As a rational human being with the capacity for both logic and common sense, I would like to share with you a few tips on furthering your career.
First, try to refrain from riding motorcycles. It seems many of you really suck at riding them and a suit of armor would not be enough to protect you from your feable skills. See, powerful motorcycles take graduating. Try riding a Spree or Vespa, then trade up to recreational dirt bike, then a Honda circa 1985, and so on. You can't just jump on a top of the line motorcylcle and think you can ride it like Evel Knievel--I might point out that even the skilled Mr. Knievel had a spectacular crash or two from time to time.
I would further recommend the use of a helmet when you do ride, which, again, I don't suggest. NFL types wear helmets all the time, which pays off when being blasted by a middle linebacker. You should be advised that an '83 Buick hits a lot harder than Ray Lewis. A LOT harder.
If you attend Duke University--Bobby Hurley, Jay Williams, I'm looking in your direction--you maybe should consider taking a driver's training course. Driving is an acquired skill and not nearly as easy as the chauffeur makes it look. It's just like your sport. Practice makes perfect.
I understand this is a lot to take in, but I didn't even touch on striking women, hanging out with shady individuals, having large raves in mansions that have shot guns nearby, or ingesting various toxins that give you temporary remedy from a variety of ails. Further, I realize that you might not know that you're an #### athlete because, well, you're an ####. Here is a simple test to judge your risk factors: Did you leave college early or skip college completely to pursue a career in professional sports and have not subsequently returned to earn your degree? If you answered yes, there is a strong chance you could be an #### athlete. Seek help from a trusted medical professional. IA is curable and often decreases with age, but it is a serious ailment and should be treated as such.
Thank you and best of luck in your chosen field of endeavor.
You are assuming that Ben was in the wrong as far as the accident is concered....Maybe you should wait to hear what the investigation says or at least to hear his side (and the lady driver's) side of the story before assuming who is wrong here?
i would like to say that as good of a football player he is he is quite stupid to say the least in his interview after kellen winslows accident he said there is no law of wearing a helmit so he doesent but if there was one he would on the other hand he says he doesent take risk to hurt hiself if thats not a #### then i dont now what is why wouldnt you wear a helmit on a bike going in speeds of excess of 30 miles your asking to get hurt he wouldve been sick if he couldnt have played football ever again this is a lesson learned the H A R D way and hopefully he and other athletes will learn from his mistake and wear protective gear when doing things of that nature to sum it all up christopher reeves was superman and he spent part of his life in a wheel chair so what does dat tell you bad things happen to everybody everywhere and at anytime so to all you athletes who made read this or whoever use your brain thats what you have it for
Do you wear a helmet while driving your car? Do you wear one while walking down steps?
There have been cases where people have died while driving and walking (well, falling) down steps....arent you dumb for not wearing a helmet and taking every precaution?
Do you smoke? Do you drink alcohol? Do you eat fast food regularly? Do you use any sort of "recreational" drug? Do you like "getting busy" with numerous partners?
All these have been shown to KILL people.......yet people do them (sometimes all them) every day...and people die EVERY DAY from them.
We all take risks. A helmet would have saved Ben his injuries IN THIS CASE. But a hlemt is no guarantee. It is a personal decision to take the risk of not wearing one, the same as it is your decision whether to smoke or not.
We should look inward before calling folks names because in most instances we are just as guilty.
Real Name: Bill Hicks
I currently work as the sports editor for the Grapevine Independent in Rancho Cordova, California. I graduated from Southern Oregon University in Ashland, Oregon. I primarily focus on high school and local college sports. Anumber of local athletes are in the NFL and MLB, so I do cover those sports from time to time. Visit www.grapevine independent.c om to see more of my work or if you really want to stay on top of Cordova High sports. My favorite sports teams are the SF Giants, the 49ers (dare I say), and the North Carolina Tarheels. I try to stay fiercely dedicated to professionali sm and impartiallity while I'm working. When I'm not at work and Carolina is on, all bets are off.
