[179] With the win, Roethlisberger became just the fourth quarterback in NFL history to get 100 wins in his first 150 starts. Retiring from the Pittsburgh Steelers didn't keep Ben Roethlisberger away from the Pittsburgh sports scene, and, as a matter of fact, it only inspired him to be closer with the city's various sports organizations. It was the fifth loss of the season in which they surrendered the lead in the final quarter. It was about being a Pittsburgher. [360][361] A Findlay, Ohio, restaurant named Tony's and an Oxford, Ohio, restaurant named Brick Street also sell "Roethlisburger" sandwiches. Jeff Reed's 37-yard field goal in the final minute gave the Steelers and Roethlisberger their tenth straight win. It will probably really hit me come training camp time, Roethlisberger said. [107], Roethlisberger had one of the worst performances of his career in a Week 9 236 win over the Washington Redskins, posting career lows in passer rating (15.1), completions (5), passing yards (50), yards per attempt (2.94) and completion percentage (29.4%). [167] He finished ranked 61st by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2013. [154] In Week 12 against the Kansas City Chiefs, Roethlisberger's career-best streak of 18 consecutive games with 200+ yards passing came to an end as he finished with 193. [306], Roethlisberger was born in Lima, Ohio,[307] the son of Ida Jane (ne Foust) and Kenneth Todd "Ken" Roethlisberger. [200] However, early in the first quarter, Landry Jones sprained his left ankle, resulting in Roethlisberger entering the game in relief for only the second time in his career. It wasn't about five bucks, Baranowski says. Regarding the organization pushing him, the former QB revealed, "It was mostly Kevin [Colbert]. 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[352][353] Jerry Blash resigned from the Milledgeville Police on April 15, 2010. [344][345], After Barravecchio's purported departure, Roethlisberger allegedly approached, exposed himself, and despite the woman's protests, followed her into what turned out to be a bathroom when she tried to leave through the first door she saw. Trailing for the first time in the game, 2320, with 2:30 remaining in the game, Roethlisberger took the field to start the winning drive. Age 39 Years, 7 Months. They'd know if he were here. [224] His 44 completions set an NFL record for the most completions in a non-overtime game and were the second most in NFL history behind Drew Bledsoe's 45 completions in 1994. His 6-foot-5, 240-pound frame, which once required multiple defenders to tackle, became worn down through the accumulation of contact, injuries and age. My badNFL admits blown call on Polamalu INT", "NFL Playoffs: 6-seeds are 52 against No. Were in the process of transitioning to the Roethlisberger Family Foundation. Roethlisberger made the announcement on his Twitter page, saying . [69] In Week 6 against the Kansas City Chiefs, Roethlisberger had his first big game of the season, completing 16 of 19 passes for 238 yards with two touchdowns (his first of the year) and no interceptions during a 457 rout of the Chiefs. Roethlisberger went 11 of 21 for 225 yards with one touchdown, and rushed for one more. He appeared in his third Super Bowl in Super Bowl XLV, but the team lost by a score of 3125 to the Green Bay Packers. [337], In December 2011, the suit was ended when the parties settled.[338]. [15] He broke the MAC single-game record for passing yards in a 4841 loss against Northern Illinois on October 12 when he threw for 525 yards and four touchdowns. Actor Rebel Wilson is 43. [349][350], As a result of the unabridged details revealed in Bright's press conference Steelers president Art Rooney II was reported to be "furious". "[316], Roethlisberger is a spokesman for Swiss Roots, a campaign intended to help Americans of Swiss origin reconnect with their Swiss ancestral heritage. I told him he was going to see something special that day. But now you can tell he's open and he's willing.". [84], In Week 9 against the Baltimore Ravens, Roethlisberger passed for a career-high five touchdown passes, which tied the team record held by Terry Bradshaw and Mark Malone. [52], In the Divisional Round of the playoffs against the New York Jets, Roethlisberger threw two interceptions. It should be noted that the most popular Steeler is Troy Polamalu, a game-changing safety who frequents a local children's hospital each week and gives his phone number to sick kids. [13][14], Roethlisberger's second season as the RedHawks starter was marked with a 75 record once again. [67] In Week 3, Roethlisberger completed fewer than half of his passes for three interceptions and no touchdowns in a 2820 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals. Legendary quarterbackBen Roethlisberger had a prolific career with the Pittsburgh Steelers that lasted for 17 years. Here's what Roethlisberger has been up to since he left the field. Roethlisberger finished the 3125 loss 25 of 40 for 263 yards, 2 touchdowns and 2 interceptions. There was a time, back in the boozy, pre-scandal days, when Roethlisberger could triple a bar's foot traffic within an hour. On the field, it's clear the 28-year-old quarterback has done that. Despite his connections through the NFL, which would allow him access to various places across North America to do these things, Roethlisberger is executing his plans very close to home. [10] When Miami played Bowling Green, he had two touchdowns and 305 passing yards and broke the MAC freshman passing yardage record in the 2421 victory. 