Ben may appear on Oprah or Larry KIng

[SteelCrazy]

Ben Roethlisberger is considering sitting for an interview with a national TV talk host such as Oprah Winfrey or Larry King, NFL.com reported.

Roethlisberger spoke on Thursday for the first time since returning to Pittsburgh Steelers practices this week. He said he was "looking forward to this second chance" after commissioner Roger Goodell suspended him for violating the league's personal-conduct act.

NFL.com reported that no final agreements have been booked with a national TV show. But such an approach would be similar to the re-integration to the NFL that Michael Vick went through when he returned to the league in 2009 from a 20-month prison term. Vick appeared on 60 Minutes.

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[focosteeler]

Ben Roethlisberger is considering sitting for an interview with a national TV talk host such as Oprah Winfrey or Larry King, NFL.com reported.

Roethlisberger spoke on Thursday for the first time since returning to Pittsburgh Steelers practices this week. He said he was "looking forward to this second chance" after commissioner Roger Goodell suspended him for violating the league's personal-conduct act.

NFL.com reported that no final agreements have been booked with a national TV show. But such an approach would be similar to the re-integration to the NFL that Michael Vick went through when he returned to the league in 2009 from a 20-month prison term. Vick appeared on 60 Minutes.

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oprah would rip him to shreds he should stay away from her

[Prok]

Was watching NFL Net after Ben spoke and Lacanfora mentioned it would be a good avenue to get Ben's side out.

It wouldn't bother me at all. I just want the witch hunt to end.

[BradshawsHairdresser]

Didn't work very well for Chris Brown...

[SteelerNation1]

Would be a good move IMO. It's gotta be better than the nothing he has said so far.

[flippy]

Ben should go on Jerry Springer.

And Santonio Holmes and Antonio Cromartie should be on Maury doing paternity tests.

[steelblood]

I agree that Oprah is a bad choice. She is at the end of her run and could easily try to nail him to the wall.

[Snatch98]

I actually think Oprah would be a good choice. It's not like they don't usually go over the stuff they plan to talk about prior to the actual interview. She'll really ask him the tough questions because that's what Oprah does but she's also arguably the most powerful woman in the world and certainly has a lot of influence. If he can make a believer out of Oprah he can win over a lot of people and I believe he can. Hell can his current image get much worse? I don't believe so. I'd be headed to Oprah if I were him. She could really HELP his image.

[MeetJoeGreene]

I think he should do a Baba Walters special. :stirpot

[flippy]

Ben is as polished in interviews as any athlete I've ever heard. He'd be fine no matter the questions.

He should interview until people get tired of him. Do Oprah, Jay Leno, 20/20, SNL, Ellen, Regis and Kelly, the View, etc. Heck, let Dr Phil put him on the couch.

And start doing some work for battered women. Or do something for women who get kidnapped and abducted into slavery/prostitution.

[SteelAbility]

As long as it's not on Jerry Springer, I'm OK with it. ;)

[flippy]

I think he should do a Baba Walters special. :stirpot

It'll go like all of her interviews

Baabwa - Hi Ben,

Ben - Hi Baabwa, I told myself I'm not gonna let you make me cry

Baabwa - Did you rape her?

Ben - Baabwa, I'm not gonna cry

Baabwa - So?

Ben - Like I said, I'm not gonna cry

Baabwa - Well?

Ben - Still not crying

Baabwa - And?

Ben - Nope, no tears.

Baabwa - Ben, you're such a wonderful young man, I can see it in you.

Ben - (Cries like baby)

Baabwa - It's ok.

Ben - I told myself I wasn't gonna

Baabwa - But you did, I got you

Ben - Yes you did, you sly fox

Baabwa - Yes I did, Thank you Ben.

Ben - Thanks Baabwa.


The next day:

Talking Head 1 - Did you see the great interview Baabwa did with Big Ben.

Talking Head 2 - What a pro!!!!

