Roethlisberger injured in motorcycle accident

steveo395 · 06-12-2006, 01:23 PM

Steelers | Roethlisberger injured in motorcycle accident
Mon, 12 Jun 2006 09:11:04 -0700
KDKA.com reports Pittsburgh Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger (head) has been injured in a motorcycle accident around 11:30 am Monday, June 12. The team has confirmed Roethlisberger was injured. He was not wearing a helmet when he flew over the handlebars and hit his head on the windshield of a car, according to an eyewitness. The witness added Roethlisberger seemed groggy and was bleeding from his head, but was able to say his first name. He has been taken to Mercy Hospital, but officials are not commenting on his condition.

sounds pretty bad....hopefully he won't miss any of the regular season

Sammy Baugh Fan · 06-12-2006, 01:25 PM

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djnemo65 · 06-12-2006, 01:30 PM

I work in Baltimore and my coworkers started cheering when they heard about this. That pretty much sums up the attitude of dirtball Ravens fans.

gibbsisgod · 06-12-2006, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by djnemo65

I work in Baltimore and my coworkers started cheering when they heard about this. That pretty much sums up the attitude of dirtball Ravens fans.

thats digusting, people who act like that are disgraceful.

Redskins8588 · 06-12-2006, 01:36 PM

I hope that he is ok but I do not feel bad or sorry for him...

BrudLee · 06-12-2006, 01:37 PM

After KWII had his "accident", Roethlisberger told reporters that he rode, and would not wear a helmet. This is no one's fault but his own.

saden1 · 06-12-2006, 01:38 PM

What a f'ing moron. Riding a bike without a helmet is an absolute NO-NO.

Redskins8588 · 06-12-2006, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by BrudLee

After KWII had his "accident", Roethlisberger told reporters that he rode, and would not wear a helmet. This is no one's fault but his own.

And that is why I do not feel bad or sorry for him... He knew that everytime he went out on his bike that this could happen...

Schneed10 · 06-12-2006, 01:49 PM

This is why you shouldn't ride motorcycles, ATVs, or anything of the kind while you're a professional athlete!!!

SmootSmack · 06-12-2006, 01:50 PM

Thankfully the injuries don't seem to be life-threatening

Hog1 · 06-12-2006, 01:51 PM

Stupid is as Stupid does! Ain't that right Forest? Bill is not going to be happy!

Mc2guy · 06-12-2006, 01:51 PM

As a fellow rider, I can tell you I have never gotten on a bike without a helmet, and I can't understand the mentality of those who do.

For heaven sakes, the kid wouldn't step into the huddle without a helmet would he? NFL linebackers are fast, but that is still nothing compared to the asphalt at 55 or 60 MPH!

I hope he's alright, but if I were Cowher or the rest of his teammates, I would set him straight ASAP. Very selfish move on his part.

Mc2guy

RiggoRules · 06-12-2006, 01:53 PM

Look, I hate helmet laws (I think they interfere with natural selection). But I will put this in the same category as somebody who does stupid things to get themselves suspended from the league.

Why? Playing in the NFL is not a right. It is not something anyone other than very, very few get to do. What BRoth has done by getting on a motorcycle (with or without helmet) is to not take care of a special opportunity.

NFL QBs only have so many shots to the head they can take before they are done. Why lower that number by getting on a bike and not wearing a helmet.

gibbsisgod · 06-12-2006, 01:55 PM

most teams put clauses in the contracts of their players for situations just like this, i wonder how big bens contact is worked. and if there is a clause concerning this type of thing will pitt. be willing to pursue it considering he is the star qb.

Schneed10 · 06-12-2006, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by RiggoRules

Look, I hate helmet laws (I think they interfere with natural selection). But I will put this in the same category as somebody who does stupid things to get themselves suspended from the league.

Why? Playing in the NFL is not a right. It is not something anyone other than very, very few get to do. What BRoth has done by getting on a motorcycle (with or without helmet) is to not take care of a special opportunity.

NFL QBs only have so many shots to the head they can take before they are done. Why lower that number by getting on a bike and not wearing a helmet.

AMEN!

