Ben Roethlisberger’s a meathead, but as far as meatheads go, he’s pretty enjoyable. Via Rotoworld:
Ben Roethlisberger revealed that he sometimes gets distracted at FedEx Field in Washington because the Redskins let their cheerleaders stretch out in the opponent’s tunnel before games. “The couple of preseason games I’ve played down there, we’ve seen it,” Big Ben said. “It can be (distracting), let’s be truthful. I’ve heard a rumor that they’re not allowed to do it anymore.” The practice actually was discouraged last year in a memo from the NFL office that’s now referred to as the “Redskins Rule.” You’d think they could come up with a catchier nickname.
Talk about No Fun League. If Steve Sabol is listening, please please please put together a 30-minute behind-the-scenes special with interviews from players, cheerleaders and league execs on how the Washington Rule came to be. The Charles Haley Locker room special can wait.
