tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29893900.post128925855154003536..comments2024-03-27T17:53:10.159-04:00Comments on Mondesi's House: "ZERO TOLERANCE"...OR MAYBE NOTmondesishousehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16196483886553780303noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29893900.post-28549179764942492802010-04-20T13:44:22.396-04:002010-04-20T13:44:22.396-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Joehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11632705558645843492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29893900.post-58987349340418140302010-04-20T12:43:33.698-04:002010-04-20T12:43:33.698-04:00usually when you lie to law enforcement officials ...usually when you lie to law enforcement officials and they catch you in the lie, you go to jail for obstruction of justice...Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17325780083717650209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29893900.post-38131542949673714752010-04-20T11:58:01.674-04:002010-04-20T11:58:01.674-04:00Send 'em to Lincoln-LemingtonSend 'em to Lincoln-LemingtonBurressWithButterflywingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12466557816631165674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29893900.post-59193319947682496972010-04-20T11:53:49.830-04:002010-04-20T11:53:49.830-04:00I don't understand why this is such a big deal...I don't understand why this is such a big deal or a surprise to anyone. To many in the professional world, we can lose our jobs for being an idiot in our private lives. Its about time the Steelers start earning the reputation they supposedly have.<br /><br />Let's say Ben didn't rape or assault the girl and that the bathroom sex was consensual. That is still illegal and had they been caught, would be deserving of a suspension. Through his lawyers, Ben has admitted to sex with the accuser, which is TOTALLY different than what he originally told police. That is pretty fishy to me.<br /><br />Clairton isn't rough enough for these guys. Send them to Manchester. Hopefully they enjoy their time out.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29893900.post-77999763209929390772010-04-20T10:38:18.919-04:002010-04-20T10:38:18.919-04:00A lot of people have differing opinions on what ma...A lot of people have differing opinions on what makes up despicable conduct. I personally think that dead-horsing a girl on a toilet seat in some B-F-E bar qualifies as despicable. Factor in the prior allegations and now all the rumbling and grumbling about other women who never came forward and it appears we have a bit of a history developing. <br /><br />HOWEVER, it still comes down to being he said-she said, and unfortunately there is not enough evidence to prove it's more than that. <br /><br />Is he guilty of being a scumbag, YES. If he wasn't already amidst allegations for similar acts, I would probably give him the benefit of the doubt. I just can't help but think this is just the beginning of the end for him. At least this chapter of his career.BurressWithButterflywingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12466557816631165674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29893900.post-71146495829660173652010-04-20T09:12:17.089-04:002010-04-20T09:12:17.089-04:00(I'm a different Chris than above) My thought ...(I'm a different Chris than above) My thought here basically goes like this. Ben is acting like a frat boy, which most people will agree he is too old to be doing that. That said, however, he still may not be any more despicable than 75% of college guys out there. <br /><br />Hypothetically, let's say that he never raped the girl from last year (which isn't a stretch, she threatened to sue people who wouldn't back her story, which is sort of fishy), but that he did mess around with her. Then let's assume he screwed around with this girl as was reported. Let's also assume she was so drunk she doesn't remember it, as was reported. If she was that drunk, who knows what she wanted or didn't want at that time. But she was wearing a name-tag that said exactly what she was looking for that night (It said "DTF" which stands for Down To F...). The idea of going to a restroom to "take care of business" is undoubtedly stupid, however, that's about as far as many people can vilify Ben. The reason being is that how many guys out there spent their college days sleeping around, having a good time? Well, add in an exorbitant amount of money, fame, and supposed past (even if it's not true it definitely leads to people believing it more) to those guys and guess what happens. I'm not saying Ben was right, he wasn't. I'm not saying Ben is the worst person ever, he's not. But the main point I am making is that he has gotten his image absolutely murdered for speculation and doing what a lot of guys do. The whole guilty till proven innocent thing is pretty annoying in this case.<br /><br />Also, I really don't understand how Women's rights enters this up to and until he is convicted. It's not been proven he didn't do anything that women wanted. The only thing that's been proven at this point is that Ben likes to get some while at the bar. If the girl doesn't expect that from a guy who would try to pick her up at the bar, that's her own fault. But really, until it's proven that Ben is a rapist or sexual offender, then the Women Rights issues just don't yet exist.<br /><br />One point for those who is saying Ben is making poor decisions by going out...staying in and having women over could be far, far worse. Going out isn't the issue, the venue is the issue, and the types he associates with out of the eyes of witnesses is the issue.<br /><br />Ben may be an idiot, I don't know. He may be a rapist, I don't know. Ben may be the most unlucky guy in the NFL with character defamation, I don't know. But I prefer to remain at the innocent till proven guilty side of the argument.Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01506555689221935297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29893900.post-71204298563637758532010-04-20T08:32:22.573-04:002010-04-20T08:32:22.573-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Mr. Lenzihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05492604182492865322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29893900.post-58148960422809751432010-04-20T08:18:01.960-04:002010-04-20T08:18:01.960-04:00Clairton...isn't that a little harsh?