Talking Head 1 - Baabwa's the best

Talking Head 2 - Yep

Talking Head 1 - Yep

[RuthlessBurgher]

I wonder if Chris Hanson is trying to get the exclusive interview by posting as "DTFchick" in Ben's Facebook wall, and asking Ben to meet her (him) in a restroom somewhere.

[RuthlessBurgher]

oprah would rip him to shreds he should stay away from her

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[eniparadoxgma]

I wonder if Chris Hanson is trying to get the exclusive interview by posting as "DTFchick" in Ben's Facebook wall, and asking Ben to meet her (him) in a restroom somewhere.

http://img30.imageshack.us/img30/1489/chrishansenf.gif (http://img30.imageshack.us/i/chrishansenf.gif/)

[MeetJoeGreene]

It'll go like all of her interviews

Baabwa -I would like to welcome Ben Wahlessbahgaw of the Pittsburgh Steelwahs. Hi Ben,

Ben - Hi Baabwa, I told myself I'm not gonna let you make me cry

Baabwa - Did you Wape her?




A few edits to the opening.

[flippy]

It'll go like all of her interviews

Baabwa -I would like to welcome Ben Wahlessbahgaw of the Pittsburgh Steelwahs. Hi Ben,

Ben - Hi Baabwa, I told myself I'm not gonna let you make me cry

Baabwa - Did you Wape her?




A few edits to the opening.

:lol - I hope he does do it with her just to hear her try to say his name.

[proudpittsburgher]

Ben is as polished in interviews as any athlete I've ever heard. He'd be fine no matter the questions.

He should interview until people get tired of him. Do Oprah, Jay Leno, 20/20, SNL, Ellen, Regis and Kelly, the View, etc. Heck, let Dr Phil put him on the couch.

And start doing some work for battered women. Or do something for women who get kidnapped and abducted into slavery/prostitution.

Ben is polished in interviews, but mostly because of his charm, humor and to some extent, cockiness. That won't play with the national crowd anymore, not with how they feel about him. I think it is best for Ben to stay out of those situations and just let his deeds do the talking. In my opinion, only bad could come out of this.

[Prok]

Another point is i can't see the Rooney's letting him do a national interview either.

If they did i'd bet they'd want to have a say in what's answered etc. IMO.

[MeetJoeGreene]

Another point is i can't see the Rooney's letting him do a national interview either.

If they did i'd bet they'd want to have a say in what's answered etc. IMO.

If there are still civil suits possible, anything he says in an interview could be admissable. Thus, I don't think he does one. If he does, the answers will be highly scripted.

[feltdizz]

Going on Oprah would pretty much be an admission of guilt.

The only interview he should do is 20/20 and in all honesty that could turn into a disaster.

Play good football and stay out of trouble and it will blow over... We don't really care what players do off the field until it hits the news anyway.

[RuthlessBurgher]

Going on Oprah would pretty much be an admission of guilt.

I honesty have no idea what this means.

[hawaiiansteel]

Originally Published: June 4, 2010

Roethlisberger fumbling chance to heal

By Jeffri Chadiha
ESPN.com



The most interesting news about quarterback Ben Roethlisberger on Thursday wasn't that he spoke to the media after his Pittsburgh Steelers practice. Instead, it was a report on the NFL Network later that day that should have raised eyebrows.

Supposedly, Roethlisberger's public relations specialists want to use a national sit-down interview as a way for him to bare his soul in the wake of his alleged sexual assault scandal. You know -- a chat with Oprah, Larry King or even somebody from this company, all of whom would jump at such an exclusive.

If true, this is humorous because Roethlisberger doesn't need such a forum to move his life in the right direction. He needs only to grow up and answer the tough questions as soon as possible. Roethlisberger could have taken such a step Thursday, when he chatted with local reporters on his way off the practice field.

What he ultimately gave them was the type of drivel he's offered since the story broke regarding his alleged actions in a Georgia nightclub, where a college student accused him of sexually assaulting her.


