Big Ben Fires Back At Whis

[cardsfanmd]

What kind of competitor is OK with just saying he had a bad year and "it happens"?

 

[Mainstreet]

What kind of competitor is OK with just saying he had a bad year and "it happens"?

Yep. Attributed to Vince Lomardi: "Show me a good loser, and I'll show you a loser."

 

[BullheadCardFan]

Does anyone really question that Big Ben was rushed back into action too quickly? It seemed very obvious he was. He was never quite right at any point last season.

I have to agree with you here Mitch .. but since Ben was part of the decision making of coming back so soon he doesn't want to blame the injuries for him having a bad year .. lets see what he does this year while being healthy the entire offseason ...

 

[jf-08]

Even before the crash, I remember hearing about a bunch of the players were getting tired of BR.

Maybe Whis pulled as much out of him as anyone could have?

 

[MadCardDisease]

I have always thought that Big Ben was way overrated. His first two years the Steelers never asked him to do nothing more than not to make any mistakes. When they gave him a little more leash last year he threw a ton of INTs. He is not the type of guy that can carry a team and make plays when they are needed. He reminds me of a younger version of Brad Johnson.

 

[Gambit]

little brain..fat head.

Worst commercial ever. I was embarrassed for him.

 

[Mulli]

Worst commercial ever. I was embarrassed for him.

"Hello out there in t.v land.

negative

 

[Gambit]

I think it is refreshing to see someone take responsibility for their mistakes. He not downing Whisenhunt for anything, just taking responsibility for his play. He was playing QB and he the one who threw all those interceptions. Did all the offseason stuff have a play in it? sure i think it did, but Rosthisburger is being a man taking responsibility for his bad play. How can anyone hate that?

He takes responsibility now, but he'll also throw in after a bad game how he hurt his thumb, he had a fever, and how some big meanie made fun of him while tackling him.

 

[CardLogic]

Big Ben Needs To Hit The Books

Mike Bires, Times Sports Staff
03/22/2007




Among the many Pittsburgh Steelers attending voluntary off-season workouts this week is Ben Roethlisberger, the quarterback who's on a major damage control mission.

Since Monday, he's been showing up faithfully in Mike Tomlin's get-acquainted program that basically consists of weightlifting, running and other conditioning drills.

While the program isn't mandatory, Roethlisberger has no choice but to be here. He's trying to regain the trust of his teammates, a trust he lost last season when he went from face of the franchise to culprit most responsible for an 8-8 disgrace of a Super Bowl defense.

In fairness to Roethlisberger, he had no control over several circumstances that contributed to his fall from grace - a near-fatal motorcycle accident in June, an emergency appendectomy in September and a concussion in October.

It also didn't help Roethlisberger that ex-coach Bill Cowher allowed Roethlisberger to play in two games (a Sept. 18 loss in Jacksonville and an Oct. 29 loss in Oakland) in which a healthy and capable Charlie Batch should have started.

But beyond that, Roethlisberger lost the trust of many of his teammates because of his nonchalant attitude and work ethic.

There is a perception, fueled by some in the Pittsburgh media, that Roethlisberger doesn't work hard enough at honing his skills. At least one newspaper reporter claims Steeler players and coaches question Roethlisberger's work ethic.

It's been pointed out that last year, Roethlisberger seldom stayed after practice to get in extra work like several other Steelers did. It's been suggested that Roethlisberger was usually one of the first players to leave the practice field.

Well, first of all, most of the Steelers head to the showers the minute practice ends. Granted, it's not unusual to see the likes of Troy Polamalu, Hines Ward or Marvel Smith remain on the practice field for extra work.

On the other hand, the likes of ex-Steelers Jerome Bettis and Joey Porter never put in extra practice time.

Quite frankly, Roethlisberger's work ethic last year was the same as it was two years ago when he became the youngest QB to win a Super Bowl.

In fact, Steelers insiders say there is no problem with Roethlisberger's work ethic when it comes to lifting weights or running or the amount of energy he exudes at practice. However, there is concern about Roethlisberger's study habits.

There are people in the organization who don't believe Roethlisberger puts in enough time in off-the-field matters, whether it's watching film or studying his playbook.

The Steelers don't necessarily want Roethlisberger to be a bookworm like Peyton Manning, who spends hour upon hour watching film. But they do hope Roethlisberger, who turned 25 earlier this month, shows more diligence when it comes to studying.

Perhaps that lackadaisical approach to the mental part of the game is what hurt Roethlisberger most last year when he threw 23 interceptions, which is three more than he threw in his first two years combined.

It was interesting to hear what wide receiver Hines Ward had to say a few days before this year's Super Bowl when asked about Roethlisberger.

"Physically, Ben looked good," Ward said. "But the mental part ... well, you'll have to ask Ben."

Mike Bires can be reached online at [email protected]




©Beaver County Times Allegheny Times 2007

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[Mulli]

He takes responsibility now, but he'll also throw in after a bad game how he hurt his thumb, he had a fever, and how some big meanie made fun of him while tackling him.

If he reads that he might retire and join the peace corps.

 

[Gambit]

If he reads that he might retire and join the peace corps.

He intercepted Jake's plans

 

[Mulli]

He intercepted Jake's plans

Jake throwing another interception from retirement:

5/5

 

[Dr. Jones]

"Everybody knows that Pittsburgh has some of the best doctors in the country - look at my face for instance," Roethlisberger quipped, referred to reconstructive surgery required after the crash. "We have an unbelievable medical staff. They cleared me and, if they gave me clearance, we never hushed anything."

Wasnt he just buying steroids online???