I am getting the fever already. I looked at our schedule. It is incredible. We officially have the toughest schedule in the league this season. I feel if we pull off 10-6, we will be highly successful.Here are my picks:W Houston TexansW @ Cleveland BrownsW @ Philadelphia EaglesW Baltimore RavensL @ Jacksonville JaguarsBye WeekW @ Cincinnati BengalsL New York GiantsW @ Washington RedskinsW Indian
In life and in business, there are always times that you'll look back on as milestones. Sometimes when they happen, you'll immediately recognize them. In other instances, it may take a while for you to grasp the magnitude of the event. For me, I've been lucky enough to have several memorable occasions that have helped put this site "on the map" to some degree. But what I was able to partake in on
The Steelers came to terms with three of their seven draft picks Monday, signing fourth-round selection Tony Hills, an offensive tackle from Texas, and reaching agreements with fifth-round choice Dennis Dixon, a quarterback from Oregon, and third-rounder Bruce Davis, a…
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Ben Roethlisberger is taking a break from football and going fishing. The Steelers quarterback made it clear, however, that no matter what he catches next week, his focus is ultimately on reeling in something much bigger. “Hopefully, we win the…
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In May, [[ESPN The Magazine]] released the findings of its annual survey, of over 80,000 fans entitled the "Ultimate Standings: Fan Satisfaction Rankings". The Steelers ranked as the 25<sup>th</sup> best major league sport
This is the best I could do for a "Steelers Softball" photoFor anyone interested in watching football players play softball, tomorrow is your lucky day. At 1 PM at North Allegheny HS, several Steelers take to the diamond for a celebrity game to benefit the Pittsburgh Foundation. Hines Ward, Deshea Townsend, Casey Hampton, Santonio Holmes, Charlie Batch, and Jeff Reed are scheduled to appear. And
Steeler QBs since Terry BradshawSteeler Nation under BenAs it turns out Mondoreb and myself are both fans of the vaunted and mighty Pittsburgh Steelers. However, as much as we bleed Black and Gold, we disagree on the multi-year, multi-million dollar signing of Ben Rothliesberger.Mondo is still high on the Super Bowl win--considering it was the first Steelers Super Bowl victory since the days of Te
You don't have to hold your breath any longer...the Steeler rookie free agents have been announced...LB Patrick Bailey of Duke, KR/WR Dorien Bryant of Purdue (YouTube highlight), C Doug Legursky of Marshall, CB Roy Lewis of Washington, QB Mike Potts of William & Mary, DL Martavius Prince of Southern Miss, K Julian Rauch of Appalachian State, DL Jordan Reffett of Washington, WR Micah Rucker of Eastern Illinois, TE Dezmond Sherrod of Mississippi State, CB Travis Williams of East Carolina and LB Donovan Woods of Oklahoma State. Locally, Penn Hills/Penn State QB Anthony Morelli was picked up by the Pittsburgh West/Arizona Cardinals. Other signees include Pitt DE Joe Clermond (Bears), Penn State WR Terrell Golden (Eagles), WVU safety Eric Wicks (Seahawks), and Slippery Rock OT Michael Butte
RYAN MUNDYSAFETY - WEST VIRGINIAHeight: 6-1 Weight: 205 40-Time: 4.55College Coach: Lloyd Carr, Rich RodriguezThe Steelers closed their 2008 draft by selecting someone you've probably heard of, safety Ryan Mundy of Woodland Hills, Michigan, and West Virginia. A highly-touted player out of the WPIAL, Mundy was scooped up by Lloyd Carr in 2003 but used a transfer rule to join the utopia of West Virginia Mountaineer football for the 2007 season, further fueling the budding West Virginia-Michigan rivalry. He will battle for a safety spot with the Steelers.Notes on Mundy:--Finished his collegiate career in the 2007 season with 45 tackles, three interceptions, and two fumble recoveries--Played in 11 games for Michigan as a true freshman in 2003--Started 12 games as a Wolverine sophomore in 2004
Pittsburgh Steelers#23 OverallRashard Mendenhall (RB) IllinoisPittsburgh got screwed by Carolina and Atlanta trading up for OL. The Steelers primary need is help for their O-Line. That being said, Willie Parker will be made much better by the presence of Mendenhall. And Mendenhall represented excellent value at #23. Pittsburgh was the perfect spot for him to land. Willie Parker's fantasy value just took a huge hit though.
To continue our mock draft, rotating the picks among the bloggers, the Pittsburgh Steelers are now on the clock with the 23rd pick in the draft. As a Patriots fan I never thought I'd utter these words, but: I miss...
Pittsburgh Steelers chairman Dan Rooney on Monday endorsed Democratic Sen. Barack Obama's presidential bid. In a statement released by the Obama campaign, the 75-year-old Rooney said endorsing political candidates is not something he regularly does.read more | digg story
Everyone can now relax, as the Steelers' 2008 schedule (affectionately called "Murderer's Row") was just released. I believe the NFL Network is having a 10-hour special going on right now if you're so inclined.Observations? Well, so much for the good ol' days of Sunday afternoon, 1 PM Steeler football. The Steelers have just five such contests in 2008. They'll appear on Sunday Night Football twice (at Cleveland, at Jacksonville), Thursday Night once (Cincinnati at home), and Monday Night twice (vs. Baltimore, at Washington). The schedule features a variety of other tough opponents, including New England, Dallas, the Giants, Indianapolis, San Diego. Plus, we must face the vaunted Cleveland Browns not once, but twice this season, a team that became the favorite to win the division with the t
In his first move as new GM of the Steelers, Dan Onorato has signed Hillary Clinton to a multi-year deal. Sure, it's a pay cut, but these are the kind of bold moves a team needs to make to contend for a title.Clinton basks in local support [PG]
It’s no secret that the Pittsburgh Steelers have a big reputation to live up to. Not only are they the oldest team in the American Football Conference, they also have the most champion wins. They’ve played in no less than six Super Bowls and have won the Super Bowl not once but five times! Maybe [...]
