Since his retirement from the NFL in January 2022, the two-time Super Bowl champion has kept his schedule busy between hosting a podcast, spending time with his family, and doing charity work. [7], Ken Roethlisberger, a former Georgia Tech quarterback, never publicly criticized Hite for playing Ryan ahead of his son Ben. Eli Manning threw an interception with 3:19 remaining to seal the game for Pittsburgh. Actor Richard Ruccolo is 51. 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. [63] Roethlisberger had one of the worst passing games of his career, completing just nine of 21 passes for 123 yards and two interceptions; his passer rating of 22.6 was the lowest in Super Bowl history by a winning quarterback. As the NFL wisely takes brain injuries more seriously, there is something else they could to show they mean business. So thats what were doinga father-son retreat on this property so I dont have to travel and be away from my family. On February 19, 2022, just a few short weeks after he announced his retirement in late January, the former QB was spotted with not one, but two Pittsburgh-based sports groups: the Pirates baseball team and the Penguins hockey team. [314][315], Roethlisberger is a Christian. 10 attempts/game) 5 (2010), Most passing yards 522 (Completed 40 of 49 passes for 522 yards and 6 touchdowns on October 26, 2014, against the, Most pass completions 44 (Completed 44 of 66 passes for 506 yards on December 10, 2017, against the, (Tie) Most consecutive passes completed, single game 15 (Completed 15 straight on November 26, 2007, against the, Highest completion percentage, game (min. One interception was returned for a touchdown, and the other was thrown with 2:03 left in the fourth quarter, which set up a potential game-winning field goal by Jets kicker Doug Brien. The Steelers closed to within 2117 in the third quarter, but were unable to score on their next three drives. "The town was really fed up with him," Baranowski said. [117] In Week 11 against the Kansas City Chiefs, he had thrown for 398 yards and three touchdowns before leaving the game in overtime after taking a knee to the helmet on a scramble attempt. Odds & lines subject to change. Ben Roethlisberger House Pennsylvania (Former) Located only a stone's throw from Pittsburgh, Roethlisberger picked up this stunning Pennsylvania mansion in 2006 for $2.2 million. Here's what Roethlisberger has been up to since he left the field. I feel like whats missing in todays society, are two important things to me: A father figure and the outdoors. [355] Ed Joyner was prohibited by the Pennsylvania State Troopers from continuing to work for Roethlisberger, and lost a grievance case seeking to overturn the decision. The rematch featured two teams with identical records, having split their regular season series since each team won on the road. [294][295], On October 11, 2012, he passed Terry Bradshaw for most passing yards for a Steelers quarterback. [41], He started his rookie season as the third quarterback on the depth chart behind veterans Tommy Maddox and Charlie Batch. While many have speculated as to what Roethlisberger would do now that his time in the NFL has come to an end, he is staying in Pittsburgh and transitioning into other passions to find his new lifes work. [76] The following week, Roethlisberger and the Steelers were held scoreless in a 270 loss to the Baltimore Ravens. He has stated, "It was a coach's call. [152][153] He was named AFC Offensive Player of the Week for the eighth time in his career. Roethlisberger also matched his career high in passing touchdowns with 32, as well as posting a passer rating of 103.3, the second highest of his career. [331] As part of the affidavit, Antonetti said she was "absolutely shocked" upon hearing of the case on the radio on July 21. [219] In Week 5 against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Roethlisberger threw a career-high five interceptions as the Steelers lost by a score of 309. May 13, 2010. [130], In Week 7 against the Miami Dolphins, with the Steelers trailing, 2220, with 2:37 remaining in the game, Roethlisberger was at the center of controversy when he ran a QB draw and dove for the end zone, appearing to score a touchdown in the process. Instead, he started the third game of the season against the Miami Dolphins, finishing the 133 victory with 12 of 22 completions, 163 passing yards, one touchdown, and an interception. 