Posts Tagged ‘ Big Ben ’

Big Ben Shoots 81

June 15, 2009
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Big Ben Shoots 81

Ben Roethlisberger played Bethpage Black with a foursome featuring two other celebrities and a contest winner.

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A Bit of News For You

June 4, 2009
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A Bit of News For You

Ben Roethlisberger returned to practice today after limping off the field Wednesday. Apparently the QB bumped knees with teammate "Fast" Willie Parker.

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Foote Released, Other News

May 4, 2009
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Foote Released, Other News

Linebacker Released The question regarding linebacker Larry Foote’s future was partially answered on Monday when he was released by the Pittsburgh Steelers. Foote had been seeking either a release or trade and finally got his wish. The Steelers got almost $3M in cap space for the 2009 season. Sweed Impresses in Mini Camp If I had to pick one player I was most impressed with (outside of the obvious), I would have to say second-year…

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The Need for Sweed

March 31, 2009
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The Need for Sweed

Year two is the time for Limas Sweed to step forward and take the mantle of Pittsburgh Steelers #3 WR. With Nate Washington gone, the spot is his for the taking. Could a little veteran competition be in order? Don’t put it past the front office, they don’t need Randy Moss in the slot but they might sign a player to push for the position. It wasn’t surprising to see Sweed’s struggles last season. It’s…

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NFL Instant Replay: On the Money in Baltimore

December 16, 2008
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The NFL officials finally got one correct! Hurray! They failed to call it right against San Diego, taking away a touchdown to give the world a freak: the first 11-10 score in NFL history. They’ve thrown penalty flags against Steeler players only to apologize for their mistakes later in the week. But on the third down pass into the end zone from Ben Roethlisberger to Santonio Holmes they got it right. It was initially ruled…

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Must Wins Won, Bonus Time Next

December 16, 2008
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Shooting down the Ravens to reach 11-3 has the Steelers in a good position before  heading into the playoffs.  Next, they face the 12-2 Tennessee Titans in a showdown for the number one seed in the AFC. The Titans will be missing two stars on their defensive line, Kyle Vanden Bosch and Albert Haynesworth, so one hopes that will relieve some of the pressure on Big Ben. “To me personally, there’s no pressure,” Roethlisberger said…

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Slug Fest Lives Up to Hype

December 15, 2008
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The Steelers arrived in Baltimore as the underdog.  They left as AFC North Champions. The game was originally scheduled for 1p.m. Eastern.  But talk of bounties, thuggery, the Ravens’ cocky defense, the Steelers’ Number One Defense, the “rookie wunderkind” at quarterback and a division title in the balance helped propel this matchup to CBS’s premier afternoon matchup.  It was a good move because the game lived up to the hype as both teams pounded each…

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