A few nonviolent Steelers bits o' news: --ESPN had their Steelers: On the Clock draft segment, hosted by Ron Jaworski, Mel Kiper, Chris Mortensen, and Mike Tirico. SOJ was kind enough to post the video. --The Steelers brought in 300-pound DT Anthony "Booger" McFarland for a thorough tire-kicking. He missed all of last season with a knee injury and failed a physical for the Colts last month. You've got me sold!--A&L Motors, creators of the beloved Penguins commercial with Malkin & Co., seems to have a little problem with Verron Haynes. --Whew! The Steelers were able to lock up long-snapper Greg Warren for three more years. --Arizona State RB Ryan Torain, Michigan OLB Shawn Cable and Tennessee LB Jerod Mayo visited the Steelers on Tuesday. They signed none of them, as that would be a
Here’s some fallout from the recent string of woman-beating by Pittsburgh Steelers
In this Post Gazette Article, Ed Bouchette discusses Dan Rooney’s poorly phrased baptismal-factor which played into Harrison’s attack. Shirl Regan of a Pittsburgh Womens’ shelter comments on Rooney’s response to the two assaults.
The Pittsburgh Steelers signed free agent center Justin Hartwig to a two-year, $4million contract.
The 29 year old free agent’s name is eerily similar to Former All-Pro Steelers’ center, Jeff Hartings, but his resume is similar to incumbent center Sean Mahan.
Hartwig can play center and guard, he was was released by the Panthers, for what appear [...]
Yesterday I mentioned an interesting article in the Beaver County Times penned by Mark Madden on the topic of Steeler domestic violence incidents. Since that time, this story has only gained more momentum and discussion among Steeler followers. Here's an update and a few more reading points on the subject: --Today, the Pittsburgh Women's Center and Shelter asked for a statement from the Steelers, who have remained virtually silent on the issue: "How powerful it would be to this community and the community across the nation if they would come out and make a statement that they don't condone this kind of behavior," said Shirl Regan of the Women's Center. --You have to read the lengthy comments section of Mark's original article. Some of them make you truly embarrassed to be a Steeler fan. Th
Here's a real think piece from ESPN 1250/Beaver County Times sports personality Mark Madden: are the Steelers no different from the Bengals?As Mr. Madden points out, the number of current Steelers involved in domestic abuse cases has risen to an alarming four: Najeh Davenport, Santonio Holmes, James Harrison, and Cedrick Wilson. But why do the Steelers' incidents mostly fly under the radar, while the Bengals are a national punchline?Looks like a misbehaving Brady BunchSays the Super Genius:Make no mistake, this is epidemic. Steelers fans glory in knocking the Cincinnati Bengals for all their legal peccadilloes, but eight percent of the Steelers’ roster has been involved in domestic abuse. Yet few seem to care. There is zero public rancor.Making the situation more ironic is the club-fuel
Previous Five Picks18) Houston Texans: Jonathan Stewart, RB, Oregon 19) Philadelphia Eagles: Limas Sweed, WR, Texas20) Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Malcolm Kelly, WR, Oklahoma 21) Washington Redskins: Derrick Harvey, DE, Florida22) Dallas Cowboys: Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie, CB, Tennessee St. Click here to see the entire Mock Draft. The Longest Mock Draft in NFL History Continues...This was going to be up early Sunday morning, but instead I felt the urge to tell everyone how much I love Hank Steinbrenner. With pick number 23 coming off the board, and my genius idea to merge both Cowboys picks into one column, I’m actually starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel. As one of my biggest fans has suggested in the comments section of a few of these, I’ll soon be able to stop
The Steelers just checked out two more free agents: center Justin Hartwig of Carolina and special-teamer Donnie Nickey of Tennessee. Hartwig signed a 5-year, $17 million deal just two seasons ago, but since an NFL contract is worth little more than the paper it's printed on, he finds himself unemployed at the moment. Sounds like the perfect complement to Sean Mahan. He also sports a rather interesting hairdo.Nickey is considered a special-teams wizard and is known for hitting teammates too hard in practice, much to the chagrin of Vince "The Terrelle Pryor of Yesterday" Young.Here's a video of the incident. Be sure to note that Young's involvement is referred to as "leadership" by the ESPN anchor.Donnie Nickey [Wikipedia]Justin Hartwig [Wikipedia]Steelers check out 2 more free agents [PG]
In a move made primarily to shut up a cynical blogger, the Steelers actually signed the free agent that they brought in on Tuesday, inking Chiefs LB/ST Keyaron Fox to a 12-month contract. I suggested that it wouldn't take many of their remaining Rooney Dollars left under the cap to sign said linebacker, and it looks like that was one call that I was actually correct on. Fox received a signing bonus of $40,000 and a salary of $605,000 for 2008. Not exactly Roethlisberger money, but it beats playing for the Chiefs.Steelers sign linebacker [PG]Steelers Waste Another Free Agent's Time [Mondesi's House]Keyaron Fox [Wikipedia]
The Steelers' 2008 free agent parade has sure been exciting. Let's see...we've gone through the Hadnot guy, the Leave Britney Alone Guy, a Patriot, a special teamer from Green Bay, and a former Viking. I think it was Randy Moss. Or maybe it was Mewelde Moore. I often confuse the two.On Tuesday, Chiefs OLB Keyaron Fox apparently had nothing better to do, so he paid a visit to Pittsburgh, a team with virtually no cap room. Although I doubt it would take much to sign a guy who couldn't win a starting job on a 4-12 team.Fox, a 6'3", 235-pounder, is an American football player who currently plays linebacker for the Kansas City Chiefs, according to Wikipedia. That should put to rest any concerns you might've had that he was in fact a European football player. He started 35 games at Georgia Tech,
Mewelde Moore has been signed by the Steelers hoping to add strength to their running back position. Moore will be used by the team as third –down back and will also serve the purpose of kickoff returner. Mewelde Moore, who is a free agent of the Minnesota Vikings has been taken up by Steelers with [...]
