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	Commanders Post at The Warpath > Commanders Football > Locker Room Main Forum > Big Ben was close to death PDA Big Ben was close to death Pages : [1] 2 3 4 MTK 07-13-2006, 11:59 AM Rescuers told Roethlisberger he was close to dying (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2517756&campaign=rss&source=NFLHeadlines) Monkeydad 07-13-2006, 12:08 PM Yeah...his "excuse" for not wearing a helmet was "I forgot to go in the basement to get it". I lost even more respect for the guy when I heard that! Hog1 07-13-2006, 12:18 PM That day I wasn't, I forgot it. I literally forgot it," he said. "You know there are times that, people that have been making a big deal for the last couple years about me riding first of all, and then me riding without a helmet, but it's one of those things that I ride with a helmet also. I do a little bit of both. If you don't wear a seat belt every time you ride in the car should I label you as a person who doesn't wear a seat belt? And unfortunately I happened to not have it on that day because I forgot it in the basement." These are the words of someone who was "seconds from death", and "lucky to be alive". Not the brightest commentary, I have heard, considering the event and possible consequences. BDBohnzie 07-13-2006, 12:50 PM Almost like he didn't learn anything from it... Bandwagon 07-13-2006, 12:52 PM As a motorcycle rider for many years, I keep my helmet (and protective eyewear), right next to the cycle keys. The idea of "forgetting" one's helmet is a clear indication that he hardly ever uses it at all in spite of his statements to the contrary. saden1 07-13-2006, 01:05 PM If you don't wear a seat belt every time you ride in the car should I label you as a person who doesn't wear a seat belt? He is not very bright is he? So I'm guessing with his logic a chick that hooks 50% of the time should be labeled a part time hooker. Better yet, an entrepreneur. He's still a douchebag. Hog1 07-13-2006, 01:15 PM He is not very bright is he? So I'm guessing with his logic a chick that hooks 50% of the time should be labeled a part time hooker. Better yet, an entrepreneur. He's still a douchebag. Well maybe I spoke a little prematurely. I really like hookers..........so.............maybe Ben's logic works! MTK 07-13-2006, 01:40 PM Gotta say he looks pretty good after doing a face plant off a windshield just a month ago mooby 07-13-2006, 02:39 PM well, maybe he'll learn from his mistake this time around. 724Skinsfan 07-13-2006, 03:11 PM No big deal. Thurman Thomas forgot his helmet once, right?