So is this out of line?

[Mr. Scot]

Terance Knighton researches Max Unger’s personal life for trash talk material

 

“I’m going against Max Unger this week,” Knighton said. “He’s a good player. He’s real crafty. He knows a lot of tricks of the trade of trying to influence you to do certain things. I’ve just been watching him over and over, and trying to figure out what he’s thinking about, and how other guys in the league have been successful. Arizona played them pretty well, their defensive front. I’ve just been watching a lot of guys, watching as much as I can.”

That’s not all the research Knighton is doing: Knighton also said part of his preparation for facing off with Unger is finding out things about Unger’s personal life, which he can use for trash talk during the game.

“Today I’ll start Googling him and doing all types of stuff to guide out his personal life,” Knighton said. “I want to know everything about him. Just everything, from his favorite food to his favorite color, where he grew up at, how many siblings he has. I want to know everything about him, and I’ll probably talk a little smack Sunday. I have a lot of respect for him. He’s the middle of their offense, and I take pride in being the middle of our defense. So it’s going to come down to that matchup really with a team that likes to run the ball. I’m pretty sure he’s studying me right now, and I’ll be studying him as soon as I leave here. May the best man win.”

 

Remember when Steve Smith blistered Janoris Jenkins for saying things about his wife?

 

So is Knighton out of line here?

[KJ89]

[Peppers90 NC]

not yet, but he could certainly cross that line during the game depending how personal he takes it.  knighton has rejuvenated his career this year and one of the top DT's in the league.  Denver's defense is vastly underrated because the offense is so good.  this should be an excellent game and I will keep an eye on this matchup for sure.

[CatMan72]

Depends on how personal it gets... but talking about someone's family is over the line. 

[csx]

Not unless Unger is ultra sensitive about his favorite color and number of siblings.

[Jangler]

somebody should edit his wiki page and send it to Knighton

[Peppers90 NC]

hey max, you look almost as good as your sister does laying on your back like that

[SpeedOFLight]

I think it is out of line to bring anything personal up in something professional but it happens all the time in a lot of different sports. Opponents are always looking of ways to get you out of your game. If they can get your head, they got you.

[SCP]

John Randall made a career out of doing that in Minnesota. If you can get your opponent out of the game mentally that is a W.

[KSpan]

Out of line?  Maybe.  Lame?  Yes. 

[Mr. Scot]

John Randall made a career out of doing that in Minnesota. If you can get your opponent out of the game mentally that is a W.

 

True, but Randle didn't bring people's families into it that I remember.

 

Randle was just kind of out there/borderline insane the same way Greg Hardy is.

 

[Jangler]

Not unless Unger is ultra sensitive about his favorite color and number of siblings.

 

you have to be prepared when your favorite color is salmon

[csx]

"You 3 sibling purple lover" is fighting words

[Guest Dark Knight]

It's just talk. It's petty & juvenile. But getting upset over it is, too.

Smitty should've just ignored Jenkins. Rough him up on the field a little & talk back, but mostly just best him like a drum during the game. No need to go off on a profanity laced rant after the game. Just stoops you down to his level.