As much...Clairton...isn't that a little harsh?<br /><br />As much an albatross as Ben has become to the Steelers, it will be interesting to see how fan opinions of him change as this season goes on.<br /><br />What if he is suspended for 4 games? The majority of fans will be probably be on board with that disciplinary action and probably agree/demand that it should be more. Maybe 8 games, or just trade him already…hell, hang him!<br /><br />Then the fun starts. What happens if the Steelers start 0-4 behind Batch and Dixon? When Ben starts game 5, do the fans boo him? Maybe, but not as much as if he started the season. If he can lead the Steelers into a playoff spot despite the 0-4 start, do the fans still boo him? Will they still be just as disgusted and disappointed with him then? It’s amazing how hypocritical people become when it comes down to wins and losses and everyone can talk a good game now when it’s April, but when it’s December and the Steelers are battling for the post-season, I bet the talk of trading him won’t be so loud and the excuse that he somehow, magically, over the course of a few months, has learned his lesson and should be judged differently now will be the new talk. <br /><br />Yup, it will be interesting.Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14645147302738910500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29893900.post-11997663889704734392010-04-20T02:48:09.967-04:002010-04-20T02:48:09.967-04:00How are you 'not going to tolerate it' chr...How are you 'not going to tolerate it' chris? <br /><br />Being disgusted or to think his behavior was inappropriate I believe is represented by the majority here and beyond, and there will be action taken. <br /><br />To people that think it needs to be the point of removal or they won't 'support' the Steelers? Find another team then. <br /><br />P.S. I hear the new levels will be from minor to harsh:<br /><br />* Fine<br />* Suspension<br />* Banished to ClairtonBURGH08https://www.blogger.com/profile/04977580975300029584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29893900.post-41167949296147427742010-04-19T23:50:34.480-04:002010-04-19T23:50:34.480-04:00One doesn't need to be a woman or a "fath...One doesn't need to be a woman or a "father of a daughter" to think that Roethlisberger's rampant misogyny is inappropriate, detrimental to the team image, or the league's image. The Gene Collier column from 4/18 should expose that fans who refuse to tolerate Roethlisberger's behavior from a women's rights perspective are indeed justified (and finally getting column inches). Count this underrepresented group within your ranks of those disgusted with Roethlisberger's repeated behavior.chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17179815299845389760noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29893900.post-22450554852389706632010-04-19T22:30:16.011-04:002010-04-19T22:30:16.011-04:00Zero tolerance seems pretty harsh to me. Are ther...Zero tolerance seems pretty harsh to me. Are there different levels of misconduct? Will some transgressions get them a fine and/or suspension while others will get them cut from the team? Maybe the public doesn't even have to be privy to the new policy. <br /><br />Glad to see something is finally going on to address the black cloud hanging above the franchise, but I hope this doesn't lead to any unjust punishment.Jonny Van Mundegaardehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07179333226313565628noreply@blogger.com