Los Angeles Times - Kobe Bryant has received a reported $6.7-million offer from an Italian team, but it was far from certain Bryant would play there, according to a person familiar with Bryant's thought process. The lucrative offers ... Read More
Giants’Brandon Jacobs making good on vow to not play hurt
Los Angeles Times - Kobe Bryant has received a reported $6.7-million offer from an Italian team, but it was far from certain Bryant would play there, according to a person familiar with Bryant's thought process. The lucrative offers ... Read More
Mendenhall Remains in the Dog House
For Rashard Mendenhall, the Pittsburgh Steelers leading rusher for the previous three seasons is facing a troublesome black and gold future, to say the least. Multiple factors, including injuries (offseason knee surgery and an Achilles injury), inactive for two consecutive games, and to put the icing on the crumbling Mendenhall cake, a suspension for one week, including Sunday’s game against the Dallas Cowboys. Despite Mendenhall’s injuries, even when he is healthy, he is third on the ... Read More
Why Players Should Be Booed For Poor Performance
Much is being said about the fact the Heinz Field faithful booed Mike Wallace after another dropped pass clanged off his hands early during Sunday’s 34-24 loss to San Diego. Chances were good that Wallace would have taken it to the house on the play, so the drop cost the Steelers some much needed offensive performance. Why shouldn’t fans boo poor performance? Wallace wants paid like a top receiver yet seems to have one or two awful drops in every game. The fact he ended the day with a strong ... Read More
Backup Players are Big Part of NFL Game
Fans dread seeing it happen. Their star player, the leader of the team, the on-field commander other players look toward to perform in times of greatest need, is lying on the field, writhing in pain, succumbing to injury. In the blink of an eye, the untested backup is thrust into the spotlight in front of thousands of fans hanging on his every movement. For the team, his performance will play a critical role in the their success without their superstar. If he performs well, laud and glory ... Read More
Pittsburgh Steelers Week 14 Report Card
Just when you think you have this Pittsburgh Steelers team pegged, they turn in a performance like they did against the San Diego Chargers on Sunday, making you realize that after 14 weeks of football, we still have no idea what type of team the Steelers really are. Sunday’s 34-24 loss wasn’t pretty for sure, especially to a team that has never won a regular season game in Pittsburgh and was playing with a lame duck coach in Norv Turner. Thanks to the Dallas Cowboys beating the Cincinnati ... Read More
Steelers’ missed opportunities run deeper than this year
Fresh off one of the most dramatic wins in recent franchise history, the Steelers came home and laid a Casey Hampton sized egg against the San Diego Chargers. Yes, the same San Diego Chargers that came into the game with a 4-8 record and a particularly haunting past in Pittsburgh. Yet, despite the bad record, missing three starting offensive linemen, playing with four defensive linemen, and being led by a coach who will be fired at the end of the season, the Chargers crushed the Steelers. ... Read More
Steelers get embarrassed by Chargers, lose 34-24
After their best win of the season a week ago in Baltimore, fans were fired up for the return of Ben Roethlisberger, and the Steelers were big favorites at home against the 4-8 San Diego Chargers. The Steelers, who have become known for playing down to their competition, were thrown all over by Philip Rivers and the absence of Ike Taylor hurt the Steelers as Curtis Brown had a rough day at cornerback. Ben Roethlsiberger and the Steelers offense had a tough time moving the ball throughout the ... Read More
Time to think about the future behind Big Ben
With Ben Roethlisberger constantly being injured, whether it is small or large, when is it time to get a backup to sit behind him and learn? At the age of 30, Ben is still in the prime of his career. He will eventually hold all Steeler records for a quarterback, all except maybe Super Bowl victories. His toughness is unquestioned and his leadership is seen both on and off the field. Obviously no one wants him to have any career ending injuries or start to play terrible, but football teams ... Read More
One game at a time, one kick at a time
For the Pittsburgh Steelers, their last game proved that their consistency, willingness, and devotion will take them to the NFL playoffs. Each player had a specific role to play, whether simple or complicated, that needed to be fulfilled to prove that they are, indeed, a valuable playoff team. The Steelers victory over the Baltimore Ravens last Sunday, proved just that. To close out the infamous rivalry with a much needed win was Steelers kicker, Shaun Suisham. In this do-or-die game, ... Read More