Colon defends Roethlisberger after TMZ report

mesaSteeler · 02-04-2011, 06:19 AM

Colon defends Roethlisberger after TMZ report

By Mark Kaboly
PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE-REVIEW
Friday, February 4, 2011

FORT WORTH, Texas — Right tackle Willie Colon has protected Ben Roethlisberger on the football field for years.

On Thursday, Colon came to his quarterback's defense off the field after TMZ.com reported that Roethlisberger and two teammates were partying at a piano bar after curfew two nights earlier.

"We are not 18-year-olds," Colon said. "We made our (1 a.m.) curfew, we were in bed, and we were on time for practice."

Roethlisberger yesterday admitted taking teammates out to dinner and then to watch live music but denied being out past curfew, saying the players were back at the team hotel "way before curfew."

A manager at Pete's Dueling Piano Bar in Forth Worth told the Tribune-Review that Roethlisberger and four offensive linemen showed up about 10 p.m. Tuesday and left shortly before midnight.

"They participated along with the crowd," said the manager, who wished to remain nameless. "Ben was very gracious. He bought the house one round of drinks, took pictures. ... It was a really cool night."

The manager said the Steelers ran up an $800 tab and left a $200 tip.

Roethlisberger also sang Billy Joel's "Piano man" with the bar's entertainers.

Can Roethlisberger carry a tune?

"He's a great quarterback," the manager said, "not a great singer. He's not going to have a singing career. He probably needs to go into broadcasting (after football)."

TMZ posted video of the Steelers players singing with patrons.

Coach Mike Tomlin wondered what the fuss was about.

"I'm not concerned one iota," he said. "It's normal for guys to eat dinner, believe it or not."

Colon routinely hangs out with Roethlisberger and said Tuesday night's dinner and drinks were innocent.

"People are making a big deal out of it," Colon said.

Roethlisberger routinely takes his linemen out to dinner once a week during the season, usually on Thursdays. He said it is a superstition to dine with his linemen on Tuesday of Super Bowl week. Two years ago in Tampa, they went to P.F. Chang's. This year they decided on Angelo's Barbecue two miles from the team hotel.

After dinner, a few players made the trip to Pete's.

"I got on the mic and said 'We are just here to be respectful, no pictures, no autographs' and people were cool," Colon said. "A lot of the times I have to beg (Roethlisberger) to come out, but he won't.

"He is with his family a lot, with his mom and dad a lot, he is with his fiance, he is with people who he loves to be around."

Mark Kaboly can be reached at mkaboly@dailynewsemail.com or 412-664-9161.

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BGSU A Dub · 02-04-2011, 06:39 AM

Where is the "cat coming out of the bag" smiley? (regarding the fiance comment)

Merchant · 02-04-2011, 06:42 AM

BGSU A Dub · 02-04-2011, 07:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Merchant

TRH · 02-04-2011, 07:34 AM

this isn't even a story. The garbage of TMZ represents the world we live in today. I hate those losers...i want to punch them square in the mouth every time i see them on TV. I hope one of these celebrities knocks one the F out.

toughsticks87 · 02-04-2011, 07:47 AM

This is such a non story, yes Sportscenter has been eating it up.

TRH · 02-04-2011, 07:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by toughsticks87

This is such a non story, yes Sportscenter has been eating it up.

everybody's defending Ben on the TV crews except for 2.
Keyshawn Johnson and Steve Young. Big surprise.

I'm really starting to hate and dislike Steve Young. Is he the most bitter ex-player alive or what? I can't figure it out...he has nothing to be jerk about. He had a good career.

steelerchad · 02-04-2011, 08:50 AM

I actually think this story is a good one for Ben. Hanging out with his teammates, taking his O-Line to dinner, having a few drinks with friends, having a good time, buying a bar full of random strangers a round, singing Karaoke even though he can't sing, picking up the check and leaving a nice tip, and most importantly not overdoing it and leaving the place before midnight to make curfew and leaving alone. These are all admirable things. This paints Ben as the kind of guy you'd like to hang around with. What's not to like about any of this.

Curtain_of_Steel · 02-04-2011, 10:01 AM

Roethlisberger admitted, LOL Love the quote.

Roethlisberger finally has plead guilty to eating dinner..

That bastard!!!!

Killer · 02-04-2011, 10:25 AM

So Ben is back on the trading block?

