I was always told when I was playing ball in high school that you put your head on the side where the ball is and drive with your shoulder...possibly causing a fumble.

Personally I think way too many players just try and clout another opponent too often nowdays and it makes for bad tackling and too great a risk for head/neck injuries. All that said, its fast game at the pro level and things like this are bound to happen. I'm just glad it seems that both players are going to be fine.

I have enjoyed the playoffs alot this year given that some new blood has risen to the top. I was ever so glad when the Patriots got eliminated cuz I just cant take Belicheck and his butthole attitude. I've often said that the only people who enjoy a team repeating year after year are that teams fans, to the rest of us its boring. My hat is still off to them for being tough enough to make it this far over and over but personally I'm tired of seeing the Steelers. I was hoping for a "Battle of the Birds" this year.

Lots of people (myself included) have sold the Cards short, but I have to admit they have risen to the occasion in the postseason and played with real heart and guts. I would really like to see Kurt Warner get another ring before his career is over. If I'm not mistaken he would be the only QB ever to win the SuperBowl with two different teams...a true testament to his talent and leadership.
Big Ben has more years ahead of him and Mike Tomlin is an impressive coach and from what I've seen a real class act...but I'm still behind the underdog Cards.