Before ripping on Ben Roethlisberger (the QB for the Pittsburgh Steelers) for allowing his bare face to touch pavement (or handlebars or automobiles) while riding a motorcycle, let me say.....I'm glad it wasn't worse, it looks like he has a very high chance of full recovery and hopefully taking snaps this season.
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(From SI.com) Reportedly, Roethlisberger wasn't wearing his helmet. Asked (prior to his accident) why he does not wear a helmet while riding, Roethlisberger's response was "....I'm not really a risk-taker. I'm pretty conservative and laid back, but the big thing is to just be careful. I'll just continue to be careful. .....we always ride in a group of people, and I think it makes it even more safe."
That is usually the tragic assumption that most "invencible" people make, especially when on a motorcycle is that they control 100% of the variables that determine whether the shiny side stays up or goes down. Now Ben (hopefully) knows that he has no control over the oncoming driver's (apparent) failure to yield prior to making a left hand turn.
The motorcycle that Roethlisberger was reportedly driving was a Suzuki Hayabusa, claimed to be the fastest "stock" bike made. Since when does a "conservative" "laid back" person ride a Hayabusa without a helmet?
Reality sucks. But we all must accept it one way or another. Reality on a motorcycle means you could have a get-off that is due to someone else's mistake rather than your own. While showing off your mug, experiencing the "freedom" of wind blowing your hair while riding your insanely fast crotch rocket is "cool", drinking lunch through a straw for 6 weeks has got to be "uncool", especially since it was likely avoidable had you been wearing a full-face helmet. So Ben, recover quickly, grow up, and remember your not in high school any more. Making money and winning super bowls are more important that looking "cool".
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(From SI.com) Reportedly, Roethlisberger wasn't wearing his helmet. Asked (prior to his accident) why he does not wear a helmet while riding, Roethlisberger's response was "....I'm not really a risk-taker. I'm pretty conservative and laid back, but the big thing is to just be careful. I'll just continue to be careful. .....we always ride in a group of people, and I think it makes it even more safe."
That is usually the tragic assumption that most "invencible" people make, especially when on a motorcycle is that they control 100% of the variables that determine whether the shiny side stays up or goes down. Now Ben (hopefully) knows that he has no control over the oncoming driver's (apparent) failure to yield prior to making a left hand turn.
The motorcycle that Roethlisberger was reportedly driving was a Suzuki Hayabusa, claimed to be the fastest "stock" bike made. Since when does a "conservative" "laid back" person ride a Hayabusa without a helmet?
Reality sucks. But we all must accept it one way or another. Reality on a motorcycle means you could have a get-off that is due to someone else's mistake rather than your own. While showing off your mug, experiencing the "freedom" of wind blowing your hair while riding your insanely fast crotch rocket is "cool", drinking lunch through a straw for 6 weeks has got to be "uncool", especially since it was likely avoidable had you been wearing a full-face helmet. So Ben, recover quickly, grow up, and remember your not in high school any more. Making money and winning super bowls are more important that looking "cool".
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