good sunday afternoon

Hello everyone,

I hope that this blog finds everyone in good spirits and smiling because today looks like it is going to be a great day.  The sun is shining and everyone knows here in the burgh that the sun doesn't shine like this all the time. 

Anyway, I don't have a whole lot to say today. I just wanted to get on here and tell everyone "hello".  I hope that everyone is having a great weekend.  If anyone did anything fun this weekend, feel free to tell me about it as long as it's clean and not 5 pages long. 

I want to let everyone who has told me about a family member or friend that is sick that I am praying for them and I hope that they all have speedy recoveries.

I have an update on Zeus. He is house broken and is good at learning some new tricks like shaking , lying down, sitting, all the basics so that is good. Now it's time to teach him more difficult tricks, like getting the mail and catching an out route ... haha don't I wish.  Anyway, I hope everyone has a great day.

Oh, and for the question of the day... it will be easier.  What was my college coach's name? Have a wonderful day and I look forward to talking to you all soon!

- BR7

Comments

[**Rod**]

Hello Ben, it is nice to here what you have been up to. It is a nice day here too, thinking of practicing some softball. Anyways a guess at your question, was your coaches name Terry Hoeppner? Anyways have a good week and I will continue to pray for your family member.
**Rod**

[matt]

Hey Ben, I justed to say you have to be one my favorite athletes. I've been Steeler fan all my life and I wouldn't cheer for any other football team. We finally have good weather in Pittsburgh! I honestly have never seen a athlete that is this personal with his fans. Well I'm out, just wanted show support for you and Steelers. Let's get one for the thumb this year. I don't know if you ever been to IUP but I'd suggest you should pay a vist.

[Jill]

Hey Ben,

Glad to see you enjoying this beautiful Sunday. I can't believe the sun has stayed for so long this week. I hope it is a taste of what is to come. We enjoy the winter snowmobiling but, we have had enough.

I did want to thank you for being such a wonderful role model for todays kids. My girls just love you. All 5 of them. Two have birthdays on the 7th of the month and that is there favorite number. Also you had signed something for them, which they absolutely adore. I just wanted to wish you and your family the best.

Keep up all the great work you do. You have such a great attitude for such a young person. It is nice to see someone like you who still looks to his parents (and God) for guidance.

God bless you, and thanks again for everything,
Jill

[Dale Swiger]

Hi Ben,
Hi from Findlay. It is sunny and warm here too!! It is fun to read about your Pittsburgh adventures with football and your dog. Hope your family is well and Carlee is hitting the ball hard at the OVR bid tourney. Our family was at Michigan State yesterday to watch BGSU take on their volleyball team. We also watched their baseball team play Illinois. Spencer Hahn (from Findlay) did not pitch...we were hoping to see him. Hope your week is productive and you stay healthy. Good Luck,
Coach Swiggy

[Kelli Motel]

First and foremost, there are so few athletes that care as much about their fans as you do, and I want to say a genuine "Thank you" for thinking about all of us as much as you do, and putting the effort into relating to all of us. With as many comments as you get it must be overwhelming at times to try and read all of them.
Secondly my grandfather is doing much better and was released from the hospital yesterday. Thank you for your thoughts.
Sunday's question of the day, Terry Hoeppner was your college coach.
As for the question of the day a couple days ago, I believe Eddie Tillitz caught the Hail Mary pass helping Miami to beat Akron 30-27. I hope knowing that isn't stalker-ish, lol, I just absolutely adore you.
Well, you made my day (I am so wearing my Roethlisberger jersey to bed tonight), and you definitely have a fan for life here. God Bless, and I hope you get some good news soon about your family member. You're in my thoughts and prayers. I'm off to work, on a Sunday, I still don't understand Hollywood and our stupid schedules.

[Todd]

Terry Hoepnner
Jim Wachenheim
Shane Montgomery
Pat Narduzzi
Brian George
Bobby Johnson
Taver Johnson
Joe Palcic
John Peterson
Brian Von Bergen
Dan Dalrymple
Dan Siegle
Billy Lynch

GO STEELERS!

[Samantha Curti]

Hey Ben-

I really appreciate you interacting with your fans. It is definetely a beautiful day today. I am glad to hear that Zeus is finally house broken. Well have a beautiful day. Wishing you all the best.

Love,
Samantha C.

[Stephie]

Ben i'm glad to hear that Zeus is finally house broken. my step-mom wants to get a dog. the only problem is she has to find one that her and i aren't allergic to. she found a few but there in MA. but this weekend my brother had his first baceball game. it was 3 hours long. talk about boring. it was just an exhibition game too so it ment nothing. they won though 13-9. well i got to go and get ready for my brothers Confirmation practice. I have to stand for him b/c our cousin can't make it today, but it's just practice.

~ Stephie ~

[Ashlie]

Beautiful day here as well.

I made strawberry shortcake and did the layout for my paper this weekend :)

Did you ever get my card?

