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Andy, the Steelers already picked up Byron Leftwich yesterday, they have two other quarterbacks in Batch and Dixon, and they are dangling Ben for a draft choice.
I don't think, under the collective bargaining agreement that the Steelers have with the players union, that the Steelers can dispense any sort of "punishment". What they can do is fire him and get out from their contractual obligation to him.
If the Steelers can't make money, which as a business is their first priority, then they're going to look to minimize their loss. You can bet that the Rooney's fleet of lawyers has long since found them a fistful of "outs". I would be absolutely shocked to see Ben anywhere near the field with the Steelers this year. I was surprised to see him at training camp, but the shoe hadn't dropped yet.
I've loved Ben as much as anyone over the years. I desperately wanted none of this stuff to be true, so I read everything I could see since it all started. It's real easy to see that he did what he was blamed with. That makes the charges from the woman in Reno look perfectly real, too.

I'm sure the Steelers wish they could punish him, but I believe they are powerless in that capacity. I'd be willing to bet the farm that you won't see Ben throwing the ball for the Steelers this year. They are the second most popular brand in the NFL next to the Cowboys. They can't have a raper at QB, it'd cause a huge financial downturn, and money is already super scarce with the economy being what it is.
I'd love to see Ben not picked up by anyone. In my way of thinking, I can't even imagine a team desperate enough to hire a serial raper. If he was available to play for free, I can't imagine giving him the ball on my team. He hasn't confessed, he hasn't done time, and he hasn't begged for forgiveness because he can't. He'd be indicted. It all makes him very untouchable. It actually puts him in a far worse position than if he actually did get charged and lost his case and did time. At least there's some justice in that. I'm sure it's not much solace for the women and families he's hurt, but hopefully he'll get what he's earned, even if it isn't what we'd expect. :tu

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I wish the teams could punish players rather than the league, but it is what it is.
I'd be willing to take that bet. You down? A fiver?

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Really who cares what Ben does off the field. The only thing I care about is seeing him score touchdowns, I could care less who he scores with off the field. This stuff happens any given night in any city. Babe Ruth and Joe DiMaggio did worse stuff than this. Anybody overly concerned with this is just jealous of Big Ben. Jarimor Jagr used to pick up girls at have a nice day cafe take them to his Limo do his thing then go back in and do it again.

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Read the SI article on Roethlisberger. Bottom line, as a Die-hard Steeler fan, it doesn't put him in the best light. The "victim" was walking around with a RTF nametag on, ect. Typical drunken college debauchery on both parts. Roethlisberger needs to grow up, and get his head in the game.

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Except Mikey, Rothlisberger is almost thirty years old and no longer in college.;)

The fact he's hanging around college bars is more than just a little creepy.:2

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Agreed, Like I said...he needs to grow up and get his head in the game.

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Any of yinz heard from garlicbreath?
Can't find Tony at his old job or online. No reply to messages here and at LinkedIn.

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You might feel a little bit different if Ben was raping your sister.
I care a hell of a lot more than what he does on the field. I can't imagine for a moment that there's one of our fine brothers here that doesn't feel the same way.
Were it my daughter he raped, he wouldn't need to be worried about throwing anything anymore. I highly doubt I'd even get a chance to take him out, because I'd have to crawl over hundreds of decent people who are already getting busy showing him the difference between right and wrong. Why he's still sucking air is an affront to good people everywhere.
Just because these disgusting, immoral, hateful things happen every day, it certainly doesn't make it okay. Destroying young women's lives and causing their friends and families immeasurable pain is nothing to be made light of for any reason.
I sure hope this isn't really how you feel, and it was just an uninformed oversight. It's quite possibly the most sickening and thoughtless thing I've ever heard said here.

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Is it football season yet?:r

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Almost. I just got my DirecTV statement for next month, and it has the extra charge for Sunday Ticket. This is one of the only times I'm happy to pay a bill.

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I will add a resounding Giggity to this statement. Going with the Superfan pack this year for the first time. Coupled with the Redzone channel and 4 tv's I am a lethal weapon.

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It's about time for the Steeler Nation to stand up and be heard, once again!!!


We’re on the cusp of a new season, preparing our campaign to bring home the seventh Lombardi Trophy to the Steel City. It will not be easy but worth every ounce of blood, sweat and determination that makes the PITTSBURGH STEELERS the greatest team in the national Football League!


