From: ESPN
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell suspended Ben Roethlisberger for six games for his alleged sexual assault, but the suspension was conditional. If he stays out of trouble and follows the plan laid out by the NFL, the suspension could be reduced to four games. If he doesn’t, it could be increased. Roethlisberger will have to undergo medical evaluations as well as counseling as part of the conditions and if cleared he would be allowed to participate in training camp and preseason games.
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redamber
April 25, 2010 at 5:36 pm
Tired of this double standard. Can’t handle this fake appearance of morality.
The Steelers will not make a fool out of me; The NFL will not make a fool of me! I hope they don’t make a fool of you either but they will try and many will fall for it. Just wait, mark my word; Roethlisberger will be back under center in game 5 and a couple TDs later – all is forgotten. Happened with coked up Michael Irvin; happened with murdering Ray Lewis; happened with dog killer Vick! All should have been excommunicated.
Women, don’t fall for it! The 4-6 game suspension is just a rouse so women will feel there was justice and continue watching the NFL. Goodell wants to spread the NFL to the families; to the women; to the children and will hand out these small suspensions so people believe there is punishment for crimes. But he will not do the right thing and expel a star player for life. He will appear stern and publicly denounce such behavior saying the player is held to higher standards but in the end a small insignificant suspension followed by political overtures that they deserve a second chance. It’s all a rouse in hopes you fall into the trap and forget the past.
This is exactly what the Steelers are hoping. A seemingly harsh punishment, unsincere trade rumors then public overtures of deserving a second chance. A game 5 start, 2 TDs and cheers not jeers.
The firesale trade of Santonio proves the double standard. They can replace a WR easier than QB which proves it’s about $$ not morality. I’m not falling for it; Please don’t either!
Andrea
April 25, 2010 at 6:59 pm
Why not try other forums to exercise your
apparent anger? I hope Ben comes back early
and is forgiven.
Bathroom Ben
April 26, 2010 at 8:06 am
Yes, Andrea, you cannot criticize Bathroom Ben in front of the delusional Steeler fans. They think the guy can do no wrong……everyone is lying except for him. The don’t realize that the Steeler organization is no different than anyone else……….all that matters is winning.
jay
April 26, 2010 at 8:56 am
Bathroom Ben and Redamberererer,
I for one can’t wait for you two to root for other teams or another league for that matter. So, let me get this straight, you want the league, a league who has already openly stated and declared that it’s willing to run itself in a more of an autocratic manner than society itself, to step up and TOTALLY disregard our legal system by banning and excommunicating a player who wasn’t even prosecuted. Go watch Hatchy Milatchy or something because that’s seemingly more real than you both come off!
Andrea ( Not the Nevada one)
April 26, 2010 at 1:25 pm
He was never charged! As for being delusionial, not really, just smart enough to know the difference between accused and not charged.