‘You must not quit’
“We went to the same high school and I’ve been in his corner since I was in 7th grade and he was a senior. It just breaks my heart. I have faith he will be back!!!” — Brian.
Statement from Coach Tomlin
Ben Roethlisberger had an MRI on his right elbow Sunday evening and it was determined by the Steelers’ medical team that surgery will be required. We expect the surgery will be scheduled for this week. He will be placed on our Reserve/Injured List and is out for the season.
Week 2: Seahawks 28, Steelers 26
From Bob Labriola, Steelers.com:
2:45 p.m. – What Went Wrong: With two minutes left in the halftime break, the Steelers announced that Ben Roethlisberger had an injury to his right elbow and that his return to the game was questionable. It was announced that Mason Rudolph would start at quarterback in the second half.
From Coach Tomlin on Ben’s injury:
“Ben had an injury to his right elbow. He’s being evaluated.”
It sure was a lucky day
But he was also a bit nervous as he stood and watched the team practice, waiting for the moment he would get to meet his favorite players, T.J. Watt and JuJu Smith-Schuster.
“I am really happy to be here,” said Rockymore. “I am nervous too. I have always been a fan. I am grateful to here. I really like the Steelers.”
Rockymore, who has generalized epilepsy, and his three brothers watched practice and afterwards met players and coaches, getting autographs and posing for pictures. And when Watt and Smith-Schuster walked over, he lit up. Watt signed his No. 90 jersey and Smith-Schuster gave him his cleats.
“This is my favorite team,” said Rockymore. “I love to watch them play. I am so happy.”
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Throwback Thursday: “Welcome Home Daddy”
Daddy is welcomed home from training camp by the whole Roethlisberger clan: Ashley, Benjamin Jr. and the boys, Hercules and Zeus.