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Santonio Holmes still trails Chris Henry by 2 arrests



Baby Momma drama

Santonio Holmes has been arrested again, this time for assaulting his baby momma. She called the police to report that the father of her child assaulted her and while the police were there to take her report, Holmes returned to the apartment and was arrested.

Ironically, before the NFL Draft, Holmes said he wanted to be a top pick so he could support his three children. That Santonio, always looking out for family. Well, either looking out for or lying to them. Holmes made the news in May for getting arrested on Memorial Day weekend for disorderly conduct in Miami when he told his mom he was still in Columbus Ohio.

Holmes is clearly losing the battle with Chris Henry, WR for the Bengals. Two arrests in two states? Please. Henry has been arrested four times in three states! The latest charge was providing alcohol to three underage girls a.k.a The Marcus Vick Special. His previous three arrests were for marijuana possession, concealed weapon charge, and DUI.

Come on Santonio! We realize you haven’t even hit training camp yet but Chris Henry is only a 2nd year player. You gotta be at least within 1 arrest of him. May we suggest going on a boat cruise with Fred Smoot?

Links:

[Sportsline ]: Steelers’ Holmes arrested again, charged with domestic violence
[Cincinnati Enquirer]: Henry pleads not guilty (they just recycle this headline)

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NHL General

June 19 in Sports History: Sabres get screwed



In the crease

In 1999: Brett Hull of the Dallas Stars scored the most controversial goal in NHL history. Hull whacked home a rebound on his third try past a sprawled Dominik Hasek in triple overtime. The goal clinched Dallas’s first ever Stanley Cup with a 2-1 victory over the Buffalo Sabres. According to NHL rules at the time, any goal scored with so much as an opposing skate lace in the crease would be disallowed. Video replays showed Hull’s entire left leg was in the offending area as the puck left the crease. The goal stood, and the Stars lifted the Cup, while Buffalo’s championship nightmares continued. The rule was changed the following season.

In 1943: The most bizarre franchise in NFL history was created. Due to a shortage of players during World War II, the Pittsburgh Steelers and Philadelphia Eagles merged their football teams to create the Steagles (which was an unofficial name). The teams split their home games between Pittsburgh and Philadelphia, were co-coached by Greasy Neale of the Eagles and Walt Keisling of the Steelers and finished 5-4-1. The marriage would only last one season, with the Eagles keeping their own team in Philadelphia and the Steelers merging with the Chicago Cardinals as Card-Pitt in 1944 (they were jokingly called the Carpets – because teams walked all over them). They went 0-10 before returning as the Steelers after the war.

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Pittsburgh Steelers

Roethlisberger accident update

Roethlisberger is in stable but serious condition following surgery. The doctors said there was no brain, spine, chest, or abdomen injuries, which is great news. People are already speculating that he could be the opening day starter. By all newspaper and television accounts, Ben should be OK.

That being said, what a dumbass. Enough people have criticized Ben for not wearing a helmet and jeopardizing his health, his career, and the Steelers so we won’t go too far down that road. However, we’d like to point out this 2005 interview with ESPN where Roethlisberger talks about his love of riding.


Roethlisberger: I think it can be a risk. It depends on how you ride. I don’t ride a sport bike. If I’m riding a sport bike and trying to do tricks, and going 200 miles down the highway, that’s probably pretty stupid. But when you’re riding a Harley or a chopper and you’re riding with a group of people and you’re not on the highway and you’re cruising, you’re relaxing. I don’t think its as much of a risk as people make it out to be.

Also, let us point out that Ben was riding a 2005 Suzuki Hayabusa when he crashed. According to Suzuki, it is the fastest motorcycle in the world. Seems Ben has upgraded his bikes since the interview.

Links:
[Pittsburgh Channel]: Roethlisberger Undergoes Surgery, Still Hospitalized
[Pittsburgh Post-Gazette]: Big Ben failed to heed warnings
[Steeler Blog]: Damn eBayers

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Breaking News: Ben Roethlisberger injured in motocycle accident

[Update: (from Pittsbugh Live) “Roethlisberger lost most of his teeth, fractured his left sinus cavity bone, suffered a nine-inch laceration to the back of his head and a broken jaw, and severely injured both of his knees when he hit the ground, police said.”]

The Pittsburgh Steelers have confirmed that Ben Roethlisberger was injured in a motorcycle accident this morning around 11:30 AM.


[A] witness told WTAE that Roethlisberger “T-boned” a vehicle, struck the windshield, rolled onto the ground and struck his head on the pavement. His eyes were open but he was very confused. He said that he was “okay” and tried to get up.

Still, one veteran police officer told a WTAE reporter that the accident was “pretty bad.”

Last season, the Fox Pre-game show did a feature on Roethlisberger and Drew Bledsoe’s unwillingness to ride their motorcyles with a helmet. Let’s hope Ben is OK and we’ll keep you posted.



(Photo from MSNBC)

Links:

[WTAE TV]: Roethlisberger Involved In Motorcycle Accident
[KDKA]: Steelers: Big Ben Injured In Motorcycle Accident
[Pittburgh Tribune-Review]: Roethlisberger injured in accident

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Pittsburgh Steelers

Miami Vice Part 2: It’s 3:30 AM, do you know where Santonio Holmes is?



Busted!

Santonio, Santonio, Santonio… disrupting traffic, yelling profanities at a police officer, getting arrested at 3:30 AM in the morning? We can forgive all of that. Hey, you were in Miami after all. But lying to your mother? FOR SHAME!

When Patricia Brown, Holmes’ mother was told of his arrest, she said it must have been mistaken identity.


That’s news to me. I talked to him yesterday. He’s in Ohio.

We’ve all told our parents were were “at school” when we were really in an undisclosed location with some strippers, a pony keg, and an inflatable Ben Wallace doll, but we didn’t end up getting arrested by the police either. But stick to your “I was in Ohio” story, Santonio. We all know the Miami police is trying to frame you.

Links:

[Pittsburgh Post-Gazette]: Steelers top pick Holmes arrested