Roethlisberger Involved In Motorcycle Accident - Page 4

st.cronin · 06-12-2006, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by stevew

Ben never made the pro bowl.

Well, he's a better qb than a lot of guys who have. Although he's not better than Tom Brady.

Hurst2112 · 06-12-2006, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by stevew

Ben never made the pro bowl.

id much rather have a SB winning QB in my windshield.

stevew · 06-12-2006, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Hurst2112

id much rather have a SB winning QB in my windshield.

Word.

Deattribution · 06-12-2006, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by st.cronin

I hope he's ok, but I can't help but laugh thinking about the look of the face of whoever was, one minute, driving along in Pittsburgh this AM, and the next minute, has a Pro Bowl QB on their windshield.

From one of the reports I read - it was a 62 year old lady, so I doubt she even knew who he was.

Surtt · 06-12-2006, 05:39 PM

Maybe it isn't "smart" riding a bike with out a helmet.
Neither is standing in the packet and getting the ball off with a 320 dt bearing down on you.

It seams to me the same "I am 10 foot tall and bullet proofed" attitude applies to both.

cartman · 06-12-2006, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Surtt

Maybe it isn't "smart" riding a bike with out a helmet.
Neither is standing in the packet and getting the ball off with a 320 dt bearing down on you.

It seams to me the same "I am 10 foot tall and bullet proofed" attitude applies to both.

The wearing of a helmet should also apply to both situations.

Deattribution · 06-12-2006, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Surtt

Maybe it isn't "smart" riding a bike with out a helmet.
Neither is standing in the packet and getting the ball off with a 320 dt bearing down on you.

It seams to me the same "I am 10 foot tall and bullet proofed" attitude applies to both.

Standing in the middle of the information super-highway may not be a good idea, with or without a helmet.

stevew · 06-12-2006, 05:46 PM

Supposedly the knee injuries are not super serious, more like road burn. The Jaw is broken, and he needs a bunch of new teeth. Clayton from ESPN suggested that he would be ready for the season, I'd be happy if he can play again period. I think he's likely to get PUP'd and be ready for week 7.

TroyF · 06-12-2006, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by stevew

Supposedly the knee injuries are not super serious, more like road burn. The Jaw is broken, and he needs a bunch of new teeth. Clayton from ESPN suggested that he would be ready for the season, I'd be happy if he can play again period. I think he's likely to get PUP'd and be ready for week 7.

He should consider himself a very lucky man. I'd be willing to bet major money his next Steelers contract will carry with it a no motorcycle tag and that may apply to any future leader of the team.

yabanci · 06-12-2006, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Surtt

Maybe it isn't "smart" riding a bike with out a helmet.
Neither is standing in the packet and getting the ball off with a 320 dt bearing down on you.

It seams to me the same "I am 10 foot tall and bullet proofed" attitude applies to both.

getting paid $40 million for standing on the pocket and getting the ball off with a 320 dt bearing down on you = very smart

riding a motorcycle without a helmet.....well, that gets you this:

saldana · 06-12-2006, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by JS19

Just saw his interview on ESPN from about a yr ago. Now I hope he turns out just fine and would never wish this on anyone, but he truly is a fucking idiot after hearing what he said. He says he feels more "free" without a helmet.

i wonder how free he feels with his jaw wired shut for then next two months.

sorry to offend anyone, but motorcycles are stupid. and states with no helmet laws are even more stupid...i enjoy the fact that i can get a ticket in my 4500 lb pickup truck with airbags and a rollcage for not wearing a seatbelt, but these idiots can ride around at 100 miles an hour with no restraints or protective equipment.

(please note i didnt generalize that all riders are idiots, only the ones that go 100 miles an hour with no helmets, do line-locks, and wheelies on the highway. i think bikes in general are stupid and will never get on one...and if i ever gt the strange desire to, i will just go over to my friend's house, who "celebrated" the 3 year anniversary of losing his left leg from mid-thigh down when a car pulled out in front of him from behind a passing school bus. he wasnt doing anything wrong, was wearing his helmet and protective jacket, and still almost bled to death on the side of the road because MOTORCYCLES ARENT SAFE!)

Passacaglia · 06-12-2006, 06:18 PM

Summary of this thread:

"Someone almost died...AND I HAD MY WORLD CUP RESULTS SPOILED!!"

hehehe...anyway, I tape a lot of football games, and I know this is forum is more closely related to football than soccer, but when I tape games, and I really don't want to know the results, I don't go to FOFC. And when I do go to FOFC, I do it knowing there's a damn good chance that it might get spoiled for me. Oh, and riding a motorcycle without a helmets is a bad idea. Bad Idea jeans.

