Oops. I forgot to wear my helmut. My bad.
Even though the guy was "seconds away from dying", Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger Friday told "Good Morning America" that he's not going to become an advocate for helmut safety.
"Actually, that morning I was on my way to work out, and I had just gotten my bike all custom done," Roethlisberger said. "It was painted up, and it was really nice. And I was supposed to take my helmet that day with me to take it to get it painted to match the bike so I could wear it all the time when I rode that bike. And I totally forgot it that day."
Roethlisberger suffered a 9-inch laceration to the head, multiple facial fractures, and serious knee damage in the June 12 motorcycle accident that nearly claimed his life. (He was told by paramedics at the scene that he was seconds away from death as he had slit a vein or an artery in his mouth or throat and the blood was draining into his stomach.)
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Even though the guy was "seconds away from dying", Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger Friday told "Good Morning America" that he's not going to become an advocate for helmut safety.
"Actually, that morning I was on my way to work out, and I had just gotten my bike all custom done," Roethlisberger said. "It was painted up, and it was really nice. And I was supposed to take my helmet that day with me to take it to get it painted to match the bike so I could wear it all the time when I rode that bike. And I totally forgot it that day."
Roethlisberger suffered a 9-inch laceration to the head, multiple facial fractures, and serious knee damage in the June 12 motorcycle accident that nearly claimed his life. (He was told by paramedics at the scene that he was seconds away from death as he had slit a vein or an artery in his mouth or throat and the blood was draining into his stomach.)
Know who hasn't gone anywhere near a motorcycle this summer? Peyton Manning. The Indianapolis Colts are 10/1 favorites to win the 2007 Super Bowl... as are the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Now is a good time to bet on the 2007 Super Bowl. Get your NFL futures at the Bodog Sportsbook.
