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November 18, 2018: Steelers vs Jaguars432 viewsToday's game reminded me of Coach Hep’s favorite poem, and I thought it was worth sharing once again — Ben.
Don’t Quit!
When things go wrong, as they sometimes will,
When the road you’re trudging seems all uphill,
Life is queer with its twists and turns,
As every one of us sometimes learns,
And many a failure turns about,
When he might have won had he stuck it out.
Don’t give up though the pace seems slow,
You may succeed with another blow.
When the funds are low and the debts are high,
And you want to smile, but you have to sigh,
When care is pressing you down a bit,
Rest, if you must, but do not quit.
Often the goal is nearer than,
It seems to a faint and faltering man,
Often the struggler has given up,
When he might have captured the victor’s cup,
And he learned too late when the night slipped down,
How close he was to the golden crown.
Success is failure turned inside out,
The silver tint of the clouds of doubt,
And you never can tell how close you are,
It may be near when it seems so far,
So stick to the fight when you’re hardest hit,
It’s when things seem worst that you must not quit.
*The words from Coach Hep’s favorite poem, “Don’t Quitâ€, written long ago by John Greenleaf Whittier, were not recited just to motivate his players before a game – they were a way of life for him. Ben still keeps a copy of that poem taped to his locker.
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August 3, 2006803 views
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Super Bowl XLIII week1876 viewsBen picks up the check after taking his lineman to dinner in Tampa a couple days before Super Bowl XLIII.
Photo: Michael J. LeBrecht II
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August 2, 2009869 viewsA pensive Ben Roethlisberger during the second day of training camp.
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December 6, 2015 - Colts @ Steelers740 viewsFrom Bob Labriola at Steelers.com:
One year ago against this opponent at Heinz Field, Ben Roethlisberger passed for over 500 yards and threw six touchdown passes in a performance that was historic in some ways and merely magnificent in others while guiding the Steelers to a big win that served as something of a springboard for the team through the middle portion of its schedule. He couldn’t possibly manufacture an encore against these same Indianapolis Colts, right?
Maybe not statistically, but in terms of significance and magnificence, Roethlisberger came awfully close. He finished by completing 24-of-39 (61.5 percent) for 364 yards, four touchdowns, no interceptions, and a rating of 126.4. He also ran once for 13 yards to convert a third down. Roethlisberger had seven completions for 20-plus yards through the first three quarters during a game in which he completed passes to six different receivers, two of whom had over 100 yards, and three of whom caught at least one touchdown pass. And this 45-10 victory over Indianapolis was significant because it followed a loss in Seattle, and December is no time for losing streaks for a team fighting for a playoff spot.
Roethlisberger is the Steelers Digest Player of the Week.
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July 25, 2007731 viewsPhoto: Steelers.com
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Ben on David Letterman - February 2, 20092371 viewsIn this photo provided by CBS, Super Bowl XLIII winning quarterback Ben Roethlisberger of the Pittsburgh Steelers, left, joins host David Letterman on the set of "The Late Show with David Letterman," Monday, Feb. 2, 2009 in New York.
NEW YORK — When he threw the pass that won the Super Bowl, Ben Roethlisberger thought he'd just blown the game for the Steelers.
The Pittsburgh quarterback went on the "Late Show with David Letterman" Monday night and told the host his pass to Santonio Holmes with 35 seconds to play Sunday night was his third read, and he thought a defensive back would intercept it.
"I was getting ready to start running and then I saw about five guys closing on me, I knew my life was about to end," Roethlisberger told Letterman.
"I saw Santonio in the corner and as soon as I let go of it, I saw the defensive back going to get it, and I thought it was intercepted. I thought the game was over. I thought I blew it. And, you know what? He made a heck of a catch, he really did."
Letterman also thanked Roethlisberger for appearing on the show after a night celebrating Pittsburgh's 27-23 win over the Arizona Cardinals.
"Long night — but what better way to celebrate the next day than to be here with you," Roethlisberger said.
"Oh, what a guy, what a guy," Letterman said, applauding.
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November 1, 2020 - Steelers vs Ravens383 views“I was telling the line the protection and moving guys around and playing backyard football, if you will. I don’t know that we called too many quote-unquote plays in the second half when we were in that mode.†-- Ben.
Final Score: Steelers 28, Ravens 24
Photo: Karl Roser / Steelers
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July 26, 2007696 views*Thank you to Kathy for sending me the photo!
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August 2, 2010700 viewsLining up for drills.
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October 11, 2012 - Steelers vs Titans840 viewsWatching from the sideline.
Photo: AP
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December 17, 2006834 views
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