The answer is absolutely, positively and without a doubt, that Big Gay Ben is the Leagues' biggest douchebag---by a mile.

Be proud Steelers fan, you won (or were handed) two Super Bowls with this piece of shit as your QB. Congratulations!!!

@riffer-x said:

That didn't take long.

A cracker is what the black slaves used to call the white men who would whip them if they didn't work hence the term cracker.

Curious developments in case against Roethlisberger

Posted by Mike Florio on March 25, 2010 9:40 AM ET

Maybe it's a coincidence, but it's strange how the case of alleged sexual assault against Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger has begun to publicly unravel in the three days since Commissioner Roger Goodell addressed the situation for the first time in brief but ominous fashion.

"The most important thing is we take the issue seriously," Goodell said. "We are concerned that Ben continues to put himself in this position."

On Tuesday, word came that the request for a DNA sample had been withdrawn. Though not technically relevant to these circumstances given the absence of any issue regarding mistaken identity, the development caused many to conclude that the case would soon crumble.

On Wednesday, KDKA-TV reported that the alleged victim has failed to meet with authorities for a second interview, and that she hasn't spoken to police since the evening of the alleged incident. The fact that she promptly retained counsel after the incident means that she's either acting on advice of those lawyers -- or she's ignoring their recommendations. Either way, no criminal case can proceed without a cooperative victim.

Now, the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reports that the alleged victim had a blood alcohol concentration in excess of 0.20 percent, a very high number suggesting significant intoxication. Still, the information comes not from police, but from the lawyer representing the nightclub where the alleged incident occurred. Carl Cansino claims that the authorities shared this information with him.

So if they shared it with him, why didn't they share it with the Tribune-Review? (In this regard, keep in mind that the Tribune-Review also reported a couple of weeks ago that Roethlisberger would be providing a DNA sample and submitting to another interview, neither of which have happened. Then again, the Tribune-Review never has reported that Terry Bradshaw has died. I felt compelled to add that because several commenters surely would have.)

And here's where it gets weird. (Or, as the case may be, weirder.) Cansino explains that the security videos from the evening of the incident weren't available, because the system used at the club "recorded over the footage."

"The DVD system overwrote itself," Cansino told the Tribune-Review. "Had it just been deleted, they might have been able to save some of it."

Setting aside for now the fact that we don't understand how in the hell more of the footage would have been available it all of it had been deleted, the fact that the tapes would not have been preserved in relation to an event that came to light before the evening ended is very troubling to us.

I've encountered multiple situations like this, in my technically mothballed legal career. Many businesses have security cameras, and most have a system where, eventually, the old footage automatically is replaced with new footage. Otherwise, each place of business eventually would need an NFL Films-style vault to house what amounts to, in most cases, recordings of primarily if not exclusively innocuous activity within the premises.

One of the frustrations often encountered in these cases is that nightclubs and retailers are in position to preserve the footage that advances their interests, such as video of employee misconduct, because they know to pull the images before the system covers them up with new footage. For incidents that could create liability for the business, the footage usually is long gone by the time a lawsuit is threatened or filed, since the business had no reason to save it, especially if it might be harmful to the interests of the business.

There's a huge difference in this case. The folks who run the Capital City nightclub in Milledgeville, Georgia knew immediately that an incident had occurred. Thus, the footage should have been flagged and saved, with or without a request or a subpoena.

So, yes, something stinks about this specific development. Even though there reportedly was not a camera in the vicinity of the place where the alleged incident occurred ("a staff restroom near a dingy storage corridor," the epitome of high class), other cameras could have captured images that would have provided circumstantial evidence of innocence or guilt, based on the alleged victim's demeanor before and after the incident.

If, in the end, a lawsuit is filed by the alleged victim (assuming, of course, that her failure to cooperate hasn't resulted from a confidential settlement that already has been reached), look for Capital City to face a litany of claims for failure to provide a safe and secure environment -- and look for the alleged victim's lawyer to hammer the nightclub for failing to preserve video evidence that might have been incredibly useful to the overall pursuit of the truth.

@atenears said:

So are you... Say Lovee ~

@atenears said:

with the tape conveniently "erased" something definitely stinks

That didn't take long.

