Big Ben was close to death
 

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Yeah...his "excuse" for not wearing a helmet was "I forgot to go in the basement to get it".


I lost even more respect for the guy when I heard that!

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That day I wasn't, I forgot it. I literally forgot it," he said. "You know there are times that, people that have been making a big deal for the last couple years about me riding first of all, and then me riding without a helmet, but it's one of those things that I ride with a helmet also. I do a little bit of both. If you don't wear a seat belt every time you ride in the car should I label you as a person who doesn't wear a seat belt? And unfortunately I happened to not have it on that day because I forgot it in the basement."

These are the words of someone who was "seconds from death", and "lucky to be alive". Not the brightest commentary, I have heard, considering the event and possible consequences.

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Almost like he didn't learn anything from it...

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As a motorcycle rider for many years, I keep my helmet (and protective eyewear), right next to the cycle keys. The idea of "forgetting" one's helmet is a clear indication that he hardly ever uses it at all in spite of his statements to the contrary.

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[QUOTE=Hog1]If you don't wear a seat belt every time you ride in the car should I label you as a person who doesn't wear a seat belt?[/QUOTE]

He is not very bright is he? So I'm guessing with his logic a chick that hooks 50% of the time should be labeled a part time hooker. Better yet, an entrepreneur.

He's still a douchebag.

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[quote=saden1]He is not very bright is he? So I'm guessing with his logic a chick that hooks 50% of the time should be labeled a part time hooker. Better yet, an entrepreneur.

He's still a douchebag.[/quote]

Well maybe I spoke a little prematurely. I really like hookers..........so.............maybe Ben's logic works!

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Gotta say he looks pretty good after doing a face plant off a windshield just a month ago

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well, maybe he'll learn from his mistake this time around.

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No big deal. Thurman Thomas forgot his helmet once, right?

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[quote=724Skinsfan]No big deal. Thurman Thomas forgot his helmet once, right?[/quote]yeah, but he didnt go out and play without one.

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[QUOTE=724Skinsfan]No big deal. Thurman Thomas forgot his helmet once, right?[/QUOTE]


:laughing- (Is this the same as typing "lol"?)

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[quote=gibbsisgod]yeah, but he didnt go out and play without one.[/quote]

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His nose is bent to the right like a boxers.:boxing: But other then that he looks fine.:httr:

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[quote=Buster]Yeah...his "excuse" for not wearing a helmet was "I forgot to go in the basement to get it".


I lost even more respect for the guy when I heard that![/quote]


I just hate when those that are gifted and blessed wanna roll the dice and be oblivious to prolonging their career. I expect when you sign to a team and become their guy, that contract buys your life, privacy- gone your a celebrity, everything should be committed to football and the org., NFL money doesn't exist its not real, what is it 1% of AMericans are $millionares. Dont be a jackass, others would kill to be in his position to make that money let alone even to be able to continue playing the sport is a god given gift.

They already have a crash test dummy, your a pro athlete, Millions of people are out of work, homeless, sick and dying its a slap in the face when someone is careless enough to disregard safety b/c unconsciously he knows he'll never be that guy. Is he still a hero to Pitt? I dont want to see any cheesy Bob costas or joe buck tributes before games how he overcame w/ slow motion images, of passing. You know its coming. Hopefully he will pull his team down this year.

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Maybe if driving w/o a helmet is optional in PA,maybe Cool Ben will stick to his principles and plead for a clause so he can QB w/o a helmet at home games.

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Wow...i really wish he died...thats horrible and all but he is quite unworthy of his talent and life....seconds from death...recovers...then and after he yells at the media for saying it was probably not the best idea to ride without a helmet....nice....

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[quote=DaveyFoSho]Wow...i really wish he died...thats horrible and all but he is quite unworthy of his talent and life....seconds from death...recovers...then and after he yells at the media for saying it was probably not the best idea to ride without a helmet....nice....[/quote]
he didnt yell at the media, and he knows he screwed up

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[quote=DaveyFoSho]Wow...i really wish he died...thats horrible and all but he is quite unworthy of his talent and life....seconds from death...recovers...then and after he yells at the media for saying it was probably not the best idea to ride without a helmet....nice....[/quote]

I'm going to assume that you really don't wish Big Ben had died.

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man, to wish somebody you dont even know dead is pretty harsh dude. there is no reason to say such a stupid thing.

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[quote=DaveyFoSho]Wow...i really wish he died...thats horrible and all but he is quite unworthy of his talent and life....seconds from death...recovers...then and after he yells at the media for saying it was probably not the best idea to ride without a helmet....nice....[/quote]

Yeah I am hoping you seriously didn't mean that. Wishing death on people will come back you...karma

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[quote=steveo395]he didnt yell at the media, and he knows he screwed up[/quote]

actually when defending himself he pointed fingers at others for being shocked and angry with him for not wearing a helmet.....and tried to come up with obscure examples as to why he was not at fault for simply forgetting his helmet in his basement....sorrryy....i dont wish him death...my apologies for offending whoever.....but i really wish he had sense knocked into him......

