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By |August 7th, 2015|
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Gifts, Dinners, Guidance: Big Ben as a leader

Excerpts from Dan Pompei’s article/interview with Ben and his teammates at Bleacher Report:

“How Ben Roethlisberger Grew Up and Became One of the NFL’s Great Teammates”

Helping teammates on the field –

080615On a sunny summer morning at the UPMC Sports Performance Complex on Pittsburgh’s South Side, we find wide receiver Markus Wheaton running a crossing route. He catches a dart from Ben Roethlisberger in an OTA practice. Despite the glowering defensive presence of James Harrison, Wheaton continues across the field.

The veteran linebacker, as solid and thick as an overpass support beam, has built a career out of making foolish receivers regret the day they first tried on a helmet. If this had been a game—or maybe even a training camp practice—the play would have concluded with Wheaton flat on his back, incapable of counting to three.

Afterward, Roethlisberger calls Wheaton over. Some quarterbacks might give their receiver a tip on how to avoid the linebacker or applaud him for bravery. Roethlisberger does something different. Quietly, he tells Wheaton to get down next time. He is not concerned about how many extra passing yards he might get if Wheaton stays on his feet. He is concerned about his receiver’s well-being.

The small gesture escaped the notice of many—but not all. Veteran guard Ramon Foster overheard the exchange. He says it was one of the most impressive things he’s ever heard a teammate say to another. Foster says it speaks to Roethlisberger’s “devotion” to his teammates.

“It’s not just him working on himself,” Foster said. “He wants to help others be better.”

From the beginning –

080615_1When he came to Pittsburgh, Roethlisberger was given some well-meaning advice: “Don’t get too close to your teammates. There is too much turnover in the NFL, and you’ll be sorry when you lose your friends.” And so he kept a distance.

“There are some guys who had animosity towards me, and probably rightfully so,” Roethlisberger said. “I probably could have helped that by being a humble guy who was the best teammate I could be.”

With guidance from his father Ken and his agent Ryan Tollner, Roethlisberger started to see the big picture in his fourth season.

Roethlisberger’s fifth NFL season concluded in Raymond James Stadium with confetti falling on the Steelers like snowflakes in […]

By |August 6th, 2015|
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Bettis: Ben finally getting chance to show full skill set

From Jeremy Fowler at ESPN.com today:

080415Jerome Bettis doesn’t have to give compliments this summer. He’s being inducted into the Hall of Fame on Saturday. He’s supposed to receive them.

But Bettis perked up when asked recently about the development of Pittsburgh Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger, who’s finally being mentioned among today’s quarterback greats after a 4,952-yard season and 103.3 passer rating.

Bettis thinks Roethlisberger has been underappreciated, and here’s why:

“We knew he was special. You could see it,” said Bettis, who played with Roethlisberger from 2004-05 before retiring. “He was limited in terms of his opportunities. It wasn’t even a question mark. When you have players like that, even if numbers don’t say it, you see it. Some of the passes he threw, I was like, ‘Whoa.’ I’ve been around some quarterbacks, but he’s different — like, even having the thought to throw to that particular guy. I’m glad now he’s getting the chance to showcase that.”

When Bettis played with Roethlisberger, the quarterback averaged 281.5 passing attempts per season. The last two years, he’s averaging double that, at 596 attempts per season. That total is partly a byproduct of Todd Haley’s system and the league trending toward pass-first offenses. But i’s also a sign of Roethlisberger’s growth.

The Steelers’ supporting cast around Roethlisberger “has the potential to be even better than when we were all there,” Bettis said. Antonio Brown has been the NFL’s most productive receiver the last few years, and Le’Veon Bell was second in rushing and receptions by a running back.

Roethlisberger has said recently that Bettis was “a big brother” to him, especially in teaching him about how to relate to teammates.

Bettis will share in the celebration of Roethlisberger’s success.

“I take pride in his development as a player,” Bettis said. “To become one of the best in the NFL, very prideful.”


You can read more from Mr. Fowler’s blog here.


By |August 4th, 2015|
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Sunday was Steelers Family Day

And look who made the trip!

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“Just me and Daddy hanging out on the field after practice!” — Baylee

(P.S. my brother was busy tumbling when Mommy took these!)



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The Steelers photographer captured this one of daddy & daughter relaxing together.


By |August 3rd, 2015|
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Say “CHEESE!!!!”

The fans are having a great time at Steelers training camp, and it appears Ben is too!!

A funny one from the Friday Night Lights practice:

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“Thank you Ben for making my daughter Allyson’s night!!! She was so excited!!” — Jill S.



Mission accomplished!





Check out the big smile on this lil’ guy’s face!

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Ethan Zook, from Mt. Union, PA had a great time at practice Saturday afternoon. He also wanted to wish Big Ben the best season ever! (Photo: Ryan Zook)



Ben!! Can you sign your head?

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A BIG “Thank you” to Missi Matthews (at the Steelers) for this great photo!!



Making his way through a sea of young fans…




Can’t make it to Latrobe? No problem!

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Chava Espinosa won’t let 2,118.7 miles get in the way of his celebrating the start of Steelers training camp! He shows his Black & Gold pride all the way from Mexico!



And this lil’ Steelers gal isn’t letting 10,070 miles get in her way either (she also wants to see #99 on the field this season)!




Keep ’em coming Steeler Nation!


By |August 2nd, 2015|
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