February 9, 2013 - Miami University Hall of Fame Induction Weekend1980 viewsBengals fan and MU alum Dan Plettner not only had the opportunity to attend the Hall of Fame Induction Dinner last Saturday, but also the opportunity to meet and chat with Big Ben.
He was kind enough to share his story with us:
I had a splendid experience at Ben Roethlisberger’s Miami University Hall of Fame Induction Dinner on Saturday evening. Ben was inducted alongside his posthumous coach, Terry Hoeppner. Ben’s emotions and words were a great tribute to Coach Hoeppner.
I had brought a football for which I frankly am still working toward a decent historical knowledge. I went up to Ben shortly before dinner and told him I had something I thought he might like to see. He smiled immediately as he saw the Redhawks logo on the ball’s finish and then he began examining the ball pretty closely.
I am still uncertain whether the football was actually used in practice and/or games… and whether it was definitively ever touched by Ben in 2003, but I loved the ball 10 times more the moment Ben remarked about the ball to the effect, “this ball has a lot of history.†Another former player at the event informed that the ball was a new model/style in ’03.
I enjoyed a normal conversation with “Big Ben†and he seemed to find my challenge of being a proud Miami alum simultaneous with being a Bengals fan pretty humorous. After talking, when I informed him that I’d be honored if he choose to sign the ball he graciously reached for my pen and took his time to choose a place to autograph it. After thanking him, I felt like a little kid and discretely walked the football around the perimeter of the room (rather than taking a direct route back to my table) so as not to “open the floodgates†for others to approach and ask for his autograph just before the dinner commenced.
Later, listening to the speeches from Ben (which truely honored Terry Hoeppner) and Terry’s wife really fully made me appreciate my good fortune for observing a special night in the history at Miami University.
It also helped me to appreciate Ben on a level different from what I’ve seen during his playing career. Ben showcased humor as a nice compliment to heartfelt emotions, even joking about a fictitious “Brian†who had been accidentally introduced (instead of Ben).
Ben, if you ever happen to read this: thank you for helping me to cherish your contribution to Miami University Athletics.
Best Always,
Dan Plettner
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December 5, 2010 - Steelers vs. Ravens932 viewsBen throws a pass against linebacker Terrell Suggs during the second quarter.
Photo: Getty Images
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November 12, 2006828 viewsBen Roethlisberger points at teammate Cedrick Wilson after he scored against the New Orleans Saints during the third quarter.
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Photo: AP
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Photo: Billie Jo Yakubik
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2012 Training Camp469 viewsPhoto: Billy Jo Yakubik
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September 27, 2015 - Steelers vs Rams820 viewsWith 5:35 left in the third quarter, Rams safety Mark Barron slid into Ben's leg after coming on a blitz, hitting him just below his left knee. Ben went down and immediately grabbed his knee before the play was whistled dead. Ben reached the sideline with some help but was immediately taken to the locker room on a cart.
Photo: Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images
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Nefeterius McPherson447 views...poses with the sign she made for the Steelers vs Cowboys game on Sunday, December 16, 2012. She was interviewed by WFAA-TV in Dallas-Fort Worth about her mission:
http://www.wfaa.com/news/health/Cowboys-fan-who-lives-from-organ-transplant-from-Steelers-fan-will-be-at-game-Sunday-183563021.html
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November 16, 2017 - Titans vs Steelers840 viewsNevermind, I'll run for the 1st down myself!
Photo: Steelers
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April 25, 2015 - Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Dauch Indoor Stadium & Ben Roethlisberger Field1681 viewsAnd of course Benjamin was a good boy during dad's speech!
"My daughter and I sat 2 rows behind Ashley and both little Ben and Baylee were so well behaved. They did not make a peep." -- Diane
Photo: Diane Daily
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January 23, 2011 - AFC Championship Game - Jets @ Steelers811 viewsBen and Coach Tomlin share a moment.
Photo: AP
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