@medicineman said:

Something happened in the Restroom ... but We dont know if it was Consensual or not. Can you say DUKE Lacrosse ?? Oh Naive Brownie Fan , believe it or not Some chicks actually Lie or exaggerate about that stuff. Now I am NOT saying thats the case , however it COULD be the case. If you say NO WAY then you lack common sense and or street smarts. If Ben forced his stuff on that Girl I Hope he pays the Price , but if it is something else he shouldn't be punished for being a Man-Whore(dumb and wreckless as it is). MANY on this very site have spent part of their lives as a Man-Whore. We will see.

@riffer-x said:

It's something for Pitt fan to hang their hat on, just like the roids and the bought and paid for Super Bowls refs.

He has issues. Certainly not ready to Crown him something like that. Thats total over reaction. Lets see where this lands before the Crowning ceremony begins.

FREAKofSTEEL08 said:

Superfreaky, just admit this guy---if nothing else----is the league's biggest douchebag by a mile.

It's something for Pitt fan to hang their hat on, just like the roids and the bought and paid for Super Bowls refs.

@erie-dawg said:

So now what.

I said I DONT KNOW , what happened. Lord have mercy , you are an Idiot. I just said it could very well be he got Jobbed. More likely than Rape. Guys dont just go around raping chicks when if chicks are Throwing themselves at them. Its common Common sense ... oops what am I saying. VERY little of that in this Inbred "Island: of Humanity that is the North Coast of America. Just Hate and Jealousy. Translating into Know it alls that cry and have excuses and conspiracy theory's for Everyone they dont "like".

FREAKofSTEEL08 said:

And you were?

So now what.

@rocky20 said:

Yeah, nothing scares me like the Piece of the Rock.

@riffer-x said:

Congrats to one Brokeback Bennie Rapelessberger for taking over as the league's biggest choad.

This mantle belongs in P Town where they wear it proud.

You best watch your wife Riffer when the Steelers and their fans come to town - we gonna get her! HA HA HA!!!!! I love it! Are you scared boy?

@erie-dawg said:

Looking at porn on the internet is NOT the same as raping and bitch slapping them to the ground for real.

and YOU were there huh ??? You dont know what happened in there My Point exactly.You can guess but it means nothing.

@rich4eagle said:

Considering the source that is hilarious

FREAKofSTEEL08 said:

I don't care what quotes from the bible you use.

Looking at porn on the internet is NOT the same as raping and bitch slapping them to the ground for real.

@riffer-x said:

Pretty shameful when you're star QB, the guy the whole organization and fan base judge themselves by, is a complete and utter disrespectful douchebag of the highest order.

This guy looks at women as objects, is pompous and arrogant, a terrible teammate, moron and overall ingrate. This is what Pitt fans hang their hats on, big Bennie "Bitches ain't shit" Rapelessberger.

Come on Riffer , Does X stands for you signature ?

Question ...have you ever looked upon a Woman as an Object ?? Your a man so I am pretty sure you have looked at a woman as an Object unless your Gay or a lier , probably Both though. Point is He without sin cast the 1st stone ! Is Ben living a Good solid wholesome life ? NO , does it bother most Steeler fans ? Hell Yes... But Bottom line hes a Sex addict , man Whore. That doesnt mean hes a "Rapist". Nieves or just plain Hateful people like you ramble on and on.people. Problem is you make yourself look as bad as Ben with these attacks. I have never read you as necessarily a High class person so I am sure it doesn't bother you. But How many times are you gonna post the same opinion ? Talk about beating a Dead horse. Ben will get suspended and I dont have an Issue with that , he needs to change the course of his life. But People do change after hard lessons. If they dont then they are in sad shape. Ben is at strike 2 as far as the sex addict situation goes. But If Donte Stallwoth deserves another Chance for MURDER . Then doesn't a Guy with a sex addition deserve that opportunity. I would hate to see the Number of Sex sites all the Guys on this forum have frequented , and the Bible say to "Look on a woman with lust " is the SAME as doing the deed. I may have never been a Porn addict , but I certainly cant throw any stones either.

This will all play out and Ben will answer for whatever he needs to answer for. His life is far more important than his career , God help him. And many many many others as well.

It is said a Man is only as faithful as his opportunities allow... It is also said that WE will be judged by the same Measure WE Chose to judge others. Two side to this story ... We can assume all we want. But None of us "Know" anything to a certainty. Sad situation .

@neohionative said:

Just busting balls, I really don't know of any Stoolers who are happy about this. Although, I wouldn't be surprised if the bandwagon chicks that are everywhere decide to change their supposed allegiance because of this dbag.

BTW, it was Chuck Finley not Nagy, and Tawny Kittaen pounded him with her shoe LOL.