McGrath... Point well made. Thank you for clarifying. I understand your point of view. I agree that "stooping to another's level" degrades oneself. I agree that generalizations are just outright wrong.

On the other hand, I also believe that one should never allow another to take advantage, bully or injure. The fact that Keane and others have sometimes taken on the role of what we Canucks call, in the game of ice hockey, an "enforcer", I applaud. Of course, I do not speak on the part of anyone else, and my inference was incorrect and untoward. My apologies.

I realize that I have said what may appear to be conflicting statements regarding "stooping" and "enforcing". I believe they are not in conflict. It is one thing to "stoop" and clearly another to "stop".

Anyway, I hope I haven't offended anyone too much. I am looking forward to some exciting football. I just hope the ref'ing staff stay on top of things.