Roethlisberger Involved In Motorcycle Accident - Page 6

Izulde · 06-14-2006, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Franklinnoble

I think it was more like the good advice that he just didn't take.

But who would have thought?

It figures...

It's like ten thousand trucks when all you need is a Bus...

JeeberD · 06-14-2006, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Suburban Rhythm

True...those two fall under the Kordell clause. Any mention of them is met with contempt and ridicule.

Suburban Rhythm · 06-14-2006, 08:34 AM

Would you prefer I call it the O'Donnell clause?

JeeberD · 06-14-2006, 08:36 AM

I couldn't care less about Kordell or O'Donnell. I care about the lack of love for my man Lee...

Suburban Rhythm · 06-14-2006, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by JeeberD

I couldn't care less about Kordell or O'Donnell. I care about the lack of love for my man Lee...

Forgot he was a UTEP guy...

I guess he does hold some sort of cult status here, since he is on the team about 1/2 a season every year.

I could call it the Cushing clause? Matt Cushing comes to camp every year, is one of the final cuts, resumes his real world job of phys ed teacher, then around October or November, our 3rd TE gets hurt, and Cushing is re-signed for the remainder of the year as #3 TE/emergency FB. He dresses for maybe one game...then comes back to camp the next year.

stevew · 06-14-2006, 09:02 AM

Career highlight here. Way to catch with the body instead of the hands.

Suburban Rhythm · 06-14-2006, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by stevew

Career highlight here. Way to catch with the body instead of the hands.

I was going to go with his breakout, 3 catch game vs. JAX in 2004.

JeeberD · 06-14-2006, 09:34 AM

I expect the hate from Steve, but this double teaming makes me sad...

Suburban Rhythm · 06-14-2006, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by JeeberD

I expect the hate from Steve, but this double teaming makes me sad...

I am not blaming Lee...he was cursed when he got #89 from Will Blackwell

SunDevil · 06-15-2006, 06:25 PM

http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/print...472&type=story

Ben Roethlisberger apologized to the Pittsburgh Steelers, fans and his family on Thursday, hours after being released from a hospital, saying he was fortunate to be alive and pledging to wear a helmet if he ever again rides a motorcycle.

"In the past few days, I've gained a new perspective on life," the Super Bowl-winning quarterback said in a statement released by the team. "By the grace of God, I'm fortunate to be alive ... "

Roethlisberger, 24, who wrecked his bike and cracked his head on a car windshield on Monday, was discharged late Wednesday night.

The youngest quarterback ever to win a Super Bowl was not wearing a helmet when he crashed into a car that was turning left in front of his motorcycle. Pennsylvania's mandatory helmet law was repealed in 2003.

But Roethlisberger said in the statement that if he ever rides a motorcycle again "it certainly will be with a helmet."

Doctors have said two rounds of tests showed no brain injuries, although there was a mild concussion. Doctors used small titanium plates and screws to reassemble Roethlisberger's broken jaws and repaired other broken facial bones. He also lost two teeth and chipped several others, doctors said.

In the statement, Roethlisberger said that he realizes he has a responsibility to safeguard his health in the offseason so he can continue to lead the team.

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, citing confidentiality laws, has refused to confirm media reports that Roethlisberger does not have a valid Pennsylvania motorcycle license.

Roethlisberger appeared to address those reports in his statement.

"I never meant any harm to others nor to break any laws," Roethlisberger said. "I was confident in my ability to ride a motorcycle and simply believed such an accident would not happen to me."

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Carson Palmer said those criticizing Roethlisberger for not wearing a helmet should back off.

"He went through seven hours of surgery and the last thing he needs right now is guys banging on him for not wearing a helmet," Palmer said at Bengals' minicamp in Cincinnati. "People are knocking him for not wearing a helmet and all of that, but the guy is hurting,"

Police were still investigating and will not release their findings until their accident reconstruction is complete, spokeswoman Tammy Ewin said. Police have finished inspecting Roethlisberger's Suzuki Hayabusa motorcycle and the car, but Ewin would not elaborate on that part of the investigation.

A secretary for District Justice Oscar Petite Jr., who has jurisdiction where the crash occurred, said no citations or other charges have been filed.

The car's driver, a 62-year-old woman, did not immediately return a telephone message Thursday.

The Steelers have not given a timetable for Roethlisberger's return, but hope he will be ready for their Sept. 7 opener against Miami. Players who visited Roethlisberger in the hospital believe he will return to action soon, with no ill effects.

"I look forward to being at training camp in Latrobe and winning football games this season," Roethlisberger said in the statement.

The Steelers are 27-4 with Roethlisberger at quarterback and have played in two AFC championship games and won a Super Bowl during his two seasons as a starter.

Bengals receiver Chad Johnson hopes the accident does not cause teams to impose more contractual limits on dangerous activities by players.

"They took away the [touchdown] celebrations. Now we can't enjoy ourselves outside of the facility? That's not fair," Johnson said.

"If you're going to do it, do it very cautiously. If you're going to ride a bike, ride it the right way. Don't speed. Do it for enjoyment. If you're going to bungee jump, have two cords in case one snaps. I don't ride anything. I just talk trash. That's it."

Although Roethlisberger was able to sneak out of the hospital Wednesday night, Mercy Hospital officials did not confirm his release until Thursday morning at the request of his family.

It was unclear where Roethlisberger went when he left the hospital. A bodyguard outside Roethlisberger's home did not say if the player was inside, but several vehicles were parked in the driveway and on the street nearby.

Hurst2112 · 06-15-2006, 07:02 PM

he's going to leave the NFL to do missionary work. you watch.

Hurst2112 · 06-15-2006, 07:03 PM

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Bengals receiver Chad Johnson hopes the accident does not cause teams to impose more contractual limits on dangerous activities by players.

"They took away the [touchdown] celebrations. Now we can't enjoy ourselves outside of the facility? That's not fair," Johnson said.

what a f**kface.

Suburban Rhythm · 06-19-2006, 11:45 AM

Roethlisberger to be fined, cited--

http://www.postgazette.com/pg/06170/699469-100.stm

And in other Steelers news...

http://www.postgazette.com/pg/06170/699466-100.stm

MikeVic · 06-19-2006, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Suburban Rhythm

And in other Steelers news...

http://www.postgazette.com/pg/06170/699466-100.stm

Yay. What a winner. Hopefully he gets his act together...

Eaglesfan27 · 06-19-2006, 11:52 AM

I wonder how Bill will react to Holmes' latest arrest.

Passacaglia · 06-19-2006, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Eaglesfan27

I wonder how Bill will react to Holmes' latest arrest.

He'll probably say "why the hell did I draft a guy from Ohio State?"

muns · 06-19-2006, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Passacaglia

He'll probably say "why the hell did I draft a guy from Ohio State?"

Isnt that the truth! How bad is that decesion looking for a franchise that prides itself on no off the field issues..... that makes # 2 for him within what 2 months???

Galaxy · 06-19-2006, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Hurst2112

what a f**kface.

Yeah.....Odd comparsion. Or at least put in a contract thing that says you must return all of your bonus money, and the right to cut you without penalty, if you decide to endanger your health outside the faculity.

albionmoonlight · 06-19-2006, 03:48 PM

Re: Santonio Holmes

It's really stupid to do these kinds of things BEFORE you sign your contract.

Heck, if I were the Steelers, I'd have half a mind to just let him re-enter the draft. Or (more likely) to trade away his rights (if possible). And it isn't just about proving a point. I really would hesitate to sink a first round signing bonus into this guy. Better to lose a first round pick than to lose the cap space that comes with signing him before he decides to kill someone.

I guess the Steelers could look at a contract that forces him to pay back bonus for trouble with the law--but I wonder if that would even be possible under the CBA.

stevew · 06-19-2006, 05:22 PM

I'll drink the Kool-aid. He probably got pissed off at his baby momma's house, and yelled at her. And then she called the cops, and apparently everything is considered domestic violence these days. Which doesn't make it right, of course. There was no violence involved. The other arrest was a minor violation.

Suburban Rhythm · 06-20-2006, 07:21 AM

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Originally Posted by muns

Isnt that the truth! How bad is that decesion looking for a franchise that prides itself on no off the field issues..... that makes # 2 for him within what 2 months???

2nd in 2 months...so he is on pace to break the standard currently being set by Chris Henry.

TroyF · 06-20-2006, 07:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Suburban Rhythm

2nd in 2 months...so he is on pace to break the standard currently being set by Chris Henry.

I said in a post awhile back that Homes was on his way to catching him.

Is there any prior trouble with Holmes? (outside of him being paid to play at Ohio St?)

