Pittsburgh, PAùComing into this week four game, Pittsburgh SteelersÆrunning back Rashard Mendenhall had just 45 yards on seven carries this year. Mendenall was under enormous scrutiny after being the SteelersÆfirst round pick of 2008 and showing numerous signs of a bust.
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Mendenhall missed the final 12 games of the 2008 season after breaking his scapula in week four against the Ravens when he made his first start of the season.
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This year, however, MendenhallÆs first start went a little differently.
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The Steelers, just coming off an 0-2 road trip were out to make a statement that this season wasnÆt the repeated Super Bowl hangover of 2006.
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After being outscored 24-0 in the fourth quarter this year and have su ...
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Pittsburgh Prevails: Roethlisberger, Mendenhall Let Defense Off Hook
Posted: 5th October 2009 by Charlie Cox in NFLComments Off on Pittsburgh Prevails: Roethlisberger, Mendenhall Let Defense Off Hook