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London - September 27, 2013830 viewsBen on being 0-3:

"Its frustrating when youâ€™re not winning football games because it hurts. As a leader and a guy who has been around a long time on this team, thatâ€™s all that really matters to me â€“ winning and losing."

Ben on the state of the team:

" The other teams have scored more points than us and we just havenâ€™t got it done. Our expectations for ourselves are even more than any fan could have and thatâ€™s saying a lot because we know the expectations of Steelers fans. I like the work ethic Iâ€™ve seen from the guys because we are all disappointed. We want to play well for our fans and when weâ€™re not doing that it doesnâ€™t make us happy either."

Ben on Heath:

"Heath is another guy that has been on my team for a long time and for me is the best tight end in the game. He is a comfort blanket and security blanket for me in the pass game and the running game. Juts the knowledge of having him out there really makes us all feel more comfortable on offense."

Ben on Sunday's game at Wembley Stadium:

"We would like to possess the ball and we want to try and extend drives. That means converting third downs and not turning the ball over. The more we can keep one of the best running backs (Adrian Peterson) in the league off the field the better we feel we can be offensively and defensively as a team."Sep 28, 2013

London - September 27, 2013604 viewsTweet & photo from London Victoria Train Station (@NetworkRailVic):

"Warm welcome to @_BigBen7 and the @steelers who passed through @NetworkRailVIC this morning. Good luck on Sunday!"Sep 28, 2013

September, 2013: Zeus - gone but not forgotten7918 viewsEarlier this week we took my dog, Zeus, to the vet because one morning he didnâ€™t seem like himself. When we got there, they didnâ€™t see much wrong but wanted to run some tests. So, thinking it was nothing big we were going to leave and they were going to call us when he was done. Luckily for us, we went and said goodbye to him and he was tail-wagging and looking as chipper as ever so we thought nothing of the goodbye.

We got a call later that day saying he had a bunch of cancer in his intestines and the vet recommended not waking him up from surgery because it could be miserable for him, and there was no treatment for him. We had to make the painful decision to put him down. Taking comfort in the fact that he wasnâ€™t in pain and we got to see him happy at the end made it a little but easier of a decision but not much.

Zeus was with me for 9 years and was my first dog. He was my man and had been there through Super Bowls, tough losses, injuries, snow storms and the heat. He was the best and I feel blessed to have had him in my/our lives for so long. I know heâ€™s in heaven waiting to play tag or just cuddle again soon.

Zeus, we will always miss you, never forget you, and always remember the funny, happy loving times you have given us, and yes even some of the bad times like when you were a pup and chewed my night stand, lol. You were even so patient with Benjamin when he pulled a handful of your hair right out and you didnâ€™t even flinch.

Love you buddy! Donâ€™t rest in peace bud, because I know you would rather be chasing chipmunks and squirrels! Gone but never forgotten, ZEUS ROETHLISBERGER!

Photo: AshleySep 26, 2013

"Welcome Home Daddy"7751 viewsDaddy is welcomed home from training camp by the whole Roethlisberger clan: Ashley, Benjamin Jr. and the boys, Hercules and Zeus.

Photo: BenSep 26, 2013

Zeus Roethlisberger, 2004-20137549 viewsPhoto: BenSep 26, 2013

Herc and Zeus6961 viewsBest buddies...forever!

Photo: BenSep 26, 2013

PFC Steven Landa, U.S. Army991 views"Hello there! My name is Steven Landa, I am 19-years old and in the U.S. ARMY. I first saw Big Ben play when he took over for Tommy Maddox in 2004 - it was my first season watching football. I instantly became both a Steelers fan and a Big Ben fan.

I know he must be going through a lot right now with all the criticism but I truly believe Ben has more than what it takes to make it to the top 5 QB's. Not a lot of fans might know this about Ben, but I know there is this poem called, "Don't Quit" that Ben reads before a game. That poem actually helped me not to give up during basic training.

I also don't mind waking up at three in the morning to watch the Steelers play, win or lose! I have been a huge Steelers fan since '04." -- PFC Steven Landa,Charlie Battery 1-43 ADA, U.S. Army.Sep 25, 2013

A Steelers Family from Arizona508 viewsStephen Landa sent this one in of his brother Miguel, and his little nephew Maximiliano.

"I bought my nephew his first jersey and Terrible Towel to introduce him into Steeler Nation." -- Stephen

Well done!! Sep 25, 2013

Ben gains a new fan1223 viewsâ€¦and her name is Zena!

Zena is a 1-year old Rottweiler and is in training to be a search dog with Ohio Disaster Search Dogs & the Bellbrook Fire Department, which is just northeast of Cincinnati.

The Ben Roethlisberger Foundation distributed a grant to the Bellbrook Fire Department earlier this month that will not only help train four K-9 teams, but will assist with updating the aging Vectren Bellbrook Fire Department Search and Rescue Canine Agility Site, managed by the organization, Ohio Disaster Search Dogs. In the past 10 years, the site has hosted K-9 teams from across the nation to provide integral training and practice.

â€œGrant funding will ensure out agility training site continues to be available to enhance training programs of these local and national assets,â€ said Captain Athena Haus of the Bellbrook Fire Department.

Zena wanted to don her new #7 jersey to show Ben just how much she and the other K9 teams appreciated the grant, which will allow them to train to become the best at what they do!

*Thank you to Captain Haus and the Bellbrook Fire Departmentâ€¦.and of course, Zena!Sep 24, 2013

September 22, 2013: Bears vs Steelers843 viewsBen tugs his helmet off as he leaves the field in the fourth quarter as his team is losing to the Chicago Bears. The Steelers lost 40-23.

Photo: Gene J. PuskarSep 23, 2013

September 22, 2013: Bears vs Steelers922 viewsBen and Bruce Gradkowski stand on the sidelines after Roethlisberger was intercepted in the fourth quarter. The Bears won 40-23.

Photo: Gene J. PuskarSep 23, 2013

September 22, 2013: Bears vs Steelers861 viewsBen tries to get off a fourth quarter pass prior to getting hit by the Bears' Lance Briggs.

Photo: Gregory ShamusSep 23, 2013

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