Does the name Rex Hadnot mean anything to you? Nope, me neither. But the 6'2", 325-pounder was in town to visit with the now-cap-strapped Pittsburgh Steelers, who are looking to fill a gaping hole formerly occupied by a red-haired future Hall of Famer. Hadnot started all 16 games for the Miami Dolphins last year, which he may want to leave off of his resume at this point. He was a 6th-rounder in 2004 out of the University of Houston. In his four seasons, he's started 57 of a possible 64 games. I'm guessing he's asking for a little less than $40 million. Steelers check out guard to replace Faneca [PG]Rex Hadnot [Wikipedia]
I just heard on ESPN radio that the Steelers may rescind Max Starks’ transition tag. They don’t have the space under the cap, apparently. They were nearly $20million under the cap going into this off-season. Roethlisberger’s contract will eat up about half of that, so if they really want to give Starks $7million they [...]
Before I post my Steelermaniacs Swan Song blog,
a 3,000+ word piece on the importance of sports [I’m going for the record.-leave it to a fiction writing major to write 8 pages on the insignificance of sports.] which I’m actually taking some time to revise, I would like to provide my loyal readers with some legitimate [...]
I wrote the bulk of this the day after the conference championships.
Only two teams remain; the New England Patriots and New York Giants.
I don’t believe I have to watch Eli Manning play in the Super Bowl, good for him though I’m surprised he’s played so well in the post-season.
Given my “If the NFL used the [...]
Pro Bowl safety Troy Polamalu practiced today for the first time in more than two weeks and is expected to play in the AFC wild-card playoff game against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Polamalu, who missed four of the final six regular-season games with a sprained knee, is listed as questionable on the team’s official injury report. [...]
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Steelers running back Willie Parker fractured his right fibula in the first quarter of the team’s Week 16 game. He did not return, and was replaced in the game by running back Najeh Davenport. No additional information is currently available. Reported by Associated Press, NFL.com
Steelers running back Willie Parker fractured his right fibula in the first quarter of the team’s Week 16 game. He did not return, and was replaced in the game by running back Najeh Davenport. No additional information is currently available. Reported by Associated Press, NFL.com
When the Pittsburgh Steelers face off against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, they know they're in for a physical game.The Pittsburgh Steelers will play a team on Sunday that is similar to them. The Steelers like to run the ball and so too do the Jags.Jaguars are ranked second in the NFL in rushing with the Steelers third.
After all the exciting NFL games on Sunday, one of the most bitter NFL Scores was the way New England smashed the Pittsburgh Steelers 13-34. Something definitely not expected since the Patriots had a 2-almost-lost-game streak. Everyone thought the Steelers would finally make it happen. Why didn't they?.Â
Even though the Patriots have actually won every game, it was kinda obvious they didn't seem to be doing that much of an effort, and other NFL teams were really close to making them fall from the "undefeated" position. Pittsburgh looked much stronger than those other teams and had all that it took to beat them for the first time this 2007 NFL Season. Instead of getting at least closer than the rest, they ended up losing by a big point difference. Not only that, but they actually went blank on the last 2 quarters. No scoring at all.Â
Some are saying that it was the bluff that made the Patriots play faster and be really aggresive this time. Anthony Smith (Steelers' free
STEELERS (8-3) 3DOLPHINS (0-11) 0By the numbers, there were a few intriguing storylines to last night's debac...I mean, game. For instance, "How many plays for zero or negative yards would the Dolphins have?" (many), "How many potheads would Lawrence Timmons step on?" (one), and "How many points would be scored in the game?" (three).Yes, last night was not a shining moment for anyone involved. Joey Porter put it best when he said that "it was like playing on the beach", although I would imagine that the beach had more traction and a more attractive crowd. Mike Golic was on TV/radio this morning blaming the four high school championship games and Saturday's Pitt game for the poor turf, but in actuality the culprit was the new turf installed after those games. Unfortunately, each of those games ended up being more interesting than the Steeler game. Give me more Central Catholic-Gateway.Monday night's other major storylines, other than Big Ben's upcoming exclusive interview with Chann
The New York Jets have been close many times this season, and on Sunday in the upset of the day they finally cashed in, beating the clearly underestimating Pittsburgh Steelers 19-16 in overtime at the Meadowlands. Mike Nugent kicked a 38-yard field goal in overtime, coming after returner Leon Washington took back a punt 26 yards to set up the Jets in excellent field position for their game-winning drive. The Steelers played by far their worst game of the season, and one week after people were putting them on the level of the Colts and maybe even the Pats, the black and gold were beaten up by a team that had won just one game heading into Sunday’s action.
The blame for this garbage are plenty for the now 7-3 Steelers. They could not, as usual as of late, protect Ben Roethlisberger much at all, and allowed a season-high seven sacks. They could not get the running game going, and their run defense was beaten for their first 100+ yard game in over two seasons. Thomas Jones had
The New York Jets have announced they will honor former NFL RB Curtis Martin during their Week 11 game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. via www.kffl.com.
This is good news to hear. I was expecting this after the Jets honored Chrebet Week 3 vs. The Dolphins. (Ironically enough the Jets won!) Curtis Martin played for Pittsburgh in college, so it makes sense to honor him in a game vs. the Steelers. This is also a nice move by the Jets franchise since the team is playing so poorly, atleast the fans can see one of their all-time favorites honored this Sunday.
