Merged: Big Ben to miss opener!

[Miamilove20]

allright guys don't kill me for this one .. But I found this, while I was checking some fatasy football news

from blackandgoldinsider.com
BlackandGoldInsider.com will update you later this evening, but right now close sources tell us that Ben Roethlisberger is highly unlikely to play this Thursday against Miami in the season opener.

We are hearing that he is in surgury as we speak (nothing to related to Motorcycle Accident).

Bill Cowher will address the media this evening following practice. Check back often as BlackandGoldInsider.com will update you as we get more info...

 

[Disgustipate]

Unsubstanciated rumor- Big Ben to miss opener

http://blackandgoldinsider.com/


BlackandGoldInsider.com will update you later this evening, but right now close sources tell us that Ben Roethlisberger is highly unlikely to play this Thursday against Miami in the season opener.

We are hearing that he is in surgury as we speak (nothing to related to Motorcycle Accident).

Bill Cowher will address the media this evening following practice. Check back often as BlackandGoldInsider.com will update you as we get more info...


Bad grammar aside, I figured I'd pass this one along.

 

[cnc66]

dang...not related to the accident..I hope the guy is alright...

 

[CJTaKoZ]

Internet rumor states he missed practice today and is having surgery for appendicitis (sp?).

INTERNET-RUMOR key word here.

 

[Deadish]

I hope he doesn't miss this game. I don't want to hear any excuses when we bust dat ***!!

 

[Miamilove20]

it is actually taken from a german nfl fan forum. steeler fans say there could be something wrong with his appendix.

 

[byroan]

Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger was nowhere to be found when the Steelers took the practice field at 3:30 p.m. today.

The Steelers promised an answer from coach Cowher regarding the starting quarterback's absence when practice ends at 5:30 p.m.

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/06246/718879-66.stm

 

[phillyphinphan]

the post gazette reports Ben not was not at practice today:

hhhmmmmm........


http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/06246/718879-66.stm

 

[Rick 1966]

Heck, Hines Ward is questionable for the game right now...if neither play, that could be a baaad thing for the Steeler offense.

 

[cnc66]

it was because one of my shipmates had an appendicitis attack that I got to see the 1972 season Superbowl game.

 

[BrazForPhins]

I hope Big Ben is healthy and ready for week 2

:D

 

[Majpain]

Heck, Hines Ward is questionable for the game right now...if neither play, that could be a baaad thing for the Steeler offense.

Yup if they dont have either player Steelers are in for bad night.

 

[FanMarino]

Wonder if the Steeler Fan Forums are getting the rumor. With Ward and Roth out it would be panic button time.

 

[cnc66]

I hope Big Ben is healthy and ready for week 2

:D

aye, I must say that is a fine wish....

 

[CJTaKoZ]

Some semi-credible confirmation:

http://kdka.com/sports/local_story_246173637.html