Pittsburgh Steelers Get Own Ice Cream Flavor
I Hate Ice Cream
Pittsburgh Steelers fans now have their own ice cream they can sack their sweet tooth into with a bite of Blitzburgh Crunch. Turkey Hill Dairy has introduced a new Steelers-themed flavor. Blitzburgh Crunch features “premium golden sweet cream vanilla ice cream loaded with smooth chocolate fudge swirl and chocolate cake crunchies.” Fans leaving Thursday’s preseason game at Heinz Field after halftime will receive a free sample.
Washington Post Sports Columnist Mike Wise Suspended After Tweet
Not Very Wise
The Washington Post has suspended sports columinist Mike Wise for 30 days for intentionally tweeted a made-up story about the length of Pittsburgh Steelers Ben Roethlisberger’s suspension. He says he was trying to make some hazy point about social media being a vehicle for easily spreading misinformation, which he accomplished. Usually if the Washington Post brand accompanies a report there’s a pretty good reason to believe what you’re reading.
On Monday Wise tweeted that Roethlisberger would be suspended for five games instead of the six games he had initially been suspended for.
“Roethlisberger will get five games, I’m told,” Wise tweeted.
“My bosses at the Post feel I need a month to think about the severity of my actions. I tried to showcase the absurdity of bad journalism. I could give you 10 reasons why I did this and what went wrong in the execution. I made a horrendous mistake, using my Twitter account that identifies me as a Washington Post columnist,” Wise said.
I don’t understand why he just didn’t go with that his Twitter account was hacked.
Head & Shoulders Insures Troy Polamalu’s Hair For $1 Milli
You Asked With Your Eyes Trent, You Asked With Your Eyes
Pittsburgh Steelers safety Troy Polamalu hair is being insured by Head and Shoulders for a $1 million policy with the British company Lloyd’s of London. The haircare brand boasts that Polamalu’s legendary locks are “so ridiculously full and thick that end to end his hair spans 100 football fields.” No other NFL player’s hair has been so recognizable to warrant this first ever type of insurance policy. Talk about trademark.
Pittsburgh Steelers Owner Dan Rooney Kicked Out Of Press Box
A Good Read
Pittsburgh Steelers owner Dan Rooney was kicked out of the New York Giants press box on Saturday night. Rooney flew in from Ireland to watch the preseason game between the Steelers and Giants. Rooney, who has made it a routine to talk to the writer before games, was ordered to leave by a press box attendant because he didn’t have credentials. Rooney only had a ticket for his private box.
WTF: Tiger Woods/Ben Roethlisberger Part Deux
Bosum Buddies
Back on April 18, we posted a vintage photo of golfer Tiger Woods and Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger and now it seems that someone has decided to make a profit off 2010 biggest meltdowns in sports with a tee-shirt of the two. The creator of the tee is calling them Dumb and Dumber and after the months have passed in each athletes story it seems to be a perfect fit.
Due yourself a favor and check out the original photo of the two actually posing together that we posted HERE.
Ben Roethlisberger Kicks Hometown To The Curb
Poosie Just Falling Out Your Pocket
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger has changed his hometown on the team’s roster and media guide from Findlay, Ohio to Corey Rawson, Ohio. The odd part about it is that there is no such city as Corey Rawson, Ohio.
The city of Rawson is 10 miles from Findlay and there is no Cory Rawson, Ohio, nor is there a Cory, Ohio, but there is a Mt. Cory which makes up part of the Cory-Rawson school district.
This would have made a lot more sense if he had actually come up with a city that existed and spelled it correctly. He’s not the first athlete to have friction with his hometown Dustin Pedroia for one famously has feuded with his town of Woodland, California due to his brother being arrested on child molestation charges.
Identity crisis?
Mama Margie’s Major Meltdown: Bill Leavy
Bill Leavy
Every Thursday Sports Grind Entertainment will present you with the Mama Margie’s Major Meltdown. The recipient of this honor goes to NFL referee Bill Leavy reopened a Seahawks wound that won’t heal by acknowledging he made mistakes in Seattle’s disputed, 2006 Super Bowl loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Four years after Rudy J along with the city of Seattle, Leavy began an annual training-camp rules interpretation session and brought up the subject without being asked about his mistakes having an impact on the Seahawks in the Super Bowl.
“It was a tough thing for me. I kicked two calls in the fourth quarter and I impacted the game, and as an official you never want to do that,” said the veteran of 15 NFL seasons and two Super Bowls. It left me with a lot of sleepless nights, and I think about it constantly. I’ll go to my grave wishing that I’d been better.”
Early in the fourth quarter, tackle Sean Locklear was called for holding on a pass completion that would have put the Seahawks at the Pittsburgh 1, poised for the go-ahead touchdown. After the penalty, Matt Hasselbeck threw an interception, and then was called for a mysterious low block on a play that ended with him tackling Pittsburgh’s Ike Taylor on the defensive back’s return.
