Ward Just Doesn't Get It

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger was made to sit out Sunday night's game against the Baltimore Ravens. The Steelers coaching staff along with team doctor's determined that Big Ben shouldn't play because he was suffering headaches when exerting himself, a symptom of post concussion syndrome. Wide receiver Hines Ward still wanted Roethlisberger out there because it was a big game. Ward said that in the past he has lied to doctors about how he felt after a concussion and intimated that Roethlisberger should have done the same thing for the sake of the team. Now I am not a Steelers fan and I really didn't have any good or bad feeling towards Ward, until now. Hines Ward let me tell you this you are an idiot. I am all for playing through pain and "manning up," except when you are dealing with the brain. Do you really think Roethlisberger and his family would care if the team beat the Ravens if in the process he received another concussion and suffered permanent brain damage? This is his fourth concussion since 2006 should he really be taking any chances with his future health? For Ward to suggest that he lie to doctors just proves he doesn't care about Ben the person only about wins and losses, what a great team captain. I think Ward owes Big Ben an apology and should be made to look up the names Mike Webster, Justin Strzelczyk, and Merrill Hoge all former Steelers who had issues with concussions. Two of the three are dead, is one game against the Ravens really worth it?

Today's Song of the Blog: Promises in the Dark - Pat Benatar. Benatar is one of my favorite all time female singers and the song is one of her best. I love the way the song starts off nice and slow and builds. Just one of many quality songs from the height of her career.

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