Dianna Russini is one of the most familiar faces of the journalists who worked on the sidelines in the NFL. She previously worked for ESPN, where she often appeared on NFL Live and Sunday NFL Countdown. Most recently, she worked as the lead NFL insider for The Athletic.
Russini’s career has been rocked after she became embroiled in a serious controversy with New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel. She recently shared a hilarious story about her childbirth.
Dianna Russini shares story about Ben Roethlisberger
Russini recently appeared on the Pat McAfee Show, which is one of her first appearances online after the whole scandal with Vrabel. She shared a really humorous story about an unusual conversation she had with her doctor during her childbirth.
Dianna Russini
ESPN’s Dianna Russini photographed for (201) Magazine at Northern Valley Regional High School in Old Tappan, NJ on Aug. 24, 2020. © Mitsu Yasukawa / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
She shared that her doctor was a big fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers and recognized who she was as an NFL insider. As she was resting during her labor, the doctor asked her about quarterback Ben Roethlisberger. At the time, Roethlisberger was retired, and the doctor was interested to know whether he would ever make a return to the Steelers.
Russini talked about the situation, “The man that delivered my baby is a big Steelers fan, and uh, he knows what I do for a living. We had to take a couple breaks because I was getting tired, so it’s quiet in the hospital,and my doctor just goes, you think Ben would ever come back?” She added, “I go, what? He’s like, you know, like, Big Ben. I go, are you doing this to calm me? Because you’re pissing me off.”
Roethlisberger spent 18 seasons with the Steelers, and won Super Bowl trophies with them. He is affectionately called “Big Ben” by the Steelers fans. Russini was also seen in an intimate manner recently with someone close to her.
Dianna Russini and husband Kevin Goldschmidt spotted kissing
Recently published new photos of Russini from Page Six has been making the rounds on the internet. She was with her husband Kevin Goldschmidt, and the two were photographed sharing a kiss during a Mother’s Day outing.
It is their first public appearance together since the whole scandal with Vrabel broke out. They have maintained privacy ever since.
The two can be seen quite affectionate with each other while spending time outdoors with their dog. Russini and Goldschmidt got married in 2020 and share two sons named Michael and Joey. The two appear united in face of all the allegations. Goldschmidt has not commented on the matter yet.
Dianna Russini will be looking towards her future, with the 2026 NFL season ahead.