Big Ben doesn't wear a helmet

X-AWDriver · 06-12-2006, 12:33 PM

http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/5687558?GT1=8297

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2480830

I hope he's ok but I think he's out for the season.

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brandontrek · 06-12-2006, 12:40 PM

wow...i hope he recovers....

I know Jason Williams(former duke player) had to stop playing after his motorcycle accident. But now he is the CEO if a company and has 60,000 people workign for him...

snap-on · 06-12-2006, 01:00 PM

ahhhh the ol doner cycle i seee

Toys-R-Us · 06-12-2006, 01:05 PM

what kinda bike is that....

Crux · 06-12-2006, 01:08 PM

Wow that sucks.

Looks like the Steelers may be looking for a QB.

Jake Plummer might make a good trade...

surf4runner · 06-12-2006, 01:17 PM

helmet laws suck.

thats an expensive head not to wear a helemt. he wears one on the field.

brandontrek · 06-12-2006, 01:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Toys-R-Us

what kinda bike is that....

busa?

Sonofmayhem · 06-12-2006, 01:30 PM

haha, i didnt think jake was leaving, even though we got the new fella

Randomness · 06-12-2006, 02:23 PM

I hope he's ok... obviously I'm far from a Steelers fan, but he's a talented young guy, and it'd be sucky if he lost the chance to use his gifts.

That said, he's a complete idiot for not wearing a helmet. From the reports, he would be basically fine besides a minor knee injury, with a helmet on. As of now, b/c he thought it was "fun" to ride without a helmet, they're having to call in a plastic surgeon.

EWAYota · 06-12-2006, 02:28 PM

idiot.....

brandontrek · 06-12-2006, 03:52 PM

it was a busa....2005

fireteacher · 06-12-2006, 04:07 PM

Dumb A$$

X-AWDriver · 06-12-2006, 09:14 PM

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2481004

It doesn't matter if you're the safest if the drivers around you aren't.

williemon · 06-13-2006, 07:52 PM

Only morons dont wear helmets when on a motorcycle. Im not sorry for saying that either.

**waskillywabbit** · 06-13-2006, 07:58 PM

Tragic event.

My uncle used to own a Harley Davidson dealership along w/ Kawasaki's, probably more than 20 years ago and his favorite saying to folks when asking about what kind of helmet to buy was...

"If you got a ten dollar head, but a ten dollar helmet."

When I rode I had a $500 helmet and that was 20 years ago...and it saved my noggin on more than one occasion...although some would argue I'm dain bramaged.

Be a real man and wear a helmet, if for no one else but the people who love you.

I agree with williemon...morons don't wear helmets.

oly884 · 06-13-2006, 08:24 PM

it's natural selection. if you want to live to reproduce, you'll wear a helmet. Though, people still reproduce that wear helmets, just not as many.

It's too bad to see such a talented person, or anyone for that matter, get hurt, but I don't have much pitty for anyone who doesn't wear a helmet.

Glenn · 06-13-2006, 08:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by X-AWDriver

It doesn't matter if you're the safest if the drivers around you aren't.

True, but willfully removing one of the protections against bad drivers won't help.

OutdoorLiving · 06-14-2006, 04:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by williemon

Only morons dont wear helmets when on a motorcycle. Im not sorry for saying that either.

I hope he recovers, but like we've been saying at work, I bet he wouldn't play football without a helmet.

I've taken 3 spills on a motorcycle. One on the street, two on the race track. A good helmet and a leather suit has saved my ass from serious injury. The only thing that cracks me up more than people not wearing helmets is not wearing gloves. If you wreck a motorcycle and think you're not gonna bang up your hands, you're retarded. I bet it sure is hard to wipe your butt when all the skin on your palms is burnt off.

dwh91102 · 06-14-2006, 04:32 AM

I find thats its usally the "posers" that don't wear helmets. The guys that are out there to just look cool, and have really never had much seat time. I was rasied that you don't get on unless you got your brain bucket.

MTL_4runner · 06-14-2006, 05:26 AM

Anyone who gets on one of those organ doner cycles (like a Busa) and fails to at least wear a minimum of full leathers and a helmet unfortunately has a lesson to be learned (perhaps the hard way as Ben has). I do hope he recovers well though since the NFL needs his talents badly.

***fustercluck*** · 06-14-2006, 06:02 AM

Even millionairs are subject to the laws of natural selection. Youthful shortsightedness only enhances one's chances of being left without a chair when the music stops.

4runnermt · 06-14-2006, 06:50 AM

I'm not a sports fan, so I don't give a damn if this idiot plays football again, but he's supposed to be some kind of role model so what kind of careless message does this send to kids?

X-AWDriver · 06-14-2006, 12:07 PM

I don't think any athlete should be presumed to be a role model unless he publicly declares that and uphold positive behavior but most athletes should not be viewed that way since look at what the role model landscape is littered with and college ahtletes aren't much better.

gohawks · 06-14-2006, 12:21 PM

I've never understood states that have no law requiring the use of a helmet on a motorcycle yet require the use of a seatbelt in an automobile.

It bothers me.

Cebby · 06-14-2006, 12:28 PM

Many athletes have clauses in their contract about doing high risk activities - wish his did.