Roethlisberger -- who will miss at least four games for violating the league's personal-conduct policy -- talked about how great it was to be back practicing with his teammates. He said he'd put a lot of thought into his past behavior and that he'd been working closely with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell on ways to mature.

But when asked about what specific changes Roethlisberger had been making lately, the star quarterback gave the reporters nothing. "A lot of them are personal things," he said. "You know, which is just something that I need to do."

That was about as good as it got from Roethlisberger. The sad part is that he probably thinks he said something productive. The reality is that he would have been better served to stay quiet.

By offering such bland answers, Roethlisberger left the impression that either: 1) he isn't ready or willing to address such matters publicly, or 2) he thinks the media should be happy with whatever little bit of time he gives them these days.

Of course, there is a third possibility behind his actions -- that he believes a conversation with a prominent national interviewer will help cleanse his image if he saves the good stuff for that kind of opportunity.

If this were 1995, that approach might have some merit. Back in those days -- before the rise of the Internet and the rampant growth of cable television -- we expected celebrities to apologize for their most salacious scandals before people like Oprah or Larry King or somebody on "60 Minutes."


http://a.espncdn.com/photo/2010/0604/nfl_a_roethlisberger_sy_300.jpg

Whenever Ben Roethlisberger wants to tell his story, he will have an audience.


That's where we went for the biggest stories. We thought such celebs were being courageous in addressing their most private issues on the biggest of stages.

That's just not the case today. Celebrities often run to such shows because they expect empathy and sympathy in return. They assume an hour under the microscope will be rewarded with a quick re-entry into the arms of a once-adoring public. They realize we're all suckers for a great comeback story. And what better way to start such a tale than with some serious emoting and a string of heartfelt apologies on a highly rated program.

The assumption here is that Roethlisberger is chasing just such a goal if he's going the national sit-down route. The only problem is that he needs to understand exactly what the potential backlash could be with such a move.

Given that Roethlisberger already has responded to this scandal with forgettable comments -- he also read a brief public statement to reporters after the charges were dropped in April -- he must realize that people's faith in his sincerity is vanishing.

His fans want to be mesmerized by his candor, not manipulated by his handlers.

The other issue he must consider is how this story would play in a one-hour interview. The details that already have gone public are so salacious that there's no way Roethlisberger could win over an audience immediately with his contrition.

No matter how you look at this situation, we're talking about a wealthy, big-time pro athlete with a history of being a jerk making moves on a drunk, 20-year-old student who probably was awed by his presence. Even Regis Philbin could look hardcore when handed that much material to work with in an interview.

This is why Roethlisberger's best course of action is to start putting this ordeal behind him as soon as possible. He easily could answer the tough questions at the Steelers' facility, then go home and hang out with family and friends. The people who are handling his public relations should know that as well as anybody. There's simply no way he's going to ease that process by doing it on a larger stage.

Unfortunately, the world of sports and celebrity has become so complicated that a guy like Roethlisberger can fail to see the simplest way to handle this situation.

He doesn't need Oprah's set or a spot across from Larry King. All Roethlisberger has to do is say he's ready to open up about how this experience has affected his life.

Once that day arrives, you can bet there will be more than enough people willing to listen to whatever he has to say.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/columns/s ... id=5250945 (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/columns/story?columnist=chadiha_jeffri&id=5250945)

[siss]

Originally Published: June 4, 2010

Roethlisberger fumbling chance to heal

By Jeffri Chadiha
ESPN.com



The most interesting news about quarterback Ben Roethlisberger on Thursday wasn't that he spoke to the media after his Pittsburgh Steelers practice. Instead, it was a report on the NFL Network later that day that should have raised eyebrows.

Supposedly, Roethlisberger's public relations specialists want to use a national sit-down interview as a way for him to bare his soul in the wake of his alleged sexual assault scandal. You know -- a chat with Oprah, Larry King or even somebody from this company, all of whom would jump at such an exclusive.

