Found November 09, 2009 on With Leather: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Ryan Clark
TEAMS: New York Giants

Super_bowl_xliii_75ad
Although everyone knew that Steelers safety Ryan Clark was going to sit as his team traveled to Denver for tonight’s Monday night game, he still made the trip with the team. Clark, whose sickle-cell condition causes his blot to clot when his body is under duress at high altitudes, nearly died after playing in Pittsburgh’s [...]
Yardbarker aggregates the latest sports news, rumors and gossip from around the web. We use proprietary algorithms to automatically categorize stories and associate photos with articles. If you feel an article was miscategorized, please email tagging@yardbarker.com.
THE BACKYARD
AROUND THE WEB
RELATED ARTICLES

No Ryan Clark, but Same Steel Curtain

by Nancy GayFiled under: Broncos, SteelersDENVER -- Pittsburgh Steelers safety Ryan Clark wasn't happy with coach Mike Tomlin's decision to deactivate him for Monday night's key AFC showdown against the Denver Broncos. So his team tried to alleviate some of the conflict Clark may have felt as a spectator. The Steelers defense forced three Kyle Orton interceptions and Clark's replacement...

Ryan Clark officially is "questionable"

Every once in a while (or less frequently), one of our predictions comes to fruition.And it almost makes us forget the ones we got wrong. On Saturday, we predicted that Steelers safety Ryan Clark will be listed as questionable for...

Daily Links – Monday Night is Finally Here

Ryan Clark isn’t the only player who has a hard time playing at altitude. [Denver Post] The Broncos are lowest scoring team in the NFL with a winning record. [DPO] Brian Dawkins is proving every week that he’s still very much the leader he’s always been. [Colorado Springs Gazette] Which #92 will be getting to the quarterback tonight? [...]

Ryan Clark's replacement pick sparks Steelers

Safety Ryan Clark got his wish: replacement Tyrone Carter took one to the house and Clark got to fly home with his teammates this time.

Steelers FS Ryan Clark Planned To Play Vs Broncos

Steelers safety Ryan Clark planned to played in Denver despite nearly losing his life after a game in the high-altitude city two years ago. He also...

Carter steps up in safety role, Steelers shut down Broncos

Tyrone Carter started in place of safety Ryan Clark as a precaution Monday and made the big play that sparked the Steelers to their fifth consecutive win, taking the first of his two interceptions 48 yards for a touchdown in Pittsburgh's 28-10 win over Denver.

Someday, this team will value players like Ryan Clark

Ryan Clark is not an elite football player. Ryan Clark will never be on a list of the ten or even twenty best safeties in the league. Ryan Clark is never going to go to a Pro Bowl or receive a $15 million signing bonus. All the guy does is start for the best defense in football, hit Willis...

Steelers' S Clark planned to play in Denver

Steelers safety Ryan Clark planned to played in Denver despite nearly losing his life after a game in the high-altitude city two years ago. He also said he's not unhappy coach Mike Tomlin chose to hold him out.

Timmons, Kirschke to sit out Monday's game

Already unlikely to have safety Ryan Clark for Monday night's game against Denver, the Steelers will be missing two more starters on the defense.

Replacement Tyrone Carter AFC Defensive Player of the Week

Carter started at free safety for Ryan Clark, who was held out of the game because of a medical condition.

Fill-in Tyrone Carter's interception return for a TD ignites Steelers past Broncos 28-10

DENVER (AP) — Rarely has playing it safe paid off so well for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Tyrone Carter started in place of safety Ryan Clark as a precaution Monday night and made the big play that sparked the Steelers to their fifth straight win, taking the first of his two interceptions 48 yards for a touchdown in Pittsburgh's 28-10 win over the Denver Broncos.

Rod Smith applauds Tomlin’s decision on Clark

Former Broncos receiver Rod Smith was among the featured guests at the ESPN Monday Night Football Chalk Talk luncheon Monday afternoon. The news that Pittsburgh safety Ryan Clark won’t play tonight because of how his sickle-cell condition could possibly become exasperated in altitude hit home with Smith, whose daughter Vanessa also has a sickle cell [...]

Steelers scratch 3 starters for tonight's game

DENVER -- Three defensive starters for the Steelers were scratched for tonight's game against the Denver Broncos: Safety Ryan Clark, defensive end Travis Kirschke and linebacker Lawrence Timmons, all for health reasons.
THE GIANTS HOT 25
Today's Best Stuff
For Bloggers

Join the Yardbarker Network (YBN) for more promotion, traffic, and money.

Company Info
Help
What is Yardbarker?

Yardbarker is the largest network of sports blogs and pro athlete blogs on the web. This site is the hub of the Yardbarker Network, where our editors and algorithms curate the best sports content from our network and beyond.