NFL reduces Ben Roethlisberger's suspension to four games

NFL reduces Ben Roethlisberger's suspension to four games | NOLA.com

Satch has to go up on the roof and start screaming now...

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over 1 year ago Hans Petersen 20 comments 0 recs |

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No, that was only if he had reduced it to three games.

I’m fine with the four games because he’s basically said he would do that all along if Ben behaved himself. If he had reduced to three, as Ben was reportedly set to ask him today, then I would’ve cried foul.

"As soon as Tony (Dungy) said we had no chance, I knew we had 'em right where we wanted 'em"--Coach Sean Payton right after Super Bowl XLIV with the Lombardi Trophy firmly in hand. WHO DAT!!

by David "Satch" Kelly on Sep 3, 2010 11:31 AM CDT reply actions

not even a whimper?

It's gonna be a great year.

by Hans Petersen on Sep 3, 2010 11:42 AM CDT up reply actions

GAAAAAAAA, GOODELL, YOU BASTARD!!!!!!

How’s that? I kinda already felt that way about him before this, though. :)

"As soon as Tony (Dungy) said we had no chance, I knew we had 'em right where we wanted 'em"--Coach Sean Payton right after Super Bowl XLIV with the Lombardi Trophy firmly in hand. WHO DAT!!

by David "Satch" Kelly on Sep 3, 2010 12:10 PM CDT up reply actions

nice

thank you

It's gonna be a great year.

by Hans Petersen on Sep 3, 2010 4:57 PM CDT up reply actions

So not raping anyone for a few months is grounds to get your suspension reduced….nice…nice. One would assume you would have to do good things…not simply act like any normal non-criminal.

by jeff.l.b on Sep 3, 2010 11:57 AM CDT reply actions

This is the NFL remember.

They are more worried about how to fine Ochocinco than a silly rape case.

Oh when Brees, marches down the field, Oh when Brees gets into the redzone, Oh how I want to see him throw a TD! Oh when Brees marches down the field.

by Jon Banks on Sep 3, 2010 12:22 PM CDT up reply actions

But tweeting happens in public and can damage the NFL's image

Ben had the courtesy to rape a girl in a bathroom, and was good enough to make sure there were no witnesses to sully the good name of the National Football League.

"I want to hand this trophy to the MVP of the Super Bowl -- and the MVP of the entire league.''
-- Saints coach Sean Payton, handing the Vince Lombardi Trophy to Drew Brees after Super Bowl 44.

by VAsaintsfan on Sep 3, 2010 3:03 PM CDT up reply actions

Exactly

Why can't people understand the NFL is looking out for us??

Week 1 matchup: Vikings
Week 1 motto: Win Again

by Jon Banks on Sep 3, 2010 3:40 PM CDT up reply actions

I'm ok with it

His career is damaged. And he won’t be able to keep it zipped. He’ll end up in jail and out of the league eventually.

Ain’t it hard when you discover that he really wasn’t where it’s at
After he took from you everything he could steal, how does it feel?

by stujo4 on Sep 3, 2010 1:47 PM CDT reply actions

He’ll end up in jail

IMHO you should add this to your Accountability Index. I’m no fan of Ben; this just seems like the kind of statement that belongs on the AI.

"Dang! The Saints won the Super Bowl!" - my wife, Meso "Happy" Hu Dat.

by Dang Hu Dat on Sep 3, 2010 6:35 PM CDT up reply actions

Yeah. How can you hold others accountable Stu if you won’t hold yourself? Double Standards, much?

by FriarBob on Sep 3, 2010 8:37 PM CDT up reply actions

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It’s on the List. Update coming soon.

Ain’t it hard when you discover that he really wasn’t where it’s at
After he took from you everything he could steal, how does it feel?

by stujo4 on Sep 4, 2010 9:54 AM CDT up reply actions

I wouldn’t be surprised if you’re right. And I wouldn’t be totally shocked if you’re not either. I’d say it’s about 50/50 at this point. I’m torn too. Anything that hurts the Stoolers is good by me, but I’m also into human redemption stories… decisions decisions decisions…

by FriarBob on Sep 3, 2010 8:38 PM CDT up reply actions

What the fans in the SuperDome could do to maybe rattle the punk is...

When Roethlesburger walks onto the field for the Steelers’ 1st possession is to start chanting:

SHE SAID NO
SHE SAID NO
SHE SAID NO
SHE SAID NO
etc

Our Time

by CobraJet428 on Sep 3, 2010 5:26 PM CDT reply actions 5 recs

LMAO! That's a great idea!

Also, if Ben runs outta bounds close to our Saintsational cheerleaders, have them spray pepper spray into his eyes. That may not be legal, though.

"As soon as Tony (Dungy) said we had no chance, I knew we had 'em right where we wanted 'em"--Coach Sean Payton right after Super Bowl XLIV with the Lombardi Trophy firmly in hand. WHO DAT!!

by David "Satch" Kelly on Sep 3, 2010 5:42 PM CDT up reply actions