If true, this is humorous because Roethlisberger doesn't need such a forum to move his life in the right direction. He needs only to grow up and answer the tough questions as soon as possible. Roethlisberger could have taken such a step Thursday, when he chatted with local reporters on his way off the practice field.

What he ultimately gave them was the type of drivel he's offered since the story broke regarding his alleged actions in a Georgia nightclub, where a college student accused him of sexually assaulting her.


Roethlisberger -- who will miss at least four games for violating the league's personal-conduct policy -- talked about how great it was to be back practicing with his teammates. He said he'd put a lot of thought into his past behavior and that he'd been working closely with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell on ways to mature.

But when asked about what specific changes Roethlisberger had been making lately, the star quarterback gave the reporters nothing. "A lot of them are personal things," he said. "You know, which is just something that I need to do."

That was about as good as it got from Roethlisberger. The sad part is that he probably thinks he said something productive. The reality is that he would have been better served to stay quiet.

By offering such bland answers, Roethlisberger left the impression that either: 1) he isn't ready or willing to address such matters publicly, or 2) he thinks the media should be happy with whatever little bit of time he gives them these days.

Of course, there is a third possibility behind his actions -- that he believes a conversation with a prominent national interviewer will help cleanse his image if he saves the good stuff for that kind of opportunity.

If this were 1995, that approach might have some merit. Back in those days -- before the rise of the Internet and the rampant growth of cable television -- we expected celebrities to apologize for their most salacious scandals before people like Oprah or Larry King or somebody on "60 Minutes."


http://a.espncdn.com/photo/2010/0604/nfl_a_roethlisberger_sy_300.jpg

Whenever Ben Roethlisberger wants to tell his story, he will have an audience.


That's where we went for the biggest stories. We thought such celebs were being courageous in addressing their most private issues on the biggest of stages.

That's just not the case today. Celebrities often run to such shows because they expect empathy and sympathy in return. They assume an hour under the microscope will be rewarded with a quick re-entry into the arms of a once-adoring public. They realize we're all suckers for a great comeback story. And what better way to start such a tale than with some serious emoting and a string of heartfelt apologies on a highly rated program.

The assumption here is that Roethlisberger is chasing just such a goal if he's going the national sit-down route. The only problem is that he needs to understand exactly what the potential backlash could be with such a move.

Given that Roethlisberger already has responded to this scandal with forgettable comments -- he also read a brief public statement to reporters after the charges were dropped in April -- he must realize that people's faith in his sincerity is vanishing.

His fans want to be mesmerized by his candor, not manipulated by his handlers.

The other issue he must consider is how this story would play in a one-hour interview. The details that already have gone public are so salacious that there's no way Roethlisberger could win over an audience immediately with his contrition.

No matter how you look at this situation, we're talking about a wealthy, big-time pro athlete with a history of being a jerk making moves on a drunk, 20-year-old student who probably was awed by his presence. Even Regis Philbin could look hardcore when handed that much material to work with in an interview.

This is why Roethlisberger's best course of action is to start putting this ordeal behind him as soon as possible. He easily could answer the tough questions at the Steelers' facility, then go home and hang out with family and friends. The people who are handling his public relations should know that as well as anybody. There's simply no way he's going to ease that process by doing it on a larger stage.

Unfortunately, the world of sports and celebrity has become so complicated that a guy like Roethlisberger can fail to see the simplest way to handle this situation.

He doesn't need Oprah's set or a spot across from Larry King. All Roethlisberger has to do is say he's ready to open up about how this experience has affected his life.

Once that day arrives, you can bet there will be more than enough people willing to listen to whatever he has to say.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/columns/s ... id=5250945 (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/columns/story?columnist=chadiha_jeffri&id=5250945)
I'm not going to be a lady right now and just come out and say it.
**** ESPN! **** YOU! Let it ****ing go. Let him do what he needs to do. He never has to talk to the media again if he doesn't want to. He can give 1 word answers for the rest of his careers if he would like to. I hope Ben gives the finger to ESPN for the rest of his career. :HeadBanger :HeadBanger :HeadBanger :HeadBanger

[hawaiiansteel]

Originally Published: June 4, 2010

Roethlisberger fumbling chance to heal

By Jeffri Chadiha
ESPN.com



The most interesting news about quarterback Ben Roethlisberger on Thursday wasn't that he spoke to the media after his Pittsburgh Steelers practice. Instead, it was a report on the NFL Network later that day that should have raised eyebrows.

