15 years ago today…
Steeler Nation Mexico 2016 roll call:
All present and accounted for….and ready for a great season!
Regios de Acero:
“Yes, we did it again! This is the 5th edition of our Annual Steelers Fan Photo! Once again we want to show to the world our support to our team, we are so excited to see again Big Ben and all the team on the field, for us this is the best season of the year, #HereWeGo #InBenWeTrust.” — Roger Saucedo.
Steelers Guadalajara:
“It is hard to believe that the next game we’ll get to see, it’s going to be a regular season game. September is finally here. This year, our Steelers are expected to achieve great goals, and we have as well achieved the biggest fan picture ever for our city. We are proud of keeping the familiar environment, the friends we’ve made during the last couple years, and above all, we are really excited and looking forward to see the Steelers again. Let the towels wave once again as we enjoy the road to the seventh championship. 🏈
Guadalajara says #HereWeGo” — Diego Delgadillo.
Steelers Saltillo:
Pepe Saucedo @PepeSaucedoa
2016 Picture from Saltillo 413attendance/4dogs @SteelersUnite @steelers @_BigBen7 #SNUProud #VivaMexico #VivaSteelers
Club Santos of Torreón, Coahuila, México:
Rafael Rosell @Rafael_Rosell
Lista la foto oficial! Y vamos por el número de @_BigBen7!!!
A few more fun photos from our South of the Border Steelers friends:
ana rp @aluchiz32
@steelers foto oficial!!! @_BigBen7
Pepe Saucedo @PepeSaucedoa
During the 2016 picture @AntonioBrown84 @jharrison9292 @_BigBen7
JGSA# 2⃣ 7⃣ @JessSifuen Gómez Palacio, Durango
HERE WE GO STEELERS 🏈💛🏈
And one photo from fans here showing their respect to Steeler Nation Mexico:
PittFanStucknSeattle @Black6ndYellow
@SteelersUnite @enrique_larios @steelers @_BigBen7 ✨Way to represent Mexico!👊🏼 We […]
First foundation grant of the 2016 NFL Season goes to…
It’s that time of year again and today, Ben announced the first grant of the 2016 season from the Ben Roethlisberger Foundation at The Giving Back Fund.
The Foundation will be distributing a grant to the Arlington County, VA Police Department – not too far from where the Steelers will play the Washington Redskins on September 12th.
The Arlington County Police Department will use the grant funds to purchase ballistic vests for their existing seven K-9’s.
“Our K-9s are integral members of the Arlington County Police Department, both in the field and from a community outreach perspective. We are grateful to receive this grant so we can provide our K-9’s with ballistic vests as an added layer of protection to keep them safe.” — Arlington County Police Chief M. Jay Farr.
During the 2016 NFL season, The Ben Roethlisberger Foundation will be distributing grants to K-9 units of police and fire departments in the cities and surrounding communities of each regular season away game for the Steelers. The Foundation will also distribute several grants to the Pittsburgh area. Ben invited police and fire departments across the country to submit proposals detailing their needs.
This marks the 10th season that Ben’s foundation has distributed grants to K-9 units. His mission is to support K-9 units of police and fire departments throughout the United States, with a particular emphasis on support for service dogs in Pittsburgh, PA. Ben and his foundation also support Make-A-Wish.
The Ben Roethlisberger Foundation distributed more than $170,000 in grants to K-9 units around the country during the 2015 NFL season, including $93,250 in the Pittsburgh community. The Foundation has distributed in excess of $1.5 million since 2007.
“We’re very fortunate to be in the position that we are able to help these K-9 units. The work that is performed by the dogs and their handlers as well as the bond that is formed is incredible. We’re just thrilled to do our small part.” — Ben.
Big Ben’s Touchdowns for K9’s –
Fans can support future K-9 grants by joining Ben’s crowdfunding campaign on https://pledgeit.org/big-ben. Ben is pledging $1,000 per throwing touchdown this season to his foundation. Supporters can increase the impact by pledging to donate any amount per touchdown!
For more information about the Ben […]
Wednesday’s Media Roundup
Steelers.com: Big Ben talks Antonio Brown, the start of the season, being a favorite, and much more.
ESPN.com: The Redskins’ Josh Norman talks respect for Big Ben and Antonio Brown
Steelers.com: Jerome Bettis talks Big Ben, DeAngelo Williams, Antonio Brown, and the 2016 Steelers.
FoxSports.com: Big Ben talks about the best quarterback in the world – Tom Brady.
Our day at the Zoo
Look where Benjamin and I went today – the Pittsburgh Zoo (it was just a day for us big kids, Bodie didn’t go)!
Bradshaw talks Big Ben
From Terry Bradshaw’s interview with Teresa Varley at Steelers.com:
As the Steelers are set to embark on the 2016 season, Hall of Fame quarterback Terry Bradshaw weighed in on quarterback Ben Roethlisberger in this exclusive interview. Bradshaw ranked Roethlisberger at the top of all quarterbacks in the league, and explains why the Steelers’ signal caller is such a special player.
“I would rate Ben right on top of the list, ahead of (Tom) Brady for sure and anybody else, (Philip) Rivers, Eli (Manning). He is big, strong, and poised,” said Bradshaw.
“I would start with the most important thing a quarterback has to be, poised. If you panic in that pocket you are no good. I don’t care what else is there, you have to be poised.
“Ben has amazing talent, strong arm, strong guy, big in big games, clutch throws, makes somethings happen. I have always admired him. I have the greatest respect for the job he has done and how he handles himself as a professional.
“The offense they are running is just amazing. The job he does and how he stands in there is impressive. It’s been years of solid, exceptional quarterback play. He could have been the MVP in the league last year if he would have stayed healthy. I am not saying this because I am a Steeler and trying to suck up to anybody. I am just telling you he is special, different.
“I’ll take Roethlisberger over any of those guys.”
You can read more here.
Also Today:
The 2016 Ben Roethlisberger Show premiered on 93.7 The Fan today:
It’s a new season and a new edition of Ben’s popular 30 minute show with Cook & Poni –
Ben opened things up talking about the preseason being over and his excitement to get out there and play.
“We’re ready,” Ben said. “You get the preseason going, you’re playing your preseason games, you’re practicing against yourself and we just want to get out there and play football.”
The offense this season is going to start the year without Le’Veon Bell for the first 3 games and will be missing Martavis Bryant for the entire season due to suspensions and Ben talked about the guys who will step up in their absence.
“I think guys […]