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[quote=DaveyFoSho]actually when defending himself he pointed fingers at others for being shocked and angry with him for not wearing a helmet.....and tried to come up with obscure examples as to why he was not at fault for simply forgetting his helmet in his basement....sorrryy....i dont wish him death...my apologies for offending whoever.....but i really wish he had sense knocked into him......[/quote]

Obviously you didn't mean it, but you are on a forum, so once you say something semi-controversial, we jump on it...thatz how we roll bia

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[quote=DaveyFoSho]Wow...i really wish he died...thats horrible and all but he is quite unworthy of his talent and life....seconds from death...recovers...then and after he yells at the media for saying it was probably not the best idea to ride without a helmet....nice....[/quote]


No dude, dont wish death on anybody. The only difference between him and you is that you look through your pair of eyes, we all are one. I rant hard but have a heart he's got a mom family like everyone else.

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He said he was sorry to Cowher and to his family. Let's stop with this nonsense that he's not taking the blame or not remorseful for what happened. The guy is lucky to be alive, I'm sure he's well aware of how much he screwed up.

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I wonder if he'll play with a "devil may care" attitude now or will he reflect on his own mortality and take a more cautious approach. The latter will affect his pocket passing ability.

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Jim Rome was talking about the interview alot today and he said he felt that Ben still had that swagger and almost had a chip on his shoulder that he wants to prove that he can come back stronger than ever.

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[quote=Mattyk72]Jim Rome was talking about the interview alot today and he said he felt that Ben still had that swagger and almost had a chip on his shoulder that he wants to prove that he can come back stronger than ever.[/quote]

Good news if you're a Steelers fan, bad news if you're not. He's a tough ballplayer. Some athletes when they get injured get real timid, others want to show that they are tougher and better than ever.

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sorry mattybut.. god, i hate jim rome

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I'm just now starting to let the Jim Everett incident go. I can usually listen to an entire broadcast w/o thinking of him getting "knocked the f*ck out". Some of his opinions coincide with my own about sports athletes and their behavior.

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[quote=724Skinsfan]I'm just now starting to let the Jim Everett incident go. I can usually listen to an entire broadcast w/o thinking of him getting "knocked the f*ck out". Some of his opinions coincide with my own about sports athletes and their behavior.[/quote]is that the one wwhere he kept calling him cris everet??i saw that one and i too think rome went to far. i cant stand him.

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didnt that almost look staged? i thought for a minute i was watching wrestling

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I'm pretty sure it wasn't staged because it hurt Rome's career for quite a long time. Plus, Jim E was pissed off from the get-go and I don't think he has Oscar Award winning level acting ability.

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Getting back on topic, sorry for the Rome distraction, I think Ben is going to bounce back and be just fine this year.

But imagine for a second if he had died in that accident? Super Bowl winning QB dies in motorcycle accident?

Wow, just the thought is scary.

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[quote=Mattyk72]Getting back on topic, sorry for the Rome distraction, I think Ben is going to bounce back and be just fine this year.

But imagine for a second if he had died in that accident? Super Bowl winning QB dies in motorcycle accident?

Wow, just the thought is scary.[/quote]that would send shockwaves throughout the whole league. every player would have some kind of stipulation in his contract prohibiting motorcycles or anything else they deemed "dangerous"

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I think you will see some version of that anyway

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[quote=Hog1]I think you will see some version of that anyway[/quote]
Football's version of James Dean.
Talk about the legal legacy of a legend.

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[quote=Mattyk72]Getting back on topic, sorry for the Rome distraction, I think Ben is going to bounce back and be just fine this year.

But imagine for a second if he had died in that accident? Super Bowl winning QB dies in motorcycle accident?

Wow, just the thought is scary.[/quote]

If that had been the case I bet Big Ben would have been made a first ballot HOF'er just based on his number of wins. The sports writers would put him in based on total speculation of what his career could have been.

I think it would have almost been worse if he ended up like Christopher Reeves or something, just because he'd be a constant/living reminder of what could go wrong.

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Jim Rome is an asshole. Epic. .. Phenomenal...

"I think it would have almost been worse if he ended up like Christopher Reeves or something, just because he'd be a constant/living reminder of what could go wrong."[/QUOTE]

Christopher Reeve actually accomplished an amazing amount of good for spinal cord research. He also made people aware of spinal cord injuries as is shown by your post.

People need to realize that everytime they do anything they could be killed or paralyzed in accident, freak or not. The more risky the action is, the more horrible the consequence.

My father was paralyzed in a skiing accident. One of my friends was paralyzed because he was shot by accident by someone. You can be paralyzed playing football...

Every second you are OK and alive is a gift.

People who ride motorcycles without helmets are moronic. You forgot to wear a helmet?!!!?!?
That's like saying I drowned because I forgot to breathe while swimming.

Hopefully people don't need to be killed or paralyzed for people to realise this.

how much money was spent on Ben Rothelisberger, multi-millionaire, to save him? has he given money to the rescuers?
When you risk your life at society's expense, that's wrong...

Sorry that I'm preachy...

Go Skins!!!!!