The penalty moved the Steelers from their 29 to the 44. Pittsburgh used its better field position to score the clinching touchdown four plays later.
Mama Margie’s Major Meltdown: Myself (Salami)
Myself (Salami)
Every Thursday Sports Grind Entertainment will present you with the Mama Margie’s Major Meltdown. The recipient of this honor goes to myself, Salami, for my blunder on Tuesday’s show when I confused former former Pittsburgh Steelers Jack Lambert with Oakland Raiders Jack Tatum.
Just moments before our daily show was about to air live on Tuesday, I received word via text message that the former Raiders defensive back, Tatum, had died. Shortly after our sponsor announcements and introductions where made, co-host Calvin Casey turned the mic over to me so I could inform our listeners that the NFL had lost one of it’s legends. That’s when the blunder began to spill out of my mouth. As I spoke of Tatum, I was actually describing Steelers linebacker Lambert but continued to use Tatum’s name.
Visions of those iconic photos of Lambert looking towards the camera with his lack of teeth on full display and the highlights of the Steelers from the 70′s on NFL Films was all that my mind kept repeating. Like my brain waves where stuck on one wave length and it happened to be Lambert.
The problem was this live and it was all incorrect. When speaking of Tatum I should have been relaying the information of his iconic moments, like his hit on New England Patriots wide receiver Darryl Stingley, his involvement in the Immaculate Reception or perhaps I could have spoke of his Super Bowl hit on Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Sammy White.
When you present yourself ‘live’ you open yourself up for such blunders. I simply tripped up at the one, missed the all alone layup, struck out looking and for that though I admit my fault but still recognize my meltdown and award myself with the Mama Margie Major Meltdown.
The Assassin deserved better, Raider fans deserved better, our listeners as a whole deserved better.
WTF: Arnold Palmer
Does Arnold Palmer Like Them Arnold PALMer Size?
What are you looking at Arnold Palmer? Is sure isn’t into the camera lens or into the eyes of Paula Creamer and Cristie Kerr. Most definitely not in any direction of former Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jerome Bettis.
WTF: Ben Roethlisberger
That's Just Dirty
This is the bathroom where Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger suddenly became a punchline for an Eminem song. I still will never for the life of me understand why he was in a town of 12 people but that’s besides the point.
Notice the police circles in the bottom right corner of Big Ben’s sloppy body fluids.
Make-A-Wish Kid Tries To Unsuspend Ben Roethlisberger
Timing Is Everything Zach
During the NFL Draft just before the Pittsburgh Steelers first-round selection was announced the crowd chanted, “She said no,” in reference to details from the police investigation of Ben Roethlisberger alleged sexual assault.
What made the chants especially notable was that Pittsburgh’s pick was to be announced by Zach Hatfield, a 15-year-old who suffers from acute promyelocytic leukemia and who endured a heart attack last summer. The crowd’s jeers turned to cheers right when NFL commissioner Roger “Godfather” Goodell handed the microphone over to Hatfield.
While backstage with Goodell, the teenager asked the commissioner if “maybe you could unsuspend Ben Roethlisberger?” Goodell declined to accomodate Hatfield’s request.
“And I mentioned to the commissioner, I asked him, ‘So, do you think maybe you could unsuspend Ben Roethlisberger?’ The commissioner just kind of smiled and said, ‘I don’t think we can do that.’ “
Roethlisberger is currently suspended for six games and is forced to undergo a “comprehensive behavior.” More importantly let the Steeler fans down especially a sick teenager named Zach, who was willing to trade his Make-A-Wish in.
Ben Roethlisberger Not An Eminem Fan (NSFW)
“…I’d rather turn this club into a bar room brawl. Get as rowdy as Roethlisberger in a bathroom stall”
Well at least Roethlisberger probably isn’t his biggest fan right now. Killer line though, just might even start using it in everyday life.
Santonio Holmes Says Goodbye To The City Of Pittsburgh
Class Act
The city of Pittsburgh’s tears will be a little more heavier tonight knowing that a man who once represented their city to the world now calls New York home.
Or will the message get lost with this other screen shot from his website?
Whoops
Mama Margie’s Major Meltdown: Ben Roethlisberger
Ben Roethlisberger
Every Thursday Sports Grind Entertainment will present you with the Mama Margie’s Major Meltdown. The recipient of this honor goes to Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger who has been suspended 6 games by NFL Commissioner Roger “Godfather” Goodell.
Commissioner Goodell notified Steelers quarterback that he must undergo a comprehensive behavioral evaluation by medical professionals and will be suspended without pay for the first six games of the regular season for conduct detrimental to the NFL in violation of the league’s personal conduct policy.
