I don’t really understand why people are making such a big deal of Ben Roethlisberger’s recovery from his mototcycle accident, particularly as it pertains to football.
I never for one second thought that this injury was going to affect him playing this year. Most of his injuries were to his face, something which was corrected with surgery followed by rest in order to heal. Why would he be expected to miss any playing time when the season starts?
It’s not like he broke his legs or arms or anything. You know, something that would affect his mobility. It’s great that he has recovered well, but I wouldn’t call it miraculous.
I am however, impressed with Carson Palmer’s rehab progress with his knee. I think he’s on schedule to be back in time for the 3rd preseason game, or so I’ve heard. He really must have worked his ass off this offseason to get back this quick. Good news for us Bengals fans in light of all the other dumbasses getting arrested and suspended. As long as we have Palmer though, I think we’ll be alright.
WHO DEY!
July 31st, 2006 at 2:41 pm
Ha! You are such a liar! I clearly remember you talking trash about whether he would be able to play this season or not. Now he recovers and IS playing and instead of eating your words you simply deny ever saying them.
July 31st, 2006 at 2:55 pm
I don’t think that was me though.
July 31st, 2006 at 3:08 pm
You may not think it was you but I know it was. My mind is sharp, especially when I am right.
Men and your damn selective memories. Don’t try that with me my dear. After 8 years of marriage, I’ve seen all the tricks.
July 31st, 2006 at 5:12 pm
ALL the tricks?
Hmmmm … (flips through Official Man Trick Book)
July 31st, 2006 at 8:58 pm
Tricks are for kids
July 31st, 2006 at 9:24 pm
Personally, I don’t get the whole sports fan thing whatsoever.
Stop living your lives vicariously through others that aren’t worth the millions they get paid, get off your fat asses, and go outside and actually play baseball or football yourselves.
August 1st, 2006 at 6:54 am
Basketball sucks, big ben sucks
August 1st, 2006 at 8:35 am
So playing sports is mutually exclusive from being a fan now? Wouldn’t it make more sense that the people who actually go out and play would want to watch them too? I for one very much enjoy watching athletes make spectacular plays that I can only dream of making. It’s more watching them do things I wish I could than lusting after their money, if that were the case, I’d watch the Apprentice.
August 1st, 2006 at 9:55 am
Trust me zDom, I’ve seen ALL tricks at least once or twice. I’d look into getting a new book if I were you.
I don’t live vicariously through athletes. That’s what I am having kids for. Haha!
August 1st, 2006 at 11:06 am
Sports is a way of life. Sports is MY way of life. Competition!
August 1st, 2006 at 11:18 am
and that is the best indicator of your stupidity level, and the fact you do retail..
August 1st, 2006 at 11:59 am
For me sports is a way of learning new moves to practice while i play my level of sports. Gives me a more competitive edge. I love watching sports
August 1st, 2006 at 12:14 pm
I’m a chick and only play flag football so I can’t claim to divulge in this sport for learning moves. It started out simply enough as me looking at those nice asses as a young girl and turned into a way of life for me. The air smells different, the birds chirps get sweeter, and there is purpose to my Sundays during football season.
I truly feel sorry for anyone that doesn’t have that rush of giddy excitement at the thought of football season beginning. God I love this sport!
August 1st, 2006 at 12:24 pm
Im a girl too and i have to say i only watch football for the tight bodies, but basketball, baseball, volleyball, Im all in for the love the game.
August 1st, 2006 at 12:24 pm
Without sports, I would have nothing to watch on TV!
August 1st, 2006 at 1:37 pm
Hell, you have to be deaf, dumb, and blind to be female and NOT like football!!!
August 1st, 2006 at 1:45 pm
Looks like chicks may soon outnumber d*cks on this site Ken.
Hehe.
August 1st, 2006 at 2:40 pm
I can only hope.
And I guess being sports fans is the “best indicator of our stupidity level.” Does anyone know what that means?
August 1st, 2006 at 4:17 pm
i think he was trying to say something smart but he’s so dumb he doesn’t realize he let us know exactly how stupid he really is
August 1st, 2006 at 9:19 pm
I just want to pat nemesis on the head and tell him there’s room for all types of people in this world. Even those with special needs just like him.
August 2nd, 2006 at 8:44 am
LOL
August 2nd, 2006 at 1:00 pm
Actually Ken did not question if Ben’s injuries would threaten this season, it was me.
…and it shouldn’t be viewed as this great recovery and he overcame the odds because within a day of my posting it was written that Ben would be in for the season
August 2nd, 2006 at 2:37 pm
Sorry Brooks but you can’t take sole credit for saying it. Kenny boy did as well as most non-Steeler fans.
I don’t consider it a miraculous recovery by any means but it was damn impressive. Gotta love those Steelers.
August 3rd, 2006 at 1:54 pm
I don’t see how it is all that impressive considering the recovery required laying around all day. It’s not like he had to rehab anything.