Comments on: Report: Goodell meeting with Roethlisberger this week

By: Outlaw Jersey Whales

Outlaw Jersey Whales — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 14:02:58 +0000

“…a modern day helen keller…”
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Q: Why did Helen Keller masturbate with one
hand?
A: So she could moan with the other!

By: internettoughguy

internettoughguy — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 13:42:38 +0000

I can’t believe that the Steelers front office is dumb enough (I’m talking Big Ben dumb) to think that the Holmes trade somehow lets them off the hook for Uber-Stupids behavior and necessary consequences.

By: Deb

Deb — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 13:07:24 +0000

@Krow …
Are you a girl? Have you ever been raped? Do you understand the definition of the word “serial”?
My guess is the answer to all of the above is “no.”
You have no idea about how women feel after they’ve been raped. “Serial” implies a series. The woman in Nevada–who is several years older than Ben–made a false accusation. The police in Nevada say there’s no evidence the event ever happened. ALL the evidence filed in the case–including the accusers own text messages, contradict her story. The woman in Georgia did not accuse him of rape. Since there is not a series of rapes he would not be a serial rapist.
Krow is an ass. Now there’s an accusation we can prove.

By: FoozieGrooler

FoozieGrooler — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 12:31:41 +0000

dabarber says: April 12, 2010 11:31 AM
“Excellent–he will get his first chance to lie to the Commish.”
Wouldn’t that be sort of, uhm, pointless AFTER the DA has already cleared him?
What’s he gonna lie about after the fact?
“Gee, Roger, I really DID do it.”
dabarber = dumbass

By: Jack Burton

Jack Burton — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 12:27:57 +0000

The Santonio trade holds less water if the team at a minimum doesn’t do something whether or not he’s charged.

By: tryagain

tryagain — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 12:26:46 +0000

tombrookshire says: . Ask Tom Brady to set you up with one of Gisele’s friends.
Lol- yeah umm okay- good luck with that. I’m thinking ben’s options right now are either a modern day helen keller (before her learning how to communicate) or a blow up doll.

By: Jungle Juice

Jungle Juice — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 12:07:58 +0000

@js136202
They were already “the 3rd best in the AFC North”
Maybe now that their personna has changed the Refs will quit giving them breaks. Then they will have to win on their own.

By: mzezulak

mzezulak — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 11:54:23 +0000

There’s a new Rooney rule about to be introduced by the Steelers and Roger Goodell it basically states if you’re a player of color they won’t tolerate any bad behaviour like throwing drinks or wake n baking without being suspended or traded. However this of course wouldn’t apply to white franchise QB’s who could literally get away with being a serial rapist with nothing more than lecture from the team or commishioner. Rogers and Rooneys legacy

By: God's Own Silver and Blue

God's Own Silver and Blue — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 11:48:41 +0000

Its Thought Balloon Time!
(Goodell): “Its time to put the fear of God and Sonny Jesus into this smarmy little punk. The time has come for someone to put his foot down. And that foot. Is me.”
(Roethlisberger): “Nice ass, wrong sex.”

By: Dawgpound2009

Dawgpound2009 — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 11:48:37 +0000

Too bad they cannot sentence to him playing for the rams or buffalo but of course that would be cruel and usual punishment! Then again, playing behind Pittsburg’s O-line, he should get the beating he deserves.

By: steelcarrot

steelcarrot — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 11:46:52 +0000

Profanity in ALL CAPS says:
April 12, 2010 10:10 AM
Cleveland would take Big Ben. ha
They’d take Dennis Dixon too…..to start.

By: Dapollock

Dapollock — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 11:41:59 +0000

Goodell: “Fat, drunk and stupid is no way to go through life, son”
The Holmes trade = a shot across the bow.
Ben’s laison = a shot across the gums.

By: js136202

js136202 — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 11:40:06 +0000

No, the suspension would be for poor conduct. Just because he didn’t break the law doesn’t mean he didn’t violate the NFL’s Personal Conduct Policy. Having sexual relations in a public restroom would fall under that personal conduct. With a girl who cannot drink legally who happened to blow a .20 BAC. Just because he falls in the grey area of the law doesn’t mean he can’t be held accountable. I’d expect a 2-4 game suspension.

By: dabarber

dabarber — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 11:31:21 +0000

Excellent–he will get his first chane to lie to the Commish.
Here we go on our way to a suspension.

By: Outlaw Jersey Whales

Outlaw Jersey Whales — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 11:30:26 +0000

ItalianArmyGuy says:
April 12, 2010 10:30 AM
The really scary thing is that if Goodell treats this like the SpyGate tapes, he may decide to have Ben destroyed to ensure that no other team could gain a competitive advantage.
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That’s no problem at all.
All the Rooney’s will have to do is get back in touch with Doctor Henry Frankenstein and contract him to raid some graveyards, then stitch, bolt, etc. together another Roethlisberger! They had best be sure to tell him to be a bit more careful where he picks up the brain this time!

By: Spacemonkey

Spacemonkey — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 11:27:04 +0000

I don’t think you can say Santonio got a raw deal “just because he liked herb.” The dude attacked/assaulted his former (girlfriend? mother of some of his kids?), and now faces allegations that he blasted some woman in a club with a glass (enough to cause injury). Those are two very serious cases of domestic violence, which is a total no-no in today’s NFL. Combine that with the long history of breaking the NFL’s banned substance policy, and you have a repeat offender with violent issues. THAT is why they shipped him off, IMHO.
Back to Roethlisberger, I’m still waiting to see what is going to happen in the legal and criminal proceedings; until then talk about all of this is just pointless babble.
Jeff Reed, if you haven’t signed your tender yet, pack your bags. Time’s up.
Sad to see Santonio go, but also glad to see the Rooney family back in normal operation.

