[Scorpion]

http://www.blackandgoldinsider.com/w...on-opener.html
Big Ben Out for Season Opener?

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...



http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/06246/718879-66.stm
Roethlisberger a no-show at Steelers practice
Sunday, September 03, 2006

By Ed Bouchette, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

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.

[Scorpion]

appendicitis??

[bigboydan]

i see that line moved down to 3.5 in some places already.

[rolemand]

Yeah there was a small window of opportunity on this. I did manage to get Miami +4.

[Scorpion]

Ward had appendectomy in 2002, missed one game. It seems ben ben is out vs Miami

[Scorpion]

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

(KDKA) PITTSBURGH Sources tell KDKA that Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger had surgery.

KDKA has learned he had an appendectomy.

Roethlisberger was absent from today’s practice.

Coach Bill Cowher is holding a press conference at 6pm.

Tune into KDKA-TV News at 6:30pm and stay with KDKA.com for the latest on this developing story

[durito]

It's down to 3 at pinnacle

[darkghost]

The guy at Mansion is starting to look like a f*cking genius. It's off the board at most places now.

[bigboydan]

just heard that charlie batch will be getting the start thursday night.

[pags11]

yeah, this definitely affects the mansion promo...