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USA Weekend Magazine - October 19-21, 20072039 viewsBen Roethlisberger Hands It To Canines

Ben with one of his dogs, Hercules, in Switzerland last year."Growing up in Findlay, Ohio, I always had dogs around my house, and my dad instilled in me a love and respect for animals. Today, I have two wonderful dogs to come home to every day.

Last year, Flip, the lone police dog in my hometown, was shot and killed, so I bought the department a new dog and came up with a concept. Part of my Ben Roethlisberger Foundation -- which already funds a youth football program in Findlay and benefits the Ronald McDonald House in Pittsburgh -- would provide grants to buy a service dog for police and fire departments in every city where we play a game this season and, when we play at home, somewhere in Pittsburgh.

In some cases, the city doesn't need a dog, but it needs bulletproof vests for its animals, just like a regular officer would wear. Many police department budgets don't include funding for protective K-9 vests. The police tell us what's needed.

Unfortunately, I'm not able to meet most of the dogs our grants provide, but I have played with Spike, Flip's successor. He is an amazing animal and can jump right up to the ceiling of an office building -- like 8 feet.

I was raised to appreciate my blessings and always try to help others not as fortunate as myself. Making a difference is about influencing and changing lives. We all have the power to do that. Make A Difference Day is your chance to help your fellow man -- or man's best friend."

- By Ben Roethlisberger, Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback

(9 votes)

The 2006 Off-shore Football Betting Guide, 20062153 views2006 College and Pro Edition

(9 votes)

2944 viewsBig Ben sizes up the competition at the EA Sports Elite 11 Quarterback Camp.

Tom Houck/Icon SMI

"The stakes for a player like Ben are much higher and the dynamic is different than it would be for a typical player."
-Agent Leigh Steinberg

(9 votes)

Sports Illustrated, 2009 NFL Preview Issue2718 viewsBen was one of four regional cover boys for the issue, joining the Falcon's Matt Ryan, the Cowboy's Tony Romo, and the Packer's Aaron Rodgers.

Peter King interviewed Ben, Carson Palmer, Tony Romo, and Aaron Rodgers for the issue.

(6 votes)

Ben in Sporting News, September 29, 2008 issue3027 viewsClick on the scan twice to read the article.

(6 votes)

Ben in Sporting News, September 29, 2008 issue2494 viewsPage 6.

Click on the scan twice to read the article.

*Thank you to Dot for doing the scans!

(5 votes)

NIkePro For Athletes2944 views

(5 votes)

2393 viewsAfter nailing the winning field goal, Jeff Reed receives a hug from Ben Roethlisberger.

(5 votes)

Comcast ON DEMAND2827 views

(3 votes)

April 15, 20042922 viewsArticle, "Miami of Ohio QB Ben Roethlisberger - On Living With His Folks, Job Anxiety And That Sweet NFL Future He's Staring At"

(3 votes)

USA TODAY Sports Weekly - Nov 25th-Dec 1st Issue2073 viewsFrom the article entitled, "Roethlisberger: Calm, collected amid chaos":

One vision of the big, strapping dude, viewed through this hard-bitten city's prism of black and gold, is that of a scraggly disheveled Gen-Y quarterback who often seems to scramble from potential trouble, balancing the football chip on his shoulder with the wild-child in his soul.

Yes, Ben Roethlisberger, a risk-taker on and off the field, has a lot of experience trying to flee the rush of life as it pursues him from all sorts of angles.

All swagger, the Pittsburgh Steelers' quarterback sometimes stumbles and gets slammed. Other times, he avoids harm's way. Roethlisberger continues to operate in a hurry-up mode this season, often shrugging off would be pursuers - be they hard-charging defensive ends, fawning fans or hovering news media.

Big Ben is even more brilliant as the clock ticks and the Steelers quickly operate their no-huddle offense, something he has done since his high school days in Findlay, Ohio. Roethlisberger, remarkably mobile for his size, seems most effective when a play breaks down and chaos ensues.

The quarterback's deft improvisational skills often enable him to avoid peril but not always. He has been sacked 169 times since the 2006 season, by far the most in the NFL.

"My favorite thing (as a kid) was playing backyard football," he says, looking every bit the college kid with a curly mop of tousled hair and stubble beard. "I've always loved that. I guess that's what I'm doing, just out there playing ball. I try to play the game with a lot of heart and passion. I hope it shows."

(2 votes)

ESPN Magazine - May 21, 2007 Edition2642 viewsClose-up of Ben:

Page 2 - "The Hook-Up"
Ben and Jaime-Lynn

To read the article, check the Articles page of this site!

http://www.bigbennews.com/articles/2007/espnmagbenjamie.html

(2 votes)

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