Steelers may rescind offer 2008-03-03 12:41:44 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 [...]
Benjamins 2008-03-03 10:47:26 Ben Roethlisberger has agreed to an 8 year $102million contract with the Steelers, with a reported $36million guaranteed.
Taking into account his barbecue sauce and beef jerky sales, Ben should now be able to live in relative comfort for the rest of his life, barring Methamphetamine addiction or paralysis.
On the Jim Rome show back in January, [...] Read more:Benjamins
Myron Cope 2008-02-28 12:12:06 Myron is as much a part of Steelers lore as any player or coach. He provided the soundtrack to the dynasty of the 70’s that still resonates in Pittsburgh.
I remember my mom telling me the story of the terrible towel’s inception. At the time the Houston Oilers passed out tiny white swaths of cloth, [...]
Rooneys High On Grass 2008-02-23 13:38:06 The North Side turf war is over. The Steelers will not switch to artificial turf at any time in the foreseeable future.
The natural v. artificial debate that always surfaces the Sunday after the WPIAL championship games are played at Heinz Field, intensified when on a rainy Monday Night the 1-15 Miami Dolphins gave the Steelers [...]
Terry Bradshaw 2008-02-16 20:39:33 From time to time I will write about the Pittsburgh Steelers players of the past. As a Steeler fan I think it is important that we know the history of our team and the former players. The Steelers have had a ton of great players and eventually we will discuss all of them.
[...] Read more:Terry
An incredibly bland Super Bowl Preview 2008-02-03 13:52:54 Super Bowl XLII
Patriots vs. Giants, kickoff at 6:18 and 34 seconds
The Giants nearly upset the Patriots in the regular season finale, when New England overcame a 12 point deficit en route to a three point victory in the Meadowlands.
In general, I’m a fan of the underdog. The Giants come into tonight’s game getting 12.5 points [...] Read more:Preview
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Super Blog: Why do I care so much about sports? 2008-02-02 05:00:11 If you read this in its entirety, I’ll give you a dollar*
“The people which once bestowed imperium, fasces, legions, everything, now foregoes such activities and has but two passionate desires: bread and circus games”. -Julius Caesar
With Super
Bowl XLII looming, the NFL is making a final [...]
Super Blog Preview, plus inside info on the Steelers search for an offensive lineman 2008-02-01 00:21:53 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 [...] Read more:inside
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A Somewhat “Steelers-centric” look at the Super Bowl. 2008-01-29 18:00:46 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 [...] Read more:Steelers
You thought your girlfriend was crazy 2008-01-29 15:55:26 I’m a bit late on this bit of news as well, but Ced Wilson was recently involved in a domestic dispute with his girlfriend.
I cut and pasted this info from wpxi.com, it was written on Jan 22nd.
According to a protection-from-abuse court order Wilson obtained against Paulat, the mother of his 1-year-old daughter, Anya, he left [...] Read more:thought
Say it ain’t so James 2008-03-10 14:05:41 Harrison vs. Porter: An unfortunate comparison of felonies.
I want to make sure I post this before the Mark Madden show, as I’m sure he will bring up some of these points and I don’t want to be convicted of plagiarism after the fact.
Joey Porters last off-season fracas with Bengals’ guard Levi Jones seems pretty insignificant [...] Read more:James
Steelers sign a center 2008-03-19 14:43:38 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 [...]
Rooney does not condone domestic violence from 4th string WR’s 2008-03-20 11:54:30 Upon hearing of Cedrick Wilson’s most recent domestic dispute, I assumed Wilson would be cut and Harrison would stay on the team. I had a slightly more cynical logic (Wilson is a spare-parts WR and Harrison is a Pro Bowler), than that professed by Dan Rooney
in today’s Post Gazette.
Here is a link [...]
Cedrick Wilson hits women too 2008-03-20 00:50:55 Now Cedrick Wilson
has allegedly assaulted a woman.
Here is an ESPN.com link describing the alleged assault. The headline reads, “Steelers receiver arrested after allegedly ‘punching girlfriend in the face’ ”
Jesus Christ.
There will be an effort to sweep this under the Rooney’s black and gold rug, along with James Harrison’s assault on his girlfriend.
There has [...]
Reaction to Steelers’ Domestic Disputes 2008-03-23 18:13:18 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. Read more:Domestic
A link to a Trib Column 2008-03-23 18:12:10 Here’s a link to an article that is critical of the Steelers domestic abuse problems and how the team has handled the incidents. Read more:Column
Can The Pittsburgh Steelers Pull It Off This Time? 2008-04-02 12:14:30 It’s no secret that the PittsburghSteelers
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 [...]
