I was talking to my mom over the weekend and, for whatever reason, the conversation steered towards the Steelers and, ultimately, quarterback Ben Roethlisberger.
My mother, who’s a few months shy of her 68th birthday and has never been known for her football expertise (I know you’re going to say the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree), said what she always says when Big Ben’s name is mentioned: “It’s amazing how tough it is for the defenders to get him on the ground.”
She’s always been fascinated with Roethlisberger’s toughness, and when it comes to that, she’s no different than most fans of No.