After consultation with Goodell, Steelers President Art Rooney and the commissioner informed Roethlisberger by telephone Wednesday of the two-step approach that is designed to hold Roethlisberger accountable for his conduct and provide him an opportunity to change his behavior and establish himself as a responsible individual.
In a letter to Roethlisberger, Goodell said that Roethlisberger must adhere to any counseling or treatment that is recommended by the professional evaluators to help him make better decisions and avoid situations that can cause legal or other problems. A professional behavioral evaluation is mandatory for anyone that has violated the personal-conduct policy.
Roethlisberger may not attend any team offseason activity after yesterday until he has completed the evaluation and the evaluating professionals confirm with the commissioner that Roethlisberger may resume football activities. If cleared, Roethlisberger will be able to participate in training camp and preseason games this summer.
The commissioner said he would review Roethlisberger’s progress under the plan prior to the start of the regular season and consider whether to reduce the suspension to four games. Failure to cooperate and follow the plan could result in a longer suspension.
In all it will cost Roethlisberger $2,841,174 in pay missed.
Madden NFL 11 Chooses New Orleans Saints Drew Brees For Cover
Get On Your Belly Avoid That Curse
EA Sports will announce later this week at the NFL Draft that New Orleans Saints Super Bowl quarterback Drew Brees will land on it’s on Madden NFL 11 cover.
Naturally, the conversation shifts to the Madden Curse and how that relates to the Super Bowl champ. Last year was a little different since for the first time in it’s history we saw two players grace the cover and the curse only really struck one them down. Pittsburgh Steelers Troy Polamalu battled injuries all season, but Larry Fitzgerald was pretty consistent with what you’d expect. His biggest dropoff came in the yards per catch and total yardage area. His number of receptions was almost identical to the previous season. The Cardinals even won a playoff game.
The best part of this year’s cover and the curse? Fans where given the opportunity this year to vote for the player to grace the Madden cover so if there is a curse did Saints fans bring it upon themselves?
WTF: Washington Nationals
Was It Battle Of Sexes Day?
What a time with for the Washington Nationals to be promoting violence against women. I mean really, hasn’t Ben Roethlisberger or Tiger Woods been enough on them already?
Not very fan friendly.
WTF: Tiger Woods/Ben Roethlisberger
Bosum Buddies
It’s Sunday and just killing a little time with random image searches in Google waiting for the San Antonio Spurs vs Dallas Mavericks tip off and stumbled upon this little current gem.
I know this is an old photo because look at Urkel he has hair or a lot more than he currently has. But somewhere along the lines one of these two sex manics wanted to meet the other and someone got the photo. I wonder if there’s a secret sex society that brought them together?
WTF: Ben Roethlisberger/Jesse James
Separated At Birth
Yes we know that the Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger already cut his mullet but since one of our callers pointed out the similarity a few days back on our show, we thought we should do our part and pay our respect with a side by side. Thanks for that twin shot out.
Trash meet fellow trash.
Denver Broncos Trade Brandon Marshall To Miami Dolphins For 2nd Round Pick
South Beach Here I Come!
The Denver Broncos have traded disgruntled wide receiver Brandon Marshall to the Miami Dolphins for a second round pick in next weeks draft and additional second round pick in 2011. The trade is still waiting on Marshall passing his physical and paper work before becoming official.
Marshall is expected to sign a lucrative contract with the Dolphins to make him one of the richest receivers in league history. The type of contract that had eluded Marshall in Denver last couple of years.
For the second straight year, the Broncos pulled off another overhaul deal that released them of a disgruntled employee for NFL draft picks. Marshall signed his $2.5 million tender with the Broncos yesterday allowing Denver to begin shopping him.
This deal was more deal for the Dolphins who where in a reaction state with their AFC East rivals,New York Jets, acquiring Santonio Holmes from the Pittsburgh Steelers this week and last year them getting Braylon Edwards.
Marshall is in the prime of his career and is one of the games best wide receivers provides huge upside for Miami when paired with the down-field arm of Chad Henne. On the field the trade should provide great dividends for the Dolphins for years to come.
But like Holmes, he also brings a reputation of being difficult to handle and a legal record that has him one strike from a year-long suspension.
Quiznos Toasty Topic: Ben Roethlisberger
Ben Roethlisberger
Every Wednesday Sports Grind Entertainment presents you with the Quiznos Toasty Topic. Today the toasty topic to be discussed is the situation surrounding Pittsburgh Steelers Super Bowl winning quarterback Ben Roethlisberger.
Earlier in the week Roethlisberger learned that he would not be charged with sexual assault, because Ocmulgee district attorney Fred Bright said that the charge could not be proven beyond a reasonable doubt.