06-12-2006, 01:23 PM	#1
steveo395 The Starter Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,674	Roethlisberger injured in motorcycle accident Steelers \| Roethlisberger injured in motorcycle accident Mon, 12 Jun 2006 09:11:04 -0700 KDKA.com reports Pittsburgh Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger (head) has been injured in a motorcycle accident around 11:30 am Monday, June 12. The team has confirmed Roethlisberger was injured. He was not wearing a helmet when he flew over the handlebars and hit his head on the windshield of a car, according to an eyewitness. The witness added Roethlisberger seemed groggy and was bleeding from his head, but was able to say his first name. He has been taken to Mercy Hospital, but officials are not commenting on his condition. sounds pretty bad....hopefully he won't miss any of the regular season

06-12-2006, 01:25 PM	#2
Sammy Baugh Fan Playmaker Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Northern Virginia, Woodbridge Age: 62 Posts: 2,507	Re: Roethlisberger injured in motorcycle accident Live feed here http://www.wpxi.com/video/9356341/index.html Listening now __________________ Check out Mike Hedrick - The Next Food Network Star. Please Click and give me a Thumbs Up and Positive Comment. Thanks

06-12-2006, 01:30 PM	#3
djnemo65 Playmaker Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 2,836	Re: Roethlisberger injured in motorcycle accident I work in Baltimore and my coworkers started cheering when they heard about this. That pretty much sums up the attitude of dirtball Ravens fans.

06-12-2006, 01:36 PM	#5
Redskins8588 Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Ridgway, PA Age: 46 Posts: 2,519	Re: Roethlisberger injured in motorcycle accident I hope that he is ok but I do not feel bad or sorry for him... __________________ "I am the best at what I do, and what I do isn't very nice" - Sean Taylor

06-12-2006, 01:37 PM	#6
BrudLee Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Rehoboth Beach, DE Posts: 3,494	Re: Roethlisberger injured in motorcycle accident After KWII had his "accident", Roethlisberger told reporters that he rode, and would not wear a helmet. This is no one's fault but his own. __________________ There's nowhere to go but up. Or down. I guess we could stay where we are, too.

06-12-2006, 01:38 PM	#7
saden1 MVP Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Seattle Age: 45 Posts: 10,069	Re: Roethlisberger injured in motorcycle accident What a f'ing moron. Riding a bike without a helmet is an absolute NO-NO. __________________ "The Redskins have always suffered from chronic organizational deformities under Snyder." -Jenkins

06-12-2006, 01:49 PM	#9
Schneed10 A Dude Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Newtown Square, PA Age: 45 Posts: 12,426	Re: Roethlisberger injured in motorcycle accident This is why you shouldn't ride motorcycles, ATVs, or anything of the kind while you're a professional athlete!!! __________________ God made certain people to play football. He was one of them.

06-12-2006, 01:50 PM	#10
SmootSmack Uncle Phil Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 45,256	Re: Roethlisberger injured in motorcycle accident Thankfully the injuries don't seem to be life-threatening __________________ You're So Vain...You Probably Think This Sig Is About You

06-12-2006, 01:51 PM	#11
Hog1 Quietly Dominating the East Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Naples, Florida Posts: 10,675	Re: Roethlisberger injured in motorcycle accident Stupid is as Stupid does! Ain't that right Forest? Bill is not going to be happy! __________________ Goodbye Sean..........Vaya Con Dios thankyou Joe....... *“God made certain people to play football. He was one of them.” – Joe Gibbs*

06-12-2006, 01:51 PM	#12
Mc2guy Special Teams Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Burke, VA Age: 47 Posts: 287	Re: Roethlisberger injured in motorcycle accident As a fellow rider, I can tell you I have never gotten on a bike without a helmet, and I can't understand the mentality of those who do. For heaven sakes, the kid wouldn't step into the huddle without a helmet would he? NFL linebackers are fast, but that is still nothing compared to the asphalt at 55 or 60 MPH! I hope he's alright, but if I were Cowher or the rest of his teammates, I would set him straight ASAP. Very selfish move on his part. Mc2guy

06-12-2006, 01:53 PM	#13
RiggoRules Special Teams Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 380	Re: Roethlisberger injured in motorcycle accident Look, I hate helmet laws (I think they interfere with natural selection). But I will put this in the same category as somebody who does stupid things to get themselves suspended from the league. Why? Playing in the NFL is not a right. It is not something anyone other than very, very few get to do. What BRoth has done by getting on a motorcycle (with or without helmet) is to not take care of a special opportunity. NFL QBs only have so many shots to the head they can take before they are done. Why lower that number by getting on a bike and not wearing a helmet. __________________ *"Lighten up, Sandy Baby."*

06-12-2006, 01:55 PM	#14
gibbsisgod Playmaker Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: 129 W 81st street Age: 45 Posts: 3,503	Re: Roethlisberger injured in motorcycle accident most teams put clauses in the contracts of their players for situations just like this, i wonder how big bens contact is worked. and if there is a clause concerning this type of thing will pitt. be willing to pursue it considering he is the star qb.

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