Bens statement

[fordfixer]

Roethlisberger doesn’t plan to appeal suspension Posted: April 26th, 2010 | Jason Klabacha

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Ben Roethlisberger released the following statement Monday regarding his six-game suspension by NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell for violating the league’s personal-conduct policy.

“The Commissioner’s decision to suspend me speaks clearly that more is expected of me. I am accountable for the consequences of my actions. Though I have committed no crime, I regret that I have fallen short of the values instilled in me by my family. I will not appeal the suspension and will comply with what is asked of me — and more.

“Missing games will be devastating for me. I am sorry to let down my teammates and the entire Steelers fan base. I am disappointed that I have reached this point and will not put myself in this situation again.

“I appreciate the opportunities that I have been given in my life and will make the necessary improvements.”

[hawaiiansteel]

Re: Bens statement

for some reason i expected more than this...

[flippy]

Re: Bens statement

for some reason i expected more than this...

me too. that was kinda boring.

[cruzer8]

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He's still got a pending civil suit. He can't say anything more.

[birtikidis]

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It was safe. probably the smart thing to do.. If i were him, I'd go into hiding for the next two months. then after I finished the behavioral eval, I'd focus so hard on football that I'd make Tim Tebow seem lax.

[skyhawk]

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It was safe. probably the smart thing to do.. If i were him, I'd go into hiding for the next two months. then after I finished the behavioral eval, I'd focus so hard on football that I'd make Tim Tebow seem lax.

Go into exile like Yoda did!

[phillyesq]

Re: Bens statement

He's still got a pending civil suit. He can't say anything more.

Exactly. Any statement of remorse can be easily twisted by a Plaintiff's lawyer as an admission that he did something wrong.

[RuthlessBurgher]

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It was safe. probably the smart thing to do.. If i were him, I'd go into hiding for the next two months. then after I finished the behavioral eval, I'd focus so hard on football that I'd make Tim Tebow seem lax.

He could even travel to third world countries doing missionary work and performing circumcisions.

[JAR]

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Ben should have just sung we are the Champions, sounds just like his statement.

I've paid my dues,
Time after time,

I've done my sentence,
But committed no crime,

And bad mistakes,
I've made a few,

I've had my share of sand kicked in my face,
But I've come through

[birtikidis]

Re: Bens statement

It was safe. probably the smart thing to do.. If i were him, I'd go into hiding for the next two months. then after I finished the behavioral eval, I'd focus so hard on football that I'd make Tim Tebow seem lax.

He could even travel to third world countries doing missionary work and performing circumcisions.

haha, he could start with you! you know, to get practice and all... lol

[skyhawk]

Re: Bens statement

He's still got a pending civil suit. He can't say anything more.

Exactly. Any statement of remorse can be easily twisted by a Plaintiff's lawyer as an admission that he did something wrong.

I wasn't expecting a statement of remorse, but what about a statement of innocence and being pissed that he was wronged? Does that hurt anything? If I did nothing wrong and got hung for it by the media, i would be saying so.

[skyhawk]

Re: Bens statement

He's still got a pending civil suit. He can't say anything more.

Exactly. Any statement of remorse can be easily twisted by a Plaintiff's lawyer as an admission that he did something wrong.

I wasn't expecting a statement of remorse, but what about a statement of innocence and being pissed that he was wronged? Does that hurt anything? If I did nothing wrong and got hung for it by the media, i would be saying so.

[Snatch98]

Re: Bens statement

He's still got a pending civil suit. He can't say anything more.

Exactly. Any statement of remorse can be easily twisted by a Plaintiff's lawyer as an admission that he did something wrong.

I wasn't expecting a statement of remorse, but what about a statement of innocence and being pissed that he was wronged? Does that hurt anything? If I did nothing wrong and got hung for it by the media, i would be saying so.

Everyone know he wasn't charged. Arguing it just stirs up the media bees again, not that they have ever died down but you know what I mean. He did screw up so take the punishment and move on.

[brothervad]

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For those of you who think he should scream his innocence...that would be the worst thing to do.

He stated it and moved on...which is exactly what he should've donr.

This was a statement about contrition. The Art of War states it best

"The art of using troops is this:
......When ten to the enemy's one, surround him;
......When five times his strength, attack him;
......If double his strength, divide him;
......If equally matched you may engage him;
......If weaker numerically, be capable of withdrawing;
......And if in all respects unequal, be capable of eluding him,
..........for a small force is but booty for one more powerful."

Ben is numberically weaker here and the best thing for him to do is withdraw...

The Rooneys dont' want to see a defiant Ben, they want a contrite Ben anything else would spell his final days as a Steeler.

I have been one of his worst critics, but I am not his judge, I will support his efforts at redemption and hope for the best.

brothervad

[SteelCrazy]

Re: Bens statement

Ben should have just sung we are the Champions, sounds just like his statement.

I've paid my dues,
Time after time,

I've done my sentence,
But committed no crime,

And bad mistakes,
I've made a few,

I've had my share of sand kicked in my face,
But I've come through

At the end of this next season we will be singing that entire song!

Because we are the champions of the............................................... .......!!!!!!!