Wednesday in Detroit

Wednesdays are always important practice days for us.  We started the morning early with again, another press conference.  I usually have to be in there first with Coach Cowher to field the most questions.  We have a big media tent set up outside our hotel.  Other teammates come in about 20 minutes later.

Usually I get done before they are done, so today I decided to go around and mess with the guys a bit.  I was being a sniper photographer, taking pictures of them when they were least expecting it.  I got some good shots of Heath, Hines, Deshea and bunch more.  Joey was sitting down, surrounded by media and looking over his shoulder to answer a question. 

I snuck in from the other side and grabbed this one guys microphone, which was on the end of a long pole.  I slowly put crept the microphone up to Joey's face until it was about a half inch from his face.  He finally turned and saw and started laughing, saying he was two seconds from swatting the microphone to the ground.  It was hilarious.

Practice went well.  It was nice to get back to football, throwing the ball and running plays, and not dealing with the hype.  All in all I'm enjoying the experience, but I just want to win this game more than anything.  I am keeping a low profile out here, getting rest and studying up. 

I will have to start to taper these blogs down as we get closer to the game, so hopefully you understand.  A bunch of teammates and I went to Jerome's parents' house for dinner.  It was unreal.  So much great food, and so many great people.  I send a special thanks out to Jerome's parents for the hospitality.  They are awesome. 

From there we went to the Pistons game and sat courtside.  There were a lot of other NFL players there, and they were all excited for us this week.  From there, I returned to the hotel and shot some pool with Ryan, then went to bed.  Talk to you again tomorrow.  Go Steelers.

Comments

[mike m]

man i never realized two weaks took so long. God bless!!!!win win win win win win win win win win win win win win win win win win win win win win win win win win win get the picture good "LET'S GO STEELERS"

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

Ben/team,
dont wottie ya'll will do awesome!!Just play like you have been and you'll be great!!!!!!!
i seen u on spike tv today, talking on media day.......you looked HOT!!!!!!! i had basketball tonight and i wore my #7 jersey and everyone was happy..i got called "ben" all night and "roethlisberger" but it was ok with me,and afterwards i had everyone say GO STEELERS!!!!!!!
GO BLACK AND GOLD 4EVER!!!!!!!
Tiffany....#1 Big Ben Fan!!!!!!!
from van buren ohio

[Ashia Eldridge]

EVERYONE IN TOLEDO AND FINDLAY ARE ROOTING FOR YOU!!
WE LOVE YOU BEN! COME HOME SOON WITH THAT RING!

[Doc Shazam]

Ben, I had fun delivering five Steelers shirts and Big Ben buttons to five kids ages 3 thru 10 in California last weekend. The oldest boy Joey, age 9, went to school for career day dressed as you! I hope I've helped foster even more Steelers fever in California this week. Good luck, just relax and play your own game.

-Suzanne

[Barb]

Hi Ben,
Reading these blogs has been great!! I feel like I am right there, even though I'm not in Detroit for the big game. Wish I were, but everyone who is not there will be cheering like crazy for all of you!! We know this team is special, and will bring home the prize!! Enjoy every moment of this great experience, and GO STEELERS!!!

[Ben Meck]

Big Ben -

Just thought you should know about your biggest fan site... www.bensbeard.com has over 12,000 signatures of fans who are supporting you and your facial hair in the big game. Go Steelers!

Another Ben

[mercedes]

Ben and team: Just to say good luck the Sunday. Go! Steelers all will be fine

[Marissa]

Ben,

Got a question for you and the others. Don't you get really sick being surrounded media hanging all over you?¿ I was thinking.. if that was me.. I don't think I could take it *haha* O well! I was just wondering.

I saw some pictures from Mrs. Bettis' house when she had dinner made for you and so on. It looks like my grandma's house when she has dinner for me and my family. I love parents or grandparents who cook like that.

Well gotta run. Good Luck on the game tomorrow. I will be cheering on my home team on.

Go Steelers!

[Ali Oley]

I'm Your #1 FAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

BEN
AT
WORK!

[Ali Oley]

I'm Your #1 FAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

BEN
AT
WORK!

[Mimi]

Big Ben,

U have no idea what you and your whole entire team has done to Pittsburgh. Pittsburgh has gone craaaazy and it is just soooooo much fun as a "Pittsburgher." Now, that the Steelers are going to the superbowl. This whole entire week has been such an exciting week. Just prepping up for the game has been all about celebrating, decorating, and just about everything everywhere is BLACK and GOLD. We as all Pittsburghers believe in you all to bring the one for the thumb. As for Jerome its been such a pleasure having you as a Steeler here for Pittsburgh so go play your heart out and bring the best of memories for this steeltown.

