Comments on: Sports Illustrated Exposes The Real Ben Roethlisberger

By: chris

chris — Tue, 11 May 2010 13:01:16 +0000

Oh, I got that you were making a joke. I guess I just find the whole situation too sad. It used be great fun to point at the Cowboys or Bengals and laugh at what lowlifes they are. Now, not so much.

And I don’t think the bad behavior is going to affect the NFL. I don’t follow baseball attendance closely but I was at PNC Park with 32,000 other fans when Barry Bonds made his final visit and we were applauding and chanting “Barry!” even though everybody knows he’s a roid head. I don’t think fans care that much about roids or players getting arrested (at least, not enough to stop watching/going to games).

But you do make a good point about the lockout. It did hurt both MLB and NHL popularity pretty badly. The NFL hasn’t locked out (yet) so I guess we’ll cross that bridge when we come to it. I don’t think there will be one myself. Unlike NHL or MLB, NFL players are mostly idiots who don’t know how to save their money. All you have to do is tell them “No paychecks this year!” and they’ll come begging back because how are they gonna afford their 6 cars, 4 houses, and 8 illegitimate kids?

By: psycho4steelers

psycho4steelers — Tue, 11 May 2010 02:41:37 +0000

I understand the “making fun of” point….That,s what I meant in the not funny ending. Sometimes my “humor” doesn’t translate in writing. When I learn to write better perhaps my comments will be enjoyed. LOL? Anyways, the Cush thing is a different animal but it doesn’t help the sport in the eyes of the casual fan, which is what the NFL depends on for revenue. Diehards only spend so much per year. The casual observer buying that jersey or ticket is who they (the NFL) are marketing to. And with the BB press, LT ad now Cush, a lockout will kill the NFL. We saw what happens to Major sports when the “casual” fan is repulsed by the greed, roids and shenanigans. MLB and MLH still haven’t recoverd. JMO. Anyways, had a couple of copper pieces burning a hole in my pocket. Thanks for letting me drop ‘em here.

By: oiii

oiii — Mon, 10 May 2010 20:13:14 +0000

Good point Chris. We have no room to bad mouth other teams about having dirt bags on their team because we have just as many.

By: chris

chris — Mon, 10 May 2010 10:22:33 +0000

I’m over making fun of the Bengals for who they hire. It’s sorta pointless when you realize the Steelers have just as many idiots and criminals as they do. Plus, I’ve really enjoyed Ochocinco on Dancing With The Stars.

As for Cushing, my understanding was the drugs he got suspended for were steroids. Personally, I’m not going to get that upset over that because I believe 90% of the NFL takes something at least some of the time… They’re just not dumb enough to get caught. Yes, I know steroids are cheating but he’s trying to make himself a better player and in turn help his team win. To me, that’s not even in the same universe as beating up women or raping coeds.

By: psycho4steelers

psycho4steelers — Sat, 08 May 2010 18:55:03 +0000

Another example Chris…..Its getting ridiculous.

Brian Cushing Supended 4 games

Brian Cushing of the Texans was appearantly suspended after failing the leagues drug policy. Unbelivable for the second year kid. Doesn’t anyone that these yahoos hire do anything but take their money? I mean really? All that cash and he tests dirty. It’s a sad state of affairs in the NFL. Perhaps a play stoppage will wake these schmucks up. And who knows, we may rebound better than ever. Or, hopefully better than MLB or the NHL did anyway.