Steelers WR Hines Ward talks about his cameo in The Dark Knight Rises

By Jake Dee

Posted 15 years ago

Last Updated on August 5, 2021

Only because I’m a football fan do I bring this up. I know most people who saw the new DARK KNIGHT RISES trailer took umbrage with the mumbling Bane. Not me. Nope, I was far more peeved about the football inaccuracy displayed by Nolan and his crew. What do I mean? Anyone who watches football knows a few things about Pittsburgh Steeler wide receiver Hines Ward. A.) Dude’s become a 3rd or 4th receiver, instead being far more relevant to “Dancing With the Stars” than with any actual Xs and Os of a ball game, and B). Dude hasn’t returned a kick in 10 f*ckin’ years. For someone usually so on point, I was a little disappointed in Nolan when I saw that.

Anyway, in case you’re interested, Mr. Ward spoke about his participation in the film to The L.A. Times. Here’s what he had to say:

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