faba Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 says Falcons player taunted him about head injury PITTSBURGH (AP) Ben Roethlisberger won't have any trouble remembering the hit that gave the Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback his latest concussion. Advertisment ``It felt like it busted my whole jaw,'' he said Wednesday. He also won't forget the crude comment made by one of the three Atlanta Falcons players who, while sacking him Sunday, apparently taunted Roethlisberger by saying he wanted to hit him in his surgically repaired face. Roethlisberger took part in limited work during practice Wednesday and is listed as questionable for Sunday's game in Oakland, despite receiving his second concussion in about four months. He has not been cleared by doctors to play but, if he is, plans to ``beg and plead'' with coach Bill Cowher to do so. ``If you ask me, I'm always leaning toward playing, no matter what it is,'' he said Wednesday. ``But it's something we have to be smart about.'' Roethlisberger, who led the Steelers to a Super Bowl win last season, was injured during a helmet-to-helmet hit by defensive end Chauncey Davis immediately after releasing a pass during the third quarter. Roethlisberger also was sandwiched by defensive lineman Patrick Kerney and linebacker Ed Hartwell. ``They got me from every angle,'' he said. Roethlisberger lay motionless for several minutes, and at least one teammate said he was unconscious on the turf. He was visibly dazed while being taken to the locker room, but felt better within a few minutes and later returned to the sideline. ``The last thing I remember is throwing to Hines (Ward) and I tried to duck out of it, and as I tried to duck out of it I remember getting hit in the chin - it felt like I busted my whole jaw or something,'' he said. ``One of their players said something to me and that's the last thing I remember.'' He declined to identify the player who talked about the facial injuries the quarterback received during his June motorcycle crash, but said: ``I'll remember his number.'' ``They made a little comment, but I won't bring it up right now,'' he said. ``When I got hit, I wasn't worried about the front of it (the jaw) - it's stronger than it was before - but the back of it was a little sore.'' Roethlisberger needed seven hours of surgery to repair the facial damage caused during the crash, with strips of titanium placed in the jaw to strengthen it. He also received a concussion during an accident that occurred while he wasn't wearing a helmet. Despite another head injury, he doesn't plan to switch to the recently designed football helmet that affords a player more protection from concussions. Roethlisberger has had headaches since Sunday, though they are not as bad as they initially were. Still, Cowher is encouraged by the tests Roethlisberger has taken at least twice this week. The tests measure a player's memory, attention, mental processing speed and reaction time. The results are compared to those taken when the player was healthy, and are used to determine when he can play again after a concussion. While those close to Roethlisberger labeled the concussion as ``mild'' and not worrisome, the symptoms he describes suggest otherwise. According to widely recognized grading systems used by neurosurgeons and other medical professionals, any concussion that involves a loss of consciousness cannot be labeled as mild. Loss of consciousness, headaches and memory loss are more often associated with severe concussions. The concussion tests NFL players take were largely designed by doctors who work in the medical complex where the Steelers practice, so Cowher isn't worried Roethlisberger might be cleared prematurely to play. ``The biggest thing is we get clearance from the medical people,'' Cowher said. ``Once that has been decided then I have to sit down and talk to Ben and see how comfortable he is and see where he is.'' Long-term medical studies have suggested that players who receive multiple concussions can be increasingly susceptible to others. Roethlisberger acknowledged he may have had others in his career. ``I've been playing football a long time,'' the 24-year-old said. ``I'm sure I've had a few mild dings here and there.'' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j e t s Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 WAHHHHH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spjets Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 WHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA...what a baby.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4HCrew Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 these guys play football right? geez go play tennis or something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faba Posted October 26, 2006 Author Share Posted October 26, 2006 Hint- football is not meant for wimps Ben- trash talking goes on all the time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spjets Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 the crying in the last couple years have been unreal.... If Ben plays he's an idiot...its only the Raiders...he should rest 1 more week.. 2 concussions in 4 months isnt good... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetCane Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 Hint- football is not meant for wimps Ben- trash talking goes on all the time I am opposed to such harsh talk during a football game. The same goes for message boards. There is no room for insulting invective. We must use tact and diplomacy at all times. Tx, would you like some lemon with your Brady--err, tea? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatsFanTX Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 Hint- football is not meant for wimps Ben- trash talking goes on all the time PennyBoyWonder > Big Ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faba Posted October 26, 2006 Author Share Posted October 26, 2006 I am opposed to such harsh talk during a football game. The same goes for message boards. There is no room for insulting invective. We must use tact and diplomacy at all times. Tx, would you like some lemon with your Brady--err, tea? Treat everyone with respect -read my signature-if that does not work make jokes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raffyD Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 PennyBoyWonder > Big Ben Somebody needs to make this thread a sticky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alk Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 Treat everyone with respect -read my signature-if that does not work make jokes. But faba, I want to be treated like a piece of meat...I'm not sure how the rest of the posters would feel about being treated that way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justincredible Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 One more item on the list of reasons to hate the Steelers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
