Linebacker levels Super Bowl streaker (no, it was not Janet Jackson)

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[chance33_98]

The second-half kickoff of the Super Bowl was delayed after a man dressed as a referee ran onto the field, stripped down to a G-string and shoes, then started dancing at the 30-yard line.

New England linebacker Matt Chatham leveled the man, identified as Mark Francis Roberts, as he ran from security personnel. The 39-year-old Roberts, who had the name of a gambling Web site scribbled across his chest, was hogtied and carried off the field by police.

[Wumpus Hunter]

And I have to say that I didn't realize he supported the war. I saw him with flag on backwards, and figured he was just another liberal pinko wanting us to cut and run.

[billbears]

All in all, this was one of the best Super Bowls in a few years. I think if CBS drops MTV for their musical talent and picks up a couple of real artists, even the halftime show may return somewhat to normal. I did notice that the two rappers were lip syncing. One of them lowered his mike and the line went on for a few more seconds

[Paleo Conservative]

The 39-year-old Roberts, who had the name of a gambling Web site scribbled across his chest, was hogtied and carried off the field by police.

No wonder the CBS camera crews didn't show him. Fortunately it delayed the kick off long enough so I didn't miss it.

[ambrose]

pictures!

[smith288]

They should have treated him the the terrorist special... this aint Liverpool soccer, this is the single most biggest event in sports. The world is watching and security is nervous.... This guy should have been tranquilized in front of billions.

[loftyheights]

He will most likely be in the same cell as Jackson and Timberlake!

[Colonel Kangaroo]

Baltimore linebacker Mike Curtis also got one in the early 70s. Smart aleck guy runs on the field and picks up the ball. Curtis flattens the fan causing a fumble. The fan doesn't bother to retrieve the ball as he slowly staggers off the field.

[pointsal]

more truth...ping

[CommandoFrank]

The blue field of stars should always be on the left. When it is displayed on the right, it signifies retreat.

I don't believe that's correct. Depending on which side of the flag you're standing, the blue will be on the left or right. That's why on some flight suits, the flag patch, depending on which arm it's on, always has the blue toward the front. Got a reference?

[LonghornFreeper]

Anyone remember the commercials with Terry Tate, Office Linebacker? There was a commercial of him tackling a streaker at a soccer game. Also, can someone explain to me how to post pictures? Thanks.

[LonghornFreeper]

The fact that he was wearing it "in retreat" means nothing to most people, all they saw was an entertainer who was proud to display the American flag. Rare as that is, it is shooting ourselves in the foot to complain that he violated "flag etiquette" while being patriotic. I am going by pictures only, I took a pizza break during the halftime show, so if he did something deliberately disrespectful of the flag, that is a different story.

[Mr. Silverback]

Ping, king!

[Vision Thing]

This streaker guy sounds like someone that MTV may want to hire. Unless, of course, he already was on their payroll for this stunt.

[Wumpus Hunter]

I can remember when it was disrespectful to "wear the flag" at all. It only became "acceptable" to wear it after the filthy hippies wore it to protest the Viet Nam war. (They wore it to SHOW disrespect.)

As far as the flag being "in retreat" when viewed with the blue field on the right, that's just how I was raised. I guess that's a question for a veteran. My father taught me that, but I may be wrong.

I gotta admit I just plain think kid rock is an ugly no talent bum, so maybe I was looking to find fault with him. I think the entire halftime show sucked, and I was just LISTENING to it while cleaning up the kitchen.

[Richard Kimball]

Personally, I'd rather be tranquilized than nailed by a linebacker. I saw Mike Curtis of the Baltimore Colts go after a guy who ran onto the field and grabbed the football. That was a big trend for a couple of years. He flattened the guy like an eighteen wheeler hitting a Toyota.

[Peace will be here soon]

"Not enough linebackers over there."

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I guess you have never seen them play Rugby !!!

My favorite sport by the way.

So you think the NFL is tough? Tell them to take off their helmets and heavy pads, and then they might have a taste for what Rugby is about. He He He ....

[BookmanTheJanitor]

Sunday, June 22, 2003
They're no angels in the outfield

When fans hit the playing surface, wild times ensue

By Ryan Ernst
The Cincinnati Enquirer

"...One of the first and most entertaining incidents of fans taking to the field came in Baltimore in 1970. A fan drunker than Fenwick in Diner ran on the Memorial Stadium field during a Colts game and thought it would be funny to scoop up the ball and run. And it was. Problem was, linebacker Mike Curtis thought it would be funnier if the guy caught the business end of a WWF-style clothesline tackle. And it was. Curtis' take on the encounter: "The guy broke a city ordinance, and I enforced it." That's Eastwoodesque."

[Richard Kimball]

I still remember one interview he did on it. He said "If you're carrying the ball on my field, you're gonna pay for it." The Colts always seemed so much tougher when they were in Baltimore. I think it has to do with the domed stadium. Course, Bubba Smith, Mike Curtis and the Mad Stork didn't hurt, either.

[BookmanTheJanitor]

Mike Curtis - One tough SOB.

[Protect the Bill of Rights]

Cutie!!!