranged girlfriend. (She claims the incident was misconstrued, that he only "shoved" her.) So what's the difference between the two? Not that Harrison is valuable and Wilson' isn't, nope, says chairman Dan Rooney. It's all about intent. More »