Merged: Big Ben Gets 6-Game Suspension

[thewarden86]

[quote name='PuRock' date='19 April 2010 - 05:36 PM' timestamp='1271713008' post='392529']
But at least Dixon practices taking snaps on a consistent basis. El is more likely practicing route running and catching. He's been far removed from the QB position.
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I know this maaaaan. lol

[Ravens549]

No, I welcome both Ben and Troy.
When they do not play there is nothing but belly-aching because of that. I have never heard such hypocrisy as I did last season. Our star players are banged up season after season and we continue on.

Although some guys in here do like to ride the 'referees are against us' bandwagon pretty hard.

[BohBalmerOsbohs]

Goodell is suppose to announce his suspension today.

[FlaccoFlicker]

per adam's twitter page
Adam_Schefter Filed to ESPN: @mortreport and I are reporting that Ben Roethlisberger will be suspended four to six games, with conditions attached.

[PuRock]

[quote name='FlaccoFlicker' date='21 April 2010 - 10:32 AM' timestamp='1271860372' post='393284']
per adam's twitter page
Adam_Schefter Filed to ESPN: @mortreport and I are reporting that Ben Roethlisberger will be suspended four to six games, with conditions attached.
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What sort of conditions would they be talking about.

I am loving at least a 4 game suspension. I hope they make this announcement soon. It's like waiting to open your gifts on Christmas.

[FlaccoFlicker]

prohbably if he gets in trouble again he will get longer

[darklight1216]

[quote name='FlaccoFlicker' date='21 April 2010 - 10:32 AM' timestamp='1271860372' post='393284']
per adam's twitter page
Adam_Schefter Filed to ESPN: @mortreport and I are reporting that Ben Roethlisberger will be suspended four to six games, with conditions attached.
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Thanks for sharing.

Man, I was expecting 2-4 games. I wonder if Ben will consider this to be "too harsh" and appeal. If he does, I could understand. He'll miss out on a quarter of his salary essentially just for bad publicitity.

[FlaccoFlicker]

this means we dont get ben in pitt
kinda wanted to pla him tho

[FlaccoFlicker]

http://tinyurl.com/y6gx4zz
here is a link for story
looks like he can get it reduced
When the suspension is announced, it will contain conditions that will allow it to be reduced based on Roethlisberger's behavior and compliance with clinical evaluators.

[Twoo]

Layman's terms for clarification and stupidity purposes.

[b]Ben is suspended for 4 games, that will not change. The NFL can raise his suspension to 6 games if they feel he is not seeking clinical help and is not changing his ways.[/b]

[PuRock]

[quote name='Twoo' date='21 April 2010 - 10:59 AM' timestamp='1271861970' post='393307']
Layman's terms for clarification and stupidity purposes.

[b]Ben is suspended for 4 games, that will not change. The NFL can raise his suspension to 6 games if they feel he is not seeking clinical help and is not changing his ways.[/b]
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According to the ESPN article. It will be 4-6 games. And if behavior is good it could be reduced from the amount set.

I'm hoping that it isn't a four game suspension, then after two games of it, it is changed to 3 games. Didn't they do that with Marshall a few years back?

[FlaccoFlicker]

oooh ok guess i was stupid lol i figured 4 at least but you never know

[Twoo]

[quote name='PuRock' date='21 April 2010 - 11:01 AM' timestamp='1271862082' post='393308']
According to ESPN. It will be 4-6 games. And if behavior is good it could be reduced from the amount set.

I'm hoping that it isn't a four game suspension, then after two games of it, it is changed to 3 games. Didn't they do that with Marshall a few years back?
[/quote]

Incorrect, you're not understanding what they're saying- or I'm reading what you're typing wrong.

The suspension will be set at 6 games. If ben seeks the mandated therapy and keeps his head on straight it will be reduced to 4 games, but it can not be reduced below 4 games or raised to more than 6 games (unless he screws up again, obviously).

He will not see the field for 4 games, MINIMUM. That's not a question. Ben will not throw a NFL pass for 4 games regardless of how nice he is and sucks up to the NFL. A maximum of 6 games without new incidents.

[FlaccoFlicker]

twoo is adam schefter in disguise

[PuRock]

[quote name='Twoo' date='21 April 2010 - 11:05 AM' timestamp='1271862307' post='393313']
Incorrect, you're not understanding what they're saying- or I'm reading what you're typing wrong.

The suspension will be set at 6 games. If ben seeks the mandated therapy and keeps his head on straight it will be reduced to 4 games, but it can not be reduced below 4 games or raised to more than 6 games (unless he screws up again, obviously).

He will not see the field for 4 games, MINIMUM. That's not a question. Ben will not throw a NFL pass for 4 games regardless of how nice he is and sucks up to the NFL. A maximum of 6 games without new incidents.
[/quote]

The way they wrote the article can be read a couple different ways. But it makes the most sense the way you put it.

But it wouldn't surprise me if he made a comeback before 4 games. Marshall in 2008 was told he was going to have a 3 games suspension that could be reduced to a 2 game suspension if behavior is good. Marshall appealed and ended up getting the suspension to 1 game.

The same thing could happen to Rothlisberger, since he wasn't technically charged. He could appeal the suspension and get a lesser suspension in August.

[darklight1216]

[quote name='FlaccoFlicker' date='21 April 2010 - 10:41 AM' timestamp='1271860870' post='393293']
this means we dont get ben in pitt
[b]kinda wanted to pla him tho[/b]
[/quote]
Well that makes one of us.