The bike was a Suzuki Habayusa - http://pashnit.com/bikes/hayabusa.htm

He was not going fast - an idiot pulled right in front of him. I know right where this happened - have had a close call myself at that same intersection (in a car though).

The speculation is that he will be a go by the beginning of the season. The laundry list of injuries includes: crushed sinus cavity and nose, two teeth gone and more chipped, broken jaw, 9" gash on back of head, superficial injuries (cuts/bruises) to both knees. I hope he heard this wake up call.

Terry Bradshaw was criticizing BR for riding w/o a helmut a while ago - odd way for Bradshaw to look like a genius.

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Randomness Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Sammamish, WA Posts: 1,385	I hope he's ok... obviously I'm far from a Steelers fan, but he's a talented young guy, and it'd be sucky if he lost the chance to use his gifts. That said, he's a complete idiot for not wearing a helmet. From the reports, he would be basically fine besides a minor knee injury, with a helmet on. As of now, b/c he thought it was "fun" to ride without a helmet, they're having to call in a plastic surgeon. __________________ 95 3.slow SR5 4runner 160K miles \| 32's \| OME \| Optima \| Husky \| dechromed \| ryan \| My Photography Blog

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waskillywabbit Super Moderator-Sponsoring Member Staff Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Tuscaloosa, AL Posts: 14,553	Tragic event. My uncle used to own a Harley Davidson dealership along w/ Kawasaki's, probably more than 20 years ago and his favorite saying to folks when asking about what kind of helmet to buy was... "If you got a ten dollar head, but a ten dollar helmet." When I rode I had a $500 helmet and that was 20 years ago...and it saved my noggin on more than one occasion...although some would argue I'm dain bramaged. Be a real man and wear a helmet, if for no one else but the people who love you. I agree with williemon...morons don't wear helmets. __________________ WabFab Off-Road, LLC MySpace Twitter Facebook 7th Annual South East 4Runner Jamboree, 2010 The toughest part of a Jeep is the chick driving it. WabFab Off-Road 4th Anniversary Sale

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oly884 Contributing Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 4,703	it's natural selection. if you want to live to reproduce, you'll wear a helmet. Though, people still reproduce that wear helmets, just not as many. It's too bad to see such a talented person, or anyone for that matter, get hurt, but I don't have much pitty for anyone who doesn't wear a helmet.

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MTL_4runner Contributing Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Montreal, QC Canada Posts: 8,807	Anyone who gets on one of those organ doner cycles (like a Busa) and fails to at least wear a minimum of full leathers and a helmet unfortunately has a lesson to be learned (perhaps the hard way as Ben has). I do hope he recovers well though since the NFL needs his talents badly. __________________ - Jamie 1996 4Runner SR5 4X4 Auto Deckplate Mod, Hayden Tranny Cooler, Amsoil Air Filter, OME 881/906 N86C/N91SC Lift Best OBD II scan tool I have used!. .....and I am AMERICAN!

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4runnermt Contributing Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 634	I'm not a sports fan, so I don't give a damn if this idiot plays football again, but he's supposed to be some kind of role model so what kind of careless message does this send to kids?

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X-AWDriver Contributing Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Littleton,CO Posts: 10,176	I don't think any athlete should be presumed to be a role model unless he publicly declares that and uphold positive behavior but most athletes should not be viewed that way since look at what the role model landscape is littered with and college ahtletes aren't much better. __________________ '99 4Runner Highlander 4wd E-locker,rear diff and deckplate mod * 265/75/16 Nitto TerraGrapplers * Yakima Load Warrior rack * clear corners/signals * Tacoma skidplate * Silverstar lamps/fogs Alpine CDA-9831,Bazooka EL Series 250w amp,MTX 10" sub

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gohawks Contributing Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 1,274	I've never understood states that have no law requiring the use of a helmet on a motorcycle yet require the use of a seatbelt in an automobile. It bothers me. __________________ SERENITY NOW!!

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Cebby Contributing Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 11,246	Many athletes have clauses in their contract about doing high risk activities - wish his did. The bike was a Suzuki Habayusa - http://pashnit.com/bikes/hayabusa.htm He was not going fast - an idiot pulled right in front of him. I know right where this happened - have had a close call myself at that same intersection (in a car though). The speculation is that he will be a go by the beginning of the season. The laundry list of injuries includes: crushed sinus cavity and nose, two teeth gone and more chipped, broken jaw, 9" gash on back of head, superficial injuries (cuts/bruises) to both knees. I hope he heard this wake up call. Terry Bradshaw was criticizing BR for riding w/o a helmut a while ago - odd way for Bradshaw to look like a genius. __________________ UZswap.com A site dedicated to sharing info for swapping the Toyota/ Lexus UZ (V8) engines into Toyota Trucks and 4Runners. My 4Runner 1993 4Runner, 1UZ (V8) auto dual ultimate crawler, double locked, 35's on beadlocked SR5 alloys, low lift, hacked fenders, tubbed firewall, custom armor TOOLandFAB.com A discussion forum dedicated to tools, fabrication & workshops. See my JD2 Bender Hydro Conversion BUY THIS 2008 CALENDAR

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