Supposedly, Roethlisberger's public relations specialists want to use a national sit-down interview as a way for him to bare his soul in the wake of his alleged sexual assault scandal. You know -- a chat with Oprah, Larry King or even somebody from this company, all of whom would jump at such an exclusive.

If true, this is humorous because Roethlisberger doesn't need such a forum to move his life in the right direction. He needs only to grow up and answer the tough questions as soon as possible. Roethlisberger could have taken such a step Thursday, when he chatted with local reporters on his way off the practice field.

What he ultimately gave them was the type of drivel he's offered since the story broke regarding his alleged actions in a Georgia nightclub, where a college student accused him of sexually assaulting her.


Roethlisberger -- who will miss at least four games for violating the league's personal-conduct policy -- talked about how great it was to be back practicing with his teammates. He said he'd put a lot of thought into his past behavior and that he'd been working closely with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell on ways to mature.

But when asked about what specific changes Roethlisberger had been making lately, the star quarterback gave the reporters nothing. "A lot of them are personal things," he said. "You know, which is just something that I need to do."

That was about as good as it got from Roethlisberger. The sad part is that he probably thinks he said something productive. The reality is that he would have been better served to stay quiet.

By offering such bland answers, Roethlisberger left the impression that either: 1) he isn't ready or willing to address such matters publicly, or 2) he thinks the media should be happy with whatever little bit of time he gives them these days.

Of course, there is a third possibility behind his actions -- that he believes a conversation with a prominent national interviewer will help cleanse his image if he saves the good stuff for that kind of opportunity.

If this were 1995, that approach might have some merit. Back in those days -- before the rise of the Internet and the rampant growth of cable television -- we expected celebrities to apologize for their most salacious scandals before people like Oprah or Larry King or somebody on "60 Minutes."


http://a.espncdn.com/photo/2010/0604/nfl_a_roethlisberger_sy_300.jpg

Whenever Ben Roethlisberger wants to tell his story, he will have an audience.


That's where we went for the biggest stories. We thought such celebs were being courageous in addressing their most private issues on the biggest of stages.

That's just not the case today. Celebrities often run to such shows because they expect empathy and sympathy in return. They assume an hour under the microscope will be rewarded with a quick re-entry into the arms of a once-adoring public. They realize we're all suckers for a great comeback story. And what better way to start such a tale than with some serious emoting and a string of heartfelt apologies on a highly rated program.

The assumption here is that Roethlisberger is chasing just such a goal if he's going the national sit-down route. The only problem is that he needs to understand exactly what the potential backlash could be with such a move.

Given that Roethlisberger already has responded to this scandal with forgettable comments -- he also read a brief public statement to reporters after the charges were dropped in April -- he must realize that people's faith in his sincerity is vanishing.

His fans want to be mesmerized by his candor, not manipulated by his handlers.

The other issue he must consider is how this story would play in a one-hour interview. The details that already have gone public are so salacious that there's no way Roethlisberger could win over an audience immediately with his contrition.

No matter how you look at this situation, we're talking about a wealthy, big-time pro athlete with a history of being a jerk making moves on a drunk, 20-year-old student who probably was awed by his presence. Even Regis Philbin could look hardcore when handed that much material to work with in an interview.

This is why Roethlisberger's best course of action is to start putting this ordeal behind him as soon as possible. He easily could answer the tough questions at the Steelers' facility, then go home and hang out with family and friends. The people who are handling his public relations should know that as well as anybody. There's simply no way he's going to ease that process by doing it on a larger stage.

