Big Ben's post concussion performances

by SoCalSteelerFan on Nov 26, 2009 4:45 PM EST Comment 5 comments

Hey guys. I would love to be the guy to break down Ben's performances after getting rattled. My dad said today that the last time he got concussed they pulled him out of the game cause we were getting blown out!? I don't remember that. So since I have family over, and have no time to do it, I was wondering if there's a way any of you could get those stats. Does Ben choke after getting concussed or does he come out and play like the gunslinger we all love? Thanks BTSC you guys rock! Happy turkey day. Get yer fill!

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I think his last concussion came last year at the end aginst Cleveland.

Ben has played in all games this year so that was his last one. Incidentally we beat Cleveland 32-0

by Steel in FL on Nov 26, 2009 5:00 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

I believe your father is talking about....

the Raider game from 2006. He played a week after getting hammered in the Falcon loss (OT, at Atlanta) and I think he threw 2 INT’s that got returned. One of those games where we had twice the yards, twice the time, and lost the game because of turnovers.

Steel in FL is right about his last concussion, in the last game of last year. In that case, he had the bye to clear his head.

by dawgs144 on Nov 26, 2009 10:04 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

does anyone think

that we’re seeing the first signs of what might eventually,(and prematurely I might add) end his career? too many concussions in the end?

by OhioSteel on Nov 26, 2009 10:07 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Post-concussion performances

Dawgs was correct about the Oakland game in 2006, which was the game following BB’s concussion in Atlanta. Ben was picked off 4 times — 2 of which were returned for TDs. His final stat line read 25-37 for 301 yards, 1 TD and 4 INTs.

As Steel pointed out, Ben sustained another concussion against the Browns in the final regular season game of the 2008 season. After 2 weeks of rest (1st round playoff bye), he went 17-26 for 181 yards, 1 TD and 0 INTs against San Diego in the 2nd round of the playoffs. Vintage Big Ben numbers here — nothing to write home about, but enough to get the win, with the help of a strong rushing attack. (FWP carried 27 times for 146 yards and 2 TDs).

I guess I should also acknowledge the concussion Ben sustained from his motorcyle accident following SB XL. This is a different situation, because he had months to recover and train before the team’s first regular season game, and he ended up missing the season opener anyway, due to his emergency appendectomy. Nevertheless, Ben laid an egg against Jacksonville in his first regular season game following the concussion, going 17-32 for 141 yards, 0 TDs and 2 INTs. Take those numbers for what they’re worth.

The sample is too small and distorted to really reach any conclusions, I guess. This weekend will be a good test.

by DC Black&Gold on Nov 27, 2009 10:21 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

I think it's too soon

I know he wants to play and was “medically cleared”… but man… I for one am very concerned about him. I’d rather see him sit it out even if it costs us dearly than to risk him for the final stretch of the season (and longer.) This really concerns me for his future not only with the Steelers…but after he retires.

When the tailgate drops, the BS stops. Shut up and play!

by 1BlkGldFan on Nov 27, 2009 10:53 PM EST reply actions 0 recs