124 Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 Shut up and learn to win games without your stafty valve Jerome being in town Benny Boy. Just because you can't run 45 times a game and throw 15 anymore doesn't mean that you can now start blaming other on anything. If your so great, put this team on your back now and carry them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spjets Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 If your so great, put this team on your back now and carry them. NICE.... BIG BEN = OVER-RATED............. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
124 Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 NICE.... BIG BEN = OVER-RATED............. Exactly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetCane Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 But faba, I want to be treated like a piece of meat...I'm not sure how the rest of the posters would feel about being treated that way. It depends on who is doing the beating. If Verde ever stops talking about her breasts... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlugORama99 Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 NICE.... BIG BEN = OVER-RATED............. ????? 3rd year in the league - 22-3 record as a starter (regular season), 5-1 (post season). Youngest QB to ever win SB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatsFanTX Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 ????? 3rd year in the league - 22-3 record as a starter (regular season), 5-1 (post season). Youngest QB to ever win SB. You guys should know better than that. Wins, losses and Super Bowl titles mean absolutely nothing when evaluating a QB. The most important indicator to how good a QB is is the QB rating stat. Nothing else matters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garb Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 You guys should know better than that. Wins, losses and Super Bowl titles mean absolutely nothing when evaluating a QB. The most important indicator to how good a QB is is the QB rating stat. Nothing else matters. true! Big Ben's SB rating was 19.....awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GM Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 Next Ben will be complaining about windshields and pavement hitting too hard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spjets Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 ????? 3rd year in the league - 22-3 record as a starter (regular season), 5-1 (post season). Youngest QB to ever win SB. JEROME BETTIS and an a KILLER DEFENCE helped him.. without BETTIS he sucks... when he throws over 20 passes a game he sucks... took him 5 or 6 games to throw a TD .... he looks lost out there, and if its cause of his accident .he's a moron for playing...BATCH did fine til he came back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackout Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 spjets, jerome bettis was crap last year, he didn't help the steelers win ****, the o-line did Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#27TheDominator Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 `The last thing I remember is throwing to Hines (Ward) and I tried to duck out of it, and as I tried to duck out of it I remember getting hit in the chin - it felt like I busted my whole jaw or something,'' he said. ``One of their players said something to me and that's the last thing I remember.'' That's the trouble with these "helmet to helmet" hits. This guy admits he ducked his head, doesn't mean the defender aimed at his head. No matter what they said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spjets Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 That's the trouble with these "helmet to helmet" hits. This guy admits he ducked his head, doesn't mean the defender aimed at his head. No matter what they said. the one clip i saw of the hit, it looked like he got the shoulder pad not the helmet.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewilly Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 spjets, jerome bettis was crap last year, he didn't help the steelers win ****, the o-line did its sp's birthday for crissakes.... if he said jerome bettis helped ben then JEROME BETTIS HELPED BEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spjets Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 its sp's birthday for crissakes.... if he said jerome bettis helped ben then JEROME BETTIS HELPED BEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WTF tough guy.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
124 Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 Ben Roethlisberger only wins when the defense steps up and the Steelers are able to run the ball 40-50 times and only have little boy Ben throw 15 10 yard passes to either Hines or Heath. Ben cannot win without an outstanding running game...period. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
124 Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 Oh, and it's showing to add proof to it: 2004: 13-0 Regular Season, 1-1 Postseason 2005: 9-3 Regular Season, 4-0 Postseason 2006: 1-4 Regular Season so far (04+05 with Staley, Bettis, Haynes & Parker) (06 = Just Mr.Parker) Start carrying the team now Benny Boy because each week it just becomes clearer and clearer what type of quarterback you really are. You are the Trent Dilfer game manager type QB, not a Brady, not a Elway and definitely not a Montana. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatsFanTX Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 Start carrying the team now Benny Boy because each week it just becomes clearer and clearer what type of quarterback you really are. You are the Trent Dilfer game manager type QB, not a Brady, not a Elway and definitely not a Montana. Let me guess 124, you are not a huge fan of Big Ben? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spjets Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 isnt it funny how that putz STILLERPAUL is nowhere to be found... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor99 Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 isnt it funny how that putz STILLERPAUL is nowhere to be found... Hey, now. StillerPaul is a good guy, definitely not a putz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faba Posted October 26, 2006 Author Share Posted October 26, 2006 Hey, now. StillerPaul is a good guy, definitely not a putz. I second that Thor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetCane Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 I second that Thor He is a good guy, but is nowhere to be found recently Why do you think that is Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spjets Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 He is a good guy, but is nowhere to be found recently Why do you think that is ok ok ...putz was harsh..... but it figures that he's MIA... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faba Posted October 26, 2006 Author Share Posted October 26, 2006 He is a good guy, but is nowhere to be found recently Why do you think that is I do not know-he has not been here -I hope he is all right-I was hoping to finally meet him since he lives in Cleveland. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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