I am NOT Ben! This is an unofficial Fan-MySpace page for Mr. Roethlisberger, in association with my main site at BigBenNews.com For more information, news and photos of and about Ben, visit my main site at www.bigbennews.com
A MESSAGE FROM BEN -
Yes, you read that correctly.
On May 8th, 2008, I received a message from Ben through his agent, Mr. Ryan Tollner. Ben wanted me to share it with the fans that visit the main site ( www.bigbennews.com ) and MySpace page and I was very pleased to do so:
"First of all, I want to thank all of you who visit this site and support me. I am truly humbled by the site and grateful it exists. The site was brought to my attention by a few people close to me who visit it regularly. I must admit, I visit sometimes to see the photos and remind myself of what I’ve been up to!
"I want to thank Erin for the amazing amount of effort she puts in to the site. I simply can’t express how much I appreciate her loyalty.
"I am motivated to be the best player I can be and the best person I can be because of good people like you who appreciate and support me. Thanks again and God bless you all." -- Ben
Mr. Tollner was kind enough to contact me for the first time last autumn to thank me for my efforts with the site, and we have recently been in contact again.
*I would like to thank both Ben and Mr. Tollner for their continued support of my site!
On May 13th, 2009, I was asked to post the following message here and on the main site by Ben's agent, Mr. Ryan Tollner:
Ben positively does not have Facebook or MySpace pages, nor a Twitter account! Any such postings are imposters and should be disregarded.
We are actively working to end this problem with those companies.
2009 Off-Season:
June 12, 2009: Ben smiles for the camera during the practice round for the Golf Digest U.S. Open Challenge on Bethpage State Park's Black Course Friday, June 12, 2009 in Farmingdale, N.Y.
June 12, 2009: Ben Roethlisberger reacts to his putt during the Golf Digest U.S. Open Challenge on Bethpage State Park's Black Course Friday, June 12, 2009 in Farmingdale, N.Y.
June 12, 2009: Michael Jordan, Ben Roethlisberger, Larry Giebelhausen and Justin Timberlake pose together with their trophies after finishing the Golf Digest U.S. Open Challenge on Bethpage State Park's Black Course Friday, June 12, 2009 in Farmingdale, N.Y.
June 6, 2009: The Second Annual Hines Ward Pittsburgh Celebrity Softball game took place on June 6, 2009 at the Duquesne Baseball Field in Green Tree.
Photo taken by fan Jessica Ramski.
May 28, 2009: Ben attends Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Orlando Magic at Quicken Loans Arena on May 28, 2009 in Cleveland, Ohio.
February 27, 2009: Ben Roethlisberger celebrates the Steelers Super Bowl victory with a party at Tao Las Vegas nightclub. Photos used with permission by Leah Sushelsky/Publicist for TAO Las Vegas. Photo credits: Aaron Thompson.
January 18, 2009: Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger laughs during the first half of an NCAA college women's basketball game featuring Baylor and Oklahoma in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Feb. 21, 2009. Roethlisberger's sister, Carlee Roethlisberger, plays for Oklahoma.
2008 Playoffs:
January 18, 2009: Ben Roethlisberger celebrates with teammates Tyrone Carter and Troy Palamalou after defeating the Baltimore Ravens in the NFL's AFC Championship football game in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania January 18, 2009.
January 18, 2009:Ben Roethlisberger and Justin Hartwig celebrate their team's victory against the Baltimore Ravens in the NFL's AFC Championship football game in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, January 18, 2009.
January 11, 2009: Ben Roethlisberger (R) reacts after throwing a touchdown pass to teammate Heath Miller (not pictured) against the San Diego Chargers during the third quarter in their AFC Divisional Round NFL playoff football game in Pittsburgh, January 11, 2009. The Steelers Hines Ward (L) and Nate Washington (C) look on.
January 11, 2009: Ben reacts after throwing a third quarter touchdown pass against the San Diego Chargers during their AFC Divisional Round NFL playoff football game in Pittsburgh, January 11, 2009.
January 11, 2009: Ben Roethlisberger waves up at the fans as he walks down the players tunnel after their 35-24 win against the San Diego Chargers during their AFC Divisional Playoff Game on January 11, 2009 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
January 11, 2009: Ben Roethlisberger laughs with former Steelers running back Jerome Bettis on the sideline against the San Diego Chargers during their AFC Divisional Playoff Game on January 11, 2009.
