Roethlisberger injured in motorcycle accident

Stupid is as Stupid does! Ain't that right Forest? Bill is not going to be happy!

As a fellow rider, I can tell you I have never gotten on a bike without a helmet, and I can't understand the mentality of those who do.

For heaven sakes, the kid wouldn't step into the huddle without a helmet would he? NFL linebackers are fast, but that is still nothing compared to the asphalt at 55 or 60 MPH!

I hope he's alright, but if I were Cowher or the rest of his teammates, I would set him straight ASAP. Very selfish move on his part.

Mc2guy

Look, I hate helmet laws (I think they interfere with natural selection). But I will put this in the same category as somebody who does stupid things to get themselves suspended from the league.

Why? Playing in the NFL is not a right. It is not something anyone other than very, very few get to do. What BRoth has done by getting on a motorcycle (with or without helmet) is to not take care of a special opportunity.

NFL QBs only have so many shots to the head they can take before they are done. Why lower that number by getting on a bike and not wearing a helmet.

most teams put clauses in the contracts of their players for situations just like this, i wonder how big bens contact is worked. and if there is a clause concerning this type of thing will pitt. be willing to pursue it considering he is the star qb.

Look, I hate helmet laws (I think they interfere with natural selection). But I will put this in the same category as somebody who does stupid things to get themselves suspended from the league.

Why? Playing in the NFL is not a right. It is not something anyone other than very, very few get to do. What BRoth has done by getting on a motorcycle (with or without helmet) is to not take care of a special opportunity.

NFL QBs only have so many shots to the head they can take before they are done. Why lower that number by getting on a bike and not wearing a helmet.

AMEN!

I'm all about personal freedoms. Helmet laws, like seat belt and some smoking laws, infringe upon personal choices. If you want to choose to risk your life and livelihood, by all means do so.

I don't wish injury on anyone - certainly not a guy like Roethlisberger, who by all accounts seems to be a swell guy. Just don't stay awake waiting for the get well soon card if your own foolishness contributed strongly to your injury.

I was watchin ESPN2 this morning before the cup games, and Big Ben was on Mike and Mike via telephone, and its kinda wierd, bc several hours after this happened.

I'm listening to this live feed now, they aren't saying much right now.
I mean the guy went through the windshield, I certainly hope he is okay.

That sucks for him...he could be dead. Hopefully he has learned his lesson now.

Why ride without a helmet? Too uncomfortable? Too sissy-looking?

How comfortable is having your head broken? How sissy would you look/feel if you had to wear a helmet all the time b/c of a stupid head injury (like John Olerud)?

Just another case of adults acting like children.

That sucks for him...he could be dead. Hopefully he has learned his lesson now.

Why ride without a helmet? Too uncomfortable? Too sissy-looking?

How comfortable is having your head broken? How sissy would you look/feel if you had to wear a helmet all the time b/c of a stupid head injury (like John Olerud)?

Just another case of adults acting like children.

I mean it's easy to sit here and type words and bash the guy for not wearing a helmet.

Let's just hope he's okay first, and that he'll be back on the field this year.