02-04-2011, 06:19 AM	#1
mesaSteeler A Son of Martha Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Mesa, Arizona Posts: 7,976 Gender: Male Member Number: 10438 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Colon defends Roethlisberger after TMZ report Colon defends Roethlisberger after TMZ report By Mark Kaboly PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE-REVIEW Friday, February 4, 2011 FORT WORTH, Texas — Right tackle Willie Colon has protected Ben Roethlisberger on the football field for years. On Thursday, Colon came to his quarterback's defense off the field after TMZ.com reported that Roethlisberger and two teammates were partying at a piano bar after curfew two nights earlier. "We are not 18-year-olds," Colon said. "We made our (1 a.m.) curfew, we were in bed, and we were on time for practice." Roethlisberger yesterday admitted taking teammates out to dinner and then to watch live music but denied being out past curfew, saying the players were back at the team hotel "way before curfew." A manager at Pete's Dueling Piano Bar in Forth Worth told the Tribune-Review that Roethlisberger and four offensive linemen showed up about 10 p.m. Tuesday and left shortly before midnight. "They participated along with the crowd," said the manager, who wished to remain nameless. "Ben was very gracious. He bought the house one round of drinks, took pictures. ... It was a really cool night." The manager said the Steelers ran up an $800 tab and left a $200 tip. Roethlisberger also sang Billy Joel's "Piano man" with the bar's entertainers. Can Roethlisberger carry a tune? "He's a great quarterback," the manager said, "not a great singer. He's not going to have a singing career. He probably needs to go into broadcasting (after football)." TMZ posted video of the Steelers players singing with patrons. Coach Mike Tomlin wondered what the fuss was about. "I'm not concerned one iota," he said. "It's normal for guys to eat dinner, believe it or not." Colon routinely hangs out with Roethlisberger and said Tuesday night's dinner and drinks were innocent. "People are making a big deal out of it," Colon said. Roethlisberger routinely takes his linemen out to dinner once a week during the season, usually on Thursdays. He said it is a superstition to dine with his linemen on Tuesday of Super Bowl week. Two years ago in Tampa, they went to P.F. Chang's. This year they decided on Angelo's Barbecue two miles from the team hotel. After dinner, a few players made the trip to Pete's. "I got on the mic and said 'We are just here to be respectful, no pictures, no autographs' and people were cool," Colon said. "A lot of the times I have to beg (Roethlisberger) to come out, but he won't. "He is with his family a lot, with his mom and dad a lot, he is with his fiance, he is with people who he loves to be around." Mark Kaboly can be reached at mkaboly@dailynewsemail.com or 412-664-9161. Read more: Colon defends Roethlisberger after TMZ report - Pittsburgh Tribune-Review http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pitt...#ixzz1CzYyqIsI

02-04-2011, 06:39 AM	#2
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02-04-2011, 07:34 AM	#5
TRH Living Legend Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: eastern PA Posts: 4,140 Gender: Male Member Number: 17206 Thanks: 80 Thanked 141 Times in 101 Posts	Re: Colon defends Roethlisberger after TMZ report this isn't even a story. The garbage of TMZ represents the world we live in today. I hate those losers...i want to punch them square in the mouth every time i see them on TV. I hope one of these celebrities knocks one the F out.

02-04-2011, 07:47 AM	#6
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02-04-2011, 08:50 AM	#8
steelerchad Head Coach Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 1,949 Member Number: 5792 Thanks: 2 Thanked 40 Times in 32 Posts	Re: Colon defends Roethlisberger after TMZ report I actually think this story is a good one for Ben. Hanging out with his teammates, taking his O-Line to dinner, having a few drinks with friends, having a good time, buying a bar full of random strangers a round, singing Karaoke even though he can't sing, picking up the check and leaving a nice tip, and most importantly not overdoing it and leaving the place before midnight to make curfew and leaving alone. These are all admirable things. This paints Ben as the kind of guy you'd like to hang around with. What's not to like about any of this.

02-04-2011, 10:01 AM	#9
Curtain_of_Steel Head Coach Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 1,527 Member Number: 11678 Thanks: 0 Thanked 12 Times in 9 Posts	Re: Colon defends Roethlisberger after TMZ report Roethlisberger admitted, LOL Love the quote. Roethlisberger finally has plead guilty to eating dinner.. That bastard!!!!

02-04-2011, 10:25 AM	#10
Killer Living Legend Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 7,945 Member Number: 763 Thanks: 47 Thanked 280 Times in 223 Posts	Re: Colon defends Roethlisberger after TMZ report So Ben is back on the trading block?

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