This is really a brain dead move. The Steelers are going to lowball him at the contract table now and he doesn't have many options other than to sit out a year and keep his nose clean.

he's going to end up accepting a deal with a split signing bonus and behavior clauses that fill up ten pages.

Idiot.

stevew · 06-20-2006, 07:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Eaglesfan27

I wonder how Bill will react to Holmes' latest arrest.

I'm sure lots of spit spray will be involved.

stevew · 06-20-2006, 10:32 AM

Delayed dola

I wouldn't have drafted San Antonio Henry. While he has some plusses as a player, the 3 out of wedlock children with 2 baby-mommas at age 21 or 22 is a huge red flag for me. Just poor decision making on his part.

terpkristin · 06-20-2006, 03:53 PM

Back on the topic of Roethlisberger, I saw on ESPN this morning that the Pittsburgh police cited him with failure to wear a helmet and failure to have a motorcycle license. I thought it was legal to ride helmetless in PA, so why on EARTH would they cite him for it?

/tk

Suburban Rhythm · 06-20-2006, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by terpkristin

Back on the topic of Roethlisberger, I saw on ESPN this morning that the Pittsburgh police cited him with failure to wear a helmet and failure to have a motorcycle license. I thought it was legal to ride helmetless in PA, so why on EARTH would they cite him for it?

/tk

Legal to ride without a helmet, if you are over 21 and have 2+ years of riding experience and proper licensing. He is over 21, but fails on the 2nd half.

muns · 06-20-2006, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Suburban Rhythm

Legal to ride without a helmet, if you are over 21 and have 2+ years of riding experience and proper licensing. He is over 21, but fails on the 2nd half.

Yep. He had a permit, but it expired in march and he chose not to re-new it.

06-14-2006, 08:36 AM	#254
JeeberD General Manager Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Town of Flower Mound	I couldn't care less about Kordell or O'Donnell. I care about the lack of love for my man Lee... __________________ UTEP Miners!!! I solemnly swear to never cheer for TO

06-14-2006, 09:34 AM	#258
JeeberD General Manager Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Town of Flower Mound	I expect the hate from Steve, but this double teaming makes me sad... __________________ UTEP Miners!!! I solemnly swear to never cheer for TO

06-15-2006, 07:02 PM	#261
Hurst2112 College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Minneapolis	he's going to leave the NFL to do missionary work. you watch. __________________ http://www.myspace.com/longliveanalog

06-19-2006, 11:52 AM	#265
Eaglesfan27 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: New Jersey	I wonder how Bill will react to Holmes' latest arrest. __________________ Retired GM of the eNFL 2007 Super Bowl Champion Philadelphia Eagles (19-0 record.) GM of the WOOF 2006 Doggie Bowl Champion Atlantic City Gamblers. GM of the IHOF 2019 and 2022 IHOF Bowl Champion Asheville Axemen.

06-19-2006, 03:48 PM	#269
albionmoonlight Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: North Carolina	Re: Santonio Holmes It's really stupid to do these kinds of things BEFORE you sign your contract. Heck, if I were the Steelers, I'd have half a mind to just let him re-enter the draft. Or (more likely) to trade away his rights (if possible). And it isn't just about proving a point. I really would hesitate to sink a first round signing bonus into this guy. Better to lose a first round pick than to lose the cap space that comes with signing him before he decides to kill someone. I guess the Steelers could look at a contract that forces him to pay back bonus for trouble with the law--but I wonder if that would even be possible under the CBA. Last edited by albionmoonlight : 06-19-2006 at 03:48 PM.

06-14-2006, 08:34 AM	#253
Suburban Rhythm Pro Starter Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Pittsburgh	Would you prefer I call it the O'Donnell clause?

06-14-2006, 09:02 AM	#256
stevew Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: the yo'	Career highlight here. Way to catch with the body instead of the hands.

