The Ben Roethlisberger Show
From Ben’s radio show this morning on 93.7 The Fan:
The team is coming off a 28-7 Thanksgiving Day victory over the Indianapolis Colts, which brought another Antonio Brown celebration penalty.
Ben was asked about Brown’s latest antics and if anyone on the team has talked to him about it.
“Yeah, we did,” Ben said. “He knows, we all know, Coach Tomlin brought it up yesterday, that is a huge penalty that we can’t do. We put our kick coverage team in a bad situation and we can’t have it, and AB knows that.”
Ben also thinks that the league pays special attention to Brown now because of his reputation and are more likely to flag him when they’re playing on a bigger stage.
“I know for a fact that he’s scored touchdowns in one o’clock games that aren’t the big prime time games and they haven’t flagged him,” he said.
Moving on past the Colts victory, Ben talked about the three days off the team had and what it’s like having that luxury.
“It’s nice to have that family time to almost have a mini-second bye,” Ben said. “It makes you feel rested, it makes you get more healed up for this stretch run that is when you have to play your best football. I really think it will benefit us.”
The win over the Colts marks the second straight victory for the Steelers after a four-game losing streak. However, there are some that still aren’t sold on the Steelers because of their opponents in those games – the Colts and Browns. Ben discussed the detractors and what he would say to anyone levying this criticism against the team.
“I would say this, I would say they were both on the road, which any time you can win a game on the road is huge and I would say remember back a couple of weeks when we’d go on the road and we’d lose a game to a team that we were supposed to win and everyone is up in arms and no one can sleep at night because we lost a game we were supposed to win. Well, we won the games we were supposed to win, so they should feel good about that,” he said.
You can listen to Ben’s show here.
The holiday season is here
…and we’re giving away 1 Black & Gold Cooler gift pack to the 28th emailer (that’s how many days are left ’til Christmas morning)!
UPDATE: WE HAVE A WINNER!! Congratulations to Doug Foster of Kansas! He was our 28th emailer. Thank you to everyone who emailed to enter!
If you’re looking for the perfect gift for that Steelers fan in the family who also loves Pittsburgh Dad (and really, who doesn’t love Pittsburgh Dad?), then this gift set is IT:
The Black & Gold Cooler consists of:
3 Big Ben Sauces
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Mild BBQ Sauce (18oz)
Steak Sauce (10oz)
Spicy Wing Sauce (18oz)
Dipping Mustard (7.75oz)
Commemorative Edition Habenera Sauce (5oz)
Cayenne Hot Sauce (6oz)
– All neatly packaged in a Black & Gold “It’s a Burgh Thing” insulated cooler which can hold a 12 pack of your beverage of choice!
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“Thank you Ben!”
On this Thanksgiving Holiday, we have two fan stories to share with Steeler Nation:
My wife Teri, my son Chad, and I met Ben while we were shopping at the Apple Store at Ross Park Mall. When Chad saw him in the store he was so excited that he wanted to go up to him and say, “Hi!”. He has been a BIG fan of Ben since he started playing with the Steelers. Ben was so gracious, and took time to not only say “Hi”, but to pose for a picture with Chad.
Thank you to Ben! He didn’t just make Chad’s day – he made his year! He was telling everyone that he saw all day today that he met “#7 Big Ben”! You just never know who your going to meet when your out and about in the Pittsburgh area.” — Bob Lewandowski.
I came in from Dallas/Norman, OK for the OU vs West VA game and then on to Cleveland to watch the Steelers vs Browns game last Sunday.
My buddy Mark – a local and a ‘burgh lifer – and I went to Hyde Park Steakhouse Friday night. We were seated in one of just a couple of tables in the back portion of the restaurant. Well, half-way thru our meal, Ben and his wife and some friends came in and sat at the table right next to us.
We chatted him up briefly about Norman, and his sister’s participation in basketball and volleyball there. He was extremely nice and gracious.
Later in the evening, I asked for a picture and he could not have been nicer. I never like to be that guy, but given I don’t get to the ‘burgh that often, I had to ask for the picture. Ben could not have been nicer and was happy to pose with me. We wished him well and told him we would see him Sunday in Cleveland. Thank you Ben!! — Matthew P. Sallusti.
Wishing everyone a very safe & Happy Thanksgiving and holiday weekend!!
Lil’ Fan Friday – Thanksgiving Weekend Edition!
This one was made by 6-year old Kayla Hawley:
Thanksgiving Night: Steelers 28, Colts 7
“When you’re in the huddle with him, you know you’re going to have a chance to make some big plays.” — Antonio Brown on his quarterback.
Late Night Re-cap:
Ben passed for 221 yards and three touchdowns – each to Antonio Brown – giving the Steelers a 28-7 victory on a Thanksgiving night against the Colts, whose starting quarterback Andrew Luck was out with a concussion.
Ben completed 14 of 20 passes, and Le’Veon Bell rushed 23 times for 120 yards and a touchdown as the Steelers won for the second time in five days on the road after winning Sunday at Cleveland.
The offense scored touchdowns on each of its first three drives. Le’Veon Bell’s 5-yard touchdown run capped a seven-play, 52-yard drive the first time they had the ball making it 7-0. Ben made it 14-0 with 1:06 to go in the opening quarter on a 25-yard touchdown pass to Antonio Brown, capping a seven-play, 58-yard drive.
With the help of a 35-yard pass on a fake punt by Pat McAfee, the Colts pulled to within 14-7 with 13:02 left in the second quarter on Tolzien’s 5-yard touchdown pass to Donte Moncrief.
Ben countered with a 33-yard touchdown pass to Antonio Brown with 9:00 to go in the half, increasing the lead to 21-7.
And it wasn’t just the offense….
From Bob Labriola, Steelers.com:
The Steelers ended up winning this game, 28-7, but the way it unfolded could’ve been a lot different if not for the efforts of Mike Mitchell. On two different occasions, Mitchell made plays to prevent the Colts from scoring from the Steelers’ 1-yard line, and then his fourth quarter interception ended another Indianapolis possession and was the catalyst for the touchdown that iced the outcome…
Mitchell finished with seven tackles, an interception, and two passes defensed, and he is the Steelers Digest Player of the Week.
You can read more from Mr. Labriola here.
You can check out some Big Ben video highlights here.
This little guy…
Has to be the Fan of the Game!
Carter King in his #84 jersey looking up at his other favorite player after the game! Ben, Antonio, James Harrison and Mike Mitchell signed his Terrible Towel!
*Thanks to dad Jordan for sharing the photo with us, and for the job you […]
Happy Thanksgiving!
Happy Thanksgiving everyone out there. We have so much to be thankful for, not just today, but everyday.
I hope everyone takes a few minutes today to thank the good Lord for all that he has provided for us. Also, let the people around you know how thankful you are for them. Give them a hug, and tell them that you love them.
I’m so thankful for my family. I love them all so much! So from all of my family to all of you out there – we hope and pray you have a very happy and healthy Thanksgiving! — Ben.