I don't know if anyone's familiar with the Terry Bradshaw/Ben Roethlisberger feud, but Terry insulted Ben for not wearing a helmet while riding his motorcycle last year, and Ben responded by saying he didn't care. Well, he should've - he just got ****ED up in a motorcycle accident in Pittsburgh. Ran full speed into the side of a car, and flew like 100 feet. He's in the hospital, but there's no word on his condition. His head impacted on the windshield of the car. And he broke it. Steelers chances of a repeat this year = Dead. Apparently, Roethlisberger might be, too. :\
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Ben Roethlisberger involved in serious motorcycle accident.
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MaverickX9
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Just saw it on the news here in Pittsburgh...
I'm surprised none of the other media outlets have caught on yet.
Looks bad.
I'm surprised none of the other media outlets have caught on yet.
Looks bad.
distantmantra
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Damn, I hope he's ok.
Don't a lot of NFL players have clauses in their contract specifically stating they're not allowed to ride motorcycles?
Don't a lot of NFL players have clauses in their contract specifically stating they're not allowed to ride motorcycles?
Callo Merlose
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Ghost Rider?
Baron Aloha
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Are there helmet laws in PA? We have them in MD.
Kung Fu Jedi
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Been hearing about this on the radio. No word on his condition yet, but aparently he flew into the windshield of a car, and then bounced off and hit the ground. Not wearing a helmet. If he's alive, he's going to be a very lucky man. And facing a lot of re-hab.
tetsuoxb said:
I guarantee now that BIG BEN smacked his head after the accident that there'll be a huge push to enact motorcycle laws now.
*Edit* - One of the local newscasters just said, "I'm hearing a rumor that a man saw Ben walking and talking. We don't know where he was seen or when, but he was walking and talking!"
Nameless
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Soul4ger said:I guarantee now that BIG BEN smacked his head after the accident that there'll be a huge push to enact motorcycle laws now.
*Edit* - One of the local newscasters just said, "I'm hearing a rumor that a man saw Ben walking and talking. We don't know where he was seen or when, but he was walking and talking!"
worldrunover
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The kid's got the world on a platter and he's doing stupid stuff like this. Man, reminds me of the Jay Williams thing from a few years ago. These guys gotta be more careful.
Kung Fu Jedi
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Surprised the Stealers didn't have a clause in his contract about riding motorcycles or doing other "dangerous" things. Those have become more and more common in recent years. Perhaps they did, and he just ignored it, like Kellen Winslow Jr.
Dr. Strangelove
I'M COOCOO FOR COCO CRISP!
Tom Brady would've worn a helmet.
Praise him.
Praise him.
DeathbyVolcano
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**** people stop joking, this is serious. I really hope he's okay.
steelers fan times 10
PITTSBURGH (May 6, 2005) -- Despite Kellen Winslow 's accident and his own coach's admonition, Big Ben isn't hopping off his big bike just yet.
Ben Roethlisberger was lectured by Steelers coach Bill Cowher on the dangers of riding a motorcycle without a helmet -- as Roethlisberger has been spotted doing recently -- but the quarterback isn't ready to get off his $20,000 cycle.
"He talked about being a risk taker and I'm not really a risk taker. I'm pretty conservative and laid back, but the big thing is to just be careful," Roethlisberger said as the Steelers opened their minicamp. "I'll just continue to be careful. I told him we don't ever ride alone, we always ride in a group of people, and I think it makes it even more safe."
Asked why he doesn't wear a helmet -- something he wouldn't think about doing on a football field -- Roethlisberger pointed out Pennsylvania's 35-year-old state law requiring helmets to be worn was amended two years ago.
"Obviously Pennsylvania doesn't think people need to (wear a helmet)," he said. "There's a law you've got to wear it in football."
Steelers linebacker Joey Porter was surprised to hear the NFL offensive rookie of the year is taking such risks so soon after Winslow's accident. The Browns tight end, drafted five spots ahead of Roethlisberger last year, was injured May 1 when he flew off a newly purchased motorcycle after running into a parking lot curb.
"Some guys are real good on motorcycles and know what they're doing, but accidents happen," Porter said. "I can't knock the guy for doing it, but it's probably not the wisest thing to do. I don't own a bike because I don't trust them."
Porter occasionally gets on a Jet Ski, but he said that's different from steering a motorcycle through heavy traffic. Roethlisberger acknowledged many drivers become distracted when they see him riding, shouting or waving at him.
"If I fall off a Jet Ski, I hit the water, and I like my odds," Porter said. "I'm going to get wet. What I say about motorcycles is that concrete is undefeated."
Of course, Roethlisberger was, too, as a rookie, going 13-0 during the Steelers' team-record 15-1 regular season before losing to New England in the AFC championship game.
The Steelers are understandably cautious about combining a first-round draft choice and a high-speed vehicle. Gabe Rivera, the defensive lineman they chose instead of quarterback Dan Marino in the 1983 draft, was paralyzed after wrecking his sports car midway through his rookie season and hasn't walked since.
Many NFL contracts prohibit engaging in dangerous activities, but Roethlisberger's deal apparently doesn't specifically ban motorcycle riding.
Cowher didn't criticize Roethlisberger's riding, but is visibly uneasy with it.
"I certainly don't condone that," Cowher said. "It (playing pro football) is a very small time in your life and you've got to be very careful -- you can see it documented with Kellen Winslow in Cleveland. There are choices and consequences ... not just in riding motorcycles, but where you go and who you associate with. You have control over them but once you make your decision, they control you."
Meanwhile, all players reported to the minicamp, the formal start to the final month of the Steelers' offseason workouts. Most players will remain in town through mid-June for "coaching sessions," daily workouts that technically are voluntary but usually are fully attended.
Ben Roethlisberger was lectured by Steelers coach Bill Cowher on the dangers of riding a motorcycle without a helmet -- as Roethlisberger has been spotted doing recently -- but the quarterback isn't ready to get off his $20,000 cycle.
"He talked about being a risk taker and I'm not really a risk taker. I'm pretty conservative and laid back, but the big thing is to just be careful," Roethlisberger said as the Steelers opened their minicamp. "I'll just continue to be careful. I told him we don't ever ride alone, we always ride in a group of people, and I think it makes it even more safe."
Asked why he doesn't wear a helmet -- something he wouldn't think about doing on a football field -- Roethlisberger pointed out Pennsylvania's 35-year-old state law requiring helmets to be worn was amended two years ago.
"Obviously Pennsylvania doesn't think people need to (wear a helmet)," he said. "There's a law you've got to wear it in football."
Steelers linebacker Joey Porter was surprised to hear the NFL offensive rookie of the year is taking such risks so soon after Winslow's accident. The Browns tight end, drafted five spots ahead of Roethlisberger last year, was injured May 1 when he flew off a newly purchased motorcycle after running into a parking lot curb.
"Some guys are real good on motorcycles and know what they're doing, but accidents happen," Porter said. "I can't knock the guy for doing it, but it's probably not the wisest thing to do. I don't own a bike because I don't trust them."
Porter occasionally gets on a Jet Ski, but he said that's different from steering a motorcycle through heavy traffic. Roethlisberger acknowledged many drivers become distracted when they see him riding, shouting or waving at him.
"If I fall off a Jet Ski, I hit the water, and I like my odds," Porter said. "I'm going to get wet. What I say about motorcycles is that concrete is undefeated."
Of course, Roethlisberger was, too, as a rookie, going 13-0 during the Steelers' team-record 15-1 regular season before losing to New England in the AFC championship game.
The Steelers are understandably cautious about combining a first-round draft choice and a high-speed vehicle. Gabe Rivera, the defensive lineman they chose instead of quarterback Dan Marino in the 1983 draft, was paralyzed after wrecking his sports car midway through his rookie season and hasn't walked since.
Many NFL contracts prohibit engaging in dangerous activities, but Roethlisberger's deal apparently doesn't specifically ban motorcycle riding.
Cowher didn't criticize Roethlisberger's riding, but is visibly uneasy with it.
"I certainly don't condone that," Cowher said. "It (playing pro football) is a very small time in your life and you've got to be very careful -- you can see it documented with Kellen Winslow in Cleveland. There are choices and consequences ... not just in riding motorcycles, but where you go and who you associate with. You have control over them but once you make your decision, they control you."
Meanwhile, all players reported to the minicamp, the formal start to the final month of the Steelers' offseason workouts. Most players will remain in town through mid-June for "coaching sessions," daily workouts that technically are voluntary but usually are fully attended.
MrToughPants
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Thousands of people die everyday.
Dr. Strangelove
I'M COOCOO FOR COCO CRISP!
Well then, since the injuries aren't life threatening, then just let me say LOL.
What a dumbass.
What a dumbass.
Shogmaster
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DCharlie said:which pornstar do i make this cheque payable to this time?!
In this case, I believe it's Peter North.
Dr. Strangelove
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Willco said:
It's okay, Roffleburger was never sexy to begin with.
Now Tom Brady, there's one sexy man.
can't say I feel sorry for the guy. I remember them doing the ESPN piece about him riding motorcycles after the Kellen Winslow accident and he said he didn't even wear a helmet while riding. That alone probably encouraged hundreds of other people to ride their motorcylces without a helmet too. What a moron.
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