Steelers quarterback ben roethlisberger

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If there is anyone on this forum that is not blown away by the fact Ben was not wearing a helmet, I would be surprised. The guy is in the hospital with some serious injuries, and I would like to see us focus as a group on the best wishes for a fast recovery, rather than a bashing for not wearing his gear. What can we do as a group to show him we care about our busa bro? Never can tell, he may have posted here before!

 

[mofuggahere]

If there is anyone on this forum that is not blown away by the fact Ben was not wearing a helmet, I would be surprised. The guy is in the hospital with some serious injuries, and I would like to see us focus as a group on the best wishes for a fast recovery, rather than a bashing for not wearing his gear. What can we do as a group to show him we care about our busa bro? Never can tell, he may have posted here before!

you have got to be kidding me, we are talking about a multi millionairre who apparently has no sense at all. And you want to know what we can do for him. I am sorry but that is just insanity. This individual obviously has all the means in the world to try to prevent the dangers that come with the hobby we all have chosen. Yet he CHOOSES not to wear minimal protection.

If this was anyone else he would be getting called every squidly name in the book. I am sorry but in my book this situation falls into an even worse category than a average ordinary squid, because he has so much to loose and the means to buy every ounce of protection out there.

I am sorry if this comes across as being insensative, but man i just don't get the poor ben attitude as many others have been posting. Just my opinion.

 

[MIPLAYSTATION]

I think it'll buff right out...


I heard he was insured by SQUIDCO...<span style='font-size:8pt;line-height:100%'></span>not to be confused w/ GIECO...

 

[heavybusa]

As a human being, I wish him well and I hope his family the best.

As a rider, I am disappointed in the negative light that he has brought to the motorcycle community and the Hayabusa.

All I hear on the new is "the fastest sport bike" and "No Helmet". Yes the media causes this focus, but the ripple affect hits home and angers me.

This was not a single occurrence he constantly rides without gear and he defends himself by saying “I will ride carefulâ€￾.

This board has always supported dress for the crash and not the ride. And there have been many riders in far worse crashes that have less injuries because of the safety precautions they took.

With that being said I have little sympathy and I wish him a speedy recovery.

 

[HiYaBruceA]

Living in the Pittsburgh area, I can tell you that the Roethlisberger/no helmet issue was a big deal when he got his Harley last year. In fact I thought that was what he was riding when he crashed yesterday. I was quite surprised to learn he was riding a 'Busa.

Based on the nature of his accident I think he could have walked away with a headache and some soreness had he been wearing a full face helmet and a jacket with some armor.

FYI: the woman who most likely turned in front of him lives in the Pittsburgh neighborhood of Squirrel Hill, a deep pockets area. She had a Maine license plate because her summer home is there. She and her husband aren't saying much, probably on the advice of counsel.

I believe the 'cager turning left in front of a motorcycle' is so common because drivers can't gauge either the distance or the speed of the oncoming bike, which has a narrow cross section coupled with a blinding headlight.

 

[GSXcite]

If there is anyone on this forum that is not blown away by the fact Ben was not wearing a helmet, I would be surprised. The guy is in the hospital with some serious injuries, and I would like to see us focus as a group on the best wishes for a fast recovery, rather than a bashing for not wearing his gear. What can we do as a group to show him we care about our busa bro? Never can tell, he may have posted here before!

you have got to be kidding me, we are talking about a multi millionairre who apparently has no sense at all. And you want to know what we can do for him. I am sorry but that is just insanity. This individual obviously has all the means in the world to try to prevent the dangers that come with the hobby we all have chosen. Yet he CHOOSES not to wear minimal protection.

If this was anyone else he would be getting called every squidly name in the book. I am sorry but in my book this situation falls into an even worse category than a average ordinary squid, because he has so much to loose and the means to buy every ounce of protection out there.

I am sorry if this comes across as being insensative, but man i just don't get the poor ben attitude as many others have been posting. Just my opinion.

It's not the poor Ben thing at all. I have no more or no less concern for Ben, than any other rider. I would not dispute what you said about wearing gear. If you see me when I'm riding, I look like a power ranger. If they make it, I'm wearing it. I'm also old enough to have been taught the hard lessons associated with my sport. If you think it's a Steelers thing, no way, I'm a Chiefs fan, hate the Steelers. My point is, I have compassion for any rider who goes down, on any type of bike. You and I know to ride with gear, but there is not one owner that rides a busa, that has not performed some squidley act on his bike, or at the least, some dangerous manouver! Do we deserve any less compassion when we go down bacause of it? I don't think so.