STEELERS (5-2) 24BENGALS (2-5) 13Rub Hines' head...it's good luck!Clearly I'm kidding with that headline...or am I? Actually, I think reality is finally setting in with our AFC North neighbors. The Steelers' 24-13 win yesterday seemed, at least to me, to display a Bengal team with a lot less life than in recent years.After witnessing another blahse performance by Chad Johnson against the black and gold (5 catches, 51 yards), I was compelled to look up his game-by-game history against the Steelers to prove that I wasn't just imagining things. My findings (catches, yards, TDs):2001: 5-52-0 and 2-25-02002: 7-71-0 and 7-152-02003: 4-77-0 and 7-117-12004: 4-54-0 and 5-80-12005: 4-94-0 and 5-54-0 [Postseason vs. Steelers: 4-59-0]2006: 1-11-0 and 4-53-0Chad Johnson Career vs. Steelers (counting playoff game): 64 catches, 950 yards, 2 TDChad Johnson Career average vs. Steelers: 4 catches - 59 yards, and a touchdown every 7.5 gamesYep, that's right. The Sideline Hall of Famer has scored 2
As promised to listeners of 1530 The Sports Animal in Cincinnati, here's the series of "Why My Team Will Be Better Than the Steelers" articles. They're quite hilarious to look back on as we near the halfway point of the season, especially for teams like the Dolphins, Jets, Rams, and yes, the Bengals. Click here for the entire "Why My Team Will Be Better Than the Steelers in 2007" series
The PG's Blog and Gold got into the spirit of the Steelers All-Time Team (you know, the one stirring up emotions such as, "Polamalu indifferent about his selection to 75th anniversary team"), and recently named their "Steelers All-Time Not So Much Team". It features many of the usual suspects, including Tim Worley, Kent Graham, and Troy Edwards. Plus, it takes a shot at Steely McBeam, which is always good for brownie points among Steeler fans. However, for it to truly become the official Steelers All-Time Not So Much Team, it would have to have 33 men.Steelers All-Time Not So Much Team (PG Blog N Gold)
Watch this video of a Steelers fan (complete with pierogies and Jack) and tell me she wasn't one of those psychopaths fans who held vigil around Big Ben's hospital after his motorcycle crash. (Video courtesy First and 10 Inches)STUB HUB: The Safe Way to Buy & Sell Tickets Online
The Denver Broncos seemed to be on the verge of losing grip on their 2007 season, and with the Pittsburgh Steelers coming to town things didn’t appear to be getting any better. At least that’s how it appeared. The Broncos played their best game of the season on the National Sunday night spotlight, and a Jason Elam 49-yard field goal as time expired sealed a 31-28 win over the big, bad Steelers who had no answer for the clutch play of Broncos QB Jay Cutler.
The Steelers allowed themselves to get down by 14 points twice, once after a sack and fumble that was returned for a score by rookie Tim Crowder, and again as Cutler threw a score on the last play of the 3rd quarter. Pittsburgh thrower Ben Roethlisberger both times brought the team back, the second time hitting rookie tight end Matt Spateh with a 13-yard score that tied the game at 28 with 1:10 to go.
That was more then enough time for Cutler to pick his way down the field. The QB went 4-for-5 on a drive that took Denv
Steelers have are 3-0 for the first time since Bill Cowher's first season as head coach.Mike Tomlin appears to be doing quite an impressive job as his first year as head coach. But we will have to see if they can improve to 4-0 when they face the Cardinals next week. In other news, classes are surprisingly difficult this year. Microbial Physiology, Western Civilization, Origins of Christianity, Intro to Modern Art, Ecology, and Tae Kwon Do. It's gonna be a crazy semester.Aside from classes, I've been applying to grad schools. This is a vain attempt to continue on my way to a PhD. Schools I am looking at include: Albert Einstein College of Medicine- Bronx, NY; University of Florida; Emory University- Atlanta, GA; U. of Wisconsin-Madison; Stanford U.; and Harvard U. Apps are due the first we
By Greg Boeck, USA TODAY GLENDALE, Ariz. — Roll-the-dice Arizona Cardinals coach Ken Whisenhunt shuffled his quarterbacks again Sunday. Afterwards, he got more questions about who’s running the show —Matt Leinart, the young face of the franchise, or veteran Kurt Warner, the two-time MVP. But he also got a league-rattling 21-14 win that stamped the Cardinals as a legitimate NFC West challenger. The biggest victory of his four-game coaching career came against his old team — the more…
While I am still not a fan of switching QB’s around like Cardinals coach Ken Whisenhunt is currently doing with Matt Leinart and Kurt Warner, the stragety worked on Sunday. The Cardinals used both QB’s in key touchdown drives that helped out as Arizona improved to 2-2 with a 21-14 home win over the formerly unbeaten Pittsburgh Steelers. The other play of the game was rookie Steve Breston breaking a punt return 73 yards that gave the Cards a lead they would not lose. The punt came as the Cards had accepted a penalty on the Steelers, making them re-kick, and Breston made them pay.
The Steelers were out of character for their first loss of the 2007 season. They were unable to run the ball much of the day, as top rusher Willie Parker was held to just 37 yards on 19 carries. Parker had started the season with three straight 100+ yard games. The defense was unable to get off the field in key situations, as they allowed the clinching drive to go 82 yards and kill about 7 minute
Steelers receiver Hines Ward, who suffered a sprained knee against San Francisco, said he’s out for Sunday’s game against the Arizona Cardinals.”As of now, it don’t look good. I haven’t been able to practice this week,” Ward said following Friday’s practice. Ward would likely be replaced by Nate Washington, who has been taking the first-team reps in practice. “It’s one game. We’re 3-0. The guys that we’ve got, there’s no reason for me to rush back,” Ward said. Reported by John Harris, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
I’ve been meaning to show this to you for a few weeks now. Here’s another glaring example of how good life can be if you are working in the NFL. Here is report on The Smoking Gun website showing you the 17 page hotel requirements of Pittsburgh Steelers when they are on the road.