By: It puts the lotion on the skin

It puts the lotion on the skin — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 11:24:51 +0000

# Cleric John Preston says: April 12, 2010 10:50 AM
Ben hasn’t been suspended in the midst of 2 rape allegations. Plus the motorcycle incident, you think that should mean something.
Reality is, Ben isn’t black, he’s white. And he’s a QB. So Goodell will be less inclined to make an example of him.
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“Plus the motorcycle incident”, are you saying, that getting into a motorcycle accident is grounds for getting suspended???? Or should even be considered in the conversation about rape allegations?

By: just_a_cigar

just_a_cigar — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 11:08:09 +0000

To those using the skin color debate, I would have to argue that, while you have a valid point in many cases, I don’t see that being an issue here.
They don’t care what color you are. It’s all about the position you play and/or the number of jerseys you sell. Look at Vick. He was handled with white gloves and brought back in with a perfect situation by a team who didn’t need him. Why?
For some idiotic reason, many fans love him and he makes a ton of money for the league. So they had to bring him back and make him look like some kind of changed man, even though he probably still drowns newborn puppies in a kiddie pool in his garage.
That’s the way of the modern world. If you make them money, you matter. If not, you don’t. As good as Holmes is, he is not a marquee name and I would guess not a top jersey seller. So make an example of him.
Sad, but true.

By: js136202

js136202 — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 10:55:43 +0000

The big question is how the ugly rapist lumberjack will be able to handle the signs, the constant tormenting, and the stigma that goes along with being a 2-time accused sexual criminal. You don’t have to be found guilty to create awkward moments when Suzy Kolbert interviews him. Fans are going to be merciless to the guy, and the people in Pitt probably won’t forgive him. I think we’re witnessing the back end of the ugly lumberjacks career. And no, he’s not a HOFer.

By: Cleric John Preston

Cleric John Preston — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 10:50:48 +0000

Really, who we should be comparing Big Ben with is Pacman Jones.
If he doesn’t get a least 2-4 games suspension, Goodell is Racist like a mofo.
Thats not saying Pacman isn’t a nucklehead. he is. But he was suspended before any charges were brought.
Ben hasn’t been suspended in the midst of 2 rape allegations. Plus the motorcycle incident, you think that should mean something.
Reality is, Ben isn’t black, he’s white. And he’s a QB. So Goodell will be less inclined to make an example of him.
Even so, 2-4 games seems due. 2 Would still be racist. 4 Would be about right.

By: lexnbenz

lexnbenz — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 10:47:56 +0000

goodellis the worst thing that happened to the nfl. twitter is the second worst.

By: BlondBlueDevils

BlondBlueDevils — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 10:44:49 +0000

Goodell is the NFL’s Tea Party Movement……………
Black players are all Socialists!
HA HA HA

By: tombrookshire

tombrookshire — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 10:38:22 +0000

If I were commissioner Goodell, I would take Redneck Ben under my wing and encourage him to take a long, reflective look at who he is and where he’s going, and grow the hell up. Ben really wasn’t aware, I suspect, that he is in a very bright global spotlight, and, because of the flaws in his character, he is vulnerable to exploitation by any good citizen with whom he interacts. If I was Goodell, I would give him one final warning to get it together. To not stupidly place yourself in compromising situations. Find a nice girl to settle down with and have some kids. Ask Tom Brady to set you up with one of Gisele’s friends. He is 10 years too old for sophomoric antics on college campuses.

By: Big Stretch

Big Stretch — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 10:34:07 +0000

Goodell sucks

By: robert ethan

robert ethan — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 10:32:25 +0000

Goodell will meet with Roethlisberger.
In the woodshed.

By: HandsofSweed

HandsofSweed — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 10:31:44 +0000

The Steelers are better off trading him now and actually getting something for him in return instead of watching him leave after 2010 for a prohibitive, lucrative contract that another team surely would have paid to him. That would be the MAJOR reason for the trade. The MINOR reason for the trade is the 4-game suspension he faces for the violation of the substance policy. I just wish they would have gotten a little more out of the trade and sent him to Tampa or Seattle. Meh. Ward, Wallace, El and Miller will be fine, regardless.

By: ItalianArmyGuy

ItalianArmyGuy — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 10:30:52 +0000

The really scary thing is that if Goodell treats this like the SpyGate tapes, he may decide to have Ben destroyed to ensure that no other team could gain a competitive advantage.

By: Mick Kraut

Mick Kraut — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 10:29:53 +0000

This all but confirms that there will be no charges filed. I cant see Goodell scheduling a meeting otherwise.
The PCP may well not authorize a suspension but I would not be shocked were the Rooney’s to suspend him nonetheless.
It might not be announced as such but listing him as the 3rd QB for the first 2 games of the season could send the same message but without running afoul of the CBA.
Yes he would still be paid but…
That said with the Holmes trade it could be a highly interesting week.

By: just_a_cigar

just_a_cigar — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 10:26:46 +0000

Total sham. They’ll laugh and talk about old times, and how Goodell used to rape random women and get it away with it as well. Take a few shots of Jack, call some hookers, and call it a night.
Meanwhile, a talented WR like Holmes gets dealt for a 5th round pick because he likes to burn some 100% natural, from the Earth herb that has been declared illegal for opening people’s minds a tad too much.
American justice at it’s finest.

By: GrimJack

GrimJack — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 10:26:38 +0000

Goodell’s first question…
‘What’s with all the rapin’?”