JeffNights · 06-12-2006, 06:19 PM

If he had a just a regular sportbike type helmet, they are the ones that have the full face to them...lets see....certainly nolaceration to the back of his head...hmm very doubtful on his jaw being broken, and certainly no teeth missing.

Joey Harrington sucked ass, but he wasnt dumb.

M GO BLUE!!! · 06-12-2006, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by JeffNights

Joey Harrington sucked ass, but he wasnt dumb.

He did play piano without a helmet...

timmynausea · 06-12-2006, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Passacaglia

Bad Idea jeans.

I thought I was the only person that still said this. That was one of a few Bob Odenkirk skits to make it onto SNL.

Jonathan Ezarik · 06-12-2006, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Hurst2112

id much rather have a SB winning QB in my windshield.

Only if it's Tom Brady.

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Originally Posted by Deattribution

From one of the reports I read - it was a 62 year old lady, so I doubt she even knew who he was.

It's obvious you've never been to Pittsburgh. Even little old ladies know and love Big Ben.

Passacaglia · 06-12-2006, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by timmynausea

I thought I was the only person that still said this. That was one of a few Bob Odenkirk skits to make it onto SNL.

It was revived recently by Steve Carrell on The Office.

MizzouRah · 06-12-2006, 07:40 PM

It's one of those things, riding is just an exhilarating feeling. People die all sorts of ways, get hurt 1000s of ways, but some smarts go a long way.

1. Take a Motorcycle Safety Foundation rider course
2. Wear protective gear (helmet, jacket, pants, boots, gloves)
3. Obey the speed limit and traffic signs
4. slow down on intersections and crossways
5. If you want to act like a goof, do it on a stretch of highway where there's no traffic.

Who knows, I could get in an accident tomorrow, but I love my bike and I'll do whatever I can to prevent an accident.

cartman · 06-12-2006, 07:55 PM

Maybe it was Charlie Batch's mom driving the car?

Galaxy · 06-12-2006, 07:55 PM

I'm suprised he didn't have a contract line that prevents him from riding a bike.

Groundhog · 06-12-2006, 07:57 PM

Ping: Jay Williams

Dr. Sak · 06-12-2006, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by cartman

Maybe it was Charlie Batch's mom driving the car?

I heard the person driving the car was a Raven's fan.

Maple Leafs · 06-12-2006, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by bsak16

I heard the person driving the car was a Raven's fan.

That would make it the first successful Ravens drive of the Boller era.

Bad-example · 06-12-2006, 08:30 PM

I hope he recovers fully, but I also hope he comes out of this with a new nickname to help him remember not to do stupid things. Perhaps Gummy Ben would be good...?

stevew · 06-12-2006, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by bsak16

I heard the person driving the car was a Raven's fan.

Your grammar makes the baby jesus cry.

Dr. Sak · 06-12-2006, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by stevew

Your grammar makes the baby jesus cry.

Don't you have an amish buggie to chase?

stevew · 06-12-2006, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by bsak16

Don't you have an amish buggie to chase?

Ezekiel isn't wearing a helmet either.

Dr. Sak · 06-12-2006, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by stevew

Ezekiel isn't wearing a helmet either.

saldana · 06-12-2006, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Groundhog

Ping: Jay Williams

PING: Kellen Winslow Jr.

Hurst2112 · 06-12-2006, 09:36 PM

nice new quote steve.

Coffee Warlord · 06-12-2006, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Groundhog

Ping: Jay Williams

Speaking of which, I still think its asinine the Bulls basically set the kid for life when they honored most of his contract (that he violated by setting foot on said motorcycle).

Schmidty · 06-12-2006, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by bsak16

Is that from 'Kingpin' or 'Witness'?

dervack · 06-12-2006, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Galaxy

I'm suprised he didn't have a contract line that prevents him from riding a bike.

Actually one of the stick points of his first contract with the Steelers was their inclusion of a clause regarding riding bikes, and his insistance of it not being there. Ben won.

DaddyTorgo · 06-12-2006, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by dervack

Actually one of the stick points of his first contract with the Steelers was their inclusion of a clause regarding riding bikes, and his insistance of it not being there. Ben won.

bet the steelers are regretting that right about now

Groundhog · 06-12-2006, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by dervack

Ben won.

