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August 2010 - Training Camp1166 viewsBen enjoys the cheering crowd!

Photo: Penny Sorensen

*Please don't use or copy her photo without her permission.Aug 30, 2010

August, 2010 - Ben's newest fan!1754 viewsAlivia Lynn Kreutzmann knows a thing or two about elite quarterbacks, even at her young age!

Photo taken by her dad, Jason, who also happens to be a big "Ben fan"!Aug 22, 2010

Training Camp - July 31, 20101469 viewsFrom Cassie Wellen, who attended training camp with her husband on July 31st:

Erin, I attended training camp on the 31st and thought I would share this story with fellow fans.

I am a member of the Steelers Fan Club and was on the field for the first practice wearing a Ben jersey. My husband sat behind the fencing with his Miami Redhawks jersey on and was interviewed by the Associated Press. His statements actually appeared on NFL.com.

Anyway, after practice Ben held his press conference and then went to the left side of the bleachers to sign autographs, we were on the other side of the complex. An older security guard and a younger female security guard noticed our jerseys and felt bad because he was not coming to where we were located. They took us through the crowds of people to the top of the campus to wait for Ben to get out of the cart.

Since he gave his shoes away (above) he did not come to where we were located, but the young female guard stayed with us and took us into the bookstore. She took both our jerseys and a hat into the locker room and came back out with them autographed. We watched her take them into the locker room and I saw Ben hand them back to her when the door opened.

I thought this was the best thing ever. Although we did not personally meet him, he was nice enough to sign the jerseys after he was already done for the day.

I just thought I would share this story with you and hopefully many people will realize he is making the appropriate steps to regain his fan base. I was never not a fan.

I am a disabled vet and the first time I saw Ben play I was deployed to Iraq. So that Christmas I received a "Ben" jersey for Christmas from home. This past year I wrote Ben and told him my story, and on Christmas Eve I received two of his special cards. That was the best present ever.

I just hope that one day I have the pleasure of meeting him and saying thank you for these wonderful experiences.

*Cassie, thank you so much for sharing your story!Aug 19, 2010

Training Camp - August 16, 20101709 viewsErin,
When training camp began, we had only planned to attend one day of training camp and the night practice, but last week my husband and I decided to attend one more time... and I was so glad we did.

This time there were more people so we had to sit on the hillside (rather than the bleachers), but lucky me -- it was the hillside where Ben always signs autographs. After practice we stood right at the fence line. Of course you get tons of people trying to shove their way in but lucky me again, I am married to a Marine, lol...

As Ben approached my heart was beating a mile a minute, I couldn't believe I was actually this close to him and as he walked up to me and signed my football, I asked, "Would you please take a picture with me?" and he said, "Sure, if you have someone to take it!". I wanted to say something to him but that's about all that would come out, lol. I was speechless.

After everything that has happened, I can honestly say he such a sweet guy, all smiles - and Ben was so great with the kids...

Today was a great day. They say the third time's a charm, well I can definitely agree with that because this was our third trip to training camp this year and I got to meet Ben... wouldn't trade it for anything.

Billie JoAug 17, 2010

Training Camp - August 16, 20101290 viewsPhoto: Billie Jo

*click on photos for larger versions.Aug 17, 2010

Training Camp - August 16, 20101341 viewsPhoto: Billie JoAug 17, 2010

Training Camp - August 8, 20101168 viewsBen heads down to the field.

Photo: Renee

*click on photos for larger versions.Aug 17, 2010

Training Camp - August 8, 2010921 views"HEY!! Doesn't anyone wanna be my friend???"

Photo by Renee

*click on photos for larger versions.Aug 17, 2010

Training Camp - August 5, 20101386 viewsHi Erin,

Words cannot describe how excited I am (still) to have attended the August 5th and 6th training camp sessions of the Pittsburgh Steelers. I have been a fan of the team since 1997 and a fan of Ben since 2004. At the camp, I was amazed to hear the loud cheers for Ben as he came out to practice, and to see so many fans wearing his jersey! The cheers lasted throughout practice as fans watched Ben closely run drills with his offense. He looked very fit and relaxed; he laughed and joked around with his teammates, especially Hines Ward!

Unfortunately, after practice, most of the players, including Ben, were carted off the field and I was unable to get an autograph. Hopefully next time I will get one!

This was my first Steelers training camp experience and it will certainly NOT be the last!! I cannot wait to see Ben and his teammates on August 21st at their pre-season game against the NY Giants at Meadowlands stadium.

Have a great year, Ben!! GO Steelers!! Go Ben!!

Sincerely,
Elli

*Elli, thank you so much!

**Please do not use or copy Elli's photos without her permission.Aug 13, 2010

Training Camp - August 5, 2010978 viewsBen discusses the intricate details of their plan to sneak into Coach Tomlin's dorm room - put cornflakes under his sheets, baby powder inside his pillow, hide his socks, fill his shoes with peanut butter, and take his TV...and then blame it all on Pouncey!

Photo: Elli J.

*click on photos for larger versions.

Aug 13, 2010

Training Camp - August 5, 2010942 viewsRe-adjusting his bionic arm?

Photo by Elli J.

Aug 13, 2010

Training Camp - August 5, 20101109 viewsElli captures the ever-popular "Ben sitting on his helmet" moment.

Photo by Elli J.

*click on photos for larger versions.Aug 13, 2010

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