How would you like to be the one coordinating the demands?
Whiz and Grim vs. Big Ben and Tomlin. If you're thinking about heading to Phoenix to see the Pittsburgh Steelers take on the Arizona Cardinals at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, time is running out.If you're into luxury, the Arizona Cardinals have a limited number of "Party Loft" tickets available from Ticketmaster for Sunday's game. Tickets are $1,000 each and include a buffet, beer and soft drinks with an additional charge for liquor, a parking pass, and access to the Gila River West Club Lounge. (Season ticket holders in the Party Loft get access to "Big Game" tickets -- you know the Big Game the Steelers have won 5 times.) Buy tickets from TicketMaster.If that's rich for your blood, Stubhub prices range from $125 in the Upper Endzone No-Alcohol Family Fun Zone to
Steelers coach Mike Tomlin made a promise about Willie Parker at his news conference that challenged the “Curse of 370,” the very reason many believe Foster broke down. “We’re going to ride Willie until the wheels come off,” Tomlin declared. “He’s game for that, he’s in great physical condition, he wants the ball, he’s a competitor and he’s showing he’s capable of doing that.” “He’s getting better with each carry as these games go on, and I’m starting to realize that about him. He’s a rhythm runner,” Tomlin said. “So we’re going to feed him. We’re not going to make any bones about that.” Reported by Ed Bouchette, Pittsburgh Post Gazette
Steelers coach Mike Tomlin made a promise about Willie Parker at his news conference that challenged the “Curse of 370,” the very reason many believe Foster broke down. “We’re going to ride Willie until the wheels come off,” Tomlin declared. “He’s game for that, he’s in great physical condition, he wants the ball, he’s a competitor and he’s showing he’s capable of doing that.” “He’s getting better with each carry as these games go on, and I’m starting to realize that about him. He’s a rhythm runner,” Tomlin said. “So we’re going to feed him. We’re not going to make any bones about that.” Reported by Ed Bouchette, Pittsburgh Post Gazette
A few months back, I threw out a challenge to the followers of every other NFL team out there: tell us why your team will be better than the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2007. Plenty of eager writers told you exactly why they thought they'll be superior to the black and gold. Several teams had authors lined up that apparently backed out (probably due to the fact that they had no argument), and sadly, I thought Cincinnati's rep was going to be one of them. But fear not, my inbox found one last essay in this series. And after their showing on Sunday, I'd love to hear more on this topic.Today's author goes only by the name of Jason, although if I was a Bengal fan I'd prefer to remain semi-anonymous as well. At this point, I'll leave it up to him to defend the men that allowed 51 points to the Browns on Sunday, a team that scored a grand total of 7 against the Steelers... Why the Cincinnati Bengals Will Be Better Than the Steelers in 2007by Jason the Bengal Fan Who the heck am I: I’m ne
STEELERS (2-0) 26BILLS (0-2) 3Before I get into my Steeler recap, congratulations to the eventual Super Bowl XLII champions, the Cincinnati Bengals. It was a job well done on Sunday, surrendering 51 points to the mighty Cleveland Browns, a franchise so unorganized that they traded their opening-day QB just a few days after he started the season. Keep up the good work, and remember, it's not whether you win or lose, it's how you plan your touchdown celebrations. To the angst-ridden Browns fans, enjoy this day. I guess you don't need Brady Quinn after all. And don't worry about dumping your opening day QB. All Belichick disciples do it. As for the Steeler game, it was far less interesting and ran exactly to the script everyone imagined. The Steelers wore throwback uniforms, the Steelers dominated on defense, the Steelers moved the ball on offense, the Steelers won the game. Game, set, match, fold up your 75th Anniversary Terrible Towel, wash off your face paint, and drive home safely
I've thrown out a challenge to the followers of every other NFL team out there: tell us why your team will be better than the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2007. Plenty of eager writers are lined up to tell you exactly why they think they'll be superior to the black and gold. Today's author goes by the name of Louis Lipps is My Homeboy. He's a longtime reader of the site and a Steeler fan at heart. He's also the official Florida correspondent of Mondesi's House, having given us the awesome Pirates Spring Training Photo Journal earlier this year. If only the Pirates season could have turned out as well. But as yesterday should illustrate, at least the Buccos are in good hands for the future.The Bucs are an interesting lot. They have roughly 189 quarterbacks on their roster, including one that says he's retired, one that's married to a Playmate, one whose name has surfaced in a gambling ring (who hails from Pittsburgh, no less), and one who has a guy's initials tattooed on his leg. The
I've thrown out a challenge to the followers of every other NFL team out there: tell us why your team will be better than the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2007. Plenty of eager writers are lined up to tell you exactly why they think they'll be superior to the black and gold. Today's author is K. Jablonski, an aspiring sports journalist from Bloomsburg University. His task? To try and convince you that the Philadelphia Eagles will be superior to the Steelers in 2007.I'm of the belief that we'd really develop more of a dislike for the Eagles given the opportunity. I think we should play them every year. Need proof? Watch a Penguins-Flyers game. Based on hockey, our cities loathe each other. Why the NFL hasn't caught on to this idea yet, I don't know. So what do I know about the Eagles? Well, let's see:--They have a QB who gets hurt every year, an epidemic so bad that they used a high pick to draft his eventual successor--Andy Reid may be a great coach, but as a parent, let's say he ha
