Bart Scott = peacemaker
Linebacker Bart Scott knew what was coming before the question was even asked: was he looking forward to renewing his rivalry with Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Hines Ward on Monday night?
"What are you talking about?" Scott asked rhetorically. "I don’t have a rivalry with anybody. Just trying to get a football game and get a dub [win]. Need a dub."
In the Ravens' last visit to Heinz Field, Ward decked free safety Ed Reed and Scott with crushing blocks. Scott admitted to threatening to "kill" Ward during the game and pledged to even the score. But Ward did not play in the season finale at M&T Bank Stadium.
Asked if he would seek out Ward and exchange pleasantries before the game, Scott said. "Why would I tell you something like that? You just had to ask the question, huh? No, I’m going out there to try and win a football game. All of that other stuff is whatever."
A reporter then told Scott that Ward said he likes the Ravens linebacker. Scott returned the favor, saying, "I think he did some tremendous things. I was really impressed with what he did with bringing those kids over from Asia. I watched the special. I think that was heartfelt. Football is a totally different thing. Like I said, I don’t care if my mother was out there. I’d smack her around, too. That’s just football. It doesn’t matter. If she’s got a different jersey on, she’s got to get dealt with."
Comments
This guy needs to be mic'd up around the clock! I love it!
Posted by: Mr. Deez | September 25, 2008 5:47 PM
So many people hate on Scott. I love him. Unmatched passion for the game... and hurting people. Which is a great thing as long as he's on our side. He said before the season that they're goin out to hurt everyone who beat them last year. Well Bart, we know you can talk....let's see some heads roll. [Crosses fingers] please be ward please be ward please be ward
Posted by: Budafinguz | September 25, 2008 8:15 PM
The word of the game is... vintage. Vintage Ravens football, that is. Utilizing strong defense, a power running game, and capitalizing on turnovers. Certainly there were differences from the old formula, after all the quarterback didn’t lose his composure and the team didn’t rack up stupid penalties.
Posted by: Emily | September 26, 2008 12:45 AM
Saw bart scott at wellbridge in pikesville the summer after the season in which he started a few games for the first time. Out of nowhere he decided to go out of his way to help my stepbrother with his curls and suggested a better lifting technique. Scott is a really classy guy in person nomatter what you may see him do or say on the field. Easily one of my favorite players on the team especially considering how he worked his way up from special teams to be a very good linebacker.
Posted by: JAS | September 26, 2008 1:56 AM
What is with the "Dub"?
He's got a lot to prove this year, I hope he know's that. I'd keep my mouth shut until I do a string of good things
Posted by: 1Ravenfan | September 26, 2008 6:58 AM
Smack your Mama up??? Come on,,,poor analogy. How about....your puppy, your son, your god baby,,,,but notcho Mama homey!!!
Posted by: Cereal Blogger | September 26, 2008 11:22 AM
"Dub" means Double-u, for "w"in
Posted by: Anonymous | September 26, 2008 8:08 PM