Tues. night

Hello again everyone ... it is great to get on here and read as many of your responses as I can ... I am going to try and get on here as often as I can.

I will try and write at least once a week, or at least I will try. I hope that you all like this because I am going to try and get a little more into it with you the fans because I know that's what you all would like and I think that it may be fun so lets give it a try and if any of you don't like it and you want me to strictly talk about football, just let me know and I will tell you how to get to a Web site that is ALL football ... lol.

I want to thank everyone for their prayers and best wishes for my family member. We haven't heard any good news today so we will keep praying..but thank you all again for your thoughts my family, and I thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

A. Dooley ... good to hear from you hope you and your family is doin' well ... Kelli Motel ... sorry about your grandfather hope he's doing better ... Nicole ... .Hope your aunt and grandmother gets better ... Hillary .. HAPPY BIRTHDAY ... Todd ... sorry to hear about your brother ... Lisa ... Zeus is a Rottie ... Marissa Reed ... that's a lot of years for a dog. hopefully there are more good ones to come ... Gina ... my prayers are with your mother ... Ken ... I grew up with Golden Retrievers. What great dogs they are.

Bill Gregor ... thanks for all you do ... Amanda ... Sorry to hear about grandma ... Terri ... Thanks, he's doing better ... Alex ... I played football all through high school but only played QB my senior year ... Charlotte ... Great to hear you were at Steinberg's party. I would love to see the picture ... Evie ... sorry to hear about your brother ...

Well, I better get some food. I don't know what, but I think I am going to throw some burgers on the grill. OK, long enough for the night so don't forget to check back soon because you never know when I might be writing again.

By the way, great job with the name of my dog. Zeus is correct.

Question of the night (this one has to be a little harder): Who caught the 73-yard Hail Mary that helped us win in college at Miami? Bonus: Who did we beat? 

Have a great night everyone!

Comments

[Beth]

Hey Ben! I just wanted to let you know that I think you are awesome and so brave for everything you've done! Keep it up.

Beth (Jersey)

[JJ]

Hey Ben, Just wanted to say you are a real inspiration to me and I think you are an awesome althete. I play softball for Seton Hill University (right down the street from St. Vincents) and me and a few teamates are going to come up for training camp. HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE.

JJ

[Alisa]

Hey Ben! I just wanted to write and tell you how refreshing it is to watch someone like you play football. You seem like a genuinely good guy...and not to mention you play great. It is going to be great to watch you improve as you get more NFL experience! I just wanted to tell you that on draft day I told my best friend that our hometown team, the Lions, should have picked you while you were still on the board...and im not just saying this cuz of the year you had! Anyway, to this day my friends call me a genius for seeing your talent and constantly remind me of what you are doing...THANKS FOR MAKING ME LOOK SO SMART!!

ok, wow, this was way too long...but good luck with everything and know you have some fans up north! peace,

Alisa

[Colleen]

Hey Ben,
It's great to hear from you again. I can't wait for the next season! I hope and pray all will go well for your sick family member. Remember it's God's will. I wanted to ask a question; Do you ever get out and about to sign autographs? I live close to the Burg and would love to have the chance to meet you and get your autograph. Take care.

Colleen Callahan

[Michelle]

Hi Ben my prayers go out to you and your family. It is great to see that you answer your e-mails! As for your pup take you time with him he will get house broken just take one day at a time. I saved a litter of pups and they all were house broken and I found homes for all of them. And now I have 3 Labs they are great and spolied. Have fun with him and enjoy the time you spend with him he will be your best friend! Have a great night!

Michelle

[Eleanor]

Ben,

You passed to Eddie Tillitz to beat Akron 30-27 in 2001.

My sister and I were able to watch your win with Miami over North Carolina in 2002 (in the rain). We have become quite the Pittsburg fans here in North Carolina since you've joined them. Hope your off season goes well!

Eleanor (Miami '94)
Raleigh, NC

[Shane G]

HEY BEN!!!! how are you doing? how is the the off season goin? I hope its goin good b/c this year we are goin to the super bowl!!!!!! I hope you read this message beause i want to tell you that that all the steelers fans and i are really thankful for having u on our team. THANK YOU!!!! i just want to ask you wat you think about the pope dying? when my mother found out she was crying soo i hard but my sister my dad and were trying to cheer her up.... i just want to say again if u didnt see my messeges b4 on other blogs ---i saw b4 the jets playoff game in ur car im not gonna say wat kind it is.....but it was soooo kool to see you see you then!!!! I wish you could have stopped 4 a min. but i realize that you had to go soo it was cool....i cant wait ben!!! my football team (a organized team for kids in between 8-14)sarts soon itsmy last year there im gonna miss it..i have been playing since i was in 1st grade..well i just want to tell you have a great offseason because were goin to the superbowl!!!!!did you like Afghannastan(sorry bout the speeling)?

