Found December 05, 2011 on Bleed Black & Gold: Yardbarker Blogger Network
In Coach Tomlin’s press conference today he let everyone know that the guys out with injuries last week will all be out this week minus Larry Foote.  That leaves Chris Carter, Arnaz Battle and Chris Hoke on the sidelines.  They missed last weeks game and now will miss this weeks game.  That leaves 4 more spots for the Steelers to fill for the inactive list.
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