Chris.....

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Amen!!

Let's just get thru the beginning of the schedule!

GO STEELERS!!

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:tpd:

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Here's to 7!!!! :chr

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Dixon gets the start against the Falcons. Can't wait, got the NFL Ticket. HERE WE GO STEELERS!!!HERE WE GO!!!

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Yeah, I hope he does well.

You got the NFL ticket? :banger I will one of these years when I switch from cable.

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I think he will do well enough, if they let him play his game with roll outs and designed run plays. If they try to make a pocket passer out of him, we are in trouble.

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I have two extra tickets on the 20 if anyone is interested in meeting me at the game and joining my son and I. Tickets at face value about 92 - 95 per...

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I'll take the wins any way they come. :wo

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It certainly wasn't pretty, but the one thing that I was very happy about, was that yesterdays win was a team effort. The Defense did a good job containing the Falcons and the offense did a good job protecting Dixson and playing safe/effective football.

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the defense rocked in that game, played solid, they won it

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I'm really disappointed in the lack of talk in this thread. We are kicking ass !!!!

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I was only able to see the highlights, but I'm happy!! :dance:

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Go Steelers! I love watching Harrison play.

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i wouldn't go that far

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3-0 wow.... i never would have guessed it!

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:dance: :dance: :dance:

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Defense wins Championships!!!!!:noon

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Yes, it does!! :noon :noon :noon

We face Baltimore this week. Hopefully we pick up where we left off. :tu

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That was a tough game on Sunday, however I remain optimistic. We were able to hold off, and stick with the Ravens for 4 quarters with a 3rd string QB.

Perhaps someone who is more knowledgeable about the rules then I can answer this, but is there a reason that we didn't intentionally let Baltimore score a safety on our last possession? We could have kicked off and forced Baltimore to start their next drive from way deeper into their territory, instead of on the 50 yard line, and make the offense drive up the field with 1:15 left on the clock and a kicker that has a 50% success rate outside of 30 yards.

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It is much easier to move the ball within field goal range than it is to punch it into the end zone. You may have gained 20 yards in field position, but they would only need to drive 35 - 40 yards for a field goal attempt. I would much rather rely on our defense to keep them out of the end zone than hope their shoddy field goal kicker misses, and with 1:15 left on the clock, they had enough time to drive within an easy field goal.

With Ben in the game we easily win that one. Without one of many things happening we win it anyway. Time to forget the loss and watch the Steelers dominate the league with our franchise QB. Welcome back Ben.

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Agreed!!! We will meet the Ratbirds again!!!! I for one can't wait till Ben comes back, well rested, head in the game and a strong arm to throw that deep ball to Wallace.:noon:noon:noon:noon

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Colt McCoy........... welcome to the NFL.:xxx:hy

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What a way to break the ice. :r

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Me too, going to the game vs Cleveland and can not wait for the case of whop ass that is going to be opened on the Browns.

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What a display of defense. I might make a T shirt from Harrison's post game quote. "I am not trying to injure anybody, but I am not against hurting anybody." Hopefully the execs keep football, football. Its a contact sport, let it be.

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$75,000? Are they going to start suspending running backs who lead with their head?

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If I was him I would put back $1 million for fines, and just go play. I mean these guys are told to jack people up coming across the middle of the field, from day 1. Look at Ed McCaffrey who used to play for Denver. That's what he was known for, he got jacked-up all the time, he broke his leg once. ESPN rated him as the player most likely to take a bad hit on the field.
I hope it doesn't get to the point of people tackling like Dion Sanders,(ESPN rated him as the person most likely NOT to take or put a hit on someone:D.)

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Bring on the Fish!!!

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Keep it going Steelers!!!

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SQUISH DA FISH!!!!!!:noon

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+1 Being the Jets fan that I am, GO STEELERS!!!:tu

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Riiiiiight! Go Dolphins!

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Now that's something you won't see on the Steeler's sideline. Care to wager a 5er Erick?

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Sorry I am not a betting man. ;)

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How's Joey Porter playing? I'm looking foward to see him play.

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Wow, we got lucky today, but it's still a win!

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Aaron Smith out for the season, that sucks.