[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. After leading a FG drive to take a 3028 lead, the defense again surrendered the lead and the Steelers trailed, 3630. [238] His performance in Week 10 earned him AFC Offensive Player of the Week for the second time in 2018. The greatest overall compatibility with Virgo is Pisces and Cancer. [306], Roethlisberger was born in Lima, Ohio,[307] the son of Ida Jane (ne Foust) and Kenneth Todd "Ken" Roethlisberger. Roethlisberger has said "Go ahead and be the best athlete you can possibly be, and see if you can be a better Christian. 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. [226], During Week 15 against the New England Patriots, Roethlisberger finished with 281 passing yards, two touchdowns, and an interception. [189] He was ranked 26th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2015. Lowell Edward Foust was born May 22, 1906, in Marion Township, Allen, Ohio, to Amos Edward Foust and Magdalena Peiffer. [143], In the AFC Championship against the New York Jets, Roethlisberger rushed for a touchdown in the first half as the Steelers built a 240 lead, before the Jets scored 19 unanswered points. He was born to his parents Ida Jane Foust and Kenneth Todd Roethlisberger, who retired quarterback. [219] In Week 5 against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Roethlisberger threw a career-high five interceptions as the Steelers lost by a score of 309. [30] The success of the 2003 Miami Redhawks led to the expectation that he would be drafted early. [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. [304] He has also donated over $100,000 to fund police dogs in Pittsburgh. In many parts of the field, players sunk several inches with each step. Family Tree of Pittsburgh Steelers Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger. Born on July 24, 1986, Ashley Harlan is a physician from Lawrence County, Pennsylvania. 8. Roethlisberger earned the AP NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year Award in 2004 and his first Pro Bowl selection in 2007. [I said] 'Well, let me put you on hold. Roethlisberger took just two sacks in the loss to the Las Vegas Raiders, but he was hit 10 times. Witnesses, however, stated that Barravecchio "placed his hand" on the accuser's shoulder and applied "a little bit of pressure to guide her" to the restroom where she claims the assault took place, something Barravecchio's lawyer denies.