Chronic Husker 85 Posted June 12, 2006 1. Not a rook, just appears as such. 2. Posted that in another thread and didn't feel like wasting energy on this subject just wanted to add my 2 cents on riding witout a helmet. You mean your 4 cents. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bombs Away 4 Posted June 12, 2006 I also didn't see it mentioned, but two weeks ago, the local news reported that Ben signed a big deal to appear in Campbell's Chunky Soup commercials with his mother. So, if you ever believed in that curse, you probably have some new ammunition. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
famousb 11 Posted June 12, 2006 I also didn't see it mentioned, but two weeks ago, the local news reported that Ben signed a big deal to appear in Campbell's Chunky Soup commercials with his mother. So, if you ever believed in that curse, you probably have some new ammunition. now it won't be the Chunky, cause he'll be sipping it up through a straw for a few weeks... but he'd still be a great ad campaign for regular soup... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shovelheadt 71 Posted June 12, 2006 This thread reminds me of the 9-11 threads. That's why I'm waiting to comment until proven facts come out. Hope he's not severely focked up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
swamp dog 0 Posted June 12, 2006 an excerpt from the story that appears on esnp.com (homepage): "Pittsburgh media outlets reported that Roethlisberger was in surgery for a broken jaw. The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, citing a police source, reported Roethlisberger also broke his left sinus cavity, suffered a 9-inch laceration to the back of his head, lost teeth and has knee injuries from hitting the pavement. A plastic surgeon has been called in, the source said. " yikes...he won't be playing for awhile. but at least he's alive. This thread reminds me of the 9-11 threads. That's why I'm waiting to comment until proven facts come out. Hope he's not severely focked up. see above. not sure how you'd define focked up...but to me that's focked up. doesn't sound life-threatening, thank god--but i don't see him getting near a football field anytime soon. the severity of the knee injuries will also be a key, but his sinus and head injuries will make it difficult to run let alone get hit on the football field. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Two Deep 0 Posted June 12, 2006 This thread reminds me of the 9-11 threads. That's why I'm waiting to comment until proven facts come out. Hope he's not severely focked up. You just commented Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gephardt69 0 Posted June 12, 2006 You are an idiot. That is all. what, no reasons, no link, no facts, just a dumbass overused uncreative insult? figures! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shovelheadt 71 Posted June 12, 2006 You just commented You just keep sh*tting out the jibberish don't you? Congrats. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snuff 10 Posted June 12, 2006 A few snippets: His major injuries are to his jaw and nose. His knees are fine, just scrapes and cuts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shovelheadt 71 Posted June 12, 2006 A few snippets: His major injuries are to his jaw and nose. His knees are fine, just scrapes and cuts. Unless you're standing next to Joey Porter, how about a source plz. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snuff 10 Posted June 12, 2006 Unless you're standing next to Joey Porter, how about a source plz. Local radio, Jerome Bettis. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
famousb 11 Posted June 12, 2006 You just keep sh*tting out the jibberish don't you? Congrats. and the fact that he says he "just appears" to be a rook leads to the conclusion that he was probably banned at least once already for such insightful statements... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
football_scooter 0 Posted June 12, 2006 Also, Jay Williams of Duke and NBA fame.......... Oh yeah - completely forgot that one. Williams coulda been a star in the NBA - now he's an afterthought, still trying to rehab an injury that essentially cost him his career. he came damn close to ripping his leg off below the knee if I recall correctly - ow. hopefully there are no ill effects for Big Ben - as I said, I like the guy and hope for the best. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Two Deep 0 Posted June 12, 2006 You just keep sh*tting out the jibberish don't you? Congrats. The shovelheadt smilie on the left says "jibberish sh*tting out jibberish". The Two Deep smilie on the right says " I'd give you the finger if I had one" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shovelheadt 71 Posted June 12, 2006 The shovelheadt smilie on the left says "jibberish sh*tting out jibberish". The Two Deep smilie on th right says "Go F**k yourself. I'm trying to find the icon where the Shovelhead smiley bends the Two Deep smiley over a bench and makes him my biatch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
famousb 11 Posted June 12, 2006 Oh yeah - completely forgot that one. Williams coulda been a star in the NBA - now he's an afterthought, still trying to rehab an injury that essentially cost him his career. he came damn close to ripping his leg off below the knee if I recall correctly - ow. hopefully there are no ill effects for Big Ben - as I said, I like the guy and hope for the best. not an athlete, but definitely in the same arena - anyone remember when Pat Croce (former Pres. of Philly 76ers) wrecked his cycle... he was busted up pretty bad himself... from what i remember he was doing everything right too - was with a group of riders, was wearing a helmet, and was riding "responsibly", and just something bad happened... i love cycles, but especially when your livelihood depends on your athletic ability, you have to think twice before getting on one... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smashmouths@blf 33 Posted June 12, 2006 not an athlete, but definitely in the same arena - anyone remember when Pat Croce (former Pres. of Philly 76ers) wrecked his cycle... he was busted up pretty bad himself... from what i remember he was doing everything right too - was with a group of riders, was wearing a helmet, and was riding "responsibly", and just something bad happened... i love cycles, but especially when your livelihood depends on your athletic ability, you have to think twice before getting on one... Haven't seen it anywhere, but do the authorities have any idea what speed the two vehicles involved in the crash were traveling? If it was downtown, maybe he was going 35 to 40 mph, but by the looks of the car impacted it looks like he may have been going faster. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Two Deep 0 Posted June 12, 2006 I'm trying to find the icon where the Shovelhead smiley bends the Two Deep smiley over a bench and makes him my biatch. Unlike shovelhead, Two Deep does not go for the Brokeback Mountain routine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