06-15-2006, 06:25 PM	#260
SunDevil College Prospect Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Tempe, AZ	http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/print...472&type=story Ben Roethlisberger apologized to the Pittsburgh Steelers, fans and his family on Thursday, hours after being released from a hospital, saying he was fortunate to be alive and pledging to wear a helmet if he ever again rides a motorcycle. "In the past few days, I've gained a new perspective on life," the Super Bowl-winning quarterback said in a statement released by the team. "By the grace of God, I'm fortunate to be alive ... " Roethlisberger, 24, who wrecked his bike and cracked his head on a car windshield on Monday, was discharged late Wednesday night. The youngest quarterback ever to win a Super Bowl was not wearing a helmet when he crashed into a car that was turning left in front of his motorcycle. Pennsylvania's mandatory helmet law was repealed in 2003. But Roethlisberger said in the statement that if he ever rides a motorcycle again "it certainly will be with a helmet." Doctors have said two rounds of tests showed no brain injuries, although there was a mild concussion. Doctors used small titanium plates and screws to reassemble Roethlisberger's broken jaws and repaired other broken facial bones. He also lost two teeth and chipped several others, doctors said. In the statement, Roethlisberger said that he realizes he has a responsibility to safeguard his health in the offseason so he can continue to lead the team. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, citing confidentiality laws, has refused to confirm media reports that Roethlisberger does not have a valid Pennsylvania motorcycle license. Roethlisberger appeared to address those reports in his statement. "I never meant any harm to others nor to break any laws," Roethlisberger said. "I was confident in my ability to ride a motorcycle and simply believed such an accident would not happen to me." Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Carson Palmer said those criticizing Roethlisberger for not wearing a helmet should back off. "He went through seven hours of surgery and the last thing he needs right now is guys banging on him for not wearing a helmet," Palmer said at Bengals' minicamp in Cincinnati. "People are knocking him for not wearing a helmet and all of that, but the guy is hurting," Police were still investigating and will not release their findings until their accident reconstruction is complete, spokeswoman Tammy Ewin said. Police have finished inspecting Roethlisberger's Suzuki Hayabusa motorcycle and the car, but Ewin would not elaborate on that part of the investigation. A secretary for District Justice Oscar Petite Jr., who has jurisdiction where the crash occurred, said no citations or other charges have been filed. The car's driver, a 62-year-old woman, did not immediately return a telephone message Thursday. The Steelers have not given a timetable for Roethlisberger's return, but hope he will be ready for their Sept. 7 opener against Miami. Players who visited Roethlisberger in the hospital believe he will return to action soon, with no ill effects. "I look forward to being at training camp in Latrobe and winning football games this season," Roethlisberger said in the statement. The Steelers are 27-4 with Roethlisberger at quarterback and have played in two AFC championship games and won a Super Bowl during his two seasons as a starter. Bengals receiver Chad Johnson hopes the accident does not cause teams to impose more contractual limits on dangerous activities by players. "They took away the [touchdown] celebrations. Now we can't enjoy ourselves outside of the facility? That's not fair," Johnson said. "If you're going to do it, do it very cautiously. If you're going to ride a bike, ride it the right way. Don't speed. Do it for enjoyment. If you're going to bungee jump, have two cords in case one snaps. I don't ride anything. I just talk trash. That's it." Although Roethlisberger was able to sneak out of the hospital Wednesday night, Mercy Hospital officials did not confirm his release until Thursday morning at the request of his family. It was unclear where Roethlisberger went when he left the hospital. A bodyguard outside Roethlisberger's home did not say if the player was inside, but several vehicles were parked in the driveway and on the street nearby.

06-19-2006, 11:45 AM	#263
Suburban Rhythm Pro Starter Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Pittsburgh	Roethlisberger to be fined, cited-- http://www.postgazette.com/pg/06170/699469-100.stm And in other Steelers news... http://www.postgazette.com/pg/06170/699466-100.stm

06-19-2006, 05:22 PM	#270
stevew Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: the yo'	I'll drink the Kool-aid. He probably got pissed off at his baby momma's house, and yelled at her. And then she called the cops, and apparently everything is considered domestic violence these days. Which doesn't make it right, of course. There was no violence involved. The other arrest was a minor violation.

06-20-2006, 10:32 AM	#274
stevew Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: the yo'	Delayed dola I wouldn't have drafted San Antonio Henry. While he has some plusses as a player, the 3 out of wedlock children with 2 baby-mommas at age 21 or 22 is a huge red flag for me. Just poor decision making on his part.

06-20-2006, 03:53 PM	#275
terpkristin Grizzled Veteran Join Date: May 2003 Location: Ashburn, VA	Back on the topic of Roethlisberger, I saw on ESPN this morning that the Pittsburgh police cited him with failure to wear a helmet and failure to have a motorcycle license. I thought it was legal to ride helmetless in PA, so why on EARTH would they cite him for it? /tk __________________ GO TERPS! https://www.flickr.com/photos/terpkristin https://twitter.com/terpkristin

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