TUESDAY -

Sorry for getting a bit behind on this.  As you can imagine, my schedule has been crazy out here in Detroit.  So Tuesday was a day off, like our usual Tuesdays during the season, but during Super Bowl week that just means I didn't throw any passes.  Tuesday before the Super Bowl is traditionally media day, and let me tell you, it's a spectacle.  I didn't really know what to expect, but now I understand where the hype around this game comes from.  We got on the buses from our hotel at 7:45am and went to the Stadium.  Ford Field will always be special to me, because that's where I played my first NFL game, in the preseason last year.  We went into our locker room and put on our game pants and jerseys.  Yes, we are wearing white jerseys, and yes, that is fine by me.  It's pretty funny to see football players in their uniform without pads on.  Not the most figure flattering sight.  We did some short tapings and photo shoots for promotional stuff and the game telecast.  From there, we went onto the field, and some of us had to sit individually at podiums and answer questions for about an hour.  As we walked onto the field, what seemed like thousands of media people poured down from the stands to the field.  I answered questions for the entire hour - many of which were repeated - but none that were too crazy.  Lots of questions about my beard and hair.  For the record, the hair will stay after the game, the beard will go, most likely on Monday.  There were lots of questions about my family and Findlay and things that I enjoy talking about.  Following the media day, we returned to the hotel and grabbed lunch with my agent, Ryan.  I then rested for a while.  I met up with Ryan again later, did a magazine interview, then went downtown to meet up with Warren Moon, Fox Analyst James Brown (JB) and few others for dinner.  Warren is a partner with my agents and someone I can turn to for advise.  This is a big week for him, as he awaits the final vote this weekend on his induction into the Hall of Fame.  He is a great guy and was such a great quarterback and football pioneer - I really hope he gets in this year.  Apparently it's a loaded ballot, so if not this year, I'm sure it will happen soon.  JB is someone I've gotten to know and really admire.  He is a quality human being.  We had a fun dinner and shared some great stories.  So far, it's been unreal to see what revolves around the Super Bowl.  For us as a team, we want to take time to enjoy it, but our real focus is lining up on Sunday and playing a tough football game.  I look forward to the start of the game, because all of the hoop-la goes away and regardless of how many millions of people are watching around the world, there are only so many in the stands and 11 on 11 on the field.  Wednesday is important day of practice for us.  I will report more when I can.  Thanks again for the support.  -Ben

Comments

[Shayna]

Happy B-day Ben

[MB]

Happy B-Day Ben lov ya

[mld]

Happy Birthday Ben!! Congrats on the Super Bowl.

[Camille Friend]

Happy Birthday Ben!!! My birthday is also in March- it's the 28th and I will be turning 21 finally :) Congrats on the Super Bowl you did awesome, as always. You're a great guy and I can't wait until the season starts again. Have a great birthday!

Camille

[Kristen]

Happy Birthday BEN!!! This is your birthday song it isn't very long! Whoo! Happy Birthday!!! Have a great day!

(ps. my birthday is in 7 days)

[holly clark]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BEN!!

[HOLLY CLARK]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BEN!! I LOVE YOU AND THINK YOUR THE CUTEST AND SEXIEST GUY EVER.. CONGRATS ON THE SUPERBOWL! YOU AND THE GUYS DESERVED IT. ENJOY YOUR DAY!

[Eleasah Burroughs]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!!!!

[Christina]

Happy Birthday, Ben!! enjoy your day!!

[Shannon]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!! Just wanted to wish you a Happy Birthday and say thanks for the great season hope to have many more with you as our quarterback. You have impressed so many at such a young age. You are PRICELESS!!!!!

[Michelle]

Happy Birthday Ben!!!

Hope you have a wonderful day! 24 is a very good age to be! Love ya and God Bless!!!

[Tiffany...#1 Big Ben Fan!!!!!!!]

Ben,
I just wanted to say a few things and first off because of u i now have a new email address,bigben7obsessed@yahoo.com and second, HAPPY 24th BIRTHDAY!!!!!!! im wearing my #7 jersey today because of your birthday! and i heard u were in findlay a couple weeks ago, and me and my cousin were gonna stop by your house and ask for a autograph but we figured u had already left for pittsburgh. well if your ever in findlay agian, (which i know u will b) email me!
I better go now! happy birthday!