HERE WE GO STEELERS!!!!

Yours Truly,
A Pittsburgher

[Mimi]

Big Ben,

U have no idea what you and your whole entire team has done to Pittsburgh. Pittsburgh has gone craaaazy and it is just soooooo much fun as a "Pittsburgher." Now, that the Steelers are going to the superbowl. This whole entire week has been such an exciting week. Just prepping up for the game has been all about celebrating, decorating, and just about everything everywhere is BLACK and GOLD. We as all Pittsburghers believe in you all to bring the one for the thumb. As for Jerome its been such a pleasure having you as a Steeler here for Pittsburgh so go play your heart out and bring the best of memories for this steeltown.

HERE WE GO STEELERS!!!!

Yours Truly,
A Pittsburgher

[Sarah's aunt]

Hi Ben, I am sure you are tired of hearing from mothers trying to fix you up with their daughters. Well here's one more. However, this is about my beautiful niece Sarah. She lives in a cold Minnesota suburb. Not much single life going on there. She has long, soft light brown hair, big blue eyes and a wonderful soul. She is not really a big fan of football although being from Minnesota, who can blame her. Her passion is baseball. She is intelligent and educated, she was a math major in college. Did I mention she was beautiful?Who knows, she could be your soul mate. I know you dont need help with finding a girlfriend but I just felt like this is the right thing to do writing to you. And no, I have never had this crazy idea before. Oh, and have fun tomorrow. You are very special to Pittsburgh.

[steelerscity]

Carpe Diem Baby.

http://pixfinity.com/steelerscity/a118

[Mads Clausen]

CONGRATULATIONS BEN!
SUPERBOWL XL! Ring well deserved. Hard work pays off.

Enjoy it.

[Jenn P]

Congratulations on a outstanding Super Bowl XL victory!! Detroit loves you and the Stealers! Enjoy the off season.
Blessings!
~J

[barbara]

Hey Big Ben,

I watched the superbowl last night with my prents and i had trouble going too sleep last night because i guess i was so very HAPPY for you and the BUS and HINES and all the other players and the coaches. Ben now i can finally say i finished the scrapbook i've been making of you buy putting the PITTSBURGH STEELERS winning the SUPERBOWL . Ben what a great way for me too end the book. Ben sometime in the off season maybe you can see my scrapbook that i made of you.

Ben congratulations on the BIG WIN!!!!!!! Ben get some rest you deserve it.

love barbara your number one fan

[Amr Abdulla]

Congratulations!You and your team did an outstanding job winning Superbowl XL.May god bless you!

[Amr Abdulla]

Congratulations!You and your team did an outstanding job winning Superbowl XL.May god bless you!

Your Fan,
Amr Abdulla

[Ellie D'Aloisio]

Ben! Just wanted to say I'm very, very proud of the Steelers for winning the Superbowl!!!!! Very proud! I enjoy watching athletes play the game when thier good at it because I can tell if they enjoy it or not and I can see that you do enjoy the game! Thank you and thank you Steelers!!!!! Fan for life (35 years worth and still a fan!) I'm 43 yrs old..... Luv ya KIDDO!!!!!

[Barb Garner]

Ben, many congratulations on winning the Super Bowl! What a proud moment for so many people for so many reasons! Knowing you, you are happier for Jerome, Coach Cowher, Mr. Rooney, and everyone else on team than you are for yourself. Please make sure to take the time to gloat and celebrate your own accomplishments with the people you love who you know will keep you humble. You deserve to celebrate it all! Wasn't the parade amazing?! So proud of you to make "the promise" last year, and so glad God blessed you in being able to keep it! Love you! Barb

[Billie]

I've been a steeler fan all my life, my family all live in P.A. I live in Arcadia and think your awsome . I hope to meet you and get my steeler coat autographed, maybe in Ohio or at training camp with others from the team. Thanks for a great season, and good luck in the future.

[Meghan]

Happy 24th Birthday Ben I hope u have a great one!!!

[nikkg g baby]

hey just wanted to let u know botu my party...... remember it is on june 25th 2006 ..... if u would e-mail me at my e-mail address plzzz that would be great cuz i have a few things i need to ask u but i dont want to do it over the net.........i think that u were great this season...... ur absolutely adorable........u made many great tackles and bettis was awesome...........i would like for u to tell bettis i said hello and that i will miss him next year but at least u will still be there.........just let me know when u guyz r goni ot start training camp cuz i might be coming down there.

[Kim]

Hello Ben,
Are you going to be at Margarita Mamas on thursday? We heard that you and the guys frequent there.
Kim