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August 1, 2010748 viewsFrom Ben's chat with the media on the first day of camp:

Q: Other than all of the questions, did it feel like a pretty normal day at camp?

Ben: â€œIt did, surprisingly enough. Once we started walking down the stands and hearing them cheer and giving them high fives, we got on the field and I kind of got lost in just being out here at camp and being at St. Vincentâ€™s. Thatâ€™s what we said getting here, everything that has happened weâ€™ve put behind us because itâ€™s time for football now. Thatâ€™s what itâ€™s about, is getting out here and winning championships.â€

Q: Were there butterflies?

Ben: â€œOh absolutely. There always are. Itâ€™s the first say of camp you always have a little bit. There was a little bit more for me.â€

Q: Did they pretty much settle down by the time you get on the field because of the reception you got from fans?

Ben: â€œYeah, they did. During stretching I felt pretty good.â€

Q: Did you dread coming out to practice in the afternoon?

Ben: â€œNot dread it. I was nervous. Nervous and scared and anxious. A lot of emotions.â€

Q: How do you separate football from your personal life? Is that difficult?

Ben: â€œI feel pretty good about being able to compartmentalize. It makes you human when youâ€™re scared. Itâ€™s a challenge and thereâ€™s going to be more challenges ahead of us but football is kind of my escape, my getaway.â€

Q: How has this offseason changed you?

Ben: â€œI feel itâ€™s humbled me and made me a better person. All of the things that have happened are all behind us now. Now itâ€™s all about moving forward and football and focusing on that.â€

Q: Did you chose to walk out to practice with Hines or was that coincidental?

Ben: â€œI was getting ready to walk out and Hines was there and he said, â€˜Hold on, letâ€™s go out together.â€™ â€

Q: Did that help?

Ben: â€œYeah, it was nice.â€

August 1, 2010748 viewsFrom Ben's chat with the media on the first day of camp:

Q: Was it nice to hear the fans welcome you?

Ben: â€œYeah, it was good to be out here. I walked out and Hines and I walked out together and they cheered pretty loud so it was fun.â€

Q: Were you concerned the crowd reaction was going to be negative?

Ben: â€œI didnâ€™t know. I was a little nervous and scared about it but it was neat to hear everybody cheering and seeing my jersey and a lot of encouragement.â€

Q: Are you relieved this first step is over, getting out there in front of fans?

Ben: â€œAbsolutely. This morning I talked to some friends and family between practices at lunch and everyone asked â€˜How did it go, how did it go?â€™ I wasnâ€™t worried about this morningâ€™s practice. I did pretty well. It was this afternoonâ€™s one but I think it went well. I think I completed every pass so the football side went well and the fans were warm and loving as I hoped they would be.â€

Q: Hines Ward said you have been more engaging with the other players. Did you feel that was something necessary after this offseason?

Ben: â€œThatâ€™s me in general, being more personable. I understand that these guys have a lot of support and a lot of love for me. A lot of them came to me (Saturday) and said, â€˜Donâ€™t worry about it because weâ€™ve got your back no matter what.â€™ That really was special.â€

Training Camp - August 8, 2007747 viewsBen and Hines Ward talk with Coach Tomlin.

*Thank you to Haydee for the photo.

August 9, 2010747 viewsListening intently to his offensive coordinator, Bruce Arians.

Training Camp, 2006745 viewsBen and Charlie Batch head out to practice.

July 25, 2007745 views*Thank you to Haydee for sending me the photo!

July 24, 2007745 views

August 11, 2008745 views

2008 Training Camp - August 4, 2008743 viewsQuarterback Ben Roethlisberger had a new target on Monday as he threw a pass to Pennsylvania Senator Robert P. Casey, Jr. prior to the teamâ€™s practice.

Casey, a strong supporter of child care issues, was at St. Vincent College attending a forum on childhood issues at the Fred Rogers Center.

August 2, 2007742 viewsPhoto: WTAE-TV4

2008 Training Camp - August 4, 2008742 viewsAfter the forum Casey spent time visiting with Dan, Art, II and Jim Rooney, before making his way to the field for his Steelers debut.

â€œItâ€™s a great honor to be here with Ben and also the Rooney family,â€ said Casey. â€œI have known them a long time and they have been great friends.â€

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