Ben stopped to answer questions from the many media members today at Heinz Field as the team completed their final day of organized team activities:


He was asked why he was wearing Max Starks’ No. 78 –

“I did it last year, and it’s just…I’d say he’s my draft class guy, locker mate, just ‘in honor of’.”


Once again, Ben was asked about the new playbook –

“We’ve definitely made strides. They may not be giant strides, but they’re strides forward. I don’t think we’ve taken any backward. That’s the key — and it’s just OTAs right now. It will come next week for mini-camp.”


Ben also talked about rookies David DeCastro and Mike Adams, both of whom have missed OTAs because of their academic schedules –

“I hate to talk about rookies, because I don’t want them to get a big head (laughs). I’ve heard so many great things about both of them. so we’ll see what it’s like having them in person.”



You can watch/listen to Ben’s full interview with the media here.

I was playing golf in Rocco Mediate’s golf outing for charity, and I was lucky enough to get to meet Big Break Ireland winner Mark Murphy! What a great guy! He was my pick to win the show because Ash and I watch it every week. — Ben


































Mr. Murphy was the winner of the 11th edition of this popular Golf Channel reality show that is played at the K Club in Straffan, County Kildare, Ireland.

Ben and Mr. Murphy participated in Rocco Mediate’s “Love of the Game” Charity Golf Tournament yesterday at Sewickley Heights Golf Club.


You can see all of Ben’s photos in his album here.

Congratulations to Jonathan Porter! He was our contest winner (see May 30th news below)!


9-year old Jonathan will be attending the 2012 Ben Roethlisberger Football Camp on June 18th and 19th for free!

Jonathan attends Union Local Elementary School in Belmont, Ohio. We’re not sure who is more excited, Jonathan or his dad, Billy.

And for those that entered, but didn’t win?

As a thank you for taking part in the contest, we will be sending you a discount code via email this week from Pro Camps International which you can use towards the registration fee if you want to send your child to the Camp.


Be sure to register soon to reserve a spot, it’s filling up fast!


For more info, check the Pro Camps website here.

How does a diehard Steelers fan decorate her office in the middle of Ravens land?


















Well, if you’re Marilyn McClellan, you have your three autographed jerseys framed and hung proudly in your office…right in the middle of Baltimore!

Marilyn attended the Show at Chantilly on April 1st this year and not only posed for a photo with Ben, but got him to sign a jersey as well. “Mean Joe” Greene was also in attendance and signed a jersey for Marilyn too.

All that was left to do was have them, and her Troy Polamalu autographed jersey framed and viola! Steelers Country in the heart of Baltimore!


You can enjoy more photos from the autograph signing in Chantilly, as well as other fan photos here.

Rocco, Mario, Pierre, and I had a great day golfing. Rocco and I gave them a whoopin! — Ben























Ben poses with (from left to right) Pierre Larouche, Rocco Mediate, and Mario Lemieux after an enjoyable round of golf.



You can see all of Ben’s photos in his album here.

“When they called and told me, it was an awesome honor. I am really proud to have graduated. People were laughing because my jersey was already retired. But to be in the Hall of Fame with the people there, it’s a super year. I think it speaks highly of Miami as a university to honor me at the same time of graduation. I think that speaks on how important they think of academics.” — Ben

From Teresa Varley, Steelers.com this afternoon:

It’s been a big offseason for Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger. First he graduated from Miami University, and now he has been selected as one of six individuals to be inducted into the school’s Athletic Hall of Fame later this year.

Roethlisberger, who played at Miami from 2001-03, holds all of the school’s major passing records, including passing for 200 yards or more in all 14 games in 2003, also an NCAA record for most games in a season passing for 200 yards or more and consecutive 200 yards plus passing games.

What makes the induction really special for Roethlisberger is he is going in the same year as his former coach, the late Terry Hoeppner (photo above). Hoeppner, who died of brain cancer in June, 2007, spent 19 seasons at Miami, and was the head coach during Roethlisberger’s time at the school. Miami had a winning season each of Hoeppner’s six years as the school’s head coach (1999-2004).

“That was the biggest thing for me,” said Roethlisberger of being inducted with Hoeppner. “It’s an honor to go into the Hall of Fame, but to go in with Coach Hoeppner kind of made me tear up a bit and gave me goose bumps. To me that means more than going in myself. It will be an emotional day.”


You can read more here.