50 attempts) 61.3%, Staff (September 2006) "Ben Roethlisberger 1982", Career statistics and player information from, This page was last edited on 27 February 2023, at 10:10. He completed 18 of 24 pass attempts for 196 yards, two touchdowns, and no turnovers. The former Steelers' safety then tore back the curtain on Roethlisberger's growth as he shared a great story about the quarterback's relationship with his son. [51], Two weeks later, Roethlisberger faced off against the New York Giants and the first overall pick of the 2004 draft, Eli Manning. Sixty-four thousand fans screamed for him Saturday night, after the Steelers' 31-24 win against Baltimore, and he lingered on the field to take it all in. Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger and former Buffalo Bills quarterback Jim Kelly are taking some time during the offseason to do something great for a young boy dealing with cancer He had 384 passing yards and four touchdowns in the 3431 loss. Ben was born in Lima, Ohio, on March 2, 1982. [263][264] Against the Cleveland Browns in the Wild Card Round, Roethlisberger completed 47 passes off 68 attempts, for 501 yards and four touchdowns, but threw four interceptions in a 4837 loss. Roethlisberger met John Challis years ago, when cancer was draining the life from the teenager's frail body. Roethlisberger was quick to silence those questions when he told WDVE Radio in Pittsburgh "First off, my coach and GM don't want me back. [193][194] In the 4318 victory over the 49ers, he had 369 passing yards and three touchdowns to earn AFC Offensive Player of the Week. Roethlisberger posted his first career 300-yard passing game, with 18 of 28 passes for 316 yards and a touchdown. [356], Roethlisberger was suspended for four games during the 2010 NFL season for violating the league's personal conduct policy. Colon was there that night in Milledgeville. Jamie Squire/Getty Images. His wife, whom he married in 2011, and their three children met him in the tunnel afterward. He is a quarterback in the NFL. According to an eyewitness, Roethlisberger went over the handlebars of his bike, shattering the windshield of the car with his head. [221] In that game, Roethlisberger recorded his 4,000th career completion on a three-yard pass to tight end Jesse James. [36] Roethlisberger was being interviewed live on ESPN by Suzy Kolber when he received the phone call from Cowher, confirming his selection before it was officially announced by Paul Tagliabue. [219] In Week 5 against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Roethlisberger threw a career-high five interceptions as the Steelers lost by a score of 309. Even Steelers players would have loved to have those. Big Ben knows it's time, Steelers fans know it's time, and the Steelers themselves know it's time. As for the wish of Steelers fans, Roethlisberger will try to lead the franchise to Super Bowl win in the 2021 NFL season. 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[13], After starting the season with a loss to the Iowa Hawkeyes, Roethlisberger led the Miami RedHawks to an unbeaten record in the MAC, 12 consecutive wins, a #10 ranking in the Associated Press poll, and a 4928 victory over Louisville in the 2003 GMAC Bowl. 100 attempts) 69.1% (2003), Most regular season wins in a season, rookie QB 13 (2004), Longest regular season win streak to start a career for an NFL QB 15 games (won all 13 starts in the 2004 season, won first 2 games of the 2005 season), Most wins as a starting quarterback in first five NFL seasons (reg. He helped produce castmate Julie London's hit song "Cry Me a River.". Ben Roethlisberger: Age, Parents, Ethnicity. NAME DATE ROUND TM OPP REC W% CMP ATT PCT YDS AVG TD TD% INT INT% SCK SCKY RATE; Ben Roethlisberger: 1/15/2005: AFC Divisional: PIT. [118][119] He suffered the fourth concussion of his NFL career. Offense takes center stage as Steelers meet with plenty of skill position players. [139], In Week 17 against the Cleveland Browns, the Steelers clinched the AFC North and the #2 seed in the AFC playoffs. Roethlisberger passed for 302 yards and 2 touchdowns in the game. But when Colon spent some time with him, he realized how much they were alike. [121], On a frigid Thursday night in Cleveland in Week 14, Roethlisberger was sacked 8 times and did not lead a touchdown drive in his first career loss to