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Showing posts with label Art Rooney II. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Art Rooney II. Show all posts
5/10/2010
4/15/2010
ROONEY PRESS CONFERENCE AT 2:30; IS TRADE A POSSIBILITY?
I hope you enjoyed the brief dominance of the local headlines by the Penguins, because they're about to get turned back over to Ben Roethlisberger and the Steelers at 2:30 or so, which is when Art Rooney II will be holding a press conference at the UPMC Sports Performance Complex.
Speculation is running wild as to what will be said, running from a simple Q&A to a suspension. Personally, I don't think the suspension will come from the Steelers - I think this case has evolved into more of a national, NFL issue - so I'm not holding my breath on that front.
However, on another front, Jason La Canfora of NFL.com reports that the Steelers have had internal discussions about trading the two-time Super Bowl champion QB. Considering his baggage and price tag, it would be hard to find a deal that would be anywhere near fair value for the Steelers, and while I don't think it's a likely scenario, I can understand the rationale.
The city definitely hit the tipping point with Roethlisberger this week; Fred Bright's graphic details of the case coupled with Ben's disheveled appearance at his press conference did incredible damage to his reputation, enough to make one wonder if any amount of future goodwill could get him back into the city's good graces. With that in mind, no, I don't think it's beyond the realm of possibilities for the Steelers to at least examine the trade market for Big Ben - a statement I never dreamed of writing in my lifetime.
3/08/2010
ATTORNEY EDWARD GARLAND: "BEN IS COMPLETELY INNOCENT"
Edward Garland is Roethlisberger's attorney for this case. He has also represented rapper T.I., Ray Lewis, Jamal Lewis, Dany Heatley and PacMan Jones in the past. That's not a list you want to be a part of.
Garland says there was "no criminal activity" and Roethlisberger is "completely innocent of any crime."
Milledgeville Police Chief Woodrow Blue said the quarterback and other witnesses to the alleged incident would be interviewed in the next two to three days. He also added that videotape from the nightclubs would be reviewed.
Art Rooney II of the Steelers issued the following statement today:
"All of us in the Steelers family are concerned about the recent incident involving Ben Roethlisberger in Georgia. We cannot comment on any of the specifics until law enforcement’s investigation is concluded. Certainly, we will continue to closely monitor the situation.”
Pittsburgh-based agent Ralph Cindrich has made some candid comments regarding the situation on his Twitter feed.
For example: "Is stupidity a defense? Look for Women's Groups on Big Ben. You think Vick with dog lovers was bad? A Pimple! They shut u down"
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