In light of current goings-on, I'd dispute this point.

dervack · 06-12-2006, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Schmidty

Is that from 'Kingpin' or 'Witness'?

Kingpin

dervack · 06-12-2006, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Groundhog

In light of current goings-on, I'd dispute this point.

I meant the contract stalemate, not anything after.

Groundhog · 06-12-2006, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Coffee Warlord

Speaking of which, I still think its asinine the Bulls basically set the kid for life when they honored most of his contract (that he violated by setting foot on said motorcycle).

I remember that people praised them for this, but I'm sure this move was all about the positive PR (public and players relations) buzz.

JS19 · 06-12-2006, 10:08 PM

In his interview he said that he doesnt ride sport bikes, only choppers and harleys. Why in the hell was he on a Suzuki Hyabusa?? I like to think I know my way around the motorcycle world, I may, however, be mistaken, but this is the fastest street bike out there.

Groundhog · 06-12-2006, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by JS19

In his interview he said that he doesnt ride sport bikes, only choppers and harleys. Why in the hell was he on a Suzuki Hyabusa?? I like to think I know my way around the motorcycle world, I may, however, be mistaken, but this is the fastest street bike out there.

That what I've heard too. I've zipped around on a Hyabusa and I tell you what, I'd hate to come off if I wasn't wearing a helmet with the amount of power behind that bike... That Roflmaoburger is still alive is nearly a miracle in itself.

astralhaze · 06-12-2006, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Maple Leafs

That would make it the first successful Ravens drive of the Boller era.

Now THAT is funny

Craptacular · 06-12-2006, 10:38 PM

Too many dumbasses (like myself with seat belts) have to learn the hard way, even if it's not the law.

Raven Hawk · 06-12-2006, 11:01 PM

There are plenty of idiots out there driving cars as well, which makes it inherently more dangerous to ride a motorcycle in highly populated areas. Take it out on the county highways, ride in a pack and wear a damn helmet.

Here is an excerpt from the Illinois Rules of the Road:

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INTERSECTIONS: More than 50 percent of all motorcycle collisions occur at intersections. The most common situation occurs when an oncoming automobile makes a left turn in front of a motorcycle . . .

So not so surprising that he got hit by somebody making a left hand turn.

Bonegavel · 06-12-2006, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by rkmsuf

It's like rain on your wedding day.

That is less ironic and more like unfortunate.

Dr. Sak · 06-13-2006, 05:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Schmidty

Is that from 'Kingpin' or 'Witness'?

Kingpin

Dr. Sak · 06-13-2006, 05:47 AM

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Originally Posted by JS19

In his interview he said that he doesnt ride sport bikes, only choppers and harleys. Why in the hell was he on a Suzuki Hyabusa?? I like to think I know my way around the motorcycle world, I may, however, be mistaken, but this is the fastest street bike out there.

Dola. From what I've heard the bike was a free gift to him because he did a few promotions for a Suzuki dealership.

Suburban Rhythm · 06-13-2006, 07:21 AM

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Originally Posted by cartman

Maybe it was Charlie Batch's mom driving the car?

My intial thought was Mrs. Maddox...at least get Tommy a shot at training camp.

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Originally Posted by stevew

Time to get Kerry Collins on the phone. If he can play at all again ever it'll be a plus. I don't want to go into the season with just Batch Jacobs and Boyd on the roster. Oh, and I guess Rod Rutherford.

Hot Rod is the best!! Anyone wearing Pittsburgh blinders who watched him in HS and at Pitt will tell you if you listen!

Pumpy Tudors · 06-13-2006, 07:59 AM

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Originally Posted by stevew

Time to get Kerry Collins on the phone. If he can play at all again ever it'll be a plus. I don't want to go into the season with just Batch Jacobs and Boyd on the roster. Oh, and I guess Rod Rutherford.

I saw Rod Rutherford and some of the "Steelers Basketballers" playing against Seton Hill University faculty and staff. If Rod Rutherford plays pro football the same way he plays basketball against an uncoordinated math professor and a 5'1" female microbiologist, well, you'd better hope he doesn't make the Steelers roster.