Cleveland, ending a perfect 100 record against the rival Browns. But as time has worn on, he has become less able to deliver the style of play that earned him those early successes: Tough and instinctual backyard football, predicated on his ability to absorb hits and extend plays beyond reason. Roethlisberger is focusing more than ever on his health and fitness. Tollner says his client has an amazing ability to compartmentalize and block out distractions, but that doesn't mean he's oblivious to what people think about him. The restroom where the assault was said to have occurred was cleaned the next day, potentially destroying evidence, and the police officer who initially investigated her case later referred to the woman with an expletive. He was sacked 50 times in 2009. People rarely leave here. [9] Against Akron, he broke the school single-game passing record with 399 passing yards, with 70 of those yards coming on a Hail Mary to Eddie Tillitz to win the game by a score of 3027 as time expired. In the 2004 NFL Draft, he was the 11th overall pick in the first round and was drafted to the Steelers to shadow behind veteran QBs Tommy Maddox and Charlie Batch, per The Bleacher Report. [304] He has also donated over $100,000 to fund police dogs in Pittsburgh. You hate to win it that way, but you'll take a win," Roethlisberger said. When Batch was injured in the preseason, however, Roethlisberger took over the backup quarterback role. The final interception came in the final seconds of the game, in the end zone, ending Pittsburgh's comeback attempt. Following the announcement, speculation immediately stirred surrounding the decision, and many believed that Big Ben's relationship with the Steelers organization ended on a bitter note. [258][259] In Week 10, against the Cincinnati Bengals, he had 333 passing yards and four passing touchdowns in the 3610 victory. [11] Against Hawaii, he broke school records for attempts, completions, and yardage, when he went 40 of 53 for 452 yards and three touchdowns in the 5251 loss. Download MLS All-Star Walker Zimmerman on soccer, parenting, faith and representing the United States song and listen MLS All-Star Walker Zimmerman on soccer, parenting, faith and representing . Which non-quarterback group will define each top-25 team's season? Ohio high school QB who beat out Big Ben took different path in life. [61], On January 22, 2006, the Steelers defeated the Denver Broncos by a score of 3417 in Denver to win the AFC Championship and advance to Super Bowl XL. Stay tuned to Behind The Steel Curtain in the coming days for more from Roethlisbergers comments on his time with the Steelers and more. Im Ben Roethlisberger. May 13, 2010. During his peak, Roethlisbergers success obscured two allegations of sexual assault made against him. [27][39][40][34], On August 4, Roethlisberger signed a six-year contract to the Steelers worth $22.26 million in salaries and bonuses, with an additional $17.73 million available via incentives. 7 seed but was no match for Kansas City, the conferences new superpower. The timing of Roethlisberger's contract is another reason why this season is probably his last. Roethlisberger denied both accounts. His 4,952 yards were tied for most on the season with Drew Brees, but Roethlisberger reached the mark with fewer completions. Roethlisberger met John Challis years ago, when cancer was draining the life from the teenager's frail body. Ben Roethlisberger earned the title of the Steelers franchise quarterback over the years, which is why it came as a shock to fans when he announced his swift retirement in January 2022. Article continues below advertisement. [317] In May 2006, Roethlisberger and his family traveled to Switzerland for a week. [85] Against the Browns in Week 10, Roethlisberger helped the Steelers erase a 15-point deficit against the rival Browns in a 3128 victory. He wanted to prove himself through his actions. In his regular season debut against the Ravens, Roethlisberger completed 12 of 20 passes for 176-yards and two touchdowns, and two interceptions. The record is not typically something to be proud of, and thankfully for Big Ben, a new quarterback now holds the title. About a mile down the road from our house where we live, a beautiful farm went for sale, Roethlisberger continued. [362], Roethlisberger was among the celebrities lampooned in the 14th-season premiere of the Comedy Central animated series South Park, appearing in a rehabilitation class for "sex addicts" along with David Letterman and Bill Clinton. After falling behind, 2817, in the fourth quarter, Roethlisberger threw a 25-yard touchdown pass to Mike Wallace, and then pitched the ball to Antwaan Randle El on an option run for the two-point conversion to make it 2825. [232], Roethlisberger started the 2018 season with 335 passing yards, one touchdown, and three interceptions in a 2121 tie against the Cleveland Browns. [44][45], As a rookie, he went 130 in the regular season (141 including playoffs) as a starting quarterback, helping the Steelers become the first AFC team to have 15 wins (21 under Maddox [first two and last game], 130 under Roethlisberger) in a single regular season, surpassing former Steeler Mike Kruczek for the record for the best start by a rookie (60) and exceeding the mark for total wins as a rookie, set by Chris Chandler and Joe Ferguson. 