Unfortunately, the world of sports and celebrity has become so complicated that a guy like Roethlisberger can fail to see the simplest way to handle this situation.

He doesn't need Oprah's set or a spot across from Larry King. All Roethlisberger has to do is say he's ready to open up about how this experience has affected his life.

Once that day arrives, you can bet there will be more than enough people willing to listen to whatever he has to say.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/columns/s ... id=5250945 (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/columns/story?columnist=chadiha_jeffri&id=5250945)
I'm not going to be a lady right now and just come out and say it.
bad word ESPN! bad word YOU! Let it bad word go. Let him do what he needs to do. He never has to talk to the media again if he doesn't want to. He can give 1 word answers for the rest of his careers if he would like to. I hope Ben gives the finger to ESPN for the rest of his career. :HeadBanger :HeadBanger :HeadBanger :HeadBanger



:Cheers

it is posts like this that make me proud to be a Steelers fan! :tt2

[stlrz d]

Going on Oprah would pretty much be an admission of guilt.

I honesty have no idea what this means.

:lol:

[HeHateMe]

Another point is i can't see the Rooney's letting him do a national interview either.

If they did i'd bet they'd want to have a say in what's answered etc. IMO.
IF he is so innocent what's the problem?

[HeHateMe]

Another point is i can't see the Rooney's letting him do a national interview either.

If they did i'd bet they'd want to have a say in what's answered etc. IMO.

If there are still civil suits possible, anything he says in an interview could be admissable. Thus, I don't think he does one. If he does, the answers will be highly scripted.
CIVIL SUIT? Come on bro we ALL KNOW that was part of the agreement Ben mad with the accuser THERE WILL BE NO CIVIL SUIT. Not to worry.

[HeHateMe]

Originally Published: June 4, 2010

Roethlisberger fumbling chance to heal

By Jeffri Chadiha
ESPN.com



The most interesting news about quarterback Ben Roethlisberger on Thursday wasn't that he spoke to the media after his Pittsburgh Steelers practice. Instead, it was a report on the NFL Network later that day that should have raised eyebrows.

Supposedly, Roethlisberger's public relations specialists want to use a national sit-down interview as a way for him to bare his soul in the wake of his alleged sexual assault scandal. You know -- a chat with Oprah, Larry King or even somebody from this company, all of whom would jump at such an exclusive.

If true, this is humorous because Roethlisberger doesn't need such a forum to move his life in the right direction. He needs only to grow up and answer the tough questions as soon as possible. Roethlisberger could have taken such a step Thursday, when he chatted with local reporters on his way off the practice field.

What he ultimately gave them was the type of drivel he's offered since the story broke regarding his alleged actions in a Georgia nightclub, where a college student accused him of sexually assaulting her.


Roethlisberger -- who will miss at least four games for violating the league's personal-conduct policy -- talked about how great it was to be back practicing with his teammates. He said he'd put a lot of thought into his past behavior and that he'd been working closely with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell on ways to mature.

But when asked about what specific changes Roethlisberger had been making lately, the star quarterback gave the reporters nothing. "A lot of them are personal things," he said. "You know, which is just something that I need to do."

That was about as good as it got from Roethlisberger. The sad part is that he probably thinks he said something productive. The reality is that he would have been better served to stay quiet.

By offering such bland answers, Roethlisberger left the impression that either: 1) he isn't ready or willing to address such matters publicly, or 2) he thinks the media should be happy with whatever little bit of time he gives them these days.

Of course, there is a third possibility behind his actions -- that he believes a conversation with a prominent national interviewer will help cleanse his image if he saves the good stuff for that kind of opportunity.

If this were 1995, that approach might have some merit. Back in those days -- before the rise of the Internet and the rampant growth of cable television -- we expected celebrities to apologize for their most salacious scandals before people like Oprah or Larry King or somebody on "60 Minutes."


http://a.espncdn.com/photo/2010/0604/nfl_a_roethlisberger_sy_300.jpg

Whenever Ben Roethlisberger wants to tell his story, he will have an audience.


