Why did Big Ben get suspended?
On Monday, Ben Roethlisberger issued his first public statement since being investigated for an alleged sexual assault on March 5. Though no charges came out of the police investigation, the Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback was suspended six games by NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell.
How long was Roethlisberger suspended?
six games
He was suspended six games for violating the league’s personal conduct policy, but with the possibility for it to be reduced or lengthened based both on any new information arising from the allegations and Roethlisberger’s future behavior.
Did the Steelers make the playoffs in 2009?
The NFL opened its postseason last weekend, and the tournament began without the defending Super Bowl champions. The 2009 Pittsburgh Steelers are home for the playoffs just 11 months removed from a thrilling win over the Arizona Cardinals that brought the franchise its sixth Lombardi Trophy.
Who did the Steelers beat in 2009?
the Cardinals
The Steelers defeated the Cardinals by the score of 27–23. The game was played on February 1, 2009, at the Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida….Super Bowl XLIII.
Pittsburgh Steelers (2) (AFC) (12–4) | Arizona Cardinals (4) (NFC) (9–7) |
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27 | 23 |
Head coach: Mike Tomlin | Head coach: Ken Whisenhunt |
Why was Roethlisberger sitting on the steps?
Roethlisberger was asked about the moment after the win over the Titans, and he pretty much deflected the question by making a joke. “I thought I broke the all-time Heinz rushing record, so I was just trying to take a moment to myself.”
Who was the Steelers quarterback in 2009?
Ben Roethlisberger
Starters
Pos | Player | Yrs |
---|---|---|
QB | Ben Roethlisberger | 5 |
RB | Rashard Mendenhall | 1 |
WR | Santonio Holmes | 3 |
WR | Hines Ward | 11 |
Who did the Steelers play in the 2009 playoffs?
The National Football League playoffs for the 2008 season began on January 3, 2009. The postseason tournament concluded with the Pittsburgh Steelers defeating the Arizona Cardinals in Super Bowl XLIII, 27–23, on February 1, at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida.