Roethlisberger injured in motorcycle accident

by **JimmyTango** » Tue Jun 13, 2006 2:57 pm

Originally posted by CodeRed68
I don't think he deserves to be called any names.

He is a fucking idiot. He also deserves to be called a fucking idiot.

Bradshaw said it best: wait until you are retired!!!!

by **Padre** » Tue Jun 13, 2006 3:00 pm

Helmet, no helmet - whatever. Riding without one is just foolish, regardless of the laws in your city/state.

Was it a violation of his NFL contract to be riding a motorcycle?

by **Samurai512** » Tue Jun 13, 2006 3:11 pm

hahaha YES! i hope he stays out, better chance for other teams to make it to the super bowl

by **[ecgn] btt** » Tue Jun 13, 2006 3:13 pm

Padre I have heard of restrictions on an Athletes contract. Like no pick up b-ball games, no sky diving. Basically things that might get you hurt and leave the guy that just gave you millions of dollars with nothing. I would guess it is more common in the pro sports where you are guaranteed the money. I am not sure which they are. But I think in football they are not guaranteed the money. Only the sighing bonus. That's why guys in the NFL want and get BIG signing bonuses.

by **Tommy Boy** » Tue Jun 13, 2006 3:36 pm

all the money he made MAY cover his medical bills from now on. No chance that any insurance he had would cover expenses arising out of a motorcycle accident where he was not wearing a helmet.

Pretty big price to pay for not wanting to mess up your hair and have everyone see who you are when riding.

I have no sympathy for him. He had "the dream" and flushed it because of stupidity.

by **PKrack** » Tue Jun 13, 2006 3:39 pm

Tony nothing can help the jets the longer they keep pennington the longer they will struggle.

by **[ecgn] btt** » Tue Jun 13, 2006 3:49 pm

I know. I hope Penningtion gets a bike for his birthday. :lol:

by **[ecgn] btt** » Tue Jun 13, 2006 3:51 pm

Tommy Boy. It's just a broken jaw and nose. I don't think we have seen the last of him on a football field.

by **Tommy Boy** » Tue Jun 13, 2006 7:00 pm

Originally posted by [ECGN] BTT
Tommy Boy. It's just a broken jaw and nose. I don't think we have seen the last of him on a football field.

you may be right, and if it turns out to be just this, then he is very lucky....not everyone gets a second chance...

by **CodeRed68** » Tue Jun 13, 2006 8:21 pm

You guys act like riding a motorcycle without a helmet is like putting a gun to your head. Pleease. Give me a break. Sure, shit happens but you stand the chance of that every time you walk out your front door.
Get busy livin' !

by **CodeRed68** » Tue Jun 13, 2006 8:23 pm

Originally posted by JimmyTango
He is a fucking idiot. He also deserves to be called a fucking idiot.

Bradshaw said it best: wait until you are retired!!!!

Ummm... OK. This coming from someone who puts on a helmet to eat a cheeseburger !!

by **TiNM@N** » Tue Jun 13, 2006 8:37 pm

Originally posted by CodeRed68
You guys act like riding a motorcycle without a helmet is like putting a gun to your head. Pleease. Give me a break. Sure, shit happens but you stand the chance of that every time you walk out your front door.
Get busy livin' !

exactly SHIT HAPPENS... he was riding his bike like he has for the last 2+ years (with no incident) and a 62yo woman made shit happen yesterday.
I'm not trying to say you can prevent everything. And i'm not saying having a helmet on would stoped this accident.
I'm just thinking theres a possibility that if he would of been properly dressed the curb or car might of NOT broken his nose or jaw.

get busy livin'?
Sounds nice, but if you don't want to end up on some Darwin list, Jay Leno monolauge, or some pathetic statistic you should do the best within you abilites to prepare yourself. He's a millionare.... i'm sure he could of bough the most expensive advanced helmet in the world that gives him the feeling that he want's with the safety he should have.

Big Ben <------:tard:

by **]DP[Artie** » Tue Jun 13, 2006 9:59 pm

Originally posted by CodeRed68
It was not his fault, he did nothing wrong and didn't break any laws.

Well a local station checked with the RMV and big ben's motorcycle permit expired in March. So technically he should have never been on the bike in the first place.

Not that that has much bearing on the situation in my eyes, it was an accident, and i hope he has a fast recovery (even though I'm in New England and a lifelong Pats fan, I like Ben and wish him all the best). Just wanted to add the expired permit info for the record.

by **ANTONIUS** » Tue Jun 13, 2006 10:23 pm

Can someone find statistics how many bykers die with helmet and w/o

by **TiNM@N** » Tue Jun 13, 2006 10:48 pm

Originally posted by ANTONIUS
Can someone find statistics how many bykers die with helmet and w/o

look up Federal DOT (dept. of Trans.)

Roethlisberger injured in motorcycle accident

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