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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. [319][320], On June 12, 2006, Roethlisberger was in a motorcycle accident near downtown Pittsburgh, in which he was not wearing his helmet. [179] With the win, Roethlisberger became just the fourth quarterback in NFL history to get 100 wins in his first 150 starts. [185][186], The Steelers had an 115 record and finished first in the AFC North. Big Ben practicing the first pitch for the Pirates with his son #pirates #letsgobucs #steelers #herewego #BenRoethlisberger #Pittsburgh. He is a member of the National Football League's Pittsburgh Steelers (NFL). Though he did convert eight third-down situations in the game to help the Steelers win, none of them was bigger than his 37-yard pass to Super Bowl XL MVP Hines Ward on a third-and-28 that set up the Steelers' first touchdown (a one-yard quarterback sneak by Roethlisberger on third and goal). Apart from being renowned for her husband's fame, Ashley gives back to society in different capacities. [73] The loss was his fifth of the seasontwo more than he had in his first two seasons combined as a starterand gave him a total of 11 interceptions, versus just six touchdowns, on the season. Their second son Bodie was born in 2016. [165] One of his best individual games in the 2012 season came against the Oakland Raiders in Week 3. [116] He improved his record of 100 against the Cleveland Browns by throwing for 417 yards and 2 touchdowns in Week 6. I think Mike [Tomlin] was a little ready to move on, but I think he was OK with me coming back. Following his teams wild-card round playoff loss to the Kansas City Chiefs, Roethlisberger spoke at a news conference about moving from one chapter to the next. He said that he hugged Cameron Heyward, the next longest-tenured Steelers player, and told him that the figurative torch was now his. [32], During the 2004 NFL Draft, Roethlisberger was the second-highest touted quarterback behind Ole Miss' Eli Manning. [359][331], Roethlisberger is the namesake of multiple sandwiches, which are usually named using a pun on his last name's similarity to "burger" or "hamburger". [367], "Roethlisberger" redirects here. Actor Heather McComb is 46. The future of the NFL combine: Is there really a chance it could end forever? In April, prosecutors had decided not to charge him with sexually assaulting a woman in Georgia, but he was facing a six-game suspension by the NFL. The Steelers opted to start Roethlisberger over Batch because of the possibility that Baltimore could drop its final game, and a win by the Steelers would take back the division title. [131][132], In Week 8 against the New Orleans Saints, Roethlisberger, playing in his 90th regular season game, reached the 20,000-yard passing mark, but failed to throw a touchdown pass as the Steelers lost on Halloween night in the Superdome. [161], In the Wild Card Round against the Denver Broncos, Roethlisberger and the Steelers offense battled a tough Denver defense, trailing 206 at the half but tying it at 2323 before the end of regulation. [7] "We did a bunch of drills and my son throwing to Ben was a better combination," he said. It was about being a Pittsburgher. "He wasn't. Ben and Spence sit down to talk golfing with the Bus, the Steelers win over the Bucs, and presenting at the Dove awards. Roethlisberger met John Challis years ago, when cancer was draining the life from the teenager's frail body. He gets it. [195], During the September 27 game against the St. Louis Rams, Roethlisberger suffered a sprained MCL and a bone bruise. . Blues singer-musician Alvin Youngblood Hart is 60. Head coach Mike Tomlin stated at the time that he was "highly concerned" for the franchise and Roethlisberger. [312], On July 23, 2011, Roethlisberger married Ashley Harlan, a physician assistant from New Castle, Pennsylvania. "[330] Roethlisberger was subsequently videotaped by KDKA-TV staff riding without a helmet on a Pittsburgh freeway. [187] They then lost in the Wild Card Round of the playoffs against the Baltimore Ravens by a score of 3017. Roethlisberger set an NFL rookie record in 2004 with five comeback wins in the fourth quarter, and six game-winning drives in the fourth quarter/overtime (including one playoff game). The game-tying touchdown came on a 2nd and 10 with 3:47 remaining in regulation, in which Big Ben made a vintage play eluding pass rushers before connecting with Jerricho Cotchery on a 31-yard pass. He saw the kind of person he was, and he was able to change his ways. This one is more of a latter, as the veteran signal-caller helped fulfill the wish of Garrett King, a high school quarterback of the Freeport High School football team who is also dealing with cancer. If you . His father is a former pitcher and quarterback at Georgia Tech. 20 attempts) 64.4%, Longest pass completion 97-yard touchdown to, Most 200+ yard passing games 188 (includes nine playoff games), Most 300+ yard passing games 68 (includes one playoff game), Most consecutive games with 300+ yards passing 4 (from November 8, 2015, through December 12, 2015), Most 3,000-yard passing seasons 15 (20062018, 2020, 2021), Most consecutive 3,000-yard passing seasons 13 (20062018), Most 4,000-yard passing seasons 6 (2009, 2011, 2013, 2014, 2017, 2018), Most consecutive 4,000-yard passing seasons 2 (20132014, 20172018), Most 3 TD passing games 45 (includes one playoff game), Most consecutive games with a TD pass 30 (from September 9, 2012, through September 7, 2014), Most consecutive home games with a TD pass 45 (from December 19, 2010, through September 17, 2017), Most games with a passer rating over 100.0 (regular season; min. [16] He won the MAC East Special Teams Player of the Week for three punts that landed inside the 20 in the 2713 victory over Toledo. 