That's where we went for the biggest stories. We thought such celebs were being courageous in addressing their most private issues on the biggest of stages.

That's just not the case today. Celebrities often run to such shows because they expect empathy and sympathy in return. They assume an hour under the microscope will be rewarded with a quick re-entry into the arms of a once-adoring public. They realize we're all suckers for a great comeback story. And what better way to start such a tale than with some serious emoting and a string of heartfelt apologies on a highly rated program.

The assumption here is that Roethlisberger is chasing just such a goal if he's going the national sit-down route. The only problem is that he needs to understand exactly what the potential backlash could be with such a move.

Given that Roethlisberger already has responded to this scandal with forgettable comments -- he also read a brief public statement to reporters after the charges were dropped in April -- he must realize that people's faith in his sincerity is vanishing.

His fans want to be mesmerized by his candor, not manipulated by his handlers.

The other issue he must consider is how this story would play in a one-hour interview. The details that already have gone public are so salacious that there's no way Roethlisberger could win over an audience immediately with his contrition.

No matter how you look at this situation, we're talking about a wealthy, big-time pro athlete with a history of being a jerk making moves on a drunk, 20-year-old student who probably was awed by his presence. Even Regis Philbin could look hardcore when handed that much material to work with in an interview.

This is why Roethlisberger's best course of action is to start putting this ordeal behind him as soon as possible. He easily could answer the tough questions at the Steelers' facility, then go home and hang out with family and friends. The people who are handling his public relations should know that as well as anybody. There's simply no way he's going to ease that process by doing it on a larger stage.

Unfortunately, the world of sports and celebrity has become so complicated that a guy like Roethlisberger can fail to see the simplest way to handle this situation.

He doesn't need Oprah's set or a spot across from Larry King. All Roethlisberger has to do is say he's ready to open up about how this experience has affected his life.

Once that day arrives, you can bet there will be more than enough people willing to listen to whatever he has to say.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/columns/s ... id=5250945 (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/columns/story?columnist=chadiha_jeffri&id=5250945)
I'm not going to be a lady right now and just come out and say it.
bad word ESPN! bad word YOU! Let it bad word go. Let him do what he needs to do. He never has to talk to the media again if he doesn't want to. He can give 1 word answers for the rest of his careers if he would like to. I hope Ben gives the finger to ESPN for the rest of his career. :HeadBanger :HeadBanger :HeadBanger :HeadBanger
Would ESPN have anything to report IF Ben would behave?
What is ESPN reporting about Polamalu? Leftwich? Heath? Aaron Smith? Hines?

[feltdizz]

Going on Oprah would pretty much be an admission of guilt.

I honesty have no idea what this means.

Guys do not go on Oprah to explain what they didn't do...

[stlrz d]

Going on Oprah would pretty much be an admission of guilt.

I honesty have no idea what this means.

Guys do not go on Oprah to explain what they didn't do...

And there you have it.

http://www.websmileys.com/sm/crazy/1261.gif

[feltdizz]

Going on Oprah would pretty much be an admission of guilt.

I honesty have no idea what this means.

Guys do not go on Oprah to explain what they didn't do...

And there you have it.

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you have been on the wrong side of BA's life's work and Ben's suspension...

You are the same guy who said Ben owes the Rooneys and Steeler nation nothing once he leaves the field. If Ben went on Oprah it would be a very bad decision... but you wouldn't understand that.

Keep looking for cartoon smiley faces on the internets, this is grown man talk.

PS: please do not curse me out like you usually do.

[stlrz d]

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[feltdizz]

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Dusted off the middle school photo huh?

[Ghost]

Ben doesn't owe the national media or nation one bit of explanation. There was NO CRIME committed. As long as the Rooney's are satisfied and Goodell sees progress and cuts it to 4 games, then Ben shouldn't talk. I'm not sure when everyone decided they had a right to know every little bit about every part of a person's life.

