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Ben Roethlisberger - Superstars of Football2081 viewsWritten by Rudolph T. Heits
(September 2010)
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USA TODAY Sports Weekly - Nov 25th-Dec 1st Issue2073 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."
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Cover photo from Steelers Digest, 11-13-07 Issue2055 views"Coming Up Big"
*Thanks Jan!
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USA Weekend Magazine - October 19-21, 20072038 viewsBen Roethlisberger Hands It To Canines
Ben with one of his dogs, Hercules, in Switzerland last year."Growing up in Findlay, Ohio, I always had dogs around my house, and my dad instilled in me a love and respect for animals. Today, I have two wonderful dogs to come home to every day.
Last year, Flip, the lone police dog in my hometown, was shot and killed, so I bought the department a new dog and came up with a concept. Part of my Ben Roethlisberger Foundation -- which already funds a youth football program in Findlay and benefits the Ronald McDonald House in Pittsburgh -- would provide grants to buy a service dog for police and fire departments in every city where we play a game this season and, when we play at home, somewhere in Pittsburgh.
In some cases, the city doesn't need a dog, but it needs bulletproof vests for its animals, just like a regular officer would wear. Many police department budgets don't include funding for protective K-9 vests. The police tell us what's needed.
Unfortunately, I'm not able to meet most of the dogs our grants provide, but I have played with Spike, Flip's successor. He is an amazing animal and can jump right up to the ceiling of an office building -- like 8 feet.
I was raised to appreciate my blessings and always try to help others not as fortunate as myself. Making a difference is about influencing and changing lives. We all have the power to do that. Make A Difference Day is your chance to help your fellow man -- or man's best friend."
- By Ben Roethlisberger, Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback
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Beckett Football Card Plus Magazine, 2004-20052016 views"Heating up the winter: In case you haven't noticed, this issue of Beckett Football Card Plus is rockin 'with Roethlisberger coverage. His cards are unbelievably hot and we have everything you need to know about collecting 2004's hottest rookie."
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2002 Miami of Ohio Media Guide2009 viewsBig Ben on the cover.
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January 31, 20051991 viewsArticle, "STAINLESS Ben Roethlisberger"
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Beckett Football, December 20041976 views!5th Anniversary Issue - "Pitt Boss" Ben Roethlisberger dominates the hot list!
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ESPN - The Magazine: December 1, 2008 Issue1956 views"A year after Sean Taylor's murder, NFL players are still playing scared"
Ben on the cover and featured in an interview inside.
To read it here: http://www.bigbennews.com/articles/2008/livingscared.html
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1951 views"Ben Roethlisberger's cool fire is just one example of how the NFL's playoff studs ignite their teams."
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Steelers Digest - November 2007 issue1945 viewsBen on the cover!
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Beckett Football 2006 Price Guide1845 views
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