Big Ben goes free... again.

[Mr. Scot]

I just want a fair playing field for all. Roger Godell having a 2 time accussed sexual deviant, as well as a bad cyclist, hurts the image of the league last time I checked. He deserves to be suspended at least 1 game for this. I don't think that Roger Goodell is a racist( from someone who's black and Puerto Rican) but the longer this situation lasts the more favoritism seems to be projected towards white, high profile players from high profile teams( see how quickly Jake Delhomme would hav been suspended had he done it here). And if he thinks the players don't see this and talk amongst themselves about it he's being foolish.

The argument against it though would be people saying he was exonerated. Thus, how can you rightly punish him for something he didn't do (even if you think he really did)?

I think he'll get some form of punishment. Not sure if it'll be a suspension. Fine seems more likely.

[capfolly]

The argument against it though would be people saying he was exonerated. Thus, how can you rightly punish him for something he didn't do (even if you think he really did)?

I think he'll get some form of punishment. Not sure if it'll be a suspension. Fine seems more likely.

But this isn't a court room. Roger Goodell perpetuates this image that he doesn't stand and won't except anything that makes the league look bad. Ben needs to be given some kind of motivation not to put himself in these situations and lets be honest, NFL fines are a joke anyway. NFL fines are like me paying 10 dollars at my university for not having a parking permit.

[Mr. Scot]

But this isn't a court room. Roger Goodell perpetuates this image that he doesn't stand and won't except anything that makes the league look bad. Ben needs to be given some kind of motivation not to put himself in these situations and lets be honest, NFL fines are a joke anyway. NFL fines are like me paying 10 dollars at my university for not having a parking permit.

I'd actually like to see a suspension, but then I believe he's guilty.

Not sure it'll happen though.

[Porn Shop Clerk]

Man, you guys remember how many times Dan Marino, John Elway, Joe Montana, Warren Moon, Tom Brady, Peyton Manning all got accused of raping those damn gold digging sluts?

Me neither.

f**k Ben. I hope he gets raped.

If there are so many gold digging sluts out there screaming rape every time they're alone with Kobe, how come we don't hear more about it?

[carolinanimal]

Man, you guys remember how many times Dan Marino, John Elway, Joe Montana, Warren Moon, Tom Brady, Peyton Manning all got accused of raping those damn gold digging sluts?

Me neither.

f**k Ben. I hope he gets raped.

If there are so many gold digging sluts out there screaming rape every time they're alone with Kobe, how come we don't hear more about it?

they settle out of court or get the money to be hush hush about it. just think lets just say these two incidents are completely not his fault. we already have poeple on here call him ben rapelisberger. players in high profile have way more to lose than some chick that works at waffle house. if you were a player even if you were completely in the right, the IMAGE of what you done is sometimes worse than what you actually did.

look at pedophile cases. some one can be completely exonerated, but people will still not have there children next to that person. public opinion can be very strong if not misguided at times.

[carolinanimal]

also what actually happened in these cases? did he actually have intercourse with these girls? did he physically abuse them? did he forcibly coerce them into sexual acts? everyone is saying rape but the reports if have read dont say he has had any sexual contact with these girls. if this guys is so sex crazed and stupid , how does he not leave enough evidence to convict him? if the police cant find enough evidence to convict him, even circumstantial in BOTH cases, why is he automatically guilty?

[WhiteBoysCanRun22]

Ok, look people. I DO NOT believe Big Ben is guilty. Reason why is b/c:

1) The 20 year old college girl was "heavily intoxicated" (says so in the ESPN article)

2) When the press tried to contact her & her peers for an interview, they either hung up on the phone or replied with "I'm sorry, I have no comment" (says so in another ESPN article)

3) Not enough evidence could be collected, such as rape marks, semen, blood, bruise marks on the girls body, etc. If there aren't any rape marks, then how is this "rape" instead of just "drunk sex" or a hook up?

4) The girl will NOT press charges against Big Ben, so what does that tell u?

Big Ben IS an idiot...dumbass loser...and was probably guilty from his 2008 rape case (in which the victim actually DID press charges against him, but this 20 year old loser & her family won't) but this time is all about a retarded & drunk sorority bitch

[Snake]

"Rapist" has a lot worse connotation than "thug".

