RangerClay Posted June 12, 2006 Report Share Posted June 12, 2006 PITTSBURGH -- Pittsburgh Steelers star Ben Roethlisberger, who last season became the youngest quarterback in NFL history to lead his team to a Super Bowl title, was injured Monday morning and has been transported to a local hospital with head injuries of unspecified severity. "He was alert and conscious," said Ernie Roman, shift commander for the Allegheny County emergency service, told The Associated Press. Roethlisberger, the team's first-round choice in the 2004 draft, was transported to the trauma unit of nearby Mercy Hospital, a source confirmed for ESPN.com's Len Pasquarelli, but his condition is unknown. Witnesses told authorities that the player's motorcycle collided with a car near a downtown intersection and that Roethlisberger's head hit the windshield and was bleeding. Roethlisberger has said in the past that he prefers not to wear a helmet when riding. What is it that saying that Red always calls his son on "That 70's Show"? Ranger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OJR Posted June 12, 2006 Report Share Posted June 12, 2006 Re: I wonder if he will start wearing a helmet? Yep, really shows how dumb people can be! It doesn't take much to shake the brains loose if they are only protected by the skull! I hope he recovers and realizes what he is doing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckbuster11 Posted June 12, 2006 Report Share Posted June 12, 2006 Re: I wonder if he will start wearing a helmet? Hopefully he'll get out of this in decent shape and it will just be a "lesson learned" situation. I know one thing, he will NEVER here the end of it here in the Burgh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LifeNRA Posted June 12, 2006 Report Share Posted June 12, 2006 Re: I wonder if he will start wearing a helmet? Funny thing, you can now ride without a helmet, but they force you to wear a SEAT BELT!!! Kind of dumb if you ask me! I wear my helmet while riding and use my seat belt! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted June 12, 2006 Report Share Posted June 12, 2006 Re: I wonder if he will start wearing a helmet? [ QUOTE ] I know one thing, he will NEVER here the end of it here in the Burgh. [/ QUOTE ] And that's probably a good thing. Thought Ben was smarter than that. I'd expect something like that from someone like...............Winslow Jr. Most importantly, hope Ben's OK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCH Posted June 12, 2006 Report Share Posted June 12, 2006 Re: I wonder if he will start wearing a helmet? Sure hope he recovers. If not, we'll never hear the end of it from Eric. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muggs Posted June 12, 2006 Report Share Posted June 12, 2006 Re: I wonder if he will start wearing a helmet? *DELETED* Post deleted by muggs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdvantageTimberLou Posted June 12, 2006 Report Share Posted June 12, 2006 Re: I wonder if he will start wearing a helmet? here in Michigan they are debating the helmet law, makes you wonder, why can you ride without one, you have to protect your melon, its not about the cool factor or being your choice, its trying to protect you and your family!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckbuster11 Posted June 12, 2006 Report Share Posted June 12, 2006 Re: I wonder if he will start wearing a helmet? Latest news here right now is he is in serious condition and in surgery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muggs Posted June 12, 2006 Report Share Posted June 12, 2006 Re: I wonder if he will start wearing a helmet? Oh wow...I really hope he's OK. But if he's conscious and talking, it can't be that serious right?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckbuster11 Posted June 12, 2006 Report Share Posted June 12, 2006 Re: I wonder if he will start wearing a helmet? That's what I would think, just about everybody is reporting something about a broken jaw. So hopefully thats what the surgery is about, and not something more serious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colts1888 Posted June 12, 2006 Report Share Posted June 12, 2006 Re: I wonder if he will start wearing a helmet? Last i heard he had a broken jaw, lost some teeth and had cuts all over his face. Pittsburgh should have put something in his contract about this type of thing, perhaps they did i dont know for sure. Riding a bike is dangerous enough, riding one without a helmet is asking for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colts1888 Posted June 12, 2006 Report Share Posted June 12, 2006 Re: I wonder if he will start wearing a helmet? Im now hearing he severely injured both knees from hitting the ground. Anyone else hearing this? Not even a helmet could have helped him on that one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckbuster11 Posted June 12, 2006 Report Share Posted June 12, 2006 Re: I wonder if he will start wearing a helmet? [ QUOTE ] Im now hearing he severely injured both knees from hitting the ground. Anyone else hearing this? Not even a helmet could have helped him on that one. [/ QUOTE ] No, I am listening to two sports talk shows in Pittsburgh right now and nobody has said anything about him hurting his knees. Where did you hear that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckbuster11 Posted June 12, 2006 Report Share Posted June 12, 2006 Re: I wonder if he will start wearing a helmet? Check that. Now one station here is reporting he has a broken jaw, broken nose, 9 inch cut on the back of his head, lost many teeth and has severe injuries to both knees. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muggs Posted June 12, 2006 Report Share Posted June 12, 2006 Re: I wonder if he will start wearing a helmet? this is going to get interesting...keep some faith John, everything is a rumor at this point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckbuster11 Posted June 12, 2006 Report Share Posted June 12, 2006 Re: I wonder if he will start wearing a helmet? Yeah it is ALL rumor. Another station just reported that the knee injuries were just bad road rash...so who knows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohiobucks Posted June 12, 2006 Report Share Posted June 12, 2006 Re: I wonder if he will start wearing a helmet? This is not a rumor - He is a moron for riding a bike without a helmet..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OJR Posted June 12, 2006 Report Share Posted June 12, 2006 Re: I wonder if he will start wearing a helmet? What I find amazing was that just a few days ago in the lounge this was being discussed as to letting your children have a motorcycle! I think this should be a very good lesson to each and everyone who has one that they had better look out because at any second, it could be your last one! For those of you who do ride, the day that you figure you have mastered the bike, is when you had better look out because that is time that you start to get careless! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrud Posted June 12, 2006 Report Share Posted June 12, 2006 Re: I wonder if he will start wearing a helmet? [ QUOTE ] This is not a rumor - He is a moron for riding a bike without a helmet..... [/ QUOTE ] My thoughts exactly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BowtechTurkeyHunter Posted June 12, 2006 Report Share Posted June 12, 2006 Re: I wonder if he will start wearing a helmet? Nope he already said he wouldn't ... he hates helmets ... but I bet they put a clause in his contract over this one .. if there isn't already .... but he plays for the Stealers what do you expect ... Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colts1888 Posted June 12, 2006 Report Share Posted June 12, 2006 Re: I wonder if he will start wearing a helmet? ESPN now saying the knee injury doesnt appear to be serious. Have to wait and see on that one. Was the bike he crashed a sport bike? I just saw an interview of him from last year and he said he didnt drive sport bikes and always drove in a group. Him and Cowher had a talk about this last year, Ben says it was blown out of proportion but you have to wonder, im sure this isnt going to help that situation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arrow32 Posted June 13, 2006 Report Share Posted June 13, 2006 Re: I wonder if he will start wearing a helmet? I read this earlier and it made me so mad. Hope he will be back but i doubt it. Really sucks you know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAbowhunter4life Posted June 13, 2006 Report Share Posted June 13, 2006 Re: I wonder if he will start wearing a helmet? Here is an official run down of his injuries from my very reliable sources..... Broken Jaw Broken Nasal Cavity/Orbital Bone Lost Most of His Teeth Multiple Lacerations on Face & Head Very Deep 9" Laceration On The Back of His Head 2 Injured Knees (The official report on this one is still vague, it ranges from minor sprains to severe injuries) He under went an extensive amount of surgery on his face, that is all I know. For the record, his face did not meet the windshield, it hit the metal directly above the windshield, the very SOLID part of the roof, which explains all the facial trauma. The shatters in the windshield were from his shoulder and hip. All of the lacerations and what not. After absorbing that blow he was flung acorss the hood and on to a curb which is where they suspect the major cut on the back of his head came from. Regardless, he will definitely be in my prayers tonight, along with his family and friends Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toddyboman Posted June 13, 2006 Report Share Posted June 13, 2006 Re: I wonder if he will start wearing a helmet? how much does he make again? How much does a helmet cost? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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