I've thrown out a challenge to the followers of every other NFL out there: tell us why your team will be better than the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2007. Plenty of eager writers are lined up to tell you exactly why they think they'll be superior to the black and gold. The season is kicking off on Thursday, so I'm getting in the last of these excellent essays. Today's subject is the Miami Dolphins, and the author is Chris Joseph of Fins Nation, the greatest Dolphins blog in the universe.The Dolphins are an interesting team. They've been the butt of many jokes around NFL followers in recent years, be it because of Cheech Williams, The Great Daunte Culpepper Experiment, The Great Nick Saban Experiment, and the current head coach of your Pitt Panthers. This year, it's supposed to be different. They have a new coach, a new/old quarterback, and a banged-up linebacker who spent his offseason sparring Bengals in Vegas casinos. Will they be better than the Steelers? I don't think so. But I'
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers acquired cornerback-kick returner Allen Rossum from the Atlanta Falcons on Saturday for a conditional 2008 draft pick. Rossum, a 2005 Pro Bowl player as a return specialist, holds Falcons team records for kickoff and punt return yards and also had two punt return touchdowns. The former Notre Dame player broke into the NFL as a third-round pick with Philadelphia in 1998 before being traded to Green Bay in 2000. He signed with Atlanta as a free agent in more…
I've thrown out a challenge to the followers of every other NFL out there: tell us why your team will be better than the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2007. And plenty of eager writers are lined up to tell you exactly why they will be superior to the Black and Gold. In the coming weeks, be prepared to get a gauge on exactly where the rest of the country ranks us in the NFL hierarchy this season.Today's author is Brian Carriere, a diehard Bronco fan living in, of all places, Nashville. In the land of PacMan, he flaunts the orange and blue of John Elway, Terrell Davis, and Maurice Clarett. If nothing else, he's brave.Why the Denver Broncos Will Be Better Than the Steelers in 2007To be said honest I am a displaced Bronco fan. I lived in Pittsburgh for two and a half years, where by a strange set of circumstances I was befriended by one “Raul Mondesi.” I currently live in the country music capital of the world, Nashville, TN. Being an outsider in two very football crazy cities has increase
Last Time They Met: August 25, 2006: Eagles 16, Steelers 7In their fourth preseason game last season, the Eagles looked sharp in the 16-7 win over Pittsburgh. With nearly all of the starters playing for the final time before the start of the regular season, quarterback Donovan McNabb completed 7 of 9 passes for 79 yards. Kicker David Akers helped the Eagles jump out to a lead with three field goals (40, 49 and 52 yards), and wide receiver Greg Lewis sealed the win with a 61-yard touchdown grab. On the other side of the ball, the Eagles forced Pittsburgh into four turnovers – two fumbles and two interceptions.2006 Season Review:After taking home the Lombardi Trophy in 2005, last year was far from super for the Steelers. The defending champs struggled to a 2-6 start, before climbing to mediocrity to end the season at 8-8. In his 15th and final year as head coach, Bill Cowher didn't get the same play out of Ben Rothlisberger. The quarterback followed a 17-touchdown, nine-interception s
We're not too far off from the Sept. 6 kickoff of a brand new football season. As such, The Jaunt will be taking this opportunity to present team-by-team capsules which delve into rich (and not so rich) history, team culture (perceived and fo' real) and the future as viewed by The Jaunt editors and other contributors who have about the same expertise as any other media members pretending to know what will unfold during the upcoming season. We are also debuting The Jaunt Meeting Grounds which are forums for fans to stake claim to their territory and spark wars of words with thy enemy, or befriend other like-minded members. We encourage you to stop in and help us build up a no-holds-barred community of passionate fandom.Here is the 2007 preview of your...Pittsburgh Steelers Stadium: Heinz Field - Finally a corporate sponsorship that doesn't make me want to boycott their products or services. H.J. Heinz Company -- headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA -- secured the stadium's naming rights
Last year, I had the honor of writing the Deadspin.com preview of the defending Super Bowl champions. In a city that endured heartbreak after heartbreak ever since our daddy's Steelers won their fourth title, it was kind of a big deal to finally get over the top. To commemorate this occasion, I penned a 3,300-word valentine to my favorite team, entitled, "50 Reasons Why I Love the Steelers", covering all things Steelers, from Whizzer White to "Drink Like a Champion". The fruits of my labor? One of the most disappointing championship defenses in the history of organized sports. A 2-6 start. A loss to the lowly Oakland Raiders. Two dismembering losses at the hands of division rival Baltimore. And ultimately, the loss of our beloved Coach Cowher. For my next Deadspin preview, I was asked to write about the 2007 Pittsburgh Pirates. With the memory of the Steelers' season fresh in my mind, I took a slightly less optimistic angle, which resulted in "79 Reasons Why It's Hard To Be a Pira
I've thrown out a challenge to the followers of every other NFL out there: tell us why your team will be better than the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2007. And plenty of eager writers are lined up to tell you exactly why they will be superior to the Black and Gold. In the coming weeks, be prepared to get a gauge on exactly where the rest of the country ranks us in the NFL hierarchy this season.Today's author is Andrew Schall, a self-described "pre-dynasty" Pats fan from NYC that will be a freshman at Pitt this fall. Please hear him out and comment accordingly.Why the Patriots Will Be Better Than the Steelers in 2007I’ve lived in New York City all my life, and became a Pats fan at a young age, when I couldn’t understand why the Jets and Giants played in Jersey and decided to pick up the next closest team. I didn’t have as much choice in baseball, however, as being something other than a Yankee fan was not even a question. As a Pirate cynic-in-the-making – I’ll be starting at Pitt
The Bus has come out of the garage, and is taking some heavy shots as his former coach. Jerome Bettis, former Steelers running back and future Hall of Famer, is about to release a book about his career - “The Bus: My Life in and Out of a Helmet,” and in the book there are some interesting tidbits about his playing days under now former head coach Bill Cowher. Bettis was open about his disagreements with Cowher, and it seems like his biggest miff came back in 2003 when he was replaced by then smaller, faster back Amos Zereoue.
