Big Ben was close to death

MTK · 07-13-2006, 11:59 AM

Rescuers told Roethlisberger he was close to dying

Monkeydad · 07-13-2006, 12:08 PM

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!

Hog1 · 07-13-2006, 12:18 PM

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.

BDBohnzie · 07-13-2006, 12:50 PM

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

Bandwagon · 07-13-2006, 12:52 PM

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.

saden1 · 07-13-2006, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by 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?

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.

Hog1 · 07-13-2006, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by 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.

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

MTK · 07-13-2006, 01:40 PM

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

mooby · 07-13-2006, 02:39 PM

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

724Skinsfan · 07-13-2006, 03:11 PM

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

gibbsisgod · 07-13-2006, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by 724Skinsfan

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

yeah, but he didnt go out and play without one.

JWsleep · 07-13-2006, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by 724Skinsfan

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

(Is this the same as typing "lol"?)

724Skinsfan · 07-13-2006, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by gibbsisgod

yeah, but he didnt go out and play without one.

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Riggo44 · 07-13-2006, 03:24 PM

His nose is bent to the right like a boxers.

But other then that he looks fine.

MightyJoeGibbs · 07-13-2006, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by 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!

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.

07-13-2006, 11:59 AM	#1
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07-13-2006, 12:08 PM	#2
Monkeydad Living Legend Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: PA Age: 45 Posts: 17,460	Re: Big Ben was close to death 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!

07-13-2006, 12:18 PM	#3
Hog1 Quietly Dominating the East Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Naples, Florida Posts: 10,675	Re: Big Ben was close to death 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. __________________ Goodbye Sean..........Vaya Con Dios thankyou Joe....... *“God made certain people to play football. He was one of them.” – Joe Gibbs*

07-13-2006, 12:50 PM	#4
BDBohnzie Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Frederick, MD Age: 45 Posts: 4,628	Re: Big Ben was close to death Almost like he didn't learn anything from it... __________________ Bad Things man, I mean bad things... “WE TOOK HIM IN THE SIXTH ROUND SO WE'RE NOT SMART EITHER.” - Shanny on what the Skins saw in Alfred Morris

07-13-2006, 12:52 PM	#5
Bandwagon Camp Scrub Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 59	Re: Big Ben was close to death 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.

07-13-2006, 01:40 PM	#8
MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: NY Age: 52 Posts: 99,518	Re: Big Ben was close to death Gotta say he looks pretty good after doing a face plant off a windshield just a month ago __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

07-13-2006, 02:39 PM	#9
mooby Hug Anne Spyder Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 20,468	Re: Big Ben was close to death well, maybe he'll learn from his mistake this time around. __________________ Hail to the Football Team

07-13-2006, 03:11 PM	#10
724Skinsfan Playmaker Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Roanoke, VA Posts: 3,508	Re: Big Ben was close to death No big deal. Thurman Thomas forgot his helmet once, right? __________________ "I hope I'm getting better. I hope you haven't seen my best." - Jim Zorn

07-13-2006, 03:24 PM	#14
Riggo44 The Starter Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: San Clemente CA Age: 51 Posts: 2,390	Re: Big Ben was close to death His nose is bent to the right like a boxers. But other then that he looks fine. __________________ Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy. Benjamin Franklin

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