Roethlisberger suspension may be reduced to 3 games on Friday...

[bcbadgalz]

KDKA Pittsburgh is reporting tonight that Art Rooney Jr will attend the meeting Friday with Ben Roethlisberger in order to try and get the suspension reduced.
Also, Sal Paolantonio of ESPN.com is reporting that Pittsburgh QB Ben Roethlisberger’s representatives will ask commissioner Roger Goodell to reduce his six-game suspension to three games when the two sides meet.
If granted, that number would be a huge surprise to virtually everybody who covers and follows the NFL.

It’s been common thought that, because Goodell has said he’s pleased with Roethlisberger’s response to violating the NFL’s personal conduct policy, he would reduce the suspension to four games. If Goodell really cuts the original number in half, that must mean Roethlisberger worked his behind off to get back in the commissioner’s good graces.

Oh, and Steelers fans would rejoice.

One paragraph from the story that might interest you, explaining why Roethlisberger’s people have the cojones to ask for such a big reduction:


Some in the Roethlisberger camp have argued since Roethlisberger is the first player suspended by Goodell under the personal conduct policy who has not been arrested, charged with or convicted of a crime, he should not be suspended more than two games. His camp has always considered the six game suspension too harsh. But few believe Goodell will go that far, and some in the Roethlisberger camp do not want to anger the commissioner by asking for too much.

[Steel]

Hope the Commish holds to at least 4 games. I believe Ben needs this to show him that he is not bigger then the game.

bc, do you think he has finally grown up ?

[Sweetleaf22]

let it go old wise guy.....................

[bcbadgalz]

Originally Posted by Steel

Hope the Commish holds to at least 4 games. I believe Ben needs this to show him that he is not bigger then the game.

bc, do you think he has finally grown up ?

I surely hope so Steel?
Regardless, I don't expect he will get himself in trouble ever again.

[bcbadgalz]

Originally Posted by Sweetleaf22

let it go old wise guy.....................

LOL !

[cheezer]

Originally Posted by bcbadgalz

I surely hope so Steel?
Regardless, I don't expect he will get himself in trouble ever again.

I don't know.......hard to control that "other brain" completely......

[Sweetleaf22]

Hines bought him a ten year supply of porn to last him his playing career....


and some jergens ,he never leaves the house,

[ZaQ]

Originally Posted by bcbadgalz

Some in the Roethlisberger camp have argued since Roethlisberger is the first player suspended by Goodell under the personal conduct policy who has not been arrested, charged with or convicted of a crime, he should not be suspended more than two games.

Totally agree here, while I don't condone Ben's alleged actions, the NFL should not be taking the law into their own hands.

Also, I have him in most of my fantasy leagues...

[QuadzillaXXX]

mark madden had a good point the other day.......he noted the chorus of boos coming out of denver for ben which will continue all around the league.......don't see how they lessen his suspension when he's the most hated guy in the league by fans

[LordCC]

I thought they would reduce it from 6 no problem, but settle on 4. But if they do give him 3 games, I believe its because the owner are the Rooney family & that means alot in the league. For any other owner, it would be 4 games, so I think 3 is a compromise.

[Sweetleaf22]

In light of recent non-suspensions for drunk driving, carrying a gun through an airport and videotaped assault, a healthy (if not maximum) shrinkage seems apropos.



Despite behaving in contrite, humble and rehabilitated fashion since the whip came down, Roethlisberger is still very villainous in certain circles (witness his reception in Denver). He's also still WHITE. Anyone who doesn't believe Ben was suspended more severely to appease the NFL's black majority, black special-interest groups and parasites like Rev. Jesse Jackson and Rev. Al Sharpton is INSANE.

Goodell can't backtrack too far. Four, yes. Less, no. Too much to explain.
doub M

[Steel]

Originally Posted by Sweetleaf22

In light of recent non-suspensions for drunk driving, carrying a gun through an airport and videotaped assault, a healthy (if not maximum) shrinkage seems apropos.



Despite behaving in contrite, humble and rehabilitated fashion since the whip came down, Roethlisberger is still very villainous in certain circles (witness his reception in Denver). He's also still WHITE. Anyone who doesn't believe Ben was suspended more severely to appease the NFL's black majority, black special-interest groups and parasites like Rev. Jesse Jackson and Rev. Al Sharpton is INSANE.

Goodell can't backtrack too far. Four, yes. Less, no. Too much to explain.
doub M

Please tell me you didn't just use the race card ? Again, Ben is the one you should be pissed at.

[LordCC]

I think we all knew the suspension would be reduced to 4 games and not be held to 6. I am not surprised and I will be shocked if anyone else here is.