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BY MOLLY HULSEY

The hits keep on coming for James Harrison.

The NFL announced Tuesday that the Steelers’ linebacker will receive a one-game suspension for his concussion-inducing hit on Cleveland Browns quarterback Colt McCoy. It is his fifth illegal hit on a quarterback in the last three seasons, but the first to get him suspended.

Harrison’s response? A simple “LOL” on Twitter. A Yahoo! Sports writer says, if he disagrees with the decision, that was the right way to play it.

“I'd guess that Tuesday morning's ruling didn't come as a shock to Harrison... Openly laughing about it isn't the worst response in the world, either. It mocks and disrespects the decision without saying anything that'll get him in further trouble. It's rather shrewd.”

But Fox Sports’ Adam Schein suggests-- Harrison’s latest play shows - he hasn’t learned a thing.

“James Harrison knew the next time he did something like this he was going to hurt himself, and most especially, the Pittsburgh Steelers and Steeler Nation... He decided he didn’t give a damn... Shame on James Harrison. It was over-the-top and he deserved a suspension, and I’ve got to be honest with you, it’s sad -- I’m not convinced James Harrison is ever going to get it.”

Regardless of Harrison’s reaction-- ESPN’s Herm Edwards says the play didn’t deserve a suspension in the first place.

“The way the rules are structured now, maybe this is a foul, and maybe he gets fined, but suspension? No. I actually thought it was a pretty good hit... Here’s the situation -- if you’re a repeat offender and you play in the National Football League, players, guess what -- if this happens to you, you’re going to get suspended.”

And since it looks like the league won’t take those hard hits lightly-- NFL Network’s Steve Mariucci says -- it’s time for Harrison to adjust, for his team’s sake.

“Some way, somehow you’ve got to find a way to hit quarterbacks lower or in the midsection, because not only are these fines affecting your pocketbook, they’re starting to affect the organization’s chance of winning another Superbowl championship, and we’ve got to have you. We absolutely need you.”

So who can get through to Harrison? CBS Sports’ Mike Freeman says -- there’s nothing like a little peer pressure.

“I think the only thing Harrison would respect is if players from around football publicly told him to calm his cheap-shot act. That is the only way Harrison will stop headhunting: If other players, particularly high-profile players, tell Harrison to stop.”

Harrison will appeal his suspension at an expedited hearing Wednesday afternoon. If the suspension is upheld, he will miss the Steelers’ Monday night matchup with the San Francisco 49ers.