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2004 13511 viewsBen poses with his parents Ken and Brenda and sister Carlee at home in Findlay, Ohio.

*Click on any photo for a larger version!Apr 19, 2010

At home in 20041988 viewsBen shows off his living accommodations at Miami (Ohio). The quarterback set numerous school records including most career passing yards (10, 829), most career passing touchdowns (84), most total career yards (11,075) and highest completion percentage (65.5).

Photo: Michael J. LeBrecht II

Apr 19, 2010

Caption Contest - January 16, 20101953 viewsThe winning caption is from Sarah Swenson:

Ben: Randle! I will NOT be changing my name to Siete!
Coach: 'Atta boy, Ben!
Randle El: I'm tellin' you, it'll fit on your jersey much better!

Congratulations to Sarah!
Hines: (muttered under his breath) Not THIS again!Jan 16, 2010

Serenaded by the Steelers and more...1929 viewsThis story comes from Madeline Robinson, Kids Wish Network (December, 2009):

A teen with a life-threatening illness had her wish to meet the Pittsburgh Steelers granted through Kids Wish Network and the generosity of the Steelers.

At 6-years-old, Cynthia was diagnosed with Crohn's Disease, an autoimmune disorder that affects the gastrointestinal tract. Because of this, she has endured multiple traumatic surgeries and dealt with both respiratory and kidney failures. Cynthia is on a strict daily medication regimen and must visit her doctor frequently.

Through another wish granting organization, Cindy's mother Darlene was referred to national children's charity Kids Wish Network. Darlene called the charity and told them about her daughter. They agreed that Cindy more than deserved a wish.

Kids Wish Network Wish Coordinator Vanessa talked to Cindy about her favorite things and the teen went on and on about how much of a Pittsburgh Steelers fan she was; it came as no surprise to Vanessa that when she asked Cindy what she wanted for her wish, Cindy said she wanted to meet her favorite NFL team on their home turf.

With the help of Wish Funding Specialist Donna and some outstanding local sponsors, Vanessa set out to organize a wish worthy of the Steelersâ€™ number one teen fan.

"It was all just awesome," said Cindy of her wish. "Vanessa did an awesome job!"

In addition to organizing accommodations, a trip to the spa and dinners for Cindy and her family in Pittsburgh, Vanessa worked closely with the Pittsburgh Steelers to arrange a weekend that Cindy would never forget: the first day in Pittsburgh, Cindy was escorted to Steelersâ€™ practice field where she watched the team run plays and then had the chance to meet the whole team followed by a personal tour of the Steelers' facilities; the next day, Cindy and her family got to experience the thrill of attending a game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Oakland Raiders.

"It was all so great! [It was] amazing!" said Cindy. "I thought I'd only meet one player and I was OK with that, but I met everyone! They all came up after [practice] and someone said "Merry Christmas" to me, and then they all burst into song! I was in shock!"

In addition to getting serenaded by the entire team, Cindy was also given an official Steelers football that every team member signed for her, including her favorite players: Ben Roethlisberger, Hines Ward and Troy Polamalu.

Watching the game the next day was simply an amazing experience for the teen, especially after having watched the team practice the day before.

"Everything was amazing. It wasnâ€™t like it was just one thing," said Cindy of her wish. "You know, like [they'd] send you to the game and then home and that's it. There were so many thing...it was all wonderful."

Now that she's home, Cindy has likened her wish experience to being treated like a princess and then having to get back to the rigors of everyday normal life.

"Thank you so much, everyone. It was great," said Cindy.

*Story and photo used with permission, Madeline Robinson, Kids Wish Network!

To learn more about the Kids Wish Network, please visit their website at:

http://www.kidswishnetwork.org/

Dec 15, 2009

December 8-10, 2009 - Caption Contest1527 viewsNow, it's not often you get a contest winner who sends two winning entries. Fred's first one, using the initial contest photo (top) worked great and was the unanimous winner:

"This is where I crossed off the Zhu Zhu Pets I really wanted, thinking Santa might then get Troy back in the Line-Up."

....but then he got a little more creative and sent a second caption with a reverse photo of his own (bottom), which we liked even better:

"Charlie Batch and Big Ben make some last minute changes to his wish list to Santa."

We decided to add them both!

So actually, Fred Carrow won twice! Congratulations Fred!Dec 10, 2009

2007 Hallmark "Keepsake" NFL Ornament925 viewsFootball Legends Collection, #13 in the series - Ben Roethlisberger.

Dec 08, 2009

Cinco de Mayo Tribute - May 5, 20081579 viewsSenor Ben drops back to pass during drills.

Dec 08, 2009

November 30, 20081741 viewsBen shows the O-line that Ocho Cinco has nothing on him!Dec 08, 2009

November 20, 20081584 views"WHO DEY? I DEY!"Dec 08, 2009

December 14, 20081640 views"Where IS everybody!!! HELP!!!!"Dec 08, 2009

August 8, 20091930 views"It's not like I didn't shower or anything!"Dec 08, 2009

August 8, 20082145 views"Dude! There is NO way you got a date with her!!"Dec 08, 2009

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