RedKingGold · 06-13-2006, 08:05 AM

Maybe Hines Ward could take some snaps??

rkmsuf · 06-13-2006, 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Bonegavel

That is less ironic and more like unfortunate.

ok maybe the crash was more like a free ride when you are already there

06-12-2006, 05:39 PM	#155
Surtt College Benchwarmer Join Date: Nov 2003	Maybe it isn't "smart" riding a bike with out a helmet. Neither is standing in the packet and getting the ball off with a 320 dt bearing down on you. It seams to me the same "I am 10 foot tall and bullet proofed" attitude applies to both. __________________ “The greatest dangers to liberty lurk in insidious encroachment by men of zeal, well-meaning but without understanding.” United States Supreme Court Justice Louis D. Brandeis

06-12-2006, 06:18 PM	#162
Passacaglia Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Big Ten Country	Summary of this thread: "Someone almost died...AND I HAD MY WORLD CUP RESULTS SPOILED!!" hehehe...anyway, I tape a lot of football games, and I know this is forum is more closely related to football than soccer, but when I tape games, and I really don't want to know the results, I don't go to FOFC. And when I do go to FOFC, I do it knowing there's a damn good chance that it might get spoiled for me. Oh, and riding a motorcycle without a helmets is a bad idea. Bad Idea jeans. Last edited by Passacaglia : 06-12-2006 at 06:19 PM.

06-12-2006, 07:55 PM	#169
cartman Death Herald Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Le stelle la notte sono grandi e luminose nel cuore profondo del Texas	Maybe it was Charlie Batch's mom driving the car? __________________ Thinkin' of a master plan 'Cuz ain't nuthin' but sweat inside my hand So I dig into my pocket, all my money is spent So I dig deeper but still comin' up with lint

06-12-2006, 07:57 PM	#171
Groundhog Coordinator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Sydney, Australia	Ping: Jay Williams __________________ Politics, n. Strife of interests masquerading as a contest of principles. --Ambrose Bierce

06-12-2006, 08:30 PM	#174
Bad-example College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: san jose CA	I hope he recovers fully, but I also hope he comes out of this with a new nickname to help him remember not to do stupid things. Perhaps Gummy Ben would be good...? __________________ Karaoke Katie drove the crowd wild Every time she'd sing they'd come in for miles Curtain came up, Katie came on Drinking like a lumberjack and singing Delta Dawn

06-12-2006, 05:46 PM	#158
stevew Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: the yo'	Supposedly the knee injuries are not super serious, more like road burn. The Jaw is broken, and he needs a bunch of new teeth. Clayton from ESPN suggested that he would be ready for the season, I'd be happy if he can play again period. I think he's likely to get PUP'd and be ready for week 7.

06-12-2006, 06:19 PM	#163
JeffNights College Prospect Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Michigan	If he had a just a regular sportbike type helmet, they are the ones that have the full face to them...lets see....certainly nolaceration to the back of his head...hmm very doubtful on his jaw being broken, and certainly no teeth missing. Joey Harrington sucked ass, but he wasnt dumb.

06-12-2006, 07:40 PM	#168
MizzouRah Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Troy, Mo	It's one of those things, riding is just an exhilarating feeling. People die all sorts of ways, get hurt 1000s of ways, but some smarts go a long way. 1. Take a Motorcycle Safety Foundation rider course 2. Wear protective gear (helmet, jacket, pants, boots, gloves) 3. Obey the speed limit and traffic signs 4. slow down on intersections and crossways 5. If you want to act like a goof, do it on a stretch of highway where there's no traffic. Who knows, I could get in an accident tomorrow, but I love my bike and I'll do whatever I can to prevent an accident.

06-12-2006, 07:55 PM	#170
Galaxy Coordinator Join Date: Apr 2005	I'm suprised he didn't have a contract line that prevents him from riding a bike.

06-12-2006, 09:36 PM	#180
Hurst2112 College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Minneapolis	nice new quote steve. __________________ http://www.myspace.com/longliveanalog

06-12-2006, 10:08 PM	#189
JS19 College Prospect Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: NY	In his interview he said that he doesnt ride sport bikes, only choppers and harleys. Why in the hell was he on a Suzuki Hyabusa?? I like to think I know my way around the motorcycle world, I may, however, be mistaken, but this is the fastest street bike out there.

06-12-2006, 10:38 PM	#192
Craptacular College Starter Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: The Mad City, WI	Too many dumbasses (like myself with seat belts) have to learn the hard way, even if it's not the law.

06-13-2006, 08:05 AM	#199
RedKingGold College Starter Join Date: Oct 2002	Maybe Hines Ward could take some snaps??

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