skylive5 Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 (edited) Probably a closet GB fan. http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/blog/shutdown_...?urn=nfl-314667 Interesting that he comes out just before the SB with this. ETA: Can't spell Goodell right sheeeesh! Edited January 31, 2011 by skylive5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpwallace49 Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 Goodell says Steelers didn't come to Roethlisberger's defenseBy Chris Chase If Ben Roethlisberger(notes) wins the Super Bowl MVP next week, the trophy presentation with Roger Goodell might get pretty awkward. In this week's edition of Monday Morning Quarterback, Peter King quotes Goodell as saying he "doesn't feel any connection" with the Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback. He also mentions that none of Roethlisberger's teammates backed him up while the NFL commissioner was investigating the incident at the Georgia bar last March: "I bet [i talked to] two dozen [steeler] players ... Not one, not a single player, went to his defense. It wasn't personal in a sense, but all kinds of stories like, 'He won't sign my jersey.'" What's the purpose of cutting down one of the marquee players in the Super Bowl a few days before the game? We get it, Roger; you don't like Roethlisberger. You think he was guilty of more than bad judgment that night and want us to know that by hanging his teammates out to dry. Why call attention to this now, of all times? King doesn't put the quote into context, so we can't be too critical of Goodell. Perhaps the commissioner was recounting the Steelers' lack of support as an example in the spring of how much Roethlisberger has turned his life around since then. Even if that's the case, there are about a hundred ways Goodell could have said it better. The "no connection" thing is baffling, context or not. I don't think David Stern and LeBron James are taking a steam together or that Bud Selig is nagging Derek Jeter about when they're finally going to go see "Black Swan." It's not important that the NFL commissioner have "a connection" with one of his players. It's business, not personal. This is Super Bowl week, the seven days of the year where every story, no matter how trivial, gets magnified by a degree of 10. I mean, the date of a team photograph has been in the headlines for five five days! Now is the time Roger Goodell chooses to take a dig at Ben Roethlisberger, who happens to be one of the quarterbacks taking part in his league's showcase event ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skylive5 Posted January 31, 2011 Author Share Posted January 31, 2011 Thank you John. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menudo Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 I wouldn't have defended him either. He was putting himself above the team, and was a jacka$$ who felt entitled. Word is that he has made some serious changes for the better, time will tell if that is true or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skylive5 Posted January 31, 2011 Author Share Posted January 31, 2011 I wouldn't have defended him either. He was putting himself above the team, and was a jacka$$ who felt entitled. Word is that he has made some serious changes for the better, time will tell if that is true or not. That isn't the point..... the timing is the point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menudo Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 That isn't the point..... the timing is the point. Sorry, I agree with that part. The timing is quite odd. He could have brought this up long ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azazello1313 Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 Word is that he has made some serious changes for the better you mean, he hasn't raped anyone else? oh let's all throw roses at his feet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redrumjuice Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 LOL, yea. I am so glad he changed his ways and isn't raping college kids. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Infinity Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 He's a rapist. Quite obviously one too if you ask me. If you read the report released online...i dunno how he's not in jail. Nobody's supporting him, and I'm glad to see even the commish trying to get in his head, if that's what he's trying to do anyway. He's the least deserving person to be in the Super Bowl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skylive5 Posted January 31, 2011 Author Share Posted January 31, 2011 Sorry, I agree with that part. The timing is quite odd. He could have brought this up long ago. Or waited until after the SB. All I know ... is that all my money is now on GB instead of Pitt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menudo Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 you mean, he hasn't raped anyone else? oh let's all throw roses at his feet! I haven't defended him once and I'm still not defending him. I still don't like the guy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azazello1313 Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 I haven't defended him once and I'm still not defending him. I still don't like the guy. it's ok, you can stop pretending you care, it's been several whole months. go steelers!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menudo Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 Or waited until after the SB. All I know ... is that all my money is now on GB instead of Pitt. So, your money was on Pittsburgh, but, you think this story will effect the outcome of the game ? Or were you kidding ? In my opinion, this will effect the game as much as the Packers team photo story, which is to say that it won't make a lick of difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skylive5 Posted January 31, 2011 Author Share Posted January 31, 2011 (edited) My post isn't really about the useless Roth. I have no use for him that is for sure. It is about the NFL Commissioner coming out with a statement that will most definitely have an adverse effect on one of the SB teams. Why would he choose this time... a week before his leagues biggest game.... to put those remarks in play? Edited January 31, 2011 by skylive5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menudo Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 it's ok, you can stop pretending you care, it's been several whole months. go steelers!! Sorry Az, I'll stay away from this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skylive5 Posted January 31, 2011 Author Share Posted January 31, 2011 So, your money was on Pittsburgh, but, you think this story will effect the outcome of the game ? Or were you kidding ? In my opinion, this will effect the game as much as the Packers team photo story, which is to say that it won't make a lick of difference. I think it will make a difference. Roth now knows that his teammates do not have his back.... where before he might have wondered. The photo story was just a story.... injured players aren't even considered part of the team by those still playing. Everyone knows that and it has always been that way. There have even been books written about how injured players are treated and feel. That is nothing compared to your Commish throwing you and your team under the bus just before your biggest game of the year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azazello1313 Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 Sorry Az, I'll stay away from this one. that's a shocker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menudo Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 I think it will make a difference. Roth now knows that his teammates do not have his back.... where before he might have wondered. The photo story was just a story.... injured players aren't even considered part of the team by those still playing. Everyone knows that and it has always been that way. There have even been books written about how injured players are treated and feel. That is nothing compared to your Commish throwing you and your team under the bus just before your biggest game of the year. Well, I disagree and think this will have zero impact on the outcome of the game. However, I'm obviously biased, so, I'll let others decide what kind of effect it may have. I personally think all of this stuff brought out in the media, usually has very little to do with the outcome on the field. I'm sure that Roethlisberger already knew that his teammates weren't happy with him or defending him. In fact, in the Pittsburgh papers, there were guys who called him out in public forums, including team leaders like Ward & Farrior. Much ado about nothing in my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NAUgrad Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 you mean, he hasn't raped anyone else? oh let's all throw roses at his feet! Can I borrow a few? I'm a little short for Vday this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chester Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 you mean, he hasn't raped anyone else? oh let's all throw roses at his feet! Can I borrow a few? I'm a little short for Vday this year. You rape on Valentine's Day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menudo Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 go broncos !!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetsfan Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 He's a rapist. Based on this logic, everyone at the Huddle is a rapist. If the police/prosecutors do not have enough evidence to bring an alleged crime to trial, then the accused is innocent. Was there ever a time in this country where a person was presumed innocent until proven guilty? because it is certainly not the case today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whomper Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 Based on this logic, everyone at the Huddle is a rapist. Only when they trade with me in atap apparently Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azazello1313 Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 go broncos !!!!! if he's welcomed back next year with open arms, you'll have a point. or if I personally had had anything good to say about the broncos in the last 2 years. or if I'd gone on and on making a disingenuous show (for a few weeks, at least) of how I just can't cheer for perrish cox and I really wish my team would get rid of him. have fun cheering for your rapist dirtbag franchise QB! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redrumjuice Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 Did doughboy just find some player most fans don't even know and try to make a moral equivalence? It's not IF ben raped that girl (which he did), it's how many. Enjoy cheering for your rapist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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