15 attempts). Get ready for uneducated craft beer reviews, over-educated football insight, and a list of special guests that is guaranteed not to disappoint! Buy Bills Tickets. "But it seems like he's trying to turn it around. He had to. You hate to win it that way, but you'll take a win," Roethlisberger said. The quarterback posted Thursday that mother and baby boy were doing well. John Brodie retired in 1973 after 17 incredible seasons with the San Francisco 49ers, where he broke many of the teams, as well as the sport's records. "[331], In August 2009, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette published details of an affidavit filed as part of a motion by two of the other defendants named in the suit to relocate the case from Washoe County to Douglas County. According to several bar owners around Pittsburgh, he has, on occasion, walked into an establishment, flanked by bodyguards, and retreated to a private room without conversing with patrons. Men hold doors open for women and check on their neighbors. [333], In July 2009, Andrea McNulty, 31, filed a civil claim in Washoe County, Nevada District Court accusing Roethlisberger of sexually assaulting in June 2008 in his hotel room while he was in Stateline, Nevada for a celebrity golf tournament. Though Ben Roethlisberger has taken a permanent break from the physical aspect of sports, he is still very much active in the sports world, and even hosts his own podcast to share his thoughts and expertise on football today. [216], Roethlisberger was named to his third consecutive and fifth career Pro Bowl on December 20, 2016,[217] and was ranked 22nd on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2017, just one spot below his ranking from the previous year. Her age is now 36 years old. Ben Roethlisberger married Ashley Harlan. But when Colon spent some time with him, he realized how much they were alike. In addition, the foundation is dedicated to offering support and assistance to residents in Findlay, Ohio, where Roethlisberger grew up and played football, as well as Pittsburgh. It was his third career-perfect passer rating game, tying Peyton Manning for the most such regular-season games in NFL history. The Steelers were down by two touchdowns to start the third quarter. Be sure to follow @footbahlinwithben. [335], The Lake Tahoe suit sought damages from the quarterback and additional damages from Harrah's Lake Tahoe officials, alleging that they covered up the incident. He was just trying to be respectful of my son. career. vs: NYJ. Sometimes, in the past, he didn't let the outside world get to know him because he didn't trust them. Colon was a rookie offensive lineman in 2006, drafted to move mountains. "[145] In the off-season, he was ranked 41st by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2011. He took a shot to his right knee in the second quarter, but returned after missing two plays to finish the game. I wasn't impressed. [244], On April 24, 2019, Roethlisberger signed a two-year contract extension with the Steelers worth $68 million with a $37.5 million signing bonus, keeping him under contract through the 2021 season. I'm trying to be a better Christian than I am athlete and football player. He not only captained the football team, but also the basketball . In his first game of the season he completed 16 of 27 passes for 258 yards, three touchdowns, and one interception. Posted by Ben Roethlisberger - BigBen7.com on Thursday, May 26, 2016 The Steelers quarterback and his wife Ashley now have two sons and a daughter. But at 38, Ben Roethlisberger wilted down the stretch, turning in two of the worst games of his career in losses to the Buffalo Bills . [79] In Week 15, Roethlisberger threw for 140 yards and a touchdown in a 373 rout of the Carolina Panthers. Ohio high school QB who beat out Big Ben took different path in life. [58] The Bengals' backup quarterback, Jon Kitna, came in and led the Bengals to leads of 100 and 177. [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. Maybe, Coen says, Roethlisberger underestimated Pittsburgh. Ben Roethlisberger's retirement announcement dovetailed with an ironic anniversary in Steelers history. Roethlisberger became the third athlete in Miami football history to have his number retired, joining John Pont and Bob Hitchens.