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Steelers Hoping to Avoid Trap Game in Music City
Posted on 11 Oct 2012 by Rob Stroup.
Pittsburgh is heading to Nashville for a Thursday night prime time contest against the Tennessee Titans. Pittsburgh and Tennessee used to be divisional foes when the Titans were the Houston Oilers, but now they play less often and this is no longer considered a rivalry game. The Steelers have an all-time mark of 41-29 against the Titans franchise (34-19 vs. Houston, but only 7-10 since the m...
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Steelers Dominate Home Opener
Posted on 17 Sep 2012 by Rob Stroup.
Yesterday, the Pittsburgh Steelers overwhelmed the New York Jets, 27-10. To quote Charles Dickens in A Tale of Two Cities, “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times…” That was the story of the New York Jets offense. On their first drive, Mark Sanchez efficiently moved Gang Green down the field on 4 for 5 passing, 80 yards, culminating with an in rhythm touchd...
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Steelers Fade Late to Manning’s Broncos
Posted on 10 Sep 2012 by Rob Stroup.
The Denver Broncos defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers 31-19 in the opening NFL weekend of the 2012 season. It was a back and forth chess match until the Broncos opened a late lead. There was an extended feeling out period as the game began. That feeling was erased as both offenses found their stride and put up yards and points, beginning in the second quarter. Pittsburgh struck first with 10:...
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Steelers Preseason Recap
Posted on 1 Sep 2012 by Rob Stroup.
Another preseason game, another devastating injury. Sean Spence, a rookie middle linebacker who was drafted in the third round, left the game in the third quarter with what coach Mike Tomlin deemed a “significant” left knee injury, including multiple ligament tears. Let's recap our first four 2012 draft picks: David DeCastro (RG) – dislocated kneecap, MCL surgery, and torn...
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DeCastro Tears Medial Collateral Ligament in Steelers Preseason Victory Over Bills
Posted on 26 Aug 2012 by Rob Stroup.
What is the worst nightmare for coaches and fans alike during the preseason? In a word, injuries. Pittsburgh encountered such a dilemma on Saturday night, as the Steelers visited western New York to do battle with the Bills. On the second offensive drive of the first quarter, rookie offensive right guard David DeCastro got pushed backwards and awkward had his knee twisted beneath him, causi...
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Pittsburgh Steelers Running Back Situation
Posted on 22 Jul 2012 by Rob Stroup.
How many of you cringed when Rashard Mendenhall went down with an obvious knee injury in what proved to be a meaningless season finale against the rival Cleveland Browns? It turned out to be an ACL tear, which as most football fans know, requires surgery and 8-12 months of rehabilitation before a player can return. Mendenhall is pushing to make his return some time this season, perhaps as e...
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Fantasy Week 5 Waivers
Posted on 4 Oct 2011 by David Willow.
Another week another injury, but thankfully this week's group of unfortunates haven't continued the trend of season ending injuries. The most notable injuries have been to Andre Johnson, who looked to have a major injury to his leg, but later reports suggested it was minor hamstring injury that will keep him out for around 2-3 weeks. The Steelers' Rashard Mendenhall was also hindered by a hamst...









