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Steelers in-depth look: Offensive Line
After a disappointing season marred by injuries, the Pittsburgh Steelers have strung together back-to-back 8-8 seasons. Some might call it rebuilding, while others might see it as underperforming or lack of preparation. Either way, this team is closing in on a territory that it hasn't seen in a long time as the Steelers haven't had three consecutive seasons without going over .500 since 1969-1971. For an organization built on continued success, this is unacceptable by any measure. That ... Read More
Is the NFL ready for Johnny Football
Let’s start with a simple question; Mr. Goodell, are you ready for some Johnny Football? As a matter of fact, let’s address that to the entire 32 teams; coaches, staff and players alike. Also, when Johnny Manziel enters the National Football League, will his new team be ready for the attention, the constant media craze and possible drama? There’s no denying that when Manziel is officially a professional football player, that some members and teams as a whole will hold their breath in fearful ... Read More
Steelers can be forced to go on HBO Hard Knocks
Hard Knocks is the annual show that airs on HBO where camera crews follow the team around during their training camps. In recent years, we have seen teams such as the Bengals, Dolphins, Jets, Cowboys, etc. get the spotlight, and since the Jets were given the stage in 2010, the show hasn't been all that great. This year, the Steelers are one of the eight teams in the league who can be forced by the NFL to be on the show. I know it sounds odd that a team can be "forced" onto the show, but there ... Read More
Pittsburgh Sporting News Videocast: Episode 1
In our first videocast at Pittsburgh Sporting News, Michael Waterloo, Jon Pennline and Matt Shetler discuss Sidney Crosby being named the captain of Team Canada, if Pitt is for real or not, Manning vs. Brady, the Steelers draft and some Pittsburgh Pirates talk. Sure to listen in every Sunday morning for another live episode! ... Read More
Cowher took the high road with comments about Spygate
Spygate. Few words get a Steeler fan's blood pressure up quicker than uttering the word. We know the details. The New England Patriots ignored a NFL directive not to use video cameras to tape opponents sideline signals, but did so anyway, and were caught in 2007. The response from the league was swift, a league record $500,000 fine was levied against head coach Bill Belicheck, and the Patriots were fined an additional $250,000, along with the loss of a first round pick. Fans around the NFL ... Read More
Steelers reportedly interview Mike Munchak for O-Line job
After firing offensive line coach Jack Bicknell Jr. shortly after the season ended, the Pittsburgh Steelers have yet to fill that void, but reportedly have their targets set on a big name. According to Jason LaCanfora of CBS Sports, former Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Munchak reportedly met with the Steelers on Friday about becoming their offensive line coach. The interest in Munchak makes a lot of sense for both parties as Munchak was a successful line coach with the Houston Oilers ... Read More
Bettis, Greene among Hall of Fame finalists
The Pro Football Hall of Fame announced their 15 finalists for the Class of 2014 this week and among those on the list are former Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jerome Bettis and defensive end/linebacker Kevin Greene. This will be the fourth time that Bettis has made it to the finals. An interesting fact found on ColdHardFootballFacts.com, ranks Bettis as the top "Big" running back in NFL history. The website takes different approaches to ranking players and in the case of, "Big Back" 240 ... Read More
Five biggest villains in Pittsburgh sports history
Villain: A wicked, evil person who is typically at odds with the hero. Someone who is the root cause of a particular problem or an evil plan. Fans love to hate them. They are defiant, mean and at times, just pure evil. A sports villain becomes a villain because of success, triumph, and their overwhelming positive contributions. Unfortunately, they became a villain because there success or triumph at one time or another came at the expense of a Pittsburgh sports team. Check out my list of ... Read More
Five defining moments of the 2013 Pittsburgh Steelers
Every team has defining moments in a season that can make or break a season. For the 2013 Pittsburgh Steelers, there were unfortunately more breaking moments that led the Steelers to missing the playoffs for a second consecutive season. We now look at the five plays that broke the Steelers stride in a tumultuous up and down season. Down goes Pouncey Four minutes into the 2013 season, the Steelers' season had a nightmarish theme of impactful injuries. Every NFL franchise expects to deal ... Read More