…where a Terrible Towel might make an appearance!


April’s Birthday Wishes winner, Brady Cooper from New Castle, Pennsylvania, poses with his sister Juliana on a recent trip to the Nation’s Capital…

WITH their Terrible Towel! The two pose on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial with the Washington Monument in the background.

According to their mother (and photographer), Bobbi Lyn, “Everyone watched the kids get their pictures taken. One guy even said, ‘That’s what I like to see!’ when he spotted the Terrible Towel!

You can see another photo of Brady on his trip in the Lil’ Fans album.



Have you ever seen a Terrible Wedding Towel?

That’s what guests who attended the Guelph, Ontario wedding of Ken and Erin Moxam waved after the ceremony uniting the couple in matrimony!

The wedding took place last weekend and the happy couple are on their honeymoon in Panama! The wedding colors? Black and Gold, of course!

Congratulations to Ken and Erin!

I just want to say Happy Mothers Day to my mom, and all the mothers and grandmothers out there. We may not always tell you, but we love you so much and thank you for everything you have done, and will do in our lives! — Ben, May 13, 2012

We’re having a contest today starting at 12 Noon E.T!


Win it for MOM!

All you have to do is be the 200th emailer and you will win an autographed pink and black Steelers baseball-style cap from Ben!

This is the same style cap that was worn by the Steelers players during October’s NFL Breast Cancer Awareness month (see photo) … except this one has been signed by #7!


Send emails to: bigben7website@gmail.com


*Please, just one email per email address only (subsequent emails from the same address will be discounted).


UPDATE: We have a winner!! Congratulations to Annette Brown of Elgin, Illinois, she was our 200th emailer!


Happy Mothers Day!!

Ben will appear on the Rich Eisen Podcast on Thursday, May 10, 2012, at 1:30 p.m. ET on NFL Network!

“In these meetings I’ve had with coach Haley, he’s all about the no-huddle and using our wide-receiver weapons and throwing the ball and stuff like that.” — Ben

A preview of his interview from NFL.com:

The Pittsburgh Steelers said they wanted to run the ball more often when they parted with former offensive coordinator Bruce Arians this offseason, but quarterback Ben Roethlisberger hasn’t noticed too much of a change with new OC Todd Haley, the Pro Bowler told NFL Network’s Rich Eisen.

“I get a little confused at times because so much has been made about us, quote-unquote, throwing the ball too much, or going back to Steeler football and running the ball more,” Big Ben said to Rich Eisen.

“People made such a big deal about us being so upset and hissy fits,” Roethlisberger said. “Nothing like that happened. You hate to see anybody that’s your family leave. So that was the tough part.”

Roethlisberger, who earned a degree from Miami University over the weekend, also spoke to Eisen about some of his recent coursework, including writing an essay for class on Tibet.


You can read more here or tune in on Thursday to NFL Network!


*UPDATE: You can listen to Ben’s interview here.

During the interview, Ben discussed the work of his Foundation. If you would like to learn more about it and/or make a donation, please click here.



Interview Tomorrow:

Ben will be a guest on The Dan Patrick Show!

He is scheduled to appear at 11:15 A.M. ET on Wednesday, May 9, 2012.

The show can be heard on FOX Sports Radio and seen on Fox Sports Net, Comcast Sports Net, and Root Sports. Check your local listings.


*UPDATE: You can read about/listen to Ben’s interview here.

He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Education from Miami University this morning during Divisional Recognition Ceremonies held at the Millett Assembly Hall.

How could I tell my children one day how important an education is, if I didn’t have one? This is pretty special to me. I’m proud to not just say I’m an alum. Now I’m a graduate. — Ben

From USA Today:

Most of the assembly didn’t know Roethlisberger was coming. When he suddenly appeared in the lineup with his class, the cell phones quickly came out and the texting began.

“I’m going to be sitting there thinking, ‘When I was in college, this person (next to him) was probably in middle school,’ ” Roethlisberger said before the ceremony. “I’m going to be the old man out there, but it’s worth it.’ ”

Worth it, because he promised his parents in 2003, when he left Miami four credits short for the NFL, that one day he would graduate.

Lots of pro-bound athletes say that, but how many end up meaning it? A career gets in the way. Money gets in the way. Life gets in the way. In this case, winning two Super Bowls got in the way.

“I had every intention,” he said of graduating. “Actually, I didn’t think it’d take this long.”

Roethlisberger’s autumns have been kind of busy. And something always seemed to prevent him from enrolling in time for the winter term. AFC Championship Games, for instance.

But the Steelers were quick outs against Denver the past season and the morning after the defeat, his Miami academic advisor sent him an email. Roethlisberger figured it was a note of condolence. Instead, it was a call to class.

“He responded in less than 20 minutes,” said Melissa Chase, associate dean. “He never asked for a shortcut. It was always, ‘What do I need to do?’ He did everything we asked of him. I know this was always a very important goal for him.”

What they asked of him at the end included a paper on Tibet. “Which I knew nothing about,” he said. Analyzing the New England defense was never like this. But luckily wife Ashley, with two degrees, makes a swell study buddy. He ended up with an A, and possibly more knowledge of Tibet […]

To sign up for the 2012 Ben Roethlisberger Football Camp!

“I just can’t say enough how great Ben was with the kids. We had Heath Miller, Brett Keisel & Chris Hoke come and work with the kids and they were great, too. However, when Ben showed up, it was absolutely electric!!” — Anita Doddroe, whose son attended the Camp in both 2010 and 2011.

Hey Kids! Join Ben this summer for some football instruction and fun at his Football Camp, sponsored by ProCamps Worldwide!

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

Campers will participate in daily games and skill contests. Each camper will be placed on a team according to his or her age.

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 from the top football coaches in the Pittsburgh area.

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.

Dates: June 18 -19, 2012

Times: 09:00 AM – 12:30 PM

Place: Seneca Valley High School, Harmony, Pennsylvania

Cost: $199.


Each camper will receive –

• Camp T-Shirt
• Autographed Camp team photo with Ben
• 7 Hours of expert instruction
• Opportunity to win contests and prizes

“I just want to say how impressed I was with all the interaction that Ben had with the kids – the way he went out of his way to make it special for them. In addition to signing all the autographs and passing to all the kids – he was in their games, interacting, and just enjoying playing with them. It was obvious that he truly does this for the kids and that he enjoys it.” – Janet Parker

A fun and educational experience is guaranteed!


You can sign your youngster up for the camp here.

You can see more photos here.

You can watch videos from the camp here.

You can read more testimonials from parents and grandparents here.



Also in June…

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