Roethlisberger who was accused of the sexual assault in early March by a college student in Milledgeville, Georgia at a nightclub. Roethlisberger admitted to having sexual contact with his accuser while his bodyguards blocked access to the bathroom in which the sexual encounter took place.
While Roethlisberger would not not face criminal charges, he still had to meet with NFL commissioner Roger “Godfather” Goodell yesterday on whether he would face a suspension or other any disciplinary measures. The meeting with in Manhattan was productive but there was no hint on whether any disciplinary actions would come about.
NFL spokesman Greg Aiello says the league will review the facts and will follow up with Roethlisberger and the Steelers but no time line is to be set. The possible options include a suspension, fine or having the $102 million quarterback undergo counseling or rehabilitation.
He is expected to join his teammates Monday for offseason practice, the first time he has taken the field since the Steelers season-ending victory over Miami in January.The team’s veteran players have been involved in conditioning for several weeks, but Roethlisberger skipped those sessions to avoid being a distraction.
A leader on the field, the current situation has shown the six year two time Super Bowl champion has poor judgment off it. The situation has already cost the quarterback one of relatively few endorsement deals he has when PLB Sports, the company behind Doug Flutie’s “Flutie Flakes” cereal, announced he would no longer endorse its line of beef jerky.
Terry Bradshaw Lets Ben Roethlisberger & World Know How He Feels
Former Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback and Hall of Famer Terry Bradshaw is not known for being a super smart guy. But when it comes to speaking the truth about the pitfalls and the dangers of being a quarterback in the NFL, he knows a thing or two.
Here he is on his old campus of Louisiana Tech University reviling to a group of reporters how he feels about Ben Roethlisberger and the situation he has put himself into. Before you criticize Bradshaw for speaking the truth just consider, if this was coming up during the NFL season it would behoove him not to speak on it, it’s just now he is doing it for free and not on FOX’s dime/time. When your actions are so stupid that you make Bradshaw look mature and wise, it’s time to repeatedly slam your head in a car door until you die from it or start smelling emotions.
Even Without A “Love Contract” Ben Roethlisberger Faces No Charges
That’s right even without a “Love Contract” Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger will not be charged with sexual assault. Ocmulgee district attorney Fred Bright said that the charge could not be proven beyond a reasonable doubt.
Roethlisberger was accused of the sexual assault in early March, the second time he has face such an accusation in the past year. A college student alleged that the two-time Super Bowl-winning quarterback assaulted her at a Milledgeville, Ga. nightclub.
While Roethlisberger will not face criminal charges, he still could face a suspension or other disciplinary measures from the NFL or Pittsburgh Steelers. The Steelers quarterback will meet with NFL commissioner Roger “Godfather” Goodell later today.
Santonio Holmes Traded To New York Jets For 5th Round Pick
George Hill & Greg Oden's T-Mobile Fave 5
The Pittsburgh Steelers have traded troubled wide receiver Santonio Holmes to the New York Jets for a fifth-round pick in next week’s NFL draft.
Holmes is facing a civil lawsuit in Florida from a woman who claims he threw a glass at her, cutting her above the eye, in an Orlando nightclub. The police also have been investigating the woman’s claims. Holmes denies hurting the woman.
The player has run into trouble before this offseason. He was cited for marijuana possession, a misdemeanor, in Pennsylvania in 2008. The Steelers made Holmes inactive for the game following the incident and he subsequently apologized. In 2006, he was arrested on a domestic violence charge in Ohio.
As reported by FOX’s Jay Glazer the Steelers where not feerful of Holmes upcoming 4 game suspension but that it would happen again. In four seasons in Pittsburgh, the 26-year-old Holmes, the MVP of the 2009 Super Bowl, had 235 catches for 3,835 yards and 20 touchdowns.
In New York, Holmes gives quarterback Mark Sanchez another big-time target to throw to in an offense that already had Braylon Edwards, Jerricho Cotchery, promising tight end Dustin Keller and recently signed running back LaDainian Tomlinson.
Roger Goodell To Meet With Ben Roethlisberger
Poosie Just Falling Out Your Pocket
NFL commissioner Roger “Godfather” Goodell indicated that he plans to meet with Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger about the sexual assault allegations against him.
“At the appropriate time, I’ll be meeting with Ben,” Goodell said. “The most important thing is we take the issue seriously. We are concerned that Ben continues to put himself in this position.”
This is not the first or second time Roethlisberger has been involved with something that has embarrassed himself, his team and the league. People overlooked the motorcycle crashed because he almost died. People overlooked the first sexual assault accusation because it was a civil suit.
Now it appears the claims against Roethlisberger are being taken seriously but “Godfather” needs to weigh all facts and remember he did suspended Adam Pacman Jones, who never did spend one day in jail of anything he was “accused” and yet was suspend indefinitely.
Remember commish: fool me once, shame on you; fool me twice, shame on me.