Larry King is an embarrassment and Ben's peopel should tell Oprah to stick it up her fat a$$.

[feltdizz]

Ghost... I agree. Why would Ben go on Oprah to explain somethig he didn't do?

Be careful though... Some guy is throwing up silly photos for stating the obvious.

[Sugar]

Ben doesn't owe the national media or nation one bit of explanation. There was NO CRIME committed. As long as the Rooney's are satisfied and Goodell sees progress and cuts it to 4 games, then Ben shouldn't talk. I'm not sure when everyone decided they had a right to know every little bit about every part of a person's life.

Larry King is an embarrassment and Ben's peopel should tell Oprah to stick it up her fat a$$.

I agree and will take it a little further- his people should just not talk to Oprah to start with.

[stlrz d]

Ghost... I agree. Why would Ben go on Oprah to explain somethig he didn't do?

Be careful though... Some guy is throwing up silly photos for stating the obvious.

You posted that going on Oprah would be an admission of guilt.

And then you got your tinfoil panties in a bunch when you were called out for such a ridiculous statement.

I never stated that he should or shouldn't go on the show, or that he owes anyone anything. As a matter of fact I've stated all along that he doesn't owe anyone any explanations.

[feltdizz]

Ghost... I agree. Why would Ben go on Oprah to explain somethig he didn't do?

Be careful though... Some guy is throwing up silly photos for stating the obvious.

You posted that going on Oprah would be an admission of guilt.

And then you got your tinfoil panties in a bunch when you were called out for such a ridiculous statement.

I never stated that he should or shouldn't go on the show, or that he owes anyone anything. As a matter of fact I've stated all along that he doesn't owe anyone any explanations.

I said it would pretty much be an admission... When pressed for clarification by ways of WTH by Ruthless I explained how an innocent man doesn't go on Oprah to explain somethng he didn't do and you jumped in with cartoons and self portraits.

Maybe if you spen less time trying to search for photos you would see the point being made. Guys who go on Oprah under these circumstances are perceived as guilty.

Glad you put the coloring book down and joined the discussion.

[stlrz d]

My bad. I apologize. I didn't realize I was discussing this with a guy who watches Oprah every day. I mean you must watch it every day, right? Cuz we all know that you, of all people, would never post your opinion as fact.

[HeHateMe]

Hey Felt. BEN NEVER DOES ANYTHING WRONG

1. When there is a sack- THE LINE SUCKS/ RECEIVERS CANT GET OPEN

2. When we cant score in the red zone - ARIANS SUCKS

3. When Ben throws a pick in the redzone- ARIANS IS A POS! HE SHOULD HAVE CALLED A RUN.

4. When he gets hurt and ruins our season in 06- ITS THE LADIES FAULT WHO RAN INTO HIM

5. When he gets a rape charge and the distraction ruins our chances of repeating- MCSLUTY IS A "C-WORD" SHE IS RUINING OUR TEAM.

6. When he gets another Rape charge- THE ACCUSER IS A TRAMP. ANYONE THAT HAS A DTF BUTTON ON IS ASKING FOR IT.

7. If this latest Distraction prompts us to have a bad season- TOMLIN HAS LOST CONTROL OF THE TEAM HE MUST GO.

8. When you bring up the FACT that its not Tomlins fault that the reigning team MVP put himself in a bad situation and handicapped the team for 4-6 weeks- ITS NOT BENS FAULT. ROGER GOODELL DOESNT WANT THE STEELERS TO SUCCEED.

AGAIN. NOTHING IS EVER BEN'S FAULT
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[feltdizz]

My bad. I apologize. I didn't realize I was discussing this with a guy who watches Oprah every day. I mean you must watch it every day, right? Cuz we all know that you, of all people, would never post your opinion as fact.
You are the guy who tries to take every opinion as fact for some odd reason. I don't watch Oprah because I hate her... but I know what she does to guys in these situations because every media outlet plays clips of the ugly.

I'll accept the apology though because it's clear you still take my opinions as facts. LOL.