Ben spoke briefly to the media after Tuesday’s OTA session, and of course the first thing on the minds of everyone who gathered around him…


How do you think the Penguins-Bruins series is going to go?

I don’t want to start talking trash, but we’re waiting. [Laughs]. I’m excited. They look good. Obviously, they’re playing a good team and playing with a little destiny, too, with everything that’s happened. I’m just excited for everything to get going.


RB Jonathan Dwyer told us that you have more ownership of the offense this year. Do you agree with that?

It’s just another year of knowing what’s going on. So, I guess, yes.


You talked last week about having more input. Can you tell us anymore about that?

Nope. [Smiles].


What do you like about the offense this year?

We’re growing, we’re learning and we’re communicating. This year, more of us know what’s going on so we can coach each other up and instead of having questions and going to coaches to get answers, we now can say we need to do this or need to do that. To me that is the biggest difference and improvement I see.


With WR Mike Wallace gone and TE Heath Miller coming off surgery, what do you like so far?

Just having guys out here and getting the work in. Like I said, it’s time to knock rust off. We’re not out here trying to get ready for a game tomorrow. We’re just out here learning and getting better.


You can watch video from his interview here.

….from Benjamin, Jr., who is spending the holiday weekend chillin’ at the beach with mom & dad!




“Just wanted to say hello and Happy Memorial Weekend to everyone out there! Also want to say thanks to all the troops, past and present, that have served to protect our country and our freedom so I can sit on the beach with my shades and my bottle. Thanks everyone! Have a great, safe weekend!” — JR






You can see all my photos here!

….will be held this Sunday, June 2nd, at Jergel’s Rhythm Grille in Warrendale, PA.


The event includes a strolling dinner, and live music from The American Flyers show band. Also, both a silent and live auction will be held, with proceeds benefiting The Ben Roethlisberger Foundation, which supplies police and fire agencies throughout the country with K-9’s and rescue dogs, and The Make-A-Wish Foundation!

Last year, teammates Brett Keisel, Heath Miller, James Harrison, and Charlie Batch were there to show their support, as was ESPN’s Merril Hoge.

You can too, but tickets are selling fast!





















Ben and WDVE‘s Randy Baumann pose with special guest, Officer James Kuzak at Ben’s first Fundraiser last summer.

On April 4th 2011, Patrolman Jim Kuzak and fellow officers of the Clairton Police Department answered a home invasion call in the City of Clairton. Upon arrival, Officer Kuzak was shot five times and critically wounded by two suspects as they fled the scene.

Sustaining gunshot wounds to the chest, arm and side which severely injured his lung and spine, Officer Kuzak continues to recover from his injuries.


You can read more about Officer Kuzak’s road to recovery here.

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

And to join Ben at this year’s event, you can purchase tickets here.



The event is also about the children….

“I love the kids. I don’t think that is a secret. For them to have a wish to hang out with me and to be able to grant that is awesome.” — Ben, on the Make-A-Wish program.

Steelers.com‘s Teresa Varley was also in attendance at Ben’s first Foundation fundraiser:

Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger loves the joy he can bring to a child who he meets through the Make-A-Wish Foundation, a child who is battling through tough circumstances but can leave that all behind when they meet their favorite football player.

Now Roethlisberger is finding a new way to help those kids, by not just giving of his time to grant wishes, but also providing financial assistance to help make the wishes possible.

Roethlisberger hosted his first annual Ben Roethlisberger Foundation fundraiser on Sunday night at Jergel’s Rhythm Grill, with proceeds benefiting Make-A-Wish and K-9 […]

A time to stop and give thanks to our military…


With all my heart I give my thanks,

to those in uniform regardless of ranks.


You serve our country and serve it well,

with humble hearts your stories tell.


So as I rest my weary eyes,

while freedom rings our flag still flies.


You give your all, do what you must,

with God we live and God we trust.


Amen. — (author unknown)


*Thank you to Greg Yakubick, Lance Cpl., U.S. Marine Corps, for sending the prayer.




“All gave some, some gave all…”

Take a moment this weekend to watch this tribute to our soldiers, past & present, and our police and fire heroes –





If you are unable to view the video above, you can view it here.




It’s never too early…

to sponsor a wreath for a fallen soldier’s grave during the holiday season!

Memorial Day may herald the start of summer vacations for many, but donations are already being accepted for the 2013 Wreaths Across America Remembrance Ceremony, which is scheduled for December 14th, 2013.

From their website:

“Our mission: Remember, Honor, Teach, is carried out in part by coordinating wreath laying ceremonies a specified Saturday in December at Arlington, as well as veterans’ cemeteries and other locations in all 50 states and beyond. We also organize a week of events including international veteran’s tributes, ceremonies at State Houses and a week-long “Veteran’s Parade” between Maine and Virginia where we stop along the way to spread our message about the importance of remembering our fallen heroes, honoring those who serve, and teaching our children about the sacrifices made by veterans and their families to preserve our freedoms.

“This week of events is made possible by thousands of volunteers who organize local ceremonies, raise funds to sponsor wreaths, and participate in the events. We receive no government funding. The cost of our programs is paid by individual wreaths sponsors, corporate donors and volunteer truckers.”


If you would like to sponsor wreaths to be placed on the graves of our military this December, now is the time!


To donate and to learn how you can take part in this wonderful organization, click here.

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 […]