“It’s just exciting to play football again!”


Big Ben met with the media today after OTA’s at the Steelers complex:


Some of the topics he talked about include getting to see the “young guys” on the field for the first time; working with his “new targets”; how impressed he is with Maurkice Pouncey’s “hard word and dedication” in getting back on the field himself; working on the no-huddle; going out to California during the off-season to work with Markus Wheaton and Derek Moye; the idea of Pittsburgh hosting a Super Bowl, and more…


You can watch the video from Steelers.com here.

…with a holiday weekend wish!

Hi everyone! Happy Memorial Day Weekend from the pool! Make it #redwhiteandblue — Benjamin, Jr. (and my fam)

“Some debris on the floor and some chairs and things that were knocked over that he had to get through but what he did was — he tied the suspect up long enough for us to be able to get in and safely resolve it.” — Cpl. David Garner, Baltimore County SWAT, on the efforts of their K9, Raven during a tense standoff last week.

From Brian Kuebler’s report at ABC-2 News in Baltimore:

It has been exactly a week now since what police say was a mentally disturbed man rammed the WMAR-TV lobby with a truck creating a barricade situation and some tense moments.

The damage is still evident here at the station as we look to start rebuilding — but it’s not lost on us that the people we usually cover gave us the cover we needed that day, the women and men of law enforcement — and man’s best friend.

The images are still traumatic; the sounds are still jarring.

But as WMAR staff ran out of the building last week, Baltimore County police SWAT team members ran in.


A man was now in the station and no one knew where or what his intentions were.

That would quickly become obvious to Garner and the rest of the Baltimore County SWAT team as they made entry into the station. It was also quickly determined that Vladimir Baptiste was holed up in an upstairs edit suite.

Garner says they tried talking to Baptiste but he just kept ranting. That is when they decided to go in but they weren’t sure whether the suspect was armed.

For that job — Garner needed his partner — a German Shepherd named Raven.

“At that point we know we needed the dog and wanted the dog inside as one of our assets so I left the building and went and got him,” Garner said.

With so much glass strewn throughout the lobby — Garner had to pick up the trained k-9 and carry him to the steps.

He would be used upstairs to help contain Baptiste once the SWAT team made entry.

Baptiste was arrested without further incident and was charged with attempted murder.

No one was hurt in part because of the expert defensive tactics of this Baltimore County K9.

But we need to give an offensive assist to the Pittsburgh Steelers.

This German […]

Ben weighs in on the NFL Draft, new teammates and more…


From Teresa Varley, Steelers.com:

Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger has been taking part in the team’s offseason workouts, getting to know some of the players the team signed via free agency this offseason and working on building a rapport with them.

Roethlisberger took time out after a recent workout to talk about the recent NFL Draft, the new free agents, and the changes to the team’s roster.


Did you keep an eye on the recent NFL Draft, seeing what the Steelers picked?

I pay attention to the draft when our picks are up. I am always interested because those are my future teammates and brothers and family. I am always interested in seeing what we are going to do.


It’s early to know what they can do, but are you happy you got a few weapons with a tall receiver in Martavis Bryant and a speedster in Dri Archer?

It’s always exciting. The draft is great because on paper everybody looks good. We have to get out there and get pads on in camp and see what happens when people get hit. Offensively speaking we needed to address a tall receiver and we got one.


This offseason we signed some free agent receivers, Lance Moore and Darrius Heyward-Bey. Are you starting to build that rapport with those guys?

You have to. As often as I can I am here throwing and they are here every day catching and just trying to learn. It’s not a fast process. We have to learn how they like to come out of breaks, what balls they like to catch, high ones, low ones. There is a lot of work that goes into it, but they are both veteran guys that are experienced that I am looking forward to working with.


Do you also need to become comfortable with them, get to know their personalities?

Absolutely. Talking to Lance, I called him when they signed him. I am excited to get to know them as people and football players.


This is the first year there has been that much change at wide receiver. Is it going to be different for you?

It is, especially since we got so used to the guys that were here. You develop a great rapport with them […]

…is June 22nd at Jergel’s Rhythm Grille in Warrendale, PA.


It’s going to be a night of great food, great auction items, and great live music!



The only thing missing is YOU!

Proceeds from this fun event will benefit K-9 Police and Fire Units throughout the country, and Make-A-Wish®.

You’ll spend the evening with Ben, his family and his teammates while sampling amazing strolling dinner fare, both a live and silent auction, and enjoying the music of NightSong!

Date: Sunday, June 22nd, 2014

Time: 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Place: Jergel’s Rhythm Grille, 103 Slade Lane, Warrendale, PA

Ticket price: $200/per person

Attire: Casual and Comfortable

*Must be 21 years of age or older to attend!


Tickets are going fast so purchase yours now!


You can see more fun photos from last year’s event here.



And the next day…

Grab your golf bag and join Ben on the course at the beautiful Treesdale Golf & Country Club in Gibsonia, PA on June 23rd for the Third Annual Ben Roethlisberger Foundation Invitational!

But before you hit the links with #7, you’ll also be invited to grab a crossbow, a football, and even a massage chair!



You never know what competitive games Justin Aquilante and his team at ProServ Events will come up with! Last year, there were games like the Quarterback Challenge, the Football Drive, the Hat Trick, a Three Point Shootout, Roulette Golf, Blackjack, a $5,000 Putt Challenge, and a $1 million dollar Shootout (165 yard shot)…and that was just to get the day started!

Then during the tournament, golfers had the opportunity to try their hand at other competitions along the course, including Poker & Roulette Golf, a Men’s and Women’s Long Drive, the Straight Drive, and a TPC Sawgrass “Island Green” hole on the 17th.

Golfers also enjoyed both a lunch buffet, and a delicious dinner in the clubhouse after the tournament featuring several buffet stations. And if you get the munchies on the course? Let Primanti Bros prepare you a made-to-order sandwiches from their golf dining cart!

Of course, competitions wouldn’t be complete without prizes! At the end of the day, winners are awarded gifts as well as autographed items from Ben.

Don’t miss this!


You can learn more and register here.

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