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[gsferrari]

You know...Compation is actually spelled Compassion -BUT- (before you jump on me) I think Compation is a perfectly functional spelling...

There is a name for this right?

Teh = The but NOBODY has a problem understanding either word despite the spelling.

I've never seen Compation before...but you betcha I will be using it when I wanna be cool

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[TALYN]

If there is anyone on this forum that is not blown away by the fact Ben was not wearing a helmet, I would be surprised. The guy is in the hospital with some serious injuries, and I would like to see us focus as a group on the best wishes for a fast recovery, rather than a bashing for not wearing his gear. What can we do as a group to show him we care about our busa bro? Never can tell, he may have posted here before!

you have got to be kidding me, we are talking about a multi millionairre who apparently has no sense at all. And you want to know what we can do for him. I am sorry but that is just insanity. This individual obviously has all the means in the world to try to prevent the dangers that come with the hobby we all have chosen. Yet he CHOOSES not to wear minimal protection.

If this was anyone else he would be getting called every squidly name in the book. I am sorry but in my book this situation falls into an even worse category than a average ordinary squid, because he has so much to loose and the means to buy every ounce of protection out there.

I am sorry if this comes across as being insensative, but man i just don't get the poor ben attitude as many others have been posting. Just my opinion.

It's not the poor Ben thing at all. I have no more or no less concern for Ben, than any other rider. I would not dispute what you said about wearing gear. If you see me when I'm riding, I look like a power ranger. If they make it, I'm wearing it. I'm also old enough to have been taught the hard lessons associated with my sport. If you think it's a Steelers thing, no way, I'm a Chiefs fan, hate the Steelers. My point is, I have compation for any rider who goes down, on any type of bike. You and I know to ride with gear, but there is not one owner that rides a busa, that has not performed some squidley act on his bike, or at the least, some dangerouse manouver! Do we deserve any less compation when we go down bacause of it? I don't think so.

Sorry Bro... I am just not buying into the whole compassion deal, if he had had gear on then yeah, there would be no end to my compassion, and you are right, most of us have done some squidly things.. but I bet the majority were wearing gear when we were squidly... lets not even take into consideration the fact that he had been asked to wear gear several times and still chose not to.... NFL quarterback, superbowl champion, several million dollar contract... compassion? NO an a$$ kicking? definitly!!!!!!

 

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He should have been wearing gear no doubt. Sorry for my spelling, it's early.

 

[GSXTacy]

If there is anyone on this forum that is not blown away by the fact Ben was not wearing a helmet, I would be surprised. The guy is in the hospital with some serious injuries, and I would like to see us focus as a group on the best wishes for a fast recovery, rather than a bashing for not wearing his gear. What can we do as a group to show him we care about our busa bro? Never can tell, he may have posted here before!

you have got to be kidding me, we are talking about a multi millionairre who apparently has no sense at all. And you want to know what we can do for him. I am sorry but that is just insanity. This individual obviously has all the means in the world to try to prevent the dangers that come with the hobby we all have chosen. Yet he CHOOSES not to wear minimal protection.

If this was anyone else he would be getting called every squidly name in the book. I am sorry but in my book this situation falls into an even worse category than a average ordinary squid, because he has so much to loose and the means to buy every ounce of protection out there.

I am sorry if this comes across as being insensative, but man i just don't get the poor ben attitude as many others have been posting. Just my opinion.

It's not the poor Ben thing at all. I have no more or no less concern for Ben, than any other rider. I would not dispute what you said about wearing gear. If you see me when I'm riding, I look like a power ranger. If they make it, I'm wearing it. I'm also old enough to have been taught the hard lessons associated with my sport. If you think it's a Steelers thing, no way, I'm a Chiefs fan, hate the Steelers. My point is, I have compation for any rider who goes down, on any type of bike. You and I know to ride with gear, but there is not one owner that rides a busa, that has not performed some squidley act on his bike, or at the least, some dangerouse manouver! Do we deserve any less compation when we go down bacause of it? I don't think so.

Sorry Bro... I am just not buying into the whole compassion deal, if he had had gear on then yeah, there would be no end to my compassion, and you are right, most of us have done some squidly things.. but I bet the majority were wearing gear when we were squidly... lets not even take into consideration the fact that he had been asked to wear gear several times and still chose not to.... NFL quarterback, superbowl champion, several million dollar contract... compassion? NO an a$$ kicking? definitly!!!!!!