born and raised steelers fan nd a big bigben fan

shane g

[Shane G]

Hey Ben its shane again i just wanted to tell u couple more things i 4got....im very sorry bout your family member who is sick..i will make sure i pray for them in school(im a Roman Catholic boy) what kind of religion are you?.......i said b4 i saw you outside the htel parking lot and u pointed to your watch but anyway have there roethlisbergers!!!!(the hotels) they are sooo good!!!!!!! but i just wanted to mention those last things

shane g
p.s. were you ever an alter server? i heard you were very religious and i wanted to know...i am nd i love it

[Krissy]

Hey Ben,

Can't wait till Aug. God do I miss football!! My daughters bday is Aug.3rd. Can you say happy birthday to her? Her name is Brittney she thinks your a cutie. She will be turning 9. She is a Steeler fan. During football on Sundays we all dress in our steeler gear. She has your jersey. Well, cant wait to see you play again looking forward to a wonerful year. love ya Ben

Krissy

[James N.]

Hey Ben,
The pass to Tillitz against Akron was a memorable one for MAC fans. I went to Ohio U., so I was at more than one Miami/OU rivalry. I have always loved the Steelers and am very supportive of all MAC players who continue to excel in major sports to bring the conference its due recognition in Division 1 athletics. I wish you nothing but continued success in the future and my prayers are with you and you family.
James N. GO STEELERS

[Jenna]

Ben
i just want you to know that i respect everything you do. also i jsut wanted to tell you that i am by far the biggest fan of your i am a girl and i have a whole wall in my room of you and for easter instead of a basket i got a trashcan with your face on it i jsut wanted to tell you that i love you and i am looking forward to 7 more eyars as a steeler it would mean alot to me if you worte back please

Jenna your biggest fan

[sean]

ben, thanks for a great seaon> we here you moved to a near by suburb, if you are chuech shopping let me know? awesome church in boardman oh
thanks and god bless

[Dan H.]

Ben, Sorry to hear about the illness in your family. Hope all is well and better soon.
I had to write you to tell you about my soon to be 3 year old son D.J.
I took him out to the mall here in good old Findlay to see Mike Nugent and then to see Mr. Krenzel for an autograph. Each time my boy thought he was going to see BIG Ben. He is very smart for his age and it was so comical to see his reaction. Each time he found out that it was not you ,D.J. frowned a bit and asked where you were. Well anyway I told him someday we will run into you and that you were probably out of town getting ready for next season.
If you ever get a chance I have told your friend E.J. to bring you out to have a cold one anytime you feel like getting away from the fan craz in public. Take care,stay healthy and God Bless you and your family.

Dan

[Stacy]

Hey Ben how is it going? I am also like everyone else a big fan of yours! I cannot wait until it is time for football again! I am living in cleveland with all the Pittsburg haters but I stand proud every Sunday wearing my #7 jersey! My only wish is to one day beable to get it signed! Take care and God bless you and your family!

[Stephanie]

Hey Ben!

Its great to hear from you. I hope that the off season work-outs are going well. I just wanted to let you know that like everyone else here, I am a BIG fan along with my mom who has been a Steeler fan for almost 30 years. Every year we travel to Pittsburgh all the way from Albuquerque, NM to see a game. Although this past year, we came to Pittsburgh twice...once just to see you during training camp and the other time for a game.

I must say that when I saw you in training camp, I was very impressed with your skills and your graciousness with the fans. I saw you sign autographs and greet the fans in the RAIN during training camp. I knew then that you were going to be a special part of the team because you displayed such great character. In fact, before my mom and I left Pittsburgh, I bought your jersey because I had a feeling (and I was right)that it would be hard to find during the season. I gave the jersey to my mom for her birthday and she just cherishes it.

Anyway, I just want to wish you and your family well. Good luck....I can't wait 'til you help us get ONE FOR THE THUMB! GO STEELERS!

Stephanie

[e-mail me ANYTIME]

First off, my heart goes out to your family member who is under the weather...hope he/she will pull a full recovery soon...

On your own 30yd, 3 seconds left, you threw a hail mary to Eddie Tillitz for a 30-27 win over Akron.

Good recap? Thanks, but I had to look it up. Honestly, before you became the Steel City Savior, all I knew about you was that beat my Cards in the GMAC Bowl...grrr...

It's OK though. I forgive you for that one since I'm goo big of a Steelers fan to be mad at you...besides, currently, I'm mourning over the Final Four defeat of the Cards. I cried with 2 minutes left in the game! The worst part was seeing the players realize the inevitable end coming...that's what I cried for...not the actual loss.

You know what I thought about during the second half of the Cards-Ilini game? AFC Championship game...it's like, you spend the second half dreaming up of the glorious comeback your team'll pull for an unbelievable victory. But at the very end, you realize the reality. It's quite heartbraking...