2023 NFL Scouting Combine Notes, Day 2: DBs, Steelers 2023 Pre-NFL Draft visit Tracker, 2023 NFL Scouting Combine Day 3: Schedule, how to watch, streaming, and more, Podcast Roundup: All the latest of the BTSC family podcasts, Friday Night Steelers Six Pack of questions and open thread: Offseason Vol. He's doing what he has to do on the field and off.". He was sacked nine times, including once by Ravens linebacker Bart Scott, which sent him to the sidelines briefly. 10 attempts) 84 (includes four playoff games), Most games with a perfect passer rating 4, Most games with 40+ pass attempts 52 (includes five playoff games), Most games with 20+ completions 119 (includes nine playoff games), Most games with 30+ completions 22 (includes two playoff games), Longest tenure by a quarterback to spend his career with a single team in NFL history 18 seasons, Highest completion percentage 67.1% (2014), Highest touchdown pass percentage 7.92% (2007), Most 400+ yard passing games 2 (2009, 2014, 2018), Most 500+ yard passing games 1 (2009, 2014, 2017), Most 3+ TD passing games 5 (2007, 2009, 2018), (Tie) Most 4+ TD passing games 3 (2007), Lowest interception percentage 1.29% (2010; 5 INTs on 389 attempts), Fewest interceptions (Min. No, Big Ben isn't riding off into the sunset with a Super Bowl triumph and his final game at Heinz Field wasn . Ben Roethlisberger heads to the locker room after the Steelers' loss. [268][269] A day before the Week 10 game against the Detroit Lions, the Steelers placed Roethlisberger on Reserve/COVID-19 list after testing positive for the virus. "He did some stupid stuff, and hopefully he can go forward from that and focus on what he is, a quarterback.". [246] Subsequently, the team announced the following day that Roethlisberger would be placed on the season ending injured-reserve list after undergoing surgery on his injured elbow. [74] Roethlisberger and the Steelers got back on a winning track in a home game a week later against the New Orleans Saints. Apart from being renowned for her husband's fame, Ashley gives back to society in different capacities. Roethlisberger". Witnesses, however, stated that Barravecchio "placed his hand" on the accuser's shoulder and applied "a little bit of pressure to guide her" t0 the restroom where she claims the assault took place, something Barravecchio's lawyer denies. A year before the allegations of sexual assault in Milledgeville, Ga., a woman in Lake Tahoe filed a lawsuit claiming Roethlisberger sexually assaulted her at a hotel-casino in 2008. He finished with 19 completions on 32 attempts for 226 yards and 2 touchdown passes. [75], In Week 11, Roethlisberger overcame three first-half interceptions by throwing for 224 yards and two touchdowns in the fourth quarter, leading the Steelers to score 21 points and come back to beat the Cleveland Browns, 2420. [274], After Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady unretired in March of that year, some wondered if Roethlisberger would also come back for another season. I feel like its lost to a certain extent, and its something Im passionate about. In a Week 9 rematch of the 2005 AFC Championship against the Denver Broncos, Roethlisberger threw for a career-high 433 yards but had three of the six Steelers turnovers in a 3120 loss. You may have heard that the Indianapolis Colts recently tried to lure Philip Rivers out of retirement with Carson Wentz on the Reserve/COVID-19 list. [159], Because of Roethlisberger's leg injury from Week 14, the team opted to sit him and start Charlie Batch in the Week 16 game against the St. Louis Rams, giving Roethlisberger more time to recover. Get info about his position, age, height, weight, college, draft, and more on Pro-football-reference.com. [326], Police sources indicated that Roethlisberger suffered fractures to the jaw and right sinus cavity, as well as a nine-inch laceration to the back of the head, the loss of two teeth, and several chipped teeth. He led the league in Yards Per Attempt with an 8.90, and finished third in passer rating behind Peyton Manning and Carson Palmer with a 98.6. [346] The policemen claimed to "have no memory" of meeting the woman. Troup died in 1999. [127] He was 96 as a starter and his 100.5 passer rating was the second time in his career he had a season with a rating over 100. He did not finish the game, as his throwing hand was injured. The Steelers trailed, 213, in the second quarter before Roethlisberger completed a touchdown pass to Hines Ward to make it 2110 at halftime. 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