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Rushing Game Problems for Pittsburgh Steelers are in the Back Field.

Posted: 12th September 2009 by Nick Signorelli in NFL
The biggest weakness of the Pittsburgh Steelers entering the 2008 offseason was the offensive line. After the Steelers management made no real effort to improve the unit, many believed the Steelers were in for a long year. It is debatable that the reason for the Steelers rushing game finishing 23rd in 2008, was that the offensive line was just not able to do their job. Starting out the 2009 season, the ...

The Madden Curse Strikes: Troy Polamalu Out Three to Six Weeks

Posted: 11th September 2009 by Nick Signorelli in NFL
As with every year, the player who graces the cover of the EA Sports' Madden football game has been injured. Its latest victim—Troy Polamalu. Late in the first half of the Pittsburgh Steelers-Tennessee Titans season opener, Polamalu, who was having an All-Pro first half, sprained his MCL in his left knee on a blocked field goal attempt. Alge Crumpler rolled up on Polamalu's left knee as Polamalu tried to pick up the live ...

It Is Time To Realize These Aren’t Your Parents’ Pittsburgh Steelers

Posted: 11th September 2009 by Nick Signorelli in NFL
Being born in Pittsburgh, I was also born into Steeler Nation. As I grew up, I watched Chuck Noll as he produced the finest dynasty ever in the NFL. He did so, but stacking a defense with power hitters, smart players, and physical specimens that battered people because they enjoyed it. Adding to the punishing defense, there was the pounding running game. Franco Harris and Rocky Blier would amaze fans with ...

Pittsburgh Steelers Ground Game Faces Uphill Climb After Win Against Titans

Posted: 11th September 2009 by Nick Signorelli in NFL
The biggest weakness of the Pittsburgh Steelers entering the 2008 offseason was believed to be the offensive line. After the Steelers management made no real effort to improve the unit, many believed the Steelers were in for a long year. It is debatable that the reason for the Steelers rushing game finishing 23rd, was that the offensive line was just not able to do their job.  Starting out the 2009 season, ...

NFL Season Opener Titans vs Steelers: What to Expect

Posted: 10th September 2009 by Nick Signorelli in NFL
  As the 2009 NFL season prepares to kick off tonight, we will view a match up that many thought we would see last January in the AFC Championship game. Some people believe that this may be a preview of the 2009 AFC Championship game. The Tennessee Titans travel to Pittsburgh to play the defending Super Bowl Champion, Pittsburgh Steelers. Like most games, you can almost feel the excitement in the air. Tennessee, who ...