The book states: “I showed up at camp thinking it was going to be an open competition, but in reality, the choice had already been made. … When Coach made the decision, he said it was based on a gut feeling. A gut feeling? I had something to prove. But it’s hard to prove something if you’re not given a fair shake.” To not much of a surprise, Cowher had no comments about the writings of the Bus. There was more though to
By Chris Colston, USA TODAY LATROBE, Pa. — In the course of winning five Super Bowl titles, the Pittsburgh Steelers became synonymous with defense, conjuring images such as Mean Joe Greene, semi-toothless Jack Lambert and Troy Polamalu’s bouncing locks. “People in Pittsburgh like their defense,” said third-year tight end Heath Miller. But this year, under new head coach Mike Tomlin and offensive coordinator Bruce Arians, the major buzz in camp was the restoration of Ben Roethlisberger as more…
Offensive coordinator Bruce Arians wants to work on the no-huddle offense and will probably break it out soon in one of the preseason games. The Steelers also used it last season in the preseason, coincidentally against the Vikings when Mike Tomlin was their defensive coordinator, but they used it sparingly, if at all, in the regular season. Arians has given QB Ben Roethlisberger more freedom with some of the play-calling and pass protections this season. Reported by Gerry Dulac, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Sporting News
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Roethlisberger quietly finished 10th among fantasy QBs last season. Fantasy Owners passed on him due to his Injuries he sustained in a motorcycle accident and he also had his appendix removed. This season, he’s the commander of a new offense, with more focus on the passing game.
Average Draft Position:
Overall: Ben Roethlisberger (98), G Jennings (99), V Morency (100)
Position: E Manning (QB14), Ben Roethlisberger (QB15), B Favre (
Steelers RB Willie Parker will see his first pre-season action of the season when the Steelers visit the Washington Redskins. Parker did not play in the Steelers’ first two preseason games as a precaution. Head Coach Mike Tomlin said he hasn’t decided how much Parker will play Saturday, but the Steelers will likely exercise the same caution they did when the minor problem with his knee cropped up a little more than a week into training camp.
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Fast Willie Parker has his 5th gear back and we’re looking forward to seeing him give us fantasy owners some reassurance that he’s okay. Parker rushed for 1,494 yards and scored 16 touchdowns in 2006 and we have him projected to rush for 1416 yards and 10 touchdowns in 2007.
I've thrown out a challenge to the followers of every other NFL out there: tell us why your team will be better than the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2007. And plenty of eager writers are lined up to tell you exactly why they will be superior to the Black and Gold. In the coming weeks, be prepared to get a gauge on exactly where the rest of the country ranks us in the NFL hierarchy this season.Today's author is Andrew Strickert. Besides being a rabid hater of all things Baltimore Ravens, Andrew is the author of Total Titans. Andrew is also the Director of Football for Most Valuable Network, which I suggest you check out. Without further adieu...Here are the top ten reasons why the Titans will be better than the Steelers. We don't really need to list that many reasons, but if Letterman uses ten, we might as well too. The main difference is, we don't count backwards in Tennessee, like Letterman was taught in Indiana or Baltimore or wherever he came from.1. Forget the last meeting two ye
Pro Bowl running back Willie Parker practiced for the first time in nearly 10 days and said his knee is feeling fine, but he will not play in the preseason game against the Green Bay Packers tomorrow night and said he might not play next week in Washington, either. Reported by Gerry Dulac, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
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I’m not too concerned about him not playing in the pre-season but I am glad to hear he was able to return to practice. His absence in the pre-season may cause him to slide a bit in some drafts.
As we have mentioned previously, The Jaunt was not too big on the gritty Steelers adopting a mascot prior to this season. However, that choice seems a hell of a lot wiser than the team's recent choice of the actual name for the mascot. After mulling over approximately 70,000 entries from fans, the organization decided to go with the name that sounded most like that of a gay porn star. Steely McBeam.The name was submitted by Diane Roles of Valencia, who receives a VIP package for four to the Steelers' Sept. 16 home opener against the Buffalo Bills. She will also get an authentic Steelers throwback helmet and jersey, just like those that will be worn by the team that day. Are you kidding me? Aww man, I just flat out feel bad for those old school; die hard Steelers fans who don't even want this goofy mascot in the first place. The fans really got it up the ass on this one. More on this when we overview/preview the Pittsburgh Steelers toward the end of August.Related:Catching up with th
I've thrown out a challenge to the followers of every other NFL out there: tell us why your team will be better than the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2007. And plenty of eager writers are lined up to tell you exactly why they will be superior to the Black and Gold. In the coming weeks, be prepared to get a gauge on exactly where the rest of the country ranks us in the NFL hierarchy this season.Today's author is Jared Westler of Erie. He's not a sportswriter, he's not a blogger, he's a fan. But he made quite a case for why he deserved this assignment:Hey Raul, I'm a huge fan of the site and of the lowly Pittsburgh Pirates. It's difficult but for some reason I just can't quit them. I was born and raised in Erie, hence the Pirates allegiance, but also came of age during the 80s, a time when the Browns were a bit better then your Steelers, and became a Browns fan. I got a feeling they're already taken, but can I write the essay saying why they'll be better than the Steelers? Just think
I've thrown out a challenge to the followers of every other NFL out there: tell us why your team will be better than the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2007. And plenty of eager writers are lined up to tell you exactly why they will be superior to the Black and Gold. In the coming weeks, be prepared to get a gauge on exactly where the rest of the country ranks us in the NFL hierarchy this season.Today's author is Brett Knight of the St. Louis Rams blog RAMblings. He puts down Pittsburgh in a number of various areas, forgetting that this is the town where the Rams' very own QB grew up. But I digress...this is about his writing, not mine. So now, I turn it over to Brett. Enjoy, and be sure to visit his site as well. Pittsburgh, You’ll Always Have [Blank]:If you can ever find something to fill in that blank, you better go for it while you can, because it sure as hell ain’t football.An Informative Essay by Brett Knight Since the dawn of time, there has been one team of destiny, one squad fo
STEELERS 20SAINTS 7MIKE TOMLIN 1-0There's nothing like some patented internet overreaction after the first preseason game of the year. But the Pirates are the Pirates, and it's still going to be a while until the Penguins suit up. So if I choose to celebrate a nice opener from Mike Tomlin and Company, bear with me. There's not too much to say, but let's get right into the 2007 Hall of Fame Game:Quite a nifty 55-yard connection by Ben Roethlisberger and Cedrick Wilson on the first series. Yep, he's a Game Manager. Right.I'm hoping four catches for 99 yards will stuff a sock in Wilson's "I want the ball" mouth this week.Nate Washington's drops are already in midseason form.On a team with Willie Parker, Kevan Barlow, Najeh Davenport and Verron Haynes, here's the Steelers' leading rushers: Carey Davis (68 yards), Gary Russell (41 yards) and Larry Croom (29 yards).Brian St. Pierre was sharp, with 129 yards and a TD. Somewhere, Brian Jackson is smiling.413 yards of offense tonight.
