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2510 views"It was rough for a little bit, be he held his own. He came out and did a tremendous job. He settled down...He played his heart out."
-Hines Ward
USA TODAY Sports Weekly - Nov 25th-Dec 1st Issue2007 viewsFrom the article entitled, "Roethlisberger: Calm, collected amid chaos":
One vision of the big, strapping dude, viewed through this hard-bitten city's prism of black and gold, is that of a scraggly disheveled Gen-Y quarterback who often seems to scramble from potential trouble, balancing the football chip on his shoulder with the wild-child in his soul.
Yes, Ben Roethlisberger, a risk-taker on and off the field, has a lot of experience trying to flee the rush of life as it pursues him from all sorts of angles.
All swagger, the Pittsburgh Steelers' quarterback sometimes stumbles and gets slammed. Other times, he avoids harm's way. Roethlisberger continues to operate in a hurry-up mode this season, often shrugging off would be pursuers - be they hard-charging defensive ends, fawning fans or hovering news media.
Big Ben is even more brilliant as the clock ticks and the Steelers quickly operate their no-huddle offense, something he has done since his high school days in Findlay, Ohio. Roethlisberger, remarkably mobile for his size, seems most effective when a play breaks down and chaos ensues.
The quarterback's deft improvisational skills often enable him to avoid peril but not always. He has been sacked 169 times since the 2006 season, by far the most in the NFL.
"My favorite thing (as a kid) was playing backyard football," he says, looking every bit the college kid with a curly mop of tousled hair and stubble beard. "I've always loved that. I guess that's what I'm doing, just out there playing ball. I try to play the game with a lot of heart and passion. I hope it shows."
Ben in Sporting News, September 29, 2008 issue22409 viewsClick on the scan twice to read the article.
USA Weekend Magazine - October 19-21, 20072013 viewsFrom the cover article: "Ben Roethlisberger Hands It To Canines"
*Thank you to Jan for scanning the photos!
Comcast Cable2379 views*Thank you to Becky!
October 12, 2009 - The Sporting News23036 viewsScreen capture from video footage of the cover shoot.
Whirl Magazine, September 2006 - Page 592689 viewsArticle by: Katie Mavrich
Photography by: Rick Chapman @ www.RickChapman.com
ESPN - The Magazine: December 1, 2008 Issue2377 viewsESPN - The Magazine introduced a series of stories entitled "Living Scared" about the fine line today's athletes walk with their fans, as well as the threats they recieve from others. Ben, the Jaguars Fred Taylor, the Redskins Clinton Portis, and the Titans Kevin Mawae are just a few of the players interviewed.
From the Article:
Ben Roethlisberger's public persona isn't limited to game days. The Steelers QB is a pitchman for Nike and a local car dealership—and his image adorns the bottle of his custom barbecue sauce. Which leaves Big Ben conflicted. Does his high profile give fans an invitation into his life? And if there's a line that shouldn't be crossed, where is it? With no easy answers, Roethlisberger, 26, is one of a growing number of players who uses bodyguards when going out. He says that, much like in a collapsing pocket, you sometimes can't tell what's coming until it's too late.
TO READ THE ARTICLE ON BEN: http://www.bigbennews.com/articles/2008/livingscared.html
TO READ THE ENTIRE SERIES OF ARTICLES: http://sports.espn.go.com/espnmag/story?section=magazine&id=3710978
Last additions - Magazines/Books
Sports Illustrated - January, 2011 NFL Playoff Preview2087 viewsSI's "All Football Issue" Jan 04, 2012
Steelers Digest - August 13, 20112101 viewsGreat To Be Back!Aug 05, 2011
Ben Roethlisberger - Superstars of Football2005 viewsWritten by Rudolph T. Heits
(September 2010)Apr 04, 2011
Ben Roethlisberger - Football Heroes making a Difference 2246 viewsWritten by Michael Sandler
(January 2009)Apr 04, 2011
Comcast Cable2379 views*Thank you to Becky! Jun 13, 2010
Comcast Cable2315 views*Thank you to Becky!Jun 13, 2010
Book: "Driving Home" by Jerome Bettis2646 viewsBen poses with Jerome Bettis and Hines Ward prior to the AFC Championship game against Denver. The Steelers would go onto win the game to earn a spot in Super Bowl XL.
Apr 19, 2010
Ben Roethlisberger: Gifted and Giving Football Star2603 viewsA 128-page biography entitled, "Ben Roethlisberger: Gifted and Giving Football Star" is the new release from author Tom Robinson's "Sports Stars Who Give Back" series.
From the author:
"Erin, the idea of the "Sports Stars Who Give Back" series is to inform young readers about successful and famous athletes who have also made positive contributions off the playing field."
From the publisher:
"Ben Roethlisberger followed up his record-setting college career by leading the Pittsburgh Steelers to two Super Bowl titles in his first five years in the NFL. Along the way, he has aided communities through a variety of charitable efforts." Feb 11, 2010