Wow, the Pittsburgh Steelers just love making non-football headlines in the offseason. First Rashard Mendenhall decided to take a stand against America on hiw Twitter.
Now Steeler's goldenboy reciever, Hines Ward, was handcuffed at gunpoint Thursday morning in Los Angeles after police pulled over a car he was in that had been reported stolen. Of course TMZ is the only media source reporting this, because the Pittsburgh Post Gazette won't, owned by the Steelers.
This from
TMZ-
The "Dancing with the Stars" contestant was a passenger in a Honda Civic around 2 AM ... when LAPD officers flipped on their lights and sirens and pulled the car over.
Law enforcement sources tell us cops had run the license plate and noticed the car had been reported stolen. We're told police drew their weapons ... and ordered both Hines and the female driver out of the car and placed them both in handcuffs.
The female driver then explained ... SHE was the person who reported the car stolen in the first place after an incident involving a valet. But she got her car back ... and forgot to tell cops to call off the alert.
We're told the officers verified her story -- and eventually let both Hines and the driver leave without further incident. Law enforcement sources tell us Hines was VERY cooperative and understanding about the situation.
The natural question arises: a Honda Civic? Hines couldn't spring for the Accord for he and his lady friend? I know the lockout has made it tough for NFL players, but come on.
TMZ reports that once police cleared up the mess, Ward and his friend were allowed to leave the scene. The Steelers wideout was "very cooperative and understanding" during the incident.
Now, don't jump to any conclusions, because as Ward's teammate Rashard Mendenhal would tell you on his Twitter, there's two sides to every story. Of course, Steeler fans will give Ward a pass. They always do. If it were Ben Roethlisberger, people would riot and protest. People would be on Grant Street burning number 7 jerseys.
Not Hines Ward. He can prance around on Dancing With the Stars in a gay sailor suit after he a down year, and after the Steelers lost Super Bowl XLV. What if that were Ben?
Hines Ward held out of training camp because of his contract. Free pass. What if Ben would have done that?
Hines Ward drops a pass. No big deal. Ben throws a incomplete pass. Booooooo! Booooo! Put Batch in!
Hines Ward could blow up a school bus full of children and Steeler fans would still support him
I'm now convinced that 75% of Steeler fans are brainwashed. Hines can do whatever he wants. Ben, who's never been arrested, charged, or convicted of a crime, can do nothing right. Right now Ben is getting married to a local Christian girl, and isn't even living with her out of respect of their religion. Hines is on dancing with the Stars, driving around the city of Los Angeles. But it's alright because it's Hines.
