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February 9, 2013 - Miami University Hall of Fame Induction Weekend2206 viewsBen poses with Cary Feltman, Justin Shigley, and Ian Sterner outside after the Induction Dinner in Oxford, OH.

Cary and his friends attended the Dinner and he had this to share about Ben's speech during the evening:

"It was very respectful of Coach 'Hep' and about how he was the reason he went to Miami University. [Talked] about the players that paved the way for him and the players that were to follow. He cracked some jokes about taking so long to graduate. Also before he stood up to do his speech, the lady that was announcing the players and giving a brief of their accomplishments before they would come up accidentally called him Brian Roethlisberger. So when he walked up to the podium he says, 'Sorry, Brian couldn't make it tonight, so I'm filling in for him.' He had the room laughing pretty good." -- Cary

*Thank you so much Cary!!

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February 9, 2013 - Miami University Hall of Fame Induction Weekend851 viewsBengals fan and MU alum Dan Plettner not only had the opportunity to attend the Hall of Fame Induction Dinner last Saturday, but also the opportunity to meet and chat with Big Ben.

He was kind enough to share his story with us:

I had a splendid experience at Ben Roethlisbergerâ€™s Miami University Hall of Fame Induction Dinner on Saturday evening. Ben was inducted alongside his posthumous coach, Terry Hoeppner. Benâ€™s emotions and words were a great tribute to Coach Hoeppner.

I had brought a football for which I frankly am still working toward a decent historical knowledge. I went up to Ben shortly before dinner and told him I had something I thought he might like to see. He smiled immediately as he saw the Redhawks logo on the ballâ€™s finish and then he began examining the ball pretty closely.

I am still uncertain whether the football was actually used in practice and/or gamesâ€¦ and whether it was definitively ever touched by Ben in 2003, but I loved the ball 10 times more the moment Ben remarked about the ball to the effect, â€œthis ball has a lot of history.â€ Another former player at the event informed that the ball was a new model/style in â€™03.

I enjoyed a normal conversation with â€œBig Benâ€ and he seemed to find my challenge of being a proud Miami alum simultaneous with being a Bengals fan pretty humorous. After talking, when I informed him that Iâ€™d be honored if he choose to sign the ball he graciously reached for my pen and took his time to choose a place to autograph it. After thanking him, I felt like a little kid and discretely walked the football around the perimeter of the room (rather than taking a direct route back to my table) so as not to â€œopen the floodgatesâ€ for others to approach and ask for his autograph just before the dinner commenced.

Later, listening to the speeches from Ben (which truely honored Terry Hoeppner) and Terryâ€™s wife really fully made me appreciate my good fortune for observing a special night in the history at Miami University.

It also helped me to appreciate Ben on a level different from what Iâ€™ve seen during his playing career. Ben showcased humor as a nice compliment to heartfelt emotions, even joking about a fictitious â€œBrianâ€ who had been accidentally introduced (instead of Ben).

Ben, if you ever happen to read this: thank you for helping me to cherish your contribution to Miami University Athletics.

Best Always,
Dan Plettner

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February 9, 2013 - Miami University Hall of Fame Induction Weekend2792 viewsBen speaks during the Induction Dinner.

Photo: MU

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Joey Maccari692 views...saddles up in his Big Ben jersey to take his Steelers horse on a ride around the corral.

His Aunt Penny, a die-hard Steelers fan is converting her little nephew early - he is from Philly. She said it didn't take much to do - just put him in a Big Ben jersey and give him a Steelers horse and he was instantly converted! lol

Photo: Penny Dunham

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A new member of this Steelers family!1364 views"My sons and I adopted a Rottweiler/Hound mix on Christmas Eve. He had been hit by a car, has a fractured left front leg, had Lyme disease, and suffered from parasites. He was scheduled to be euthanized the Friday prior. He is stunningly beautiful. My sons and I had settled on 3 names - Bentley, Caesar, or Zeus. My kids picked Zeus and we named him officially after adopting him, Monday morning. That evening we saw the picture of you, Ashley, Ben Jr. and your very own "Zeus" Rottweiler. We had no idea that your Rotty is named Zeus.

"Our Zeus is now in a splint and on medication and rehabilitating very well. He'll be a very happy dog." -- Tim Allemong

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When does training camp start?766 views19-month old Flynn Connolly knows it's only January, but he's always ready for Steelers football!!

Photo: Adrian Connolly

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Santa came early to our house!670 views"My husband made me a frame for my autographed Big Ben jersey. Ben had donated the jersey to the Neshannock "Coaches vs. Cancer basketball game" last February. I was the highest bidder. What a wonderful gift!" -- Bobbi Lyn Cooper, New Castle, PA

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December 30, 2012 - Browns vs Steelers1060 viewsSacked in the second half.

Photo: Getty Images

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December 30, 2012 - Browns vs Steelers1052 viewsThe Browns' Jabaal Sheard (97) tries to get a grip on Ben in the second half.

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December 30, 2012 - Browns vs Steelers1104 viewsBen pushed out of the pocket and on the run.

Photo: Getty Images

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December 23, 2012 - Bengals vs Steelers925 viewsIn action in the second quarter.

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December 16, 2012 - Steelers vs Cowboys805 viewsPointing to the sky after a touchdown in the first half.

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