TS: Ben Roethlisberger's Blog vs Peyton Manning's Blog

Tho he covers all his bases:

01/23/06

WELL THE TWO DESERVING TEAMS HAVE JUST EARN THEIR WAY TO SUPER BOWL 40 I AM NOT GOING TO PICK A WINNER BECAUSE I GOT FRIENDS ON PITT. AND SEATTLE I JUST WANT A GOOD GAME THE TEAM THAT WINS THE TURNOVER BATTLE MOST LIKELY WILL WIN THE GAME IF YOU ARE GOING TO DETROIT HAVE FUN BE SAFE AND GOD BLESS ALL YOU FANS FOR MAKING FOOTBALL THE BEST SPORT EVER ALSO SALUTE TO OUR TROOPS WE MUST NOT FORGET WE ARE A COUBTRY THATS STILL IN WAR PRAYERS FOR THEM AND THEIR FAMILY

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I thought I played all right. I didn’t turn the ball over, those were the kinds of goals I set...

I think I am having a little problem finding my way around the building. Other than that, once I step on the field, it is something that is natural to me. Obviously, I have to get my timing down with the offense and develop some chemistry with Donovan McNabb. Once I step on the field, I just go play. It is different playing with a new team. It was definitely refreshing. I have a new start. I feel I will be able to accomplish some things personally and as a team, we have all the people to make some things happen. We have to take it one practice at a time, one day at a time, and one week at a time. This is just the beginning, the start of mini-camp. I am looking forward to bigger and better things for me. This is a first-class organization all the way across the board. This is the standpoint for which a lot of teams are trying to get to. I remember when I first went to the 49ers, they kind of held the ball in those regards, but now this is what the Eagles are all about. The offense here is very similar. I looked over everything last night. There are some new wrinkles here and there in the verbiage. Other than that I am comfortable. There is nothing that I see that is different. The offense is pretty wide open. For the West Coast offense, for a receiver, I don't have to go in and say I have to catch 100 balls or have a 1,000 receiving yards. If you are doing what you are supposed to be doing in the West Coast offense and you are the primary guy, then those numbers will come. My ability after I catch the ball, that is the icing on the cake.

Tangent: what was up with the lack of Roffles acknowledgement at the SB end? Everybody loves Bettis and, yeah, Hines had a killer night, but Roffs is the youngest QB to W a SB ever. Where is the love (two interceptions aside)?

As the game gets closer, our focus narrows. Thursday's practice was a good one. We were able to accomplish what we needed to, as our coaches have done a great job preparing. The media requirements were a little less today (but always some), and most of the team is choosing to relax at night. Not much to report on my end unfortunately... just trying to soak it all in and do what I need to do to be ready for Sunday. It's a fun atmosphere in Detroit. You can really sense an excitement in everyone, just being here. I am looking forward to seeing my family soon. Tomorrow will be a lighter practice, and Saturday is a walkthrough. Okay, enough for today. I know, not terribly insightful, but I guess I'm daydreaming about some big game or something... ha ha. I hope you all are getting ready for Sunday. If your having a party, stock up on some of my BBQ sauce or Beef Jerky. You can buy them both from my site, and their the best you'll find. At least I think so. Gotta go. Your friend, Ben

http://www.plbsports.com/ProductPgs/products_roethlisberger.htm

wtf?

Made from solid strips of beef
High in Protein. 97% Fat Free!
4 oz. bag

when i was a kid i made a vow to myself that i would invite willie stargell to my wedding, but then he died. :(

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2480830

Obviously I hope he's OK, but bragging about riding without a helmet had bad karma written all over it.

xpost oooooooo