From Teresa Varley, Steelers.com:

The countdown is on until the Steelers wrap things up at Saint Vincent College for another training camp, with the team’s last full practice on Friday afternoon.

It’s a camp which saw growth, development and a whole lot more in many areas, including the offense.

“I saw progress, absolutely,” said Ben Roethlisberger. “We are getting some young guys a lot of work, getting Martavis (Bryant) back, starting to get him working. And getting some of the guys that have been here back in cohesion.”

The return of Bryant, who was cleared by the NFL last week to participate in all preseason activity, including practices and games, is definitely a boost for the offense.

And Roethlisberger likes what he has seen so far.

“A guy that has worked hard in the offseason,” said Roethlisberger. “A guy that looks ready to go. A guy that still understands the offense and picks it up. A guy that is coming along quickly.

“He seems like a guy that cares about taking care of himself and cares about other people. He isn’t about what other people think; it’s about taking care of himself and being a good teammate.”


You can read more here.

August, 2005: Big Ben and The Bus celebrate a second quarter kick returned 100 yards for a touchdown by Ike Tayor in preseason action against the Philadelphia Eagles.

It’s BensDay of course!!


Play of the Day (unquestionably): Ben Roethlisberger with a behind-the-back forward flip to JuJu Smith-Schuster for a goal-line touchdown to start ‘seven shots.’ The entire team wooed after the play, and Roethlisberger gave a shimmy on the way back to the huddle. — Jeremy Fowler, ESPN.com.




Happy BensDay, Steeler Nation!

this morning:

Ben chats with Cook & Poni on 93.7 The Fan at 11:30 am today.

Did you miss it? No problem! You can read and listen to it here!

and this evening:

Ben sat down with Bob Pompeani today for an interview that will be featured during both the 5:00 pm & 6:00 pm CBS Pittsburgh broadcasts.

Yes, you!! The one in the Big Ben jersey and the Steelers cap waving a Terrible Towel….

Are you READY FOR SOME STEELERS FOOTBALL?

Fan Photo: Billie Jo Yakubik

Check out the action from the past week at Steelers training camp:


beach lord kyle @KyleStevenson12
A great day at @steelers training camp! Thanks to @_BigBen7!!

“Thanks so much for the handshake after training camp today, Ben!!! Class act!” — Bill Nudo.


Nathan DeWitt‏ @muffman221
@_BigBen7 thank you from the bottom of my heart for signing this piggy bank for my son today. My mother-in-law said the piggy bank was for grandson and he told her he would be very careful with it! #stairwayto7


Clint H. @clintpghgrapher
Scrapped 2day at @steelers camp, @MySaintVincent. @_BigBen7 dug in 4 well over 30 minutes.


Jerry T. Combs @JayTeeBird
Reppin’ all day, every day! #SteelerNation Please Believe that!


We interrupt these fan photos to bring you a #99 update!


Brett Keisel Fans‏ @brettkeiselfans
Familiar beard spotted at @steelers #trainingcamp! @bkeisel99 @_BigBen7


james cohen @atogre_cohen
Is it wrong of me to be #Jealous of my wife for getting a @_BigBen7 autograph for my daughter? #SNUproud nah!

“Special thanks to you Ben for signing my ‘Salute the Troops’ jersey Friday night at Latrobe Memorial Stadium! Feeling thankful!” — Rich Masilon.


Michael Coates‏ @Coates_Burghfan
Still can’t believe we got @_BigBen7 and @JJames18_ autographs. #SNUproud #HereWeGo


And two lovely ladies stranded deep in Ravens territory who wish they were at Steelers training camp:


Lauren Sikorski‏ @Laur_Sells_Avon
@steelers @_BigBen7 @bkeisel99 @AB84 @DKPghSports My 87yr old gma & I cheering our team on surrounded by Ravens fans.


You can see the latest photos from training camp all in one place right here.