Replying to Whaddya make of all this James Harrison stuff?

Well, the grand total is now $125,000 in fines for Mr. James Harrison this year for several hits the league deemed dirty and/or illegal.  What do you think, NS?

I will make no secret of the fact that I am, indeed, a Steeler fan.  Personally, I think he is being targeted by the NFL.  It's damn near impossible to stop some of the hits he has made.  The one on Fitzpatrick this week was especially awful.  That is exactly how you are taught to tackle from Pop Warner and on.  Facemask to the chest, wrap up, move your feet.  Quite honestly, it is turning into a completely different sport.  The other hits were not anything out of the ordinary for any play until this year. 

Having said that, I think you can penalize him for the hit on Massaqoui. Hard hit, helmet lowered, and arms extended showing intent to hurt.  Also, James has not been helping himself with quotes like "I don't try to injure people, but I try to hurt them" and always talking about how he does not care about the rules and will continue to keep playing like he knows how.  Certainly, James has always been a bit of a hardass in the way he goes about things, but part of me must say that that used to be a gold standard and an admirable trait in previous years.

Anyway, I'd be glad to argue this or just see what everyone else's opinion on this is.  Also....videos for reference...youtube his name and either Drew Brees, Massaquoi, Cribbs, or Fitzpatrick. Discuss.