big ben in motorcycle accident - Striper Talk Striped Bass Fishing, Surfcasting, Boating

Surfcastinglife · 06-12-2006, 01:17 PM

saw on espn he was in a serious motorcycle accident....riding without a helmet what a dumb thing to do, hope no permanent damage has been done!

BigFish · 06-12-2006, 01:57 PM

EEI reports he has a serious head injury, has lost most of his teeth and has injured both knees also.

I hope he first of all is alright and second of all has not ruined his career. I do fear from what I am hearing his playing days may be affected greatly by his injuries. I wish him well.

boot man · 06-12-2006, 02:13 PM

First an dmost important:
I hope he is okay and can continue his career unaffected.

Secondly:
Is it true the police issued a citation to the Seattle seahawks for failing to yield?

Raider Ronnie · 06-12-2006, 07:25 PM

People in the Steeler front office haven't been too happy about him riding a motor cycle (and without a helmet) for quite a while.
This can't make them too happy!!!

Slipknot · 06-12-2006, 10:44 PM

I feel bad for the guy getting hurt and all, but what the heck is he thinking not wearing a helmet?

I saw an interview recently with Chris Myers and he mentioned something about now that he is a professional ball player he has to tone down his extra ciricular activities like the x game type of sports, I guess he should have thought to wear a helmet too, not that it would have helped his knees any. damn shame, lucky he's alive like Gary Busey.

Raven · 06-13-2006, 05:34 AM

7 hours of reconstructive surgery to the face by four surgeons is a
big operation... ouch.... had he been wearing a helmet on the fastest production bike made... he might have walked away.

wearing a helmet:
i think when your touring through winding roads in the foliage season with little to no traffic is one thing.....but in the city??? no way.

Skip N · 06-13-2006, 09:32 AM

Smart player on the field, but not a very bright guy off the field it seems. Wear your freakin helmet Ben. I know you want everyone to see you cruising around on your bike to inflate your ego, but i hope that was worth it.

Dude is lucky to be alive. Poor choice to ride helmetless on his part. Not smart Ben

PaulS · 06-13-2006, 12:02 PM

some guy in Conn. just died when he tried avoiding a bear on his bike - didn't have a helmet on.

I thought Ben's worse injury was a broken jaw with 2 teeth knocked out (hell I got the same injury playing golf

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Squid kids Dad · 06-13-2006, 12:15 PM

Ben didnt have a motorcycle license either...Fractured nose and a 9 inch gash on the back of the head also..

vineyardblues · 06-13-2006, 12:27 PM

I wish only the best for Big Ben and everyone in Pitt
VB

"uffah!!" · 06-13-2006, 12:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Raider Ronnie

People in the Steeler front office haven't been too happy about him riding a motor cycle (and without a helmet) for quite a while.
This can't make them too happy!!!

Better check the fine print of his contract. Maybe Steelers don't have to honor his contract being injuried on a motorcycle!!!!

Clogston29 · 06-14-2006, 09:10 AM

No guaranteed contracts in the NFL anyway (except for bonuses) so they could release him tomorrow if they want.

PaulS · 06-14-2006, 11:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by uffah!!

Better check the fine print of his contract. Maybe Steelers don't have to honor his contract being injuried on a motorcycle!!!!

No "motorcycle clause" but there is a general statement about dangerous behavior. He had been warned not to ride the bike w/o a helmet. He isn't suppose to miss any games, so they won't want to piss him off and prob. won't fine him.

vineyardblues · 06-14-2006, 12:26 PM

I just hope he is ok, I don't think they will tell us every thing

After all the info I read I don't think he will be playing football any time soon, Good thing he is young and strong

Get well soon
VB

Mugz · 06-15-2006, 07:17 AM

Obviously I hope he is okay too........but I have to add a little humor, knowing he is okay. Got this in an email this morning....

vineyardblues · 06-15-2006, 08:48 AM

I just can't understand why they would send him home so soon?
Sounds crazy to me

4 doc's 7 hrs ,,out in 2 days

Raven · 06-15-2006, 09:47 AM

and vine plastic surgens from cali...

he wanted to look more like tom brady....is why

Raven · 06-16-2006, 06:11 AM

ben has promised to wear his helmet.

fishaholic18 · 06-19-2006, 09:13 PM

vineyardblues · 06-20-2006, 09:34 AM

What a dope you are Big Ben,,,,,glan your better but I thought you were smarter than this

No License

Roethlisberger will be issued $388 in fines and fees for riding without a license and not wearing a helmet, police Collision Investigator Dan Connolly said Monday. Only licensed motorcyclists are allowed to ride bareheaded in Pennsylvania, with certain restrictions.

The Super Bowl champion quarterback's Suzuki Hayabusa collided with the woman's Chrysler New Yorker on June 12 when she was making a left turn in front of him. Both had the green light.

Roethlisberger underwent seven hours of surgery to repair a broken jaw and other facial bones. Tests showed no brain injuries, although he had a mild concussion; he also lost two teeth and chipped several others.

"I think because of Mr. Roethlisberger's size and his athletic ability and the fact that he works out as a professional athlete had a huge part in the fact that he's still with us," Connolly said.

The woman, who will be cited for failing to yield to oncoming traffic and fined $106.50, has received threatening phone calls since the accident, Police Chief Dominic Costa said. She filed a police report and the calls are being investigated