Should Rooney Have Ben Move In?

[flippy]

Since Crosby has lived with Mario and seems to be squeaky clean, does it make sense for Art II to open his home and have Ben move in with him?

[RuthlessBurgher]

Re: Should Rooney Have Ben Move In?

Hockey players are weird like that (perhaps it is because they are used to living with host families when they play major junior hockey in Canada).

Sid moved in with Mario as a rookie (and surprisingly, hasn't left...that's just odd, considering he's a multi-millionaire now, but apparently Mario's kids are like his siblings now).

Jordan Staal moved in with Mark Recchi as a rookie.

Evgeni Malkin moved in with Sergei Gonchar as a rookie (he only spoke Russian back then).

I can't imagine football, baseball, or basketball players doing anything like this ever, but is seems to be commonplace in hockey.

[flippy]

Re: Should Rooney Have Ben Move In?

Hockey players are weird like that (perhaps it is because they are used to living with host families when they play major junior hockey in Canada).

Sid moved in with Mario as a rookie (and surprisingly, hasn't left...that's just odd, considering he's a multi-millionaire now, but apparently Mario's kids are like his siblings now).

Jordan Staal moved in with Mark Recchi as a rookie.

Evgeni Malkin moved in with Sergei Gonchar as a rookie (he only spoke Russian back then).

I can't imagine football, baseball, or basketball players doing anything like this ever, but is seems to be commonplace in hockey.

In the case of Sid, Staal, and Malkin, they were so young when they came to Pittsburgh that I can see why it makes sense.

But Sid not leaving yet is really strange.

But it seems this has played a major role in his development.

I think other sports should look at hockey.

[SteelBucks]

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Since Crosby has lived with Mario and seems to be squeaky clean, does it make sense for Art II to open his home and have Ben move in with him?

I'd pay money to see that reality show!

[ramblinjim]

Re: Should Rooney Have Ben Move In?

it would probably keep him out of trouble.

[Slapstick]

Re: Should Rooney Have Ben Move In?

If I were Rooney, I would definitely stay out of the bathroom if I thought Ben was anywhere near it...

[steeler_fan_in_t.o.]

Re: Should Rooney Have Ben Move In?

If I were Rooney, I would definitely stay out of the bathroom if I thought Ben was anywhere near it...

I will go out on a limb and guess that he has more than one bathroom in his house.

[snarky]

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I'm not all that surprised that Sid has stayed at the Lemieux's. I mean, from Sid's perspective he gets access to one of the best three players in the history of the game. The rate at which Crosby's game has matured over the last few years is amazing and I'm guessing having the chance to chat with Mario has contributed to that process. Lots of football players are still in college at 22 and being watched over etc. by their coaches.

Edit: Meant to add that the idea of Ben moving in with Dan Rooney (or ArtII) is hilarious.

[RuthlessBurgher]

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I'm not all that surprised that Sid has stayed at the Lemieux's. I mean, from Sid's perspective he gets access to one of the best three players in the history of the game. The rate at which Crosby's game has matured over the last few years is amazing and I'm guessing having the chance to chat with Mario has contributed to that process. Lots of football players are still in college at 22 and being watched over etc. by their coaches.

Edit: Meant to add that the idea of Ben moving in with Dan Rooney (or ArtII) is hilarious.

If he moved in with Dan, he could do some serious Irish pub hopping. Lock up your lasses!

[birtikidis]

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If I were Rooney, I would definitely stay out of the bathroom if I thought Ben was anywhere near it...

I will go out on a limb and guess that he has more than one bathroom in his house.

I always thought that the Rooneys had an outhouse.

[feltdizz]

Re: Should Rooney Have Ben Move In?

Hockey players are weird like that (perhaps it is because they are used to living with host families when they play major junior hockey in Canada).

Sid moved in with Mario as a rookie (and surprisingly, hasn't left...that's just odd, considering he's a multi-millionaire now, but apparently Mario's kids are like his siblings now).

Jordan Staal moved in with Mark Recchi as a rookie.

Evgeni Malkin moved in with Sergei Gonchar as a rookie (he only spoke Russian back then).

I can't imagine football, baseball, or basketball players doing anything like this ever, but is seems to be commonplace in hockey.

In the case of Sid, Staal, and Malkin, they were so young when they came to Pittsburgh that I can see why it makes sense.

But Sid not leaving yet is really strange.

But it seems this has played a major role in his development.

I think other sports should look at hockey.

Mario lives in the area I grew up in... well, I should say he lives in the heights of the town I grew up in. I used to see Lynn Swann all the time and my Dad and cousin say they see Sid on a regular bases and have nothing but nice things to say about him.

I can understand kids with language barriers moving in with older players but I'm surpised Sid still lives with him. I wonder if he pays rent or watches the kids? After the olympics Sid would have come home to bags on the porch and new locks.

Let's hope the Pens can repeat and take some attention off of Ben. Lord knows the Pirates will give it all back though... sorry mutha$&@&@'s

[flippy]

Re: Should Rooney Have Ben Move In?

The other option could be sending Ben to Mel Blount's home for troubled kids.

[RuthlessBurgher]

Re: Should Rooney Have Ben Move In?

The other option could be sending Ben to Mel Blount's home for troubled kids.

"All you b!tches, wear my cowboy hat!"

[flippy]

Re: Should Rooney Have Ben Move In?

The other option could be sending Ben to Mel Blount's home for troubled kids.

"All you b!tches, wear my cowboy hat!"

Ben's gonna take so much flack at road games. Probably moreso at home games.

What sign are you taking for Ben's first start this season?

[ghettoscott]

Re: Should Rooney Have Ben Move In?

The other option could be sending Ben to Mel Blount's home for troubled kids.

"All you b!tches, wear my cowboy hat!"

Ben's gonna take so much flack at road games. Probably moreso at home games.

What sign are you taking for Ben's first start this season?

"ALL YOU BITCHES LOOK AT OUR RINGS!!!"