So let me get this right. You dont give a damn about anyone thats get hurt in an accident if they werent wearing there gear? Yeah he made a bad decision. Lots of people on this board ride without gear on. Are you telling me that you wear full leathers, boots, gloves and a lid to go around the block? I know of quite a few members on this board you are offending because they dont wear a helmet. Keep in mind, as far as we know, Ben wasnt doing ANYTHING legaly wrong. And what does he have to lose thats so much more important than anyone else on this board? Money? Sorry bro. I think my kids are a much bigger incentive to wear my lid than millions of dollars. You argument is like saying we shouldnt want to reach out to any friends that were in a car accident and were injured by not wearing a seatbelt. Hell, at least its mandatory to wear a seatbelt!



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[gsferrari]

I studied linguistics and literature for a while and the flexibility of the english language has never ceased to amaze me. I dont think "spelling mistakes" exist in a language as long as the written word conveys the appropriate meaning.

Meaning is an unusual vector with two directions - bent and depth. Bent is the "meaning" we associate with the word. Depth is the "effect" the word has on the reader.

Example:

The is less powerful than Teh when it comes to "Depth" and both fare equally on the "Bent" scale.

Owned has been granted a "Bent" by the people. Pwned simply enhances the depth of the word...has more impact!

Get my drift?


I think Compation is perfectly functional. Sorry to turn this into a linguistics discussion but I adore words that are spelt in defiance without altering the content of the text.

Brilliant stuff...many papers have been published on this tendency of linguistic evolution. This is just one more example...

 

[GSXTacy]

I studied linguistics and literature for a while and the flexibility of the english language has never ceased to amaze me. I dont think "spelling mistakes" exist in a language as long as the written word conveys the appropriate meaning.

Meaning is an unusual vector with two directions - bent and depth. Bent is the "meaning" we associate with the word. Depth is the "effect" the word has on the reader.

Example:

The is less powerful than Teh when it comes to "Depth" and both fare equally on the "Bent" scale.

Owned has been granted a "Bent" by the people. Pwned simply enhances the depth of the word...has more impact!

Get my drift?


I think Compation is perfectly functional. Sorry to turn this into a linguistics discussion but I adore words that are spelt in defiance without altering the content of the text.

Brilliant stuff...many papers have been published on this tendency of linguistic evolution. This is just one more example...

UMMMM.........did you fall down and go boom without your lid? LOL

 

[busa-rich]

Just plain stupid if you ask me, he's never played any football games without a helmet. So why risk it all

+1

 

[gsferrari]

UMMMM.........did you fall down and go boom without your lid? LOL

Just got back from a blast at 150 so I guess that has the same effect

feel positively drunk...and I am not dehydrated or anything

 

[GSXTacy]

UMMMM.........did you fall down and go boom without your lid? LOL

Just got back from a blast at 150 so I guess that has the same effect

feel positively drunk...and I am not dehydrated or anything

OK, I was starting to worry.

 

[GSXcite]

UMMMM.........did you fall down and go boom without your lid? LOL

Just got back from a blast at 150 so I guess that has the same effect

feel positively drunk...and I am not dehydrated or anything

Everyone knows you should not ride a motorcycle 150 mph on the street. If you go down, no COMPASSION for you!















Except from me, I still care about you.

 

[gsxrstunter]

he was rollin is all i can say... I'm from the burgh and stopped down to see where he went down... and he left a fierce skid (bout 20-30 feet and it stopped at where he hit) so anyone can guess how far he would have skid had he not hit... so u know he was rollin..

 

[GSXTacy]

he was rollin is all i can say... I'm from the burgh and stopped down to see where he went down... and he left a fierce skid (bout 20-30 feet and it stopped at where he hit) so anyone can guess how far he would have skid had he not hit... so u know he was rollin..

Doesnt take much speed to leave a 20 ft. blackie. When your hard on the brakes up front, the rear gets light.........

 

[Tio Loco]

Ben first off nice bike! The no helmet thing doesn't bother me he's a grown man and can live the way he wants. Ben I hope you make a full recovery and I look forward to seeing your new Busa.

 

[DC TONY]

BIG BEN WEARS A HELMET FOR FOOTBALL, DON'T UNDERSTAND THIS ONE. LEAST HE GOT A SUPER BOWL RING.