Our 2nd annual NFL Blogging Contest 2008-08-05 21:25:55 The 2008 NFL season will be the 2nd season of existance for Steeler Maniacs. We decided to try a blogging contest last year and it worked out rather well. The 2007 contest gave us some really great blogging by the likes of Ben Gwin, Tim Campbell, Rebecca, and John. I wrote a few myself but [...] Read more:Blogging
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The Offensive Line, No Worries 2008-08-05 13:49:25 Going into training camp every collumn I read by knowledgable, and some semi-stupid, sports writers had the Steelers o-line as the biggest concern for 2008. I pondered on this for a while and when I had half a migraine I decided I’m just not buying it.
The loss af Alan Faneca will impact the run game [...] Read more:Offensive
Steelers Lose To Buffalo in 2nd Preseason Game 2008-08-16 21:22:29 Looks like we may have special teams problems again this year. The Steelers
kick coverage unit gave up a 95-yard kickoff return to the Bills rookie draft pick Leodis McKelvin. It could be a long season if we give up touchdowns like that too often. Our Defense looked shaky for the 2nd week in a [...] Read more:Buffalo
Steelers Sign Byron Leftwich 2008-08-16 19:43:35 The Steelers
brought in Byron
Leftwich and Daunte Culpepper for a tryout to replace Charlie Batch who is out with a broken collar bone. The Steelers made the wise choice and signed Leftwich to back up Big Ben. It was reported that Culpepper wanted to join the Steelers and have a chance to compete for [...]
Steelers Look Good In Their 1st Preseason Game 2008-08-16 19:20:24 The Steelers
first preseason game was against the Eagles on August 8th, 2008 at Heinz Field. I have been waiting patiently for this game so that I could see our rookie draft picks in action. I was pleased with the Steelers draft but now I want to see Mendenhall, Sweed, and Dixon in action. The [...]
Good Enough to Win, is Good Enough 2008-09-16 16:52:20 Steelers (2-0) 10, Browns (0-2)6
The Steelers defied the lake effect wind and an improved Cleveland team Saturday night, to move into sole possession of first place in the AFC North.
Willie Parker rushed for over 100 yards (28 for 105) for the second consecutive game, and Ben Roethlisberger turned in another efficient [...] Read more:Enough
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Steelers Weather Elements and Browns 2008-09-16 12:07:45 The Pittsburgh Steelers
weathered the elements and the Cleve-less Browns
Sunday night on the road. Even Ohio felt the effects of hurricane Ike bringing rain, swirling and gusty winds to play right into Pittsburgh’s strength. If the Pittsburgh Steelers were a racing horse they would be referred to as a “Mudder.” Unlike those sunny California and Florida professional tea
Top Ten Reasons the Steelers Need to Win on Sunday 2008-09-16 08:17:37 10. Because it’s better to be 3-0 than 2-1. (Dah)
9. To prove to the world (and to themselves) that they are a legitimate Super Bowl contender. (The jury is still out as to whether they’ve played anybody yet.)
8. For pride of the AFC, whose dominance in recent years appears to be slipping away.
7. Because Philadelphia at [...] Read more:Reasons
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Down and Dirty in Cleveland 2008-09-15 08:34:41 Pittsburgh 10, Cleveland
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As Romeo Crennel sauntered to the microphone at the post game press conference he held his chin up but he had the look of worry. His statements were carefully presented in a positive manner. He in fact claimed the game was simply a matter of turnovers. And a 10 to 6 loss with a 2 to [...]
Best out of One Hundred Eleven 2008-09-14 13:24:45 The all-time series between the Cleveland Franchise and the Pittsburgh Steelers is tied, knotted if you will, at 55-55. The Steelers have won nine in a row and 15 of 16 against their brown and orange clad division rivals, who took a break between 96-99 to leave for Baltimore and win a Super Bowl, [...] Read more:Eleven
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Cleveland, uh, what happened? 2008-09-13 12:12:29 If you had a chance to watch any of the Browns vs. Cowboys game you got a chance to witness Phil Savage’s off-season progress first hand. Question, what happens when you trade away your best corner and a third round pick for an over-rated defensive lineman? Answer, lousy d-line play and a weak secondary to [...] Read more:Cleveland
Steelers Lasso the Texans 2008-09-11 12:15:20 Wow… What a start to to an opening season. This is exactly what Steeler Fans everywhere have been waiting for all Summer long. Big Ben only gets better with age and experience. Completing 13 out of the 14 passes was simply talent. Willie Parker was amazing running for 138 yards and 3 touchdowns. Kudos to Hines Ward as [...] Read more:Steelers
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Time to Pound the Dogs in the Dog Pound 2008-09-11 02:16:37 “Would the parents of the children from Pittsburgh please come and get their kids, they are beating up the Cleveland Browns.” This the announcement that will be made by the 3rd quarter of this weeks Pittsburgh/Cleveland match-up.
While divisional games are typically more challenging, and I do not expect Cleveland to reek as much as they [...] Read more:Pound
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