Quote from: vtlion on June 13, 2006, 08:25:02 PM
Hard to believe the language wasn't already in them, but I'm sure it will be in them from now on.

Why?  I don't see this as any different than a number of stupid, bone-head moves that could have got him hurt.  If he can't play, he forfits his contract and has to give his signing bonus back.  Same result as if he were hurt on a skateboard. 

I'm not trying to defend the guy at all, i just hate to see this result in more mumbo-jumbo contractual anti-motorcycle crap.  There is a coal company that my company does business with, they have taken a hard anti-motorcycle stance... you can't ride them, you can't own one, you can't buy one, or you're fired.  I don't get it, you work in an undergound coal mine thats about as dangerous as you can get, and the owner says you can't ride.  

Quote from: ajgs500 on June 13, 2006, 12:52:27 PM
And now we have this.......

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2482306

This brought up a good point that the media hasn't caught onto yet.  Thanks to my recent MSP class, I know it actually was illegal for Ben to be riding without a helmet.  You know the interview they keep showing him saying, "It's optional to wear a helmet in PA".  Well, it's only optional for people over 21 that have had their license for 2 years, or people over 21 that have completed the MSP course.  He has done neither.  For all his preaching, he was wrong the entire time.  He was never allowed to ride without a helmet.  

absolutely right LPC.  It's never mentioned once in any of the news casts where they're practically weeping over Big Ben.

Quote from: Stephen072774 on June 14, 2006, 06:15:36 AM
Why?  I don't see this as any different than a number of stupid, bone-head moves that could have got him hurt.  If he can't play, he forfits his contract and has to give his signing bonus back.  Same result as if he were hurt on a skateboard. 

Stephen, you are right.  But while YOU may not see it as any different than many other activities, try telling that to Johnny Q Public after the Winslow/BigBen incidents.  I'm not suggesting that motorcycling is riskier than many other activities, but it is perceived to be that way by many... including owners who shell out millions for marquis players.... and their lawyers/accountants.... hence the languge will almost certainly go in.

Good point, LPC. . .

"There is too much tension in the LPC.  It's kind of hard bein' Jake D-O-double D. . . "

Werd.

My only hope is that Big Ben pulls thought okay and continues to ride, taking a very public stance on wearing proper gear.  I'd love to see a PSA with Ben talking about wearing a helmet and encouraging drivers to watch out for us.  That is the only good that could come from this.   But I doubt very much that will happen. 

Well, being a big PTI fan, i sent them a note asking why everyone is ignoring the fact that Big Ben was riding illegally and rinding helmetless illegally.  we'll see if they make note of those facts....

Circulating on some lists I'm on:

Send Ben your old helmets.

We can mail them to:

Pittsburgh Steelers
Attn: Ben Roethlisberger
3400 South Water Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15203

Spread the word around the internet. If enough of us do this, it might
merit a news item that could help counter the negative image of motorcycling
that Ben helped further. Include a note: "Ben, I always wear one of these before I take the
field".

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-nzptuWCqzo&search=ben%20motorcycle%20crash

Ben says he'll wear a helmet if he gets back on a bike.

link

"I never meant any harm to others nor to break any laws," Roethlisberger said. "I was confident in my ability to ride a motorcycle and simply believed such an accident would not happen to me."

Jeeze, like we haven't heard THAT one before.

yeah i watched that at work today.  Hopefully he actually does do as he says if he gets back on a bike again.  Honestly though I don't know that he will because i imagine that he had a good scare.

Update of the Original Ebay auction. Look at the current bid!!!!

Quote from: Onlypastrana199 on June 16, 2006, 10:22:18 AM
Update of the Original Ebay auction. Look at the current bid!!!!

Crap, my identity is exposed.