2008 Season:
December 28, 2008: Steelers vs. Browns. Ben Roethlisberger gives the thumbs up as he is taken off the field after sustaining a concussion during the second quarter against the Cleveland Browns during an NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Dec. 28, 2008.
December 14, 2008: Steelers @ Ravens. Ben throws a pass against the Baltimore Ravens on December 14, 2008 at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Maryland.
Steelers clinched the division with a 13-9 win.
Ben jumps into the arms of Justin Hartwig after the referees, upon reviewing the play, ruled Roethlisberger's pass to Santonio Holmes was caught in the end zone for a touchdown in the closing minute of the game.
December 7, 2008: Steelers vs. Cowboys. Ben celebrates a touchdown pass to Heath Miller against the Dallas Cowboys during the fourth quarter.
December 7, 2008: Steelers vs. Cowboys. Ben evades Dallas Cowboys linebacker Bradie James, center, and defensive end Jason Hatcher, right, as he scrambles in the fourth quarter.
November 30, 2008: Steelers @ Patriots. Ben reacts to a touchdown in the 3rd quarter. The Steelers won 33-10.
November 20, 2008: Steelers vs. Bengals. Screen capture taken during the National Anthem. Thank you to Birgit Riley for the cap!
November 20, 2008: Ben applauds Jeff Reed's extra point during the 4th quarter of their game against the Cincinnati Bengals. Steelers won 27-10.
November 16, 2008: Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger looks on in the second quarter while snow falls at Heinz Field during their game against the San Diego Chargers. Pittsburgh won the game 11-10.
November 16, 2008: Ben Roethlisberger of the Pittsburgh Steelers react to Jeff Reed's late field goal to beat the San Diego Chargers 11-10 on November 16, 2008 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh.
November 3, 2008: Ben during his segment on Monday Night Countdown's "Unmasked: Ben Roethlisberger".
"When I am done playing, I hope people mention me in the same breath with the greats who have ever played the game."
November 3, 2008:Ben Roethlisberger leaves the field after defeating the Washington Redskins in their NFL football game in Landover, Maryland, November 3, 2008.
October 19, 2008: Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger passes in front of Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Antwan Odom in the first half.
September 29, 2008: Ben Roethlisberger congratulates placekicker Jeff Reed while he is being interviewed after kicking a game-winning field goal in overtime against the Baltimore Ravens.
September 14, 2008: Mike Tomlin congratulates quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, left, after a second quarter touchdown pass against the Cleveland Browns in an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 14, 2008, in Cleveland.
September 7, 2008: Ben finished 13 of 14 throwing for 137 yards and two touchdowns and Willie Parker ran for 138 yards and a career-high three touchdowns as the Pittsburgh Steelers demolished the Houston Texans, 38-17, in the regular-season opener for both teams at Heinz Field.
July 10, 2008: Ben at the Backstage Creations Celebrity Retreat at the 2008 American Century Championship Golf Tournament in photo 1, and relaxing on the course in photo 2 (You can view more photos on the Pics Page or by going to the main site!)
July 9, 2008: Ben Roethlisberger watches the path of his ball during the American Century Celebrity Golf Championship in at Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course in Stateline, Nevada on July 9, 2008. (You can view more photos on the Pics Page or by going to the main site!)
June 2, 2008: Ben poses with soldiers at his Football Camp at Mars Area High School. (You can view more photos on the Pics Page or by going to the main site!)
June 11, 2008: Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger enters the gym of Wyland Elementary School in Hampton to the loud cheers of the students. Students were involved in a fund-raiser selling Ben BBQ sauce and donated $1,000 to Mr. Roethlisberger's favorite charity, the Ronald McDonald House, and also raised money for their PTO.
Ben, his teammates and local celebrities turned out to play a Pittsburgh Celebrity Softball game hosted by Hines Ward on June 7th at North Allegheny High School.
Ben hits a home run!
Ben points at Brett Keisel as he makes his way around the bases after his home run.
Ben shows off his defensive skills.
May 29, 2008: Ben Makes A Wish Come True -
Akeem Havens, a 14-year-old Georgia boy from Atlanta Falcons country is getting his wish to be a Pittsburgh Steeler for a day.
Akeem was in a car crash at age 7 that left him a quadriplegic. He has renal failure and uses a wheelchair.
"It's the best day I've had in my whole life," Akeem said after hanging with Roethlisberger.
The entire day was taped for a future episode of ESPN's "My Wish" series. I'll keep you posted on the date!
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