Or…Steeler Nation on vacation!

Our latest Fan Photos post includes not one, but TWO photos sent last month from fans who took their Terrible Towels with them on vacation to the beautiful country of Italy!


Carl Stresing and his girlfriend, Jeni Sharp, showing their Steeler pride (with both Towel and warm headwear) while on a gondola in Venice!


“I went to Italy during Easter week this year with high school students. I am a history teacher at Greece Athena High School in Rochester, NY. I am in Philly tonight. I traveled 6 hours to meet Ben tomorrow (May 4, 2013). I took other pics with Antonio Brown’s shirt in Rome, the Vatican City and Florence.” — Carl Stresing



Kate Mahjoubian stops to pose in front of one of Italy’s most famous landmarks, La Piazza Dei Miracoli, or as we know it – the Leaning Tower of Pisa!


“The story of The Pisa Pic: My daughter is studying abroad this semester (she goes to Washington State University) and because I have been in Hong Kong and unable to ever attend ‘Mom’s Weekend’ in Washington State, my husband sent me over to Italy to visit. My towel goes everywhere now.” — Kate Mahjoubian



You can check out the newest photos submitted by fans in the past few weeks, including an Italian Terrible Towel here, and photos of Steeler Nation’s two newest members here.

Ben stopped for an impromptu interview with the media after the first day of OTAs.

“I’m excited to be that guy that is the leader for those guys and to help them, because I’m here to win games!” — Ben on stepping into more of a leadership role this season.

He also spoke about the great team turnout, the plethora of new and returning wide receivers, and his continuing comfort with Coach Haley’s offense. Some highlights:

Was it good to see the turnout today?

Yeah. I kind of expected it on day one. There were a lot of good things. It’s good to be back out here.


Larry Foote was talking about a different feel to this offseason. Do you think it has a different feel?

I can judge off what it was like out here today. Obviously, I’ve been here the last couple of weeks when we’ve been doing things. It’s good to see guys. It’s definitely different because we’ve got a lot of new guys and new faces. I know the guys that are here are ready to rock and roll and the young guys are ready to contribute.


Do you feel different now that you are in year two in this offense?

Yeah, a little bit. There’s a little more comfort. There has been some changes this off-season in some of the offensive philosophies, playbook and some things that I think are good. It’s some compromise from all different position coaches, running back coaches, line, and quarterback coaches. I think we’ve taken a little bit of everything and made it a lot better. You can ask anybody on offense that, including coaches, and they’ll tell you that we all like the way the offense is and where it’s going.


In what way is it different?

You’ll have to wait and see. We can’t tell. You’ll have to wait until the first game. It’s like the review of a movie.


You can watch and listen to the video of his interview here.

You can also check out a full gallery of photos from today’s OTA here!



And yesterday:

Ben was on the golf course for the 20th Annual Hoge-Starks-Ward Celebrity Golf Classic.

Merril Hoge, Hines Ward, and Max Starks invited Steelers coaches and players and other local celebrities to play […]

…you can join Ben, his family, and friends in support of The Ben Roethlisberger Foundation!

“It’s no secret how much the kids mean to me. When someone has a wish and they want to spend it with the Steelers that touches you and is special. For us to be able to do this and be able to have six kids’ wishes come true is awesome. Being there to meet them, shake their hand, sign an autograph means a lot to me.” — Ben, on his support for Make-A-Wish®.

Ben will be hosting his Second Annual Ben Roethlisberger Foundation Fundraiser on June 2nd, at Jergel’s Rhythm Grille in Warrendale, PA.

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

This fantastic evening will feature a strolling dinner, a live and silent auction, and the music of The American Flyers show band, which will have you dancing in no time!

“He brings a unique perspective because he grants wishes and he is good at that. He gets to make the wish happen. Now with the partnership with his foundation, he is taking it to the next level to allow other wishes to be granted. It’s an amazing thing.” — Leigh Ann Lubarsky, Manager of Program Services for Make-A-Wish, talking about Ben’s impact on the children.

A few of Ben’s teammates, including Brett Keisel, Heath Miller, James Harrison, and Charlie Batch stopped by to show their support last year, as did ESPN’s Merril Hoge. You never know who will show up this year!


Date: Sunday, June 2nd, 2013

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

Please respond by Friday, May 31, 2013

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


You won’t want to miss it so purchase your tickets now!


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



How about a round of golf the following day?

You can join Ben once again, but this time on the golf course at the Sewickley Heights Golf Club for the Second Annual Ben Roethlisberger Foundation Invitational!

As with the event at Jergels on Sunday night, Monday’s tournament will benefit both Make-A-Wish Foundation and the […]

But EVERY DAY should be Armed Forces Day!

Thank you to all the men and women who serve, and have served our great country!



And thank you to Jake Robinson (in the #7 jersey), who sent this photo of his Unit serving in Afghanistan.


Honor Our Military

Let’s honor our military,

The men and women who serve,

Whose dedication to our country

Does not falter, halt or swerve.

Let’s respect them for their courage;

They’re ready to do what’s right

To keep America safe,

So we can sleep better at night.

Let’s support and defend our soldiers,

Whose hardships are brutal and cruel,

Whose discipline we can’t imagine,

Who follow each order and rule.

Here’s to those who choose to be warriors

And their helpers good and true;

They’re fighting for American values;

They’re fighting for me and you.


*This beautiful poem was written by Joanna Fuchs.

“We took our granddaughter, age 12, and our grandson, age 7, to Ben’s Youth Camp. What organized chaos! It was an awesome experience for both. Both caught Ben’s passes. They talked about the camp all the way back to Northern Ohio. They have already decided to come back next year, at our expense! We also really enjoyed the experience!” – Linda Hawk, Ohio

There’s still time to sign your child up to join Ben this summer for some football instruction and fun at his Annual Football Camp, sponsored by ProCamps Worldwide…and we’ve got a special offer for those who register this month!

Sign up with the code #SteelerNation and you will get $10 off the registration fee!

But here’s the exciting part:

All campers who register with that code will be entered to win this awesome Steelers football (below) signed by both Big Ben & Coach Tomlin!


Fifth Third Bank and #1 Cochran present the 2013 Ben Roethlisberger Football Camp!

The Camp is open to boys and girls, ages 7-14.

Ben will be joined by a selection of the top prep and college coaches from the area.

Each day, the campers will experience various stations, specializing in fundamental skills of football. Individual groups will be small to assure that each camper gets maximum instruction.

Ben will give daily talks highlighting the finer points of the game of football and beyond. Parents and guests will be able to listen to camp guests in designated areas at each location.

And you never know which of Ben’s teammates will show up to help out #7! Kids that attend Ben’s Camp have had the opportunity to meet and get instruction from Brett Keisel, Charlie Batch, Willie Colon, and even Coach Tomlin!


Dates: June 17th and 18th, 2013

Times: 09:00 AM – 12:30 PM

Place: Seneca Valley High School, Harmony, PA

Cost: $199.*

*If you use the code SteelerNation when you register, you’ll receive a $10 discount off the registration fee, courtesy of ProCamps!

“My son Christian had the time of his life at your camp. You threw him a pass and I managed to get the shot on my camera. What a memory. Awesome two days. Thanks so much, Ben!!!” — Kris Bober

Each camper […]