I first want to thank everyone who participated in the Ben4Halloween contest. It was a lot of fun for me and everyone on my team to look at all the fanatics out there. You're the best fans in the world.
So, let's get to it. Here are the winners in three categories:
1. Best Kid
2. Zeus' Pick:
3. Overall Winner:
All the winners will be contacted and receive a special BigBen7.com collectible. If you didn't win, don't worry about it. The idea was to have fun, and it certainly looked like everyone did.
Ben,
The contest was great. I like Zeus' pick. He has good taste. I hope you are feeling better. I look forward to seeing you play soon. I know it must be hard to sit out but just think of how great the post season will be when you lead th Steelers to the Super Bowl. You are in my prayers.
Lindsay
Posted by: Lindsay | November 16, 2005 at 03:13 PM
Too bad I didn't win..I guess there's always next year.
It was still a lot of fun. I hope to see you playing soon, but I hope you feel 100% better before you play again.
I'm diggin the new hair ;)
Posted by: Ashlie | November 16, 2005 at 03:15 PM
Hey..that was so a great idea with the best haloween pics..it's great what you do for your fans..Big Ben..you so great..i saw you on the sideline at the homegame to the browens..and i saw your eyes..and i saw in your eyes that you wane play..and it makes you cracy to stand outside and that you can't play..i think..but you came back strong,healty and tough..i know it..but i think it needs a bit more time..i hope really that i meet you when i'm the next time in pittsburgh..i saw you but i wane meet you and it's enough for me when it's only a moment...i think on you all the time..you makes me so cracy..and it's carcy...take care Baby..relax..and i want that you play without pains...see yaaa..yours karin
Posted by: karin | November 16, 2005 at 03:47 PM
Awww... the puppy is so cute.. good choice.
Posted by: Stephie | November 16, 2005 at 03:49 PM
Ben
GREAT CHOICES!! GET BETTER AND GET BACK ON THE FIELD!!
LOVE YA
TRACI
Posted by: Traci | November 16, 2005 at 04:42 PM
I really enjoyed looking at all of the pictures! I love Zeus's pick too. Saw you on the sidelines Sunday night, but maybe you'll be back on the field this week. I hope that you feel much better very soon! Good luck for the rest of the season and in the playoffs :)
Posted by: Hillary | November 16, 2005 at 06:29 PM
All the pictures look great. Hope you are feeling better and can't wait to see you back playing, but only when you are 100%! You're in my prayers! Wish the team good luck on Sunday, I'll be at home screaming my head off cheering on the team!
Posted by: Erin | November 16, 2005 at 07:14 PM
hey ben i hope that your feeling better, and the pictures are really great!i really like zeus' pick.I hope that your knee is getting better. Tell everyone good luck on sunday! **STEELERS**
Posted by: kait | November 16, 2005 at 07:22 PM
Hey Ben,
You are my favorite on the team!!
I really miss you and hope you get well soon we need you for the Colts!!! i did a science project over you today!! well get well im praying for you!!
love you,
Carli
p.s ~ GOOD LUCK STEELERS~
Posted by: Carli | November 16, 2005 at 09:46 PM
Hey Ben,
You are my favorite on the team!!
I really miss you and hope you get well soon we need you for the Colts!!! i did a science project over you today!! well get well im praying for you!!
love you,
Carli
p.s ~ GOOD LUCK STEELERS~
Posted by: Carli | November 16, 2005 at 09:47 PM
That contest was great.. you should do more of them. Hey I hear that some of the guys hangout at Lucky Strikes at Pittsburgh Mills Mall. I might be getting a job up there.. Anyway.. I might be up there this friday coming up to chill.. You should head up.. the drinks are on me.
Night
Posted by: Marissa | November 16, 2005 at 10:15 PM
That contest was great.. you should do more of them. Hey I hear that some of the guys hangout at Lucky Strikes at Pittsburgh Mills Mall. I might be getting a job up there.. Anyway.. I might be up there this friday coming up to chill.. You should head up.. the drinks are on me.
Night
Posted by: Marissa | November 16, 2005 at 10:15 PM
Including the pictures was a great idea and btw that is a really cute fan; the dog.
Posted by: Ijahni (class color?) | November 16, 2005 at 10:39 PM
I think that it is absolutley wonderful that you chose children as winners of the contest. Children are amazing little creatures, so full of life love and energy!!! I also want to wish you all the best with your knee and hope to see you on the field soon. I was reading some of your entires and noticed that you put Zeus in a kennel? I have some services you maybe interested in, contact me for information. If you want him treated and loved the way you would let me know, including his own bed (real bed not puppy bed) and run area!!! Goodluck once again.
Posted by: Michelle | November 17, 2005 at 02:20 AM
Ben,
Great game against the Browns, Sorry you werent able to play. Charlie did a great job, and we were a little worried about Tommy, but it all worked out! I was at the game...it was an experience ill not soon forget. It was my very first Steelers game, I was and still am soo excited about it all. I hope you get better real soon, DONT PUSH IT!, its not worth it. Take care and hope to see you on the field soon! Much love~~Tina~~
Posted by: princess boobie | November 17, 2005 at 12:52 PM
Ben,
Please thank Zeus for picking our picture. My name is Jeff, I grew up in Johnstown PA, my son's name is Charlie and our puppy's name is Big Ben named after you. We love watching you beat up every team each week. Get well soon.
