Well wishes for #7
…from Steeler Nation (well, just a small sample):
Zachery Mezger @coachzman
@_BigBen7 praying for u bubba u got this STUD love ya and be brave like I am during surgery! God’s got you. (Photo at left)
“I pray for a speedy recovery, first for him and his family & then for his Steeler Family…. We all need you Ben Roethlisberger, But we would all rather you heal more then anything! Much love to ya!” — Dorri Calkins.
“Heal fast, Ben! The Steelers need your unwavering leadership!” Vicki Rizzo, St. Charles, Missouri.”
Andrew Stockey @astockeyWTAE
Speedy recovery @_BigBen7 from #WTAE
“The fact he was still playing is amazing after the injury shows the heart he has for the team. Ben Roethlisberger you need to get Landry Jones to slow down and stay confident. As for the Steeler Nation we need to stand by our team not bring it down.” — Shayne Krug.
ELMER @PAYAZO463
#HereWeGo CANT BELIEVE OUR @_BigBen7 GOT INJURED BUT WE RIGHT HERE WITH HIM. STEELERS NATION ALL THE WAY FROM SPURSTOWN.
Mrs.Doinm3 @sheyososassy
@_BigBen7 sending prayers your way for a speedy recovery. You’re still the best!
“This is a get well message for Big Ben😢. I feel so bad that you got injured. Please heal up quickly! You are the BEST quarterback in the whole world and I am praying really hard for your speedy recovery! Love, your biggest fan Forever, Terri Ferry.”
Nicole Ciufo @NicoleCiufo
@_BigBen7 thoughts and prayers for a successful surgery today and a speedy recovery!
Zac Mullins @85Zakk
Standing behind my quarterback @_BigBen7 …Nothing but support and love. #HereWeGo
“All positive thoughts and prayers for a full and speedy recovery, Ben!” — Janet Polhamus.
Ty @Ms_tls
Win, lose, or tie I’m a Steelers fan til I die!! Prayers up @_BigBen7 and Steelers family!!
Regios de Acero @regiosdacero
¡Que te recuperes pronto capitán! | Get well soon captain! @_BigBen7 #GetWellBigBen #HereWeGo #InBenWeTrust #Steelers (Photo atbove)
“Sending warm thoughts of comfort and healing. Not just for our team but for your family! Rest up, sir!” — Leanna Teixeira.
Mr. Lonnie Booker Jr @Oldschooljammer
@_BigBen7 Get Well Soon, #7. […]
Statement from Coach Tomlin
Ben Roethlisberger underwent a successful arthroscopic surgery on his left knee this morning. He is now recovering at home and is expected to make a full recovery.
Although we do not know a specific timetable for when he will be able to return to the field, we are confident that this injury in not long-term.
Game 6: Steelers 15, Dolphins 30
From Teresa Varley, Steelers.com:
Ben Roethlisberger had a rough day at the office in a 30-15 loss to the Miami Dolphins, suffering a knee injury before halftime that sent him to the locker room and appeared to have a significant impact on him when he returned to action in the second half, even if he won’t point at it as an issue.
“We don’t make excuses,” said Roethlisberger. “We are all out there playing through pain and won’t make excuses.”
Roethlisberger completed just 19 passes for 189 yards and a touchdown, and threw two interceptions with a quarterback rating on the day of 57.1. He said he didn’t know the severity of the injury yet, but is hoping for the best.
“We don’t know anything yet,” said Roethlisberger. “Hopefully we’ll know tonight. We’ll just pray that it’s not too serious.”
More from Ms. Varley here.
You can watch Ben’s post-game interview here (video).
Saturday morning…
in mom and dad’s bed! What a start to a day. — Ben.
Good Golly Miss Polly!
Meet the beautiful Birthday Girl!
Kathleen “Polly” Trump is 102 years old today. According to her granddaughter, Karen, she is not only a “very long-time Steelers fan, but a BIG fan of Big Ben’s and everything that Pittsburgh represents!”. Polly is a life-long resident of Connellsville, PA.
This lady doesn’t sit still for long, unless she’s watching Steelers games, of course. Polly exercises at Silver Sneakers three times a week, is dedicated to the Irish-Roman Catholic Church, and, “is the most amazing woman that I’ve ever known,” said her granddaughter.
Wishing you an absolutely wonderful birthday, Polly! God bless you and Go Steelers!! Go Polly!!
Ben named FedEx Air NFL Player of the Week
From Teresa Varley, Steelers.com:
Roethlisberger led the Steelers to a 31-13 win over the Jets at Heinz Field to improve the Steelers record to 4-1 on the season.
Roethlisberger completed 34 passes for 380 yards and four touchdown passes, just another day at the office.
“I’m so used to Ben just responding like that because it’s just Ben to me now,” said Le’Veon Bell. “I don’t look at it like, ‘Oh wow, that’s amazing,’ because I am just so used to seeing it but he is just a special player. I wouldn’t want to play with any other quarterback. He is a guy who is always composed in the pocket. I will watch him, even when I am running my routes, and sometimes when he doesn’t throw me the ball I am just watching him throw it to somebody else and he just never seems rattled. I don’t know how you get that, playing in the pocket, when you have got big guys, 300 pounds, trying to take your head off, but he is so composed and always keeps his cool, and you got to respect him for that, and I am glad I play with him.”
You can read more & see highlights from Ben’s performance last Sunday here.