Fatman Posted July 16, 2005 Share Posted July 16, 2005 http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2005/foot...s.ap/index.html Quarterback sneak Man impersonates Big Ben, St. Pierre to get dates Posted: Friday July 15, 2005 6:54PM; Updated: Friday July 15, 2005 7:03PM Brian Jackson was charged with harrassment and criminal mischief. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Police have flagged a man for an illegal quarterback sneak. Authorities said Brian Jackson, 31, dated two women by pretending to be Pittsburgh Steelers quarterbacks Ben Roethlisberger and Brian St. Pierre. Jackson, arrested Friday, was charged with harassment for allegedly continuing to contact both women after they learned of the ruses. He was also charged with criminal mischief for allegedly ruining a Steelers jersey owned by one of the women's neighbors when he signed his worthless rendition of Roethlisberger's autograph on it. The jersey was worth $75 before it was signed, police said. Jackson and his attorney, Paul Boas, declined comment after he was arraigned in Pittsburgh City Court and released on an unsecured bond Friday. Boas again declined comment when reached at his office. Jackson faces a preliminary hearing July 25. The team didn't immediately return a call seeking comment. In one of the scams, Jackson arrived at the woman's home on July 6, gave her an autographed football and pretended to be Roethlisberger, signing the neighbor's jersey, authorities said. When she got home from their date that night, the neighbor brought her a newspaper article and told her that the man wasn't Roethlisberger. Allegheny County police said Jackson pretended to be St. Pierre, the third-string quarterback, when he met a woman last September. She told police that during the three weeks they were in contact, Jackson often talked of his "teammates" and offered to autograph footballs for neighborhood kids. Jackson also told the woman to watch Steelers games so she could see him when he went into the game, police said. When the woman did watch a Steelers game, she saw the real Brian St. Pierre on the screen and realized that Jackson was an impostor, police said. Jackson tried to explain to the woman that he looked "different" on TV, but she asked him not to contact her, police said. Take a look at his picture - maybe he could pull off Jared Lorenzen, but Roethlisberger? Come on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrenaline Posted July 16, 2005 Share Posted July 16, 2005 Anyone who'd beleive that is Big Ben or St.Pierre should be charged with stupidity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainHook Posted July 16, 2005 Share Posted July 16, 2005 She must have been a hugh football fan. . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruffian Posted July 16, 2005 Share Posted July 16, 2005 (edited) If he had told the girls he was Kordell and they would have bought it, that would have been really funny. :doah: Edited July 16, 2005 by Ruffian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shotgun Messiahs Posted July 16, 2005 Share Posted July 16, 2005 He probably got some Now what sorry ass Dallas Cowboy player can I pretend to be to get some? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackass Posted July 16, 2005 Share Posted July 16, 2005 If he had told the girls he was Kordell and they would have bought it, that would have been really funny. :doah: 881713[/snapback] kordell dating girls - noone would believe that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puddy Posted July 16, 2005 Share Posted July 16, 2005 (edited) [hankk] For starters, no self-respecting NFL quarterback would wear those god awful double-pleated khaki's and without a belt too...[/hankk] Edited for terrible spelling. Edited July 16, 2005 by Puddy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikesVikes Posted July 16, 2005 Share Posted July 16, 2005 Ewwww! He signed my jersey and everything! Ewwww! Just wondering if he put his signature an anything else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikesVikes Posted July 16, 2005 Share Posted July 16, 2005 (edited) Anyone who'd beleive that is Big Ben or St.Pierre should be charged with stupidity. 881696[/snapback] Yes, I'm Ben. Can I eat that double cheeseburger if you're done with that? Edited July 16, 2005 by MikesVikes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max Posted July 17, 2005 Share Posted July 17, 2005 He probably got some Now what sorry ass Dallas Cowboy player can I pretend to be to get some? 881720[/snapback] Leon Lett???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Love Posted July 17, 2005 Share Posted July 17, 2005 Bah, the gold diggers got what they had coming. I seriously doubt this tool could get anything without pretending to be someone else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralph Furley Posted July 17, 2005 Share Posted July 17, 2005 You can get arrested for this sort of thing? Uh oh... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spain Posted July 18, 2005 Share Posted July 18, 2005 Was it illegal for Mike Vick to impersonate Ron Mexico? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boat_hacked Posted July 18, 2005 Share Posted July 18, 2005 Ralph Furley Posted 7/17/05 04:40pm You can get arrested for this sort of thing? Uh oh... he was arrrested for harrassment after his ruse was exposed and the criminal mischief for destroying a jersey w/ his "Ben" autograph. NOT duping the girls into believing he was the QB of the Pissburgh Steelers. :doah: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menudo Posted July 18, 2005 Share Posted July 18, 2005 (edited) Just imagine how many people will be impersonating him after he wins his 6th Super Bowl ring. Edited July 18, 2005 by Menudo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trots Posted July 18, 2005 Share Posted July 18, 2005 : Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnightsOfKnee Posted July 18, 2005 Share Posted July 18, 2005 [hankk] For starters, no self-respecting NFL quarterback would wear those god awful double-pleated khaki's and without a belt too...[/hankk] Edited for terrible spelling. 881793[/snapback] Queer Eye for the Straight Guy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azazello1313 Posted July 18, 2005 Share Posted July 18, 2005 Bah, the gold diggers got what they had coming. I seriously doubt this tool could get anything without pretending to be someone else. 882679[/snapback] yeah, i wouldn't mind seeing pix of the chicks. probably way outta this guy's league (but then again who wouldn't be). but tell 'em yer a football player and they're all "oooh, your arms look so strong.." i hope doughboy tagged 'em both good and dirty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
godtomsatan Posted July 18, 2005 Share Posted July 18, 2005 he was arrrested for harrassment after his ruse was exposed and the criminal mischief for destroying a jersey w/ his "Ben" autograph. NOT duping the girls into believing he was the QB of the Pissburgh Steelers. :doah: 882867[/snapback] And still, what the flip did this guy do that was illegal? Not his fault the chicks are stupid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boat_hacked Posted July 19, 2005 Share Posted July 19, 2005 godtomsatan Posted 7/18/05 03:50pm QUOTE(boat_hacked @ 7/17/05 07:56pm) he was arrrested for harrassment after his ruse was exposed and the criminal mischief for destroying a jersey w/ his "Ben" autograph. NOT duping the girls into believing he was the QB of the Pissburgh Steelers. And still, what the flip did this guy do that was illegal? Not his fault the chicks are stupid. Agree the chicks are stupid. but arrested for harrassment (stalking is what I read) criminal mischief= vandalism of personal property. Wouldn't you be pissed if an impostor autographed the player's jersey you own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgcoach Posted July 19, 2005 Share Posted July 19, 2005 (edited) Agree the chicks are stupid. but arrested for harrassment (stalking is what I read) criminal mischief= vandalism of personal property. Wouldn't you be pissed if an impostor autographed the player's jersey you own. 884608[/snapback] If I were stupid enough to let the idiot sign it, I should be put up on charges. If you pay $75.00 for a jersey, I would think ya know what the guy looks like, or at least know he's not going out with the heffer next door. Edited July 19, 2005 by jgcoach Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boat_hacked Posted July 19, 2005 Share Posted July 19, 2005 If I were stupid enough to let the idiot sign it, I should be put up on charges. If you pay $75.00 for a jersey, I would think ya know what the guy looks like, or at least know he's not going out with the heffer next door Article doesn't give the whole scenario. And we don't know WHAT those gals looked like. Here's a scenario. Chick next door states she been dating Ben. I'm a Steeler fan and would like an autograph. She states she meeting him later that day. But darn I have to work, here's my jersey, can you have him sign it? They come home and I go over to get my jersey and meet him. Lo & behold I notice he's not who he states he is. seem plausible?? Against his better judgment he trusted hers and got burned. WE DON'T KNOW ALL THE FACTS. Everyone is just assuming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainHook Posted July 19, 2005 Share Posted July 19, 2005 Or the guy could have been uncomfortable telling her the guy IS NOT Ben Roethlisberger 5 seconds after meeting him. She was obviously excited, and he was probably completely caught off-guard and had not idea what to say. . . or do . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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