If you believe Roethlisberger is guilty, then what he's done is worse than just about anyone in recent years outside of Rae Carruth.

As despicable as Michael Vick's crimes were, you'd have to say raping one woman - let alone two - is worse. You could make an argument that what Roethlisberger did was worse than even Donte Stallworth and Leonard Little. Yes, their actions resulted in the deaths of two people, but those were accidents. While horribly irresponsible, they were not intentional. It's impossible to describe rape as anything but intentional.

So again, if Ben is guilty, he's way worse than a "thug".

I think all crimes are Hannis and all of them have Family's that will never be the same after. I cant believe how many people disregard Rape allegations for the simple fact he is a Football player. The only reason Roethlisberger is not going to court is because the Victim pleaded with the DA not too because of embarrassment. Put yourself in her shoes and see if you would like to have to tell a bunch of people that a man forced you down and fuged you and you might see why she did that. The simple fact is that DNA was found. Witnesses told police that he followed her into the bathroom and she went right to the hospital after the attack. If you cant see what happened then you dont want too. :frown2:

[Snake]

Can't wait to see who he molest/rapes/sexually assaults next.

2 women, 2 cases, 2 Superbowls...

This guy is amazing. 3rd time's a charm. Let's see what happens.

Your right its bound to happen again cause he never gets into trouble for it.

[carolinanimal]

I think all crimes are Hannis and all of them have Family's that will never be the same after. I cant believe how many people disregard Rape allegations for the simple fact he is a Football player. The only reason Roethlisberger is not going to court is because the Victim pleaded with the DA not too because of embarrassment. Put yourself in her shoes and see if you would like to have to tell a bunch of people that a man forced you down and f**ked you and you might see why she did that. The simple fact is that DNA was found. Witnesses told police that he followed her into the bathroom and she went right to the hospital after the attack. If you cant see what happened then you dont want too. :frown2:

they found no evidence to charge him. where did it say that she was too embarrassed to press charges? did she scream when attacked? why didnt the witnesses help her?

[Hawk]

Ok, look people. I DO NOT believe Big Ben is guilty. Reason why is b/c:

1) The 20 year old college girl was "heavily intoxicated" (says so in the ESPN article)

2) When the press tried to contact her & her peers for an interview, they either hung up on the phone or replied with "I'm sorry, I have no comment" (says so in another ESPN article)

3) Not enough evidence could be collected, such as rape marks, semen, blood, bruise marks on the girls body, etc. If there aren't any rape marks, then how is this "rape" instead of just "drunk sex" or a hook up?

4) The girl will NOT press charges against Big Ben, so what does that tell u?

Big Ben IS an idiot...dumbass loser...and was probably guilty from his 2008 rape case (in which the victim actually DID press charges against him, but this 20 year old loser & her family won't) but this time is all about a retarded & drunk sorority bitch

you make your own argument kind of tough! if she was soo drunk, perhaps she was too out of it to fight back and then there would be no rape marks! Remember, as soon as she says no and he continues, it's rape...doesn't have to be violent and full of bruises!!! As for no comments to the press...thats pretty much how every case goes! No charges...doesn't mean he's guilty or innocent either...perhaps the chance to settle out of court for $$$ is worth more to her!

I have no idea if he's guilty or innocent...but twice in such short time span surely makes you wonder!

[carolinanimal]

you make your own argument kind of tough! if she was soo drunk, perhaps she was too out of it to fight back and then there would be no rape marks! Remember, as soon as she says no and he continues, it's rape...doesn't have to be violent and full of bruises!!! As for no comments to the press...thats pretty much how every case goes! No charges...doesn't mean he's guilty or innocent either...perhaps the chance to settle out of court for $$$ is worth more to her!

I have no idea if he's guilty or innocent...but twice in such short time span surely makes you wonder!

that is the part that makes it harder to believe! even the dumbest criminals would do something that close to when something happened that was high profile like his was.

[dimbee]

Maybe Big Ben really is BIG Ben and these girls just couldn't handle it and see that as an opening to cry rape

[ncbobcat]

Man, Big Ben is the white OJ!