But don't worry...I still love you!

Super Bowl XXXX is YOURS...take it!
....edited from Troy...lol

Katherine

ps. feel free to email me anytime...i'll entertain ya!

[Jenn]

Hey Ben! So glad to see you writing again! We missed you a ton!!!
I cant wait until next season! I think you and the steelers really just brought faith and encouragement back into this city and i cant thank you enough for just doing what you are doing.
I have been a steeler fan for almost 10 years but have never made it to a game. Just couldnt afford it or conflicting schedules, etc. But i have never missed a televised game..EVER!
I am a full time student majoring in psychology and also manage a store. So you can tell time is tight. This season i have made a vow to come and see you guys play ..LIVE and couldnt be more exctied!
( Dont know why i felt the need to share this with you...but..hey ...)
I just want you to know how happy it makes me to be a Steeler fan, not only because you guys have such talent and heart, but also because of the wonderful people you are off of the field.
You and your family will remain in my prayers and i wish you all the best- you definatly deserve it!

[Lin]

HI Ben,

My name is Lin. I have been a STEELER fan since the day I was born. I am so glad you are a Steeler! Growing up, my mom and I watched the Steelers every week and we never missed a game. My son, Shawn, is three years old and thanks to you, he's becoming a football fan. When he sees a picture of you, or sees you on tv, he yells "Mommy, there's Ben!" I am looking forward to being able to start watching the games with him, like my mom and I did. I can't wait for the season to start! Best of luck, Ben, in all you do! PFJ!!!

Lin & Shawn

[Ashlie]

Hey Ben, where's my shout out?

You have to remember me from the Rotary thing...yellow dress, blonde hair, sitting near you? :)

Anyway, I do not have anything noteworthy to say except I will keep your relative in my thoughts and prayers and look forward to reading more posts.

Ashlie

[Ashlie]

P.S. I have a copy of the picture of us at the Rotary dinner if you would like to see a copy of it :)

[Melissa]

Hey Ben,

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, as one of my family members is recovering surgery at the moment. Hope all goes well! Glad to hear off season training has started... looking forward to football starting again, I miss it!! Now that baseball has started it makes me wish football was on even more =( Well hope to hear from you again soon, and I love the Forum! See-Ya =)

~Melissa

[Dan Nicksich]

Ben,
Sorry to hear the bad news about one of your family members. Best wishes to them from my family and I. Ben I live 3 hours from Indy and I will be in attendance for that game when you and the rest of the Steelers play the Colts. My mother and I are two of your biggest fans.

I have been a fan of yours since your college days and you don't know how glad I was when you were drafted by my beloved Steelers. Good luck to you on this upcoming season. I have visions of Ben to Cedric Wilson all year.

Forever Black and Gold

Your fan,

Dan Nicksich

[Jenn]

By the way...
I forgot to answer your question
OXFORD, Ohio (AP) - Freshman Ben Roethlisberger passed for a school-record 399 yards, throwing a 70-yard touchdown pass to Eddie Tillitz as time ran out Saturday to lead Miami University over Akron 30-27.
...so i didnt know off hand..but it took me an hour to find it so I had to post
: )

- Jenn

[Juli]

Ben~

I am sorry to hear about your family member, I will keep you and your family in my prayers, as I know it is difficult when someone you love is ill. I think you are a great role model for young kids. You stand up for what you believe in and you are not afraid to talk about your faith. That is admirable! There are not many guys out there like that. Or that I have found anyway. I am a big Christian, so trust me, I have been looking for the family oriented, great, Christian guy. No luck yet, but God already has him picked out for me and when he is ready for me to meet him then I will. But, anyways - about potty training - I have a 6 month old minature daschund. She was the hardest to potty train, she had NO interest. So, I reasearched it and read something about training dogs to bells. I tried it and after about a month of taking her to the bells and touching her nose to them to ring them she got it! YEA!!!! Now, she is potty trained and rings her bell every time she needs to go out. For the first month, after she went I would reward her when she came back in with a treat. Then I started taking those away, and now she is completely potty trained with no reward! Hope this helps!

Good luck and God Bless!

Juli

[Ashley]

Hey, Ben. I just wanted to say that you have done a tremendous job, not only with the Steelers but as an influence as well. I loved being home from school this past year so I could see everyone's "Big Ben" flags and whatnot.

Anyway, I think it's great you are posting on here more often. I can imagine how much everyone on this site appreciates it.

I'm sorry to hear about your ill family member. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.

I was wondering if you were going to be at Mario Lemieux's celebrity golf tournament in June? I am volunteering there and would love to get the chance to see you there.

I hope your second year with my favorite team in my home city is more fantastic than the past year. I look forward to tailgating outside of Heinz Field (since us broke college kids can't afford tickets)! Take care and God bless.

-- Ashley