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savafan · 11-03-2005, 11:32 AM

http://postgazette.com/pg/05307/600100.stm

Thursday, November 03, 2005
By Gerry Dulac, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger had arthroscopic surgery this morning to "clean up" damaged cartilage in his right knee and will miss Sunday's game in Green Bay and possibly the Nov. 13 home game against the Cleveland Browns.

However, Roethlisberger should be ready to return when the Steelers play in Baltimore Nov. 20, if not sooner. Charlie Batch, who had been elevated to the No. 2 position, will be the starting quarterback Sunday.

In addition, running back Jerome Bettis will miss Sunday's game, also because of a knee injury.

Team orthopedic surgeon Dr. James Bradley performed a 15-minute procedure on a slight tear of the lateral meniscus in Roethlisberger's knee. Coach Bill Cowher said at a morning news conference on the South Side that the procedure "went very well."

Cowher said Roethlisberger did not want to have surgery but the team's medical personnel convinced the NFL's leading passer to do so after results of his magnetic resonance imaging exam were sent to noted orthopedic surgeon Dr. James Andrews for a second opinion. The injury was an aggravation to a knee injury Roethlisberger received in the season opener against Tennessee.

"He wants to play through everything," Cowher said. "We sat him down last night and talked to him about all the options. No question this was the right thing to do and do it now."

Roethlisberger was injured on the first series of Monday night's 20-19 victory against the Baltimore Ravens but remained in the game. He was diagnosed with a posterior capsule strain, which includes damage to ligaments.

Cowher also said Bettis, who injured his knee against the Ravens, won't play in Green Bay. He will be replaced by Duce Staley, who has appeared in just one game this season but hasn't had a carry since the AFC Championship game in January.

macro · 11-03-2005, 11:41 AM

Stillers will win those two games with or without him.

Blimpie · 11-03-2005, 11:47 AM

Hysterical. Yesterday, the Steelers pronounce him as "Questionable" on their injury report--essentially saying that the chances of him playing were "50:50"

Of course, at that same instant, they knew full well that he was scheduled for surgery today. Why not just list him as "Out" and dispense with these charades?

Degenerate gamblers such as I deserve better.

Blimpie · 11-03-2005, 11:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by macro

Stillers will win those two games with or without him.

Maybe they still win this weekend, but me likey GB (+ 6) in Lambeau...

11-03-2005, 11:32 AM	#1
savafan Maple SERP Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 17,485	Roethlisberger has knee surgery, out 1-2 weeks http://postgazette.com/pg/05307/600100.stm Thursday, November 03, 2005 By Gerry Dulac, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger had arthroscopic surgery this morning to "clean up" damaged cartilage in his right knee and will miss Sunday's game in Green Bay and possibly the Nov. 13 home game against the Cleveland Browns. However, Roethlisberger should be ready to return when the Steelers play in Baltimore Nov. 20, if not sooner. Charlie Batch, who had been elevated to the No. 2 position, will be the starting quarterback Sunday. In addition, running back Jerome Bettis will miss Sunday's game, also because of a knee injury. Team orthopedic surgeon Dr. James Bradley performed a 15-minute procedure on a slight tear of the lateral meniscus in Roethlisberger's knee. Coach Bill Cowher said at a morning news conference on the South Side that the procedure "went very well." Cowher said Roethlisberger did not want to have surgery but the team's medical personnel convinced the NFL's leading passer to do so after results of his magnetic resonance imaging exam were sent to noted orthopedic surgeon Dr. James Andrews for a second opinion. The injury was an aggravation to a knee injury Roethlisberger received in the season opener against Tennessee. "He wants to play through everything," Cowher said. "We sat him down last night and talked to him about all the options. No question this was the right thing to do and do it now." Roethlisberger was injured on the first series of Monday night's 20-19 victory against the Baltimore Ravens but remained in the game. He was diagnosed with a posterior capsule strain, which includes damage to ligaments. Cowher also said Bettis, who injured his knee against the Ravens, won't play in Green Bay. He will be replaced by Duce Staley, who has appeared in just one game this season but hasn't had a carry since the AFC Championship game in January. __________________ This is the Cal Ripkin Jr. of typos. If you ask me to join your fantasy baseball league and I select Legolas in the first round, don't be angry at me. It's not my fault I've read up on the players and you haven't.

11-03-2005, 11:41 AM	#2
macro Just The Big Picture Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: The Bluegrass State Posts: 6,150	Re: Roethlisberger has knee surgery, out 1-2 weeks Stillers will win those two games with or without him. __________________ *Help stamp out, eliminate, and do away with redundancy.*

11-03-2005, 11:47 AM	#3
Blimpie Joe Oliver love-child Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Lexington Posts: 4,853	Re: Roethlisberger has knee surgery, out 1-2 weeks Hysterical. Yesterday, the Steelers pronounce him as "Questionable" on their injury report--essentially saying that the chances of him playing were "50:50" Of course, at that same instant, they knew full well that he was scheduled for surgery today. Why not just list him as "Out" and dispense with these charades? Degenerate gamblers such as I deserve better. __________________ "Booing on opening day is like telling grandma her house smells like old lady."--WOY

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