Tiffany...#1 Big Ben Fan!!!!!!!

[T]

Happy Birthday Champ!

[T]

Happy Birthday Champ!

[T]

Happy Birthday Champ!

[morgan]

HAPPY B-DAY BEN!!!!!!!!
HOPE U HAVE A GREAT DAY!!!

3/2/06
LOVE,MORGAN
I LOVE U
U R SOOO CUTE

[Samantha Renninger]

I love you so so much ben!!!!! I am ur #1 Fan!!!!!! happy 24th Birthday!!

love ya, samantha

[Clarissa Gillespie]

Hi Ben,

I just wanted to say happy birthday {a big 24}.How Zeus?...
love ya lots!

Clarissa

[Mark]

Hello: Ben Roethlisberger #7. Date: 03-13-2006.
This is my first time Writing to you. I have always been a Die Hard Steeler Fan for a very long time. I would like your outlook on this years 2006 Draft. I was thinking. If you give Cowher this list of Players, I believe that he would like this draft year there are a lot of Talent out there. I would be if I was Cowher. About this Years Draft Order. You know we might be 32 on the Draft this year, but that doesn't mean that they need to stay in the 32ND ranking. Here's what I think would be a good Draft, maybe trade a few picks to get these players. Draft Picks that would make A Big Bag in the NFL.
#1Pick: R/B Len Dal White.
If not able to get him in the draft. Here's another outlook that would fit good for the Steelers.
R/B Laurence Maroney.
#2 Pick: W/R Santonio Holmes.
#3 Pick: Tamba Hali.
#4 Pick: OLB: A.J. Hawk.
#5 Pick: C/B: Jimmy Williams.
#6 Pick: S/S: Dwanye Slay.
#7 Pick: O/T: Max Jean Gilles.

I believe there are always a way to get these Picks. Sometimes you need to bargain with other teams to make it work.
Let me know your feed back on this. Thank You: From Mark.
P/S Good Luck Too You In 2006 And To The Rest Of The Pittsburgh Steelers. Best Of Luck.

[Ben Roethlisberger]

Ben I just wanted to know how your knee is doing Because I know how it feel's to have a bad knee I have a bad knee myself when it want's to go the oppsite way the it realy hurts but I still have to walk on it and That don't feel right

[Nicole]

Ben Happybirthday I hope you know that I'm turning another year older myself at the end of the month and I am not to happy about that Ben there is one or two special request I would like to make if you Would please give me a call tomorrow at 12:00 clock please

[AlmndEyes]

Hi Ben! Hi everyone!

This is my first time posting. I'm thinking about checking out Training Camp this season. Anyone know if final dates have been given for the 2006 camp? Not the Mini-camp but the actual one, usually in July? Anybody out there been to one? Any words of wisdom?

Thanks much! Go Steelers!!

[Stuch21]

BEN,
Im so sorry about you accident today and I am praying that you will be okay. May you and your family rest on God and use his strength to pull you through. May God keep you and bless you. I have to go and watch the news some more, I wish they would tell us more. I will keep praying for u.....PLEASE GET WELL!! (no ones worried about football, just worried about u)
MAY GOD HEAL WHATEVER INJURIES U HAVE Jozzie

[Meghan]

God bless and be with you Ben. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.I hope you recover fully from the accident. 6-13-06

[Adam]

BEN,
What up dawg!? Rough accident huh? That sucks! I don't really know how the whole thing played out except from what they are saying on T.V. but it sounds like that lady should have been more careful. In any case, I hope you get better fast! And don't let anyone tell you to wear a helmet. Personally I think you should, but if it were me, I would probably ride without a helmet occasionally too. In fact, I've been thinking about getting a bike myself. It would be nice to be able to ride around in the wind without the confines of a car. I don't really know anything about motorcycles though, so I'm starting to do some research. Maybe you can help me out? that is if you ever get a chance to read this. I don't know how you could ever read all of the comments you get, its INSANE! Anyway, If you ever do get a chance, stop by my website, listen to a few of my songs, and leave me a message!
http://www.myspace.com/absolutxcellence

I hope you get better soon! I keep telling people you will be ready to go when the VIK....i mean Daunte and the Dolphins come to town! I know you will be ready to tear them up! Good luck, and don't rush the recovery! catch ya later dawg!