In the coming weeks, I have several ideas in the works to get more of your thoughts integrated onto the site. I get so many great, lengthy emails and read so many in-depths comments, I think it's an idea whose time has come. The first of these such opportunities will be an ongoing project throughout the NFL preseason. I'm looking for one person for each NFL team to write an essay, entitled "Why (Your Team Here) Will Be Better Than the Steelers in 2007". Are you a Raven, Brown or Bengal fan that wishes Steeler Nation would shut up already? Or perhaps you follow Steeler non-division foes like Jacksonville or New England. Whatever your motives are, now is your chance to speak up. So if you're tired of my articles patting Big Ben on the back, step up to the plate. I'm looking for fellow bloggers, fans, writers, and readers to give me some hard evidence of their superiority in 2007. And I'd hope you'd do a good job, because you'll be representing your team. Here are the rules: one wr
Halfback Willie Parker will not play in the Steelers’ first exhibition game Sunday night against New Orleans in Canton, Ohio.Parker may not practice the rest of the week after missing his second straight day with slight soreness and swelling in his left knee. Parker spent this morning’s practice with ice on the knee, and also talked to trainer John Norwig. Reported by Ed Bouchette, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
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Nothing more than a precautionary move. I wouldn’t worry about it.
NFL safety Troy Polamalu is going to stay with the Pittsburgh Steelers on a $30 million contract extension.
This new contract makes Troy Polamalu the highest paid player ever at the Pittsburgh Steelers.
This new $30 million contract will see Troy Polamalu playing for the Steelers until 2011.
Troy Polamalu certainly is a valuable player, as he starred in the winning Pittsburgh Steelers team in the 2006 Superbowl.
Troy Polamalu said:
“(This new contract) means I have to work harder to go out and earn it,”
“You have to earn the money. It’s not for what I did in the past, but it’s for what I have to go out and earn now. Go out and play hard, that’s all I can do as an individual.”
What do you think about Troy Polamalu staying with the Pittsburgh Steelers and his $30 million contract?
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Pittsburgh Steelers Regular Season Schedule 1978Week 1 September 3 1978 Pittsburgh Steelers Won at Buffalo Bills 28-17Week 2 September 10 1978 Pittsburgh Steelers beat Seattle Seahawks 21-10Week 3 September 17 1978 Pittsburgh Steelers Won at Cincinnati Bengals 28-3Week 4 September 24 1978 Pittsburgh Steelers beat Cleveland Browns 15-9Week 5 October 1 1978 Pittsburgh Steelers Won at New York Jets 28-17Week 6 October 8 1978 Pittsburgh Steelers beat Atlanta Falcons 31-7Week 7 October 15 1978 Pittsburgh Steelers won at Cleveland Browns 34-14Week 8 October 23 1978 Pittsburgh Steelers lost to Houston Oilers 17-24Week 9 October 29 1978 Pittsburgh Steelers beat Kansas City Chiefs 27-24Week 10 November 5 1978 Pittsburgh Steelers beat New Orleans Saints 20-14Week 11 November 12 1978 Pittsburgh Steelers lost at Los Angeles Rams 7-10Week 12 November 19 1978 Pittsburgh Steelers beat Cincinnati Bengals 7-6Week 13 November 27 1978 Pittsburgh Steelers won at San Francisco 49ers 24-7Week 14 December 3
AP - Jul 23, 4:17 pm EDT More Photos LATROBE, Pa. (AP) — Pittsburgh Steelers star safety Troy Polamalu signed a four-year contract extension Monday worth $30.19 million that makes him the highest-paid player in team history and one of the NFL’s top-paid defensive backs. The deal guarantees the Steelers will keep their most versatile defensive player through the 2011 season, when he will be 30, meaning Polamalu could negotiate another big-money contract before his NFL career more…
The Florida State linebacker was the 15th player chosen overall in the draft, and is only the third pick in the first round to come to terms on a contract. Pittsburgh had earlier reached accords with its seven other choices. Reported by Len Pasquarelli, ESPN
Ed Bouchette of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports that the Pittsburgh Steelers have signed their first-round pick LB Lawrence Timmons out of Florida State to a five-year contract.
The report states that Timmons will receive slightly less than $12 million in base pay and up to $15 million, including incentives. He will also receive various guaranteed bonuses of $8,053,000 that includes signing and roster bonuses throughout his five-year deal.
Why does this play a factor into the Jets?
Timmons was selected 15th overall by the Jets in the NFL Draft in April, just one spot later than the Jets selected cornerback Darrelle Revis. Having Timmons signed pretty much introduces you to what kind of offer the Jets and Revis will discuss. With that said, expect Revis to get a contract very similar with a bit more numbers due to his pick selection.
…For what it’s worth, last year’s pick at #14 overall was defensive tackle Broderick Bunkley by the Philadelphia Eagles and signed
