Ben Roethlisberger by Rachel A. Koestler-Grack

By Rachel A. Koestler-Grack

As a excessive schooler in Findlay, Ohio, Ben Roethlisberger, or substantial Ben, used to be now not a soccer phenom. in truth, he did not develop into a quarterback till his senior 12 months. At Miami college in Ohio, he wore quantity 7 in honor of his favourite quarterback, John Elway - the quantity he nonetheless wears because the beginning quarterback with the Pittsburgh Steelers. in just his 3rd yr within the significant leagues, Roethlisberger turned the youngest quarterback in background to win the tremendous Bowl while he led his staff to the win over the Seattle Seahawks. This emerging megastar supplies again throughout the Ben Roethlisberger starting place, which helps police and fireplace departments national.

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By Rachel A. Koestler-Grack

As a excessive schooler in Findlay, Ohio, Ben Roethlisberger, or substantial Ben, used to be now not a soccer phenom. in truth, he did not develop into a quarterback till his senior 12 months. At Miami college in Ohio, he wore quantity 7 in honor of his favourite quarterback, John Elway - the quantity he nonetheless wears because the beginning quarterback with the Pittsburgh Steelers. in just his 3rd yr within the significant leagues, Roethlisberger turned the youngest quarterback in background to win the tremendous Bowl while he led his staff to the win over the Seattle Seahawks. This emerging megastar supplies again throughout the Ben Roethlisberger starting place, which helps police and fireplace departments national.

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Not every Steeler held back, though. “We’re a hard team to beat,” wide receiver Hines Ward said. Perfect 10 Playing unbeaten teams one after the other in midseason or beyond is a rare occurrence. The last time the NFL witnessed it was when the Detroit Lions lost twice to the undefeated Chicago Bears in 1934 to close out the season. When it came to the Pittsburgh Steelers, ears were perking up around the country. Thanks in large part to the 22-year-old Roethlisberger, the Steelers were off to their best seven-game start in Bill Cowher’s 13 seasons as a coach.

The touchdown came in his third career start—in the first quarter of a game on October 10, 2004, against the Cleveland Browns. Pittsburgh beat their AFC North rivals 34-23. thought that Roethlisberger had just gotten lucky. Indeed, on Pittsburgh’s next possession, Roethlisberger threw an interception to Cleveland’s Chris Crocker, who returned it for a 20-yard touchdown. With the score tied 7-7, Roethlisberger scrambled to avoid defensive end Ebenezer Ekuban only to get hit by defender Orpheus Roye, but not before he found Burress for a 51-yard pass to the Cleveland 9.

But the stiff wind didn’t turn nearly as cold as Pittsburgh’s fans, who went from feverishly twirling their Terrible Towels to booing their beloved Big Ben. Tom Brady gave Roethlisberger a lesson in quarterbacking a championship game. ” Big Ben was intercepted on his first pass, which led to a 48-yard field goal by Adam Vinatieri. On Pittsburgh’s next Best Rookie Ever? possession, Bettis fumbled. Once again, Brady took advantage of the turnover, hooking up with Deion Branch for a 60-yard touchdown on the very next play.

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