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Steelers QB rules out appeal
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April 28, 2010, Wednesday
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STEELERS quarterback Ben Roethlisberger says he won't appeal his six-game suspension for violating the NFL's personal conduct policy.
Emphasizing he committed no crime, Roethlisberger apologized on Monday to his teammates and fans for his behavior last month in a Georgia bar, where a 20-year-old college student accused him of sexual assault. He also admitted he is disappointed with himself and promised to make the changes expected of him by the league and his team.
Roethlisberger was cleared of charges because a prosecutor says the case was not strong enough to pursue, but he was chastised by authorities and NFL commissioner Roger Goodell for his behavior.
In a short statement released by the team, Roethlisberger promised he will not put himself in such a situation again.
"The commissioner's decision to suspend me speaks clearly that more is expected of me. I am accountable for the consequences of my actions.
"Though I have committed no crime, I regret that I have fallen short of the values instilled in me by my family," Roethlisberger said.
"I will not appeal the suspension and will comply with what is asked of me - and more," he said.
"I am sorry to let down my teammates and the entire Steelers fan base. I am disappointed that I have reached this point and will not put myself in this situation again," Roethlisberger said.
Emphasizing he committed no crime, Roethlisberger apologized on Monday to his teammates and fans for his behavior last month in a Georgia bar, where a 20-year-old college student accused him of sexual assault. He also admitted he is disappointed with himself and promised to make the changes expected of him by the league and his team.
Roethlisberger was cleared of charges because a prosecutor says the case was not strong enough to pursue, but he was chastised by authorities and NFL commissioner Roger Goodell for his behavior.
In a short statement released by the team, Roethlisberger promised he will not put himself in such a situation again.
"The commissioner's decision to suspend me speaks clearly that more is expected of me. I am accountable for the consequences of my actions.
"Though I have committed no crime, I regret that I have fallen short of the values instilled in me by my family," Roethlisberger said.
"I will not appeal the suspension and will comply with what is asked of me - and more," he said.
"I am sorry to let down my teammates and the entire Steelers fan base. I am disappointed that I have reached this point and will not put myself in this situation again," Roethlisberger said.
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