I was hoping he'd miss that game.
[quote name='Twoo' date='21 April 2010 - 10:59 AM' timestamp='1271861970' post='393307']
Layman's terms for clarification and stupidity purposes.

Ben is suspended for 4 games, that will not change. The NFL can raise his suspension to 6 games if they feel he is not seeking clinical help and [b]is not changing his ways.[/b]
[/quote]
Hasn't he already proven that? >.>

[quote name='FlaccoFlicker' date='21 April 2010 - 11:06 AM' timestamp='1271862373' post='393315']
twoo is adam schefter in disguise
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Probably

[Purple Nurple]

[quote name='Twoo' date='21 April 2010 - 11:05 AM' timestamp='1271862307' post='393313']
The suspension will be set at 6 games. If ben seeks the mandated therapy and keeps his head on straight it will be reduced to 4 games, but it can not be reduced below 4 games or raised to more than 6 games (unless he screws up again, obviously).

He will not see the field for 4 games, MINIMUM. That's not a question. Ben will not throw a NFL pass for 4 games regardless of how nice he is and sucks up to the NFL. A maximum of 6 games without new incidents.
[/quote]

Is this set in stone, or are we waiting for OFFICIAL confirmation????

[FlaccoFlicker]

[quote name='darklight1216' date='21 April 2010 - 11:17 AM' timestamp='1271863035' post='393325']
Well that makes one of us.

[/quote]
i was happy we beat pitt last year but idk felt kinda like it would have felt better beating ben guess im just crazy lol

[Twoo]

[quote name='PuRock' date='21 April 2010 - 11:15 AM' timestamp='1271862917' post='393321']
The way they wrote the article can be read a couple different ways. But it makes the most sense the way you put it.

But it wouldn't surprise me if he made a comeback before 4 games. Marshall in 2008 was told he was going to have a 3 games suspension that could be reduced to a 2 game suspension if behavior is good. Marshall appealed and ended up getting the suspension to 1 game.

The same thing could happen to Rothlisberger, since he wasn't technically charged. He could appeal the suspension and get a lesser suspension in August.
[/quote]

Correct- it's possible the suspension can be reduced below 4 games if the NFLPA files suit against the NFL for unnecessarily suspending a player who was not officially charged. BUT... considering the allegations and public hanging of Ben... I doubt it'd happen. Odds are it'll be reduced from 6 to 4 and he'll be on the grass come week 5.


[quote name='Purple Nurple' date='21 April 2010 - 11:20 AM' timestamp='1271863211' post='393327']
Is this set in stone, or are we waiting for OFFICIAL confirmation????
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It's official, just hasn't been officially released yet to the public.

[FlaccoFlicker]

[quote name='Purple Nurple' date='21 April 2010 - 11:20 AM' timestamp='1271863211' post='393327']
Is this set in stone, or are we waiting for OFFICIAL confirmation????
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its being reported by schefter and morteson so i think it should be pretty official

[darklight1216]

[quote name='FlaccoFlicker' date='21 April 2010 - 11:20 AM' timestamp='1271863252' post='393329']
i was happy we beat pitt last year but idk felt kinda like it would have felt better beating ben guess im just crazy lol
[/quote]
Just win, baby.

[FlaccoFlicker]

[quote name='darklight1216' date='21 April 2010 - 11:22 AM' timestamp='1271863342' post='393332']
Just win, baby.
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true true cant wait for tomorrow th4en looong wait til preseason

[Purple Nurple]

[quote name='Purple Nurple' date='21 April 2010 - 11:20 AM' timestamp='1271863211' post='393327']
Is this set in stone, or are we waiting for OFFICIAL confirmation????
[/quote]


[quote name='Twoo' date='21 April 2010 - 11:20 AM' timestamp='1271863256' post='393330']
It's official, just hasn't been officially released yet to the public.
[/quote]


[quote name='FlaccoFlicker' date='21 April 2010 - 11:21 AM' timestamp='1271863307' post='393331']
its being reported by schefter and morteson so i think it should be pretty official
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[color="#9932CC"][size="4"][b]*STANDS UP AND DOES TRUFFLE SHUFFLE!!!*[/b][/size][/color]

[CNC]

THey are trying to trade him for a top 10 pick

[darklight1216]

^ The plot thickens.

[FlaccoFlicker]

DUN DUN DUUUUUNNNNNN

[Twoo]

[quote name='CNC' date='21 April 2010 - 11:48 AM' timestamp='1271864895' post='393359']
THey are trying to trade him for a top 10 pick
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1 team is interested and the STEELERS are the ones making the calls, they're being pro-active about dumping him.

[FlaccoFlicker]

[quote name='Twoo' date='21 April 2010 - 11:59 AM' timestamp='1271865576' post='393370']
1 team is interested and the STEELERS are the ones making the calls, they're being pro-active about dumping him.
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THANKS FOR THE INFO ADAM!!!hahahhaha j/k

[darklight1216]

[quote name='Twoo' date='21 April 2010 - 11:59 AM' timestamp='1271865576' post='393370']
1 team is interested and the STEELERS are the ones making the calls, they're being pro-active about dumping him.
[/quote]
Seattle, perhaps?

[Twoo]

[quote name='darklight1216' date='21 April 2010 - 12:04 PM' timestamp='1271865898' post='393377']
Seattle, perhaps?
[/quote]

Don't quote me on it...

But I'm thinking Seattle is the most likely team being they need a QB and have 2 picks. But the Bills are a pretty tempting team as well.