Jeff, Charlie and Big Ben Baywood.
Posted by: Baywoodsj | November 17, 2005 at 01:26 PM
Hi Ben,
Way to go Zeus! Give him one of his favorite "yummies" for picking the picture of my brother's family. By the way, his wife took that great picture, so they were ALL in on the act. It made their day to be chosen. Get that knee back to 100% ASAP.
Threse
Posted by: Threse Baywood | November 17, 2005 at 02:58 PM
Hi Ben,
Sorry you were out of the last few games but it is probably best that you take as much time as you need to totally recover rather than risk reinjury. We can't wait to see you play again soon! I had no idea about the Halloween photo contest. Cute pics! I actually sent you a really cute pic of my son months ago with his Roethlisberger jersey on. He was only three days old in the picture. We got out of the hospital just in time for him to watch his first Steelers game! I've always wondered if you get to see all of the things people send you. Oh well! I've gone on too long. Good Luck in all you do! Love Ya!
Kathleen
Posted by: Kathleen | November 17, 2005 at 03:41 PM
Hi Ben! We are lifetime Steeler fans who have a "phone tree" calling each other in our family from PA to CT to DE during and after the Steeler games! I am happy to say that we sent Jeff, Charlie and Big Ben the #7 shirt he is wearing in the Halloween pic! Thanks for making them one of your winners. The Baywoods are die hard fans who love you so much they named their adorable puppy after you! Please get and stay healthy. We love to watch you play!
Posted by: Ron and Joyce Baywood | November 17, 2005 at 03:53 PM
Hi Ben!!!
I can't wait for this Sunday when you guys play the Ravens! (its the only time besides the Bengals that my dad will cheer for the Steelers. He's a browns guy) I know all of you will put up an awesome game.
I can't wait to see you on the field again! I'm also intersted to see how Tommy will do. He sounds confendent. Thats great! I know he can do it.
Hope your knee is 100% soon!
-Marie
Posted by: Marie :) | November 17, 2005 at 05:35 PM
HEY BEN. I HOPE YOU ARE HEALING OK. IT SUX TO NOT HAVE U PLAYIN' I CAN ONLY IMAGINE HOW U MUST FEEL. I REALLY MISS YOUR TRIVIA QUESTIONS, I REALLY LOOKED FORWARD TO THEM. BTW, YOU NVR ANSWERED YOUR LAST ONE, WHAT SIZE SHOE DO YOU WEAR??? I HOPE U AND UR FAMILY THE BEST OVER THE HOLIDAYS AND I LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING U AT THE GAMES. EVEN IF YOUR ON THE SIDELINES, U BRING CONFIDENCE TO THE TEAM, JUST MAKE SURE YOU DONT OVER DO IT PRACTICING TO BE BACK ON THE FIELD ALTHOUGH IT IS WHERE YOU BELONG.
~WOULD YOU PLEASE WRITE BACK??? I HAVE A QUESTION!!!~
Posted by: Sierra | November 17, 2005 at 08:24 PM
Hey I sure do hope u get back on the field soon!!! Do u really read all of these? If so it would be cool if u wrote about what we write to u!! I was really scared the 2nd half of last weeks game i mean 1st throw is an interception luckly they threw a flag and we got the ball back. U looked good though even though u wasn't in uniform but get working on the knee and get back in the game PLEASEEE !!!!! We kind of struggle without u. I really hope to see u on the field again soon and i went on vaca in arizona and california and you wouldn't believe how many fans u have and the steelers have. well maybe u do know but it's great when i travel and see that!! well good luck hope u come back soon!!! bye
Posted by: amanda | November 17, 2005 at 09:17 PM
Hope everything is going great for ya. Can't wait to see you back on the field. And am also liking the new hair. What made you grow it out? Keep up the amazing work :)
Posted by: Brittni | November 17, 2005 at 11:04 PM
Hey Ben... yeah i'm not a pittsburgh fan, i'm from cleveland.. but i know your from the good ol' OH-IO...... i go to Kent State and my roommate is from Pittsburgh.. so I have grown to appreciate the Steelers.... i just wanted to wish you good luck for the rest of the season.. hope your knee heals okay! See ya next time you play the Brownies ;)
--Alison
K-E-N-T... OH-IO!!
Posted by: ALi | November 18, 2005 at 03:04 AM
Hey Ben,
Nice job on the contest. Well it's November 18th and you all sould arrive tommorrow. Some nice places to eat while your here-M&S Grill, Mo's Seafood or Phillips all in Inner Harbor. Drinks at Hooters,Baha or Fells point but make sure you meet curfew. We'll be there to cheer you on On Sunday.
Go Steelers!
The Baltimore Girls
Posted by: The Baltimore Girls | November 18, 2005 at 07:28 PM