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May 6, 2012 - Graduation Day 2603 viewsIt’s been a big offseason for Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger. First he graduated from Miami University, and now he has been selected as one of six individuals to be inducted into the school’s Athletic Hall of Fame later this year.
Roethlisberger, who played at Miami from 2001-03, holds all of the school’s major passing records, including passing for 200 yards or more in all 14 games in 2003, also an NCAA record for most games in a season passing for 200 yards or more and consecutive 200 yards plus passing games.
What makes the induction really special for Roethlisberger is he is going in the same year as his former coach, the late Terry Hoeppner (photo above). Hoeppner, who died of brain cancer in June, 2007, spent 19 seasons at Miami, and was the head coach during Roethlisberger’s time at the school. Miami had a winning season each of Hoeppner’s six years as the school’s head coach (1999-2004).
“That was the biggest thing for me,†said Roethlisberger of being inducted with Hoeppner. “It’s an honor to go into the Hall of Fame, but to go in with Coach Hoeppner kind of made me tear up a bit and gave me goose bumps. To me that means more than going in myself. It will be an emotional day.â€
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February 9, 2013 - Miami University Hall of Fame Induction Weekend2592 viewsBen does an on-air interview during the MU vs Akron basketball game.
Some of the highlights:
On how he feels about being inducted into the MU Athletic Hall of Fame -
"It's an awesome honor to be able to come back. I've been blessed to have my number retired, I graduated this last summer, and now to go into the Hall of Fame, it's really a neat thing to do, and it's even better to go into with Coach Hep! I know he's not here physically, but he's here in spirit and it doesn't get any better than to go in with a guy who was a mentor to me and one of the main reasons I came to this school."
On whether he knows MU's current quarterback, Zac Dysert -
"I've actually been able to establish a good relationship with him, talking to him quite a bit, just encouraging him. I know what he's going through, I know how hectic it is. I'm just being supportive and telling him, 'it will get easier, I promise'. (smiles). "
On being a new dad -
"It's really a neat thing to be a father. It's awesome!!"
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Citrus Bowl - November 28, 20032566 views
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February 9, 2013 - Miami University Hall of Fame Induction Weekend2543 viewsMiami Athletics Director David Sayler stands with the 2012-2013 HOF Class: Dale Cohen ’94 (women’s tennis), Karin Sherr ’99 (synchronized skating), Kyle Voska ’98 (golf), P.L. (Pete) Miller ’71 (men’s track and field), Jane Hoeppner (representing her late husband, Coach Terry Hoeppner), and Ben '12 (football).
Photo: MU
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February 9, 2013 - Miami University Hall of Fame Induction Weekend2543 viewsCongratulations to my big brother on being inducted into the Miami Hall of Fame! So proud of you!! -- Carlee Roethlisberger
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Big Ben: Induction into the MAC HOF on May 27th, 20152513 viewsFrom left to right: Ken, Brenda, Carlee, Ben and Ashley.
Photo: Carlee Roethlisberger
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February 9, 2013 - Miami University Hall of Fame Induction Weekend2452 viewsGreat photo from Lauren Elizabeth (via twitter) of Ben waving to the crowd as he takes center court during the half time ceremony at the MU vs Akron basketball game.
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February 9, 2013 - Miami University Hall of Fame Induction Weekend2367 views“When they called and told me, it was an awesome honor. I am really proud to have graduated. People were laughing because my jersey was already retired. But to be in the Hall of Fame with the people there, it’s a super year. I think it speaks highly of Miami as a university to honor me at the same time of graduation. I think that speaks on how important they think of academics.†– Ben, during his graduation week from MU, May, 2012.
Photo: MU
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February 9, 2013 - Miami University Hall of Fame Induction Weekend2357 viewsBen waves to the crowd as he is announced during the halftime presentation.
Photo: MU
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