- Ashlie

[Lauren]

Hey Ben,
I just wanted to tell you that yesterday (Saturday) I did do something fun in my weekend. I won my soccer game. I go to school at Ss. Simon and Jude , and play on my varsity team. The score was 6-0 us. oh ya.. glad to hear Zeus is house broken. lol

[Duane]

Big Ben love to read all the prayer requests, responses and such. Great role model for my 11 yearold. On April 4 you mention feet quick and speed drills. I coach 11&12 yearold soccer and would love to have some drills to increase agility and speed.
Thanks Duane

[karin]

hi ben...i wish your also a great weekend and a nice sunday afternon i'm 6 houers earlyer and her is afternoon...it's great that you have so much fun with your dog...i have fun too with my dog...what you do with your dog when the sesong starts and you are on the road?what you think of the nfl europe? i like it really...was you in germany sometime or in europe? i have a littel bit hope you come to a nfl europe game or to the world bowl...but i think more no then yes..your college coach was terry hoeppner..write?? ok i wish your and your family all the best and i hope all staying well..take care of you..yours karin big geethings from germany

[karin]

he its me again i post my mess to early i forget to say that i love your homepage and i find it great what you do for the fans..i think not a outher big man in the nfl do that..stay how your are big ben you great...karin again

[Kari Manninen]

Hi Ben! I`m a very huge steelers fan from finland, I have watched your pro career from the draft, and i think you played a great rookie season!!! You have potential to become a great QB. It`s litle bit sad that they don´t show NFL here in Finland. My big dream is to see an Steelers game live at heinz field! Best of luck to you in your career and your dog training. My prayers to your family!! Best wishes Kari!:)

[mike]

hey ben. this is the first time i visited you site and i think its cool that you are interact with your fans like this. its a great day here in indianapolis also. i know you probably think i should be a peyton fan, but ever since your start in the nfl i've liked you. you carry yourself very good on and off the field. i'm proud to be a fan. you have a great weekend. your buddy, mike

[Brad]

Hey Ben, you are my number one favorite player I mean my whole wall is covered with posters of you and my youth group blog is named Roethlisburger4prez. You probally get all this stuff alot but you are the greatest. I love reading your blog and seeing that NFL network commerial of you and Joe Montana. Hope all is well up north but here in Texas it's all rainy. Talk to ya later.

[Emily]

hey Ben!
Thanks again for keepin' us updated! Got a question for ya... what are some of your favorite music groups? And maybe a favorite Christian band/singer? Just wonderin'!
Have a great week Ben!
-Emily

[Fred]

Ben,

It's Good to hear you're sucking up the sun and all that nice weather in the Berg. Say hi to your parents and Zeus for us. Tell us a little about the up coming spring workout starting Monday. We dont get much on the Steelers in Petersburg.Have a bless day.

Fred

[Sarah Pienkoski]

My weekend was great...my grandma came to visit me to celebrate my 16th birthday (my birthday isnt until the 14th but I will be w/ my friend Jessica in Myrtle Beach for spring break)! Have a great week Ben...you are truly amazing!! = )
Love Sarah

[Christy]

Hey Ben:

I too am the parent of a Rottie... A 3 year old "little" boy named Capone. If this is your first Rottweiler... LOL! You're in for some fun! They are mischevious little rascals, but sooooo easy to fall in love with, so be prepared to become wrapped around Zeus's no-so-little paw.

By the way, should you ever need a dog sitter while your on the road this season, look me up! :)

[Jill]

Hey Ben!
Hows it hangin?
Not much here! newayz just wanted to tell you that me, and my dad and step-mom adore you and your greatful talent! I live not to far from Findaly in the small town of Upper Sandusky. I play jv softball and we are now 5-1. We just beat Bucyrus in a dh 12-1 and 24-5. well I have got to go!
Peace and love,
Jill

[Diana]

Hey Ben

I was just wondering...how many days until preseason? I'm bored on Sundays - I can't wait to see you guys out there on the field again. Anyhow, say "whaddup" to Bettis & Ward for me!!

Much love,
Diana

[Emily F.]

Hi Ben,

I just wanted to check in from Baltimore. It was a beautiful weekend here too - both Saturday and Sunday had bright blue skies and sun. Friday I had the opportunity to take a trip into DC and see the cherry blossoms. It was cloudy, but still a nice day. In any case, spring is in full bloom down here, so if you feel like taking a weekend trip somewhere, it's only four hours (trust me, I've made the trip many times) and there's a lot to do around here.

Good luck with Zeus, and take care. God bless!

Em

[Alisa]

hi again ben,

i understand the weather there in pittsburgh...i live in michigan and we had one of the nicest spring weekends i can remember! i had a chance to avoid doing work for my finals by playing some volleyball at the beach and i even got to play dodgeball and rollerblade around campus! hope you are enjoying the nice weather and have a good week!

Alisa Ann

[Allison]

Hey Ben,
I live in Ohio and I never have good weather, but this weekend was awesome!
I have had one day sunshine and then the next a snow storm. So this weekend was a blessing. So have a good week and hopefully more sun through out the week.

Allison G.