swandown 0 Posted June 12, 2006 A few snippets: His major injuries are to his jaw and nose. His knees are fine, just scrapes and cuts. There is a rumor that his vision may be permanently impaired. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shovelheadt 71 Posted June 12, 2006 There is a rumor that his vision may be permanently impaired. Source, rinky, etc. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snuff 10 Posted June 12, 2006 Source, rinky, etc. It's hard to link radio. If indeed he did hear this on the radio. There is all kinds of crap floating on the local airwaves about it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wildman 0 Posted June 12, 2006 From Local Pittsburgh Reporters I'll keep searching on the knees as this looks like a conflicting storyline. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
swamp dog 0 Posted June 12, 2006 From Local Pittsburgh Reporters I'll keep searching on the knees as this looks like a conflicting storyline. that's the report espn is also running. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jocstrap 8 Posted June 12, 2006 It sounds like these are serious injuries. He is going to be out of football for 2 months I bet. Mid August or something like that . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
football_scooter 0 Posted June 12, 2006 cording to a police source, Roethlisberger suffered a broken jaw, broke his left sinus cavity, suffered a 9-inch laceration to the back of his head, lost many teeth and has severe injuries to his knees from hitting the pavement. That sounds very bad for his career - especially the part I bolded. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
famousb 11 Posted June 12, 2006 It sounds like these are serious injuries. He is going to be out of football for 2 months I bet. Mid August or something like that . all of a sudden that opening Thursday night game of MIA at PIT doesn't look as good as it could of w/ Charlie Batch starting... I sure can't see someone playing and getting popped in the chin after suffering a broken jaw and smashed sinus cavity just 3 months earlier... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Milwalkeysbeast 0 Posted June 12, 2006 The first witness to get to him said he was speaking to her tho he didn't know where he was. I doubt he has much wrong outside of the jaw and lacerations. If teeth are broken and jawbones are smashed then I would consider that a critical need for instant surgery. Maybe you would consider it a critical need, but the medical community would not. Jaw and teeth are do nto meet criticlaly life threatening criteria. After a possible head injury, ruling out a head bleed is the most important Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mozzy84 0 Posted June 12, 2006 here are some bloody pics http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/pgStory?conte...50&pageNumber=7 all of a sudden that opening Thursday night game of MIA at PIT doesn't look as good as it could of w/ Charlie Batch starting...I sure can't see someone playing and getting popped in the chin after suffering a broken jaw and smashed sinus cavity just 3 months earlier... yea that batch/harrington matchup will be must see tv. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
famousb 11 Posted June 12, 2006 yea that batch/harrington matchup will be must see tv. HA! i didn't even think about the MIA side - wow, that could be a REALLY bad game all of a sudden... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
swamp dog 0 Posted June 12, 2006 It sounds like these are serious injuries. He is going to be out of football for 2 months I bet. Mid August or something like that . wow...if you think he's only going to be out two months you should be thankful and doing a instead of a frankly, i don't see him coming back that soon at all. i wouldn't be surprised if he misses a significant part--if not all of--the season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
remote controller 143 Posted June 12, 2006 wow...if you think he's only going to be out two months you should be thankful and doing a instead of a frankly, i don't see him coming back that soon at all. i wouldn't be surprised if he misses a significant part--if not all of--the season. Yes, the whole season is a possibility. The reports haven't started getting better. Just the opposite. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
football_scooter 0 Posted June 12, 2006 Maybe you would consider it a critical need, but the medical community would not. Jaw and teeth are do nto meet criticlaly life threatening criteria. After a possible head injury, ruling out a head bleed is the most important Linky says he suffered a 7 inch laceration to the back of his head. That's something of a head injury. Also his broken sinus cavity is concerning, and as I understand can effect everything from breathing to balance to vision to hearing to the obvious, being able to smell. I had a tooth pulled once a few years back, and they made me sign a waiver - apparently when having a molar removed, there's a risk that they pull out a chunk of your sinus, which can cause you to (among other symptoms) lose your sense of taste. That freaked me out a little, but more to the point of the topic, helped me to understand why this might be more serious than some here believe. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jocstrap 8 Posted June 12, 2006 wow...if you think he's only going to be out two months you should be thankful and doing a instead of a frankly, i don't see him coming back that soon at all. i wouldn't be surprised if he misses a significant part--if not all of--the season. You might be right on that. Not sure how long you sit out from a broken jaw, sinus whatever, and It will be interesting to hear how bad the knees are. Two months was being optomistic I believe! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Giants Fan 85 Posted June 12, 2006 A quote from the article: "Some fans also gathered at the hospital, including Juanita Clark, who sells Steelers' paraphernalia, and her daughter." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DA BALLHOG 0 Posted June 12, 2006 John Clayton just stated on ESPN news that his knees were just scraped from him hitting the pavement, no serious damage to them. He also said he dodged a bullet and seems safe to say he will start the season with no problem. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wiffleball 4,790 Posted June 12, 2006 Damn! They were shooting at him? No WONDER he wrecked his bike!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mozzy84 0 Posted June 12, 2006 those ebayers are faster than I thought nice even worse Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
listen2me 23 1,873 Posted June 12, 2006 Damn! They were shooting at him? No WONDER he wrecked his bike!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FantasyKing 4 Posted June 12, 2006 John Clayton just stated on ESPN news that his knees were just scraped from him hitting the pavement, no serious damage to them. He also said he dodged a bullet and seems safe to say he will start the season with no problem. Pray this to be the truth. Either way, ain't no way Charlie Batch is starting week 1!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
swamp dog 0 Posted June 12, 2006 John Clayton just stated on ESPN news that his knees were just scraped from him hitting the pavement, no serious damage to them. He also said he dodged a bullet and seems safe to say he will start the season with no problem. i hope that's true...but i just can't see it given the reported injuries. but i'm not doctor (and neither is clayton). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
