ALAN FANECA RUMORS & GOSSIP
Faneca touts cause of shedding excess weight
Alan Faneca isnt missing much about his old self -- the aching joints, the Santa Claus belly, the big and tall clothing shops.
But there is one memory that still haunts his thoughts.
Those chocolate, peanut butter protein shakes with big scoops of peanut butter, Faneca said with mock sadness in his voice. They were about 1,000 calories each, and I used to eat three a day. I definitely...
Via Fox Sports Arizona
March 06, 2013
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Steelers Running Game & Lack Of Directional Balance The Last Three Seasons
One thing that has been noticeably different since Alan Faneca left the Pittsburgh Steelers is the ability of the offense to be balanced directionally as far as running plays go. With the drafting of Stanford guard David DeCastro and the move of Willie Colon from right tackle to left guard now, the Steelers offense will hope to be much more balanced than the previous three seasons...
David DeCastro changes number to 66
It seems as if a familiar face had entered Steelers minicamp practice today. First round pick David DeCastro changed his number to 66. Steelers fans remember the last great guard to wear that number. Alan Faneca was a stalwart for the Steelers at the Left Guard position for years. Until the helmet came off you may have thought it was him.
DeCastro will have a lot to live...
An Old Face Could Give The Steelers Offensive Line A New Lease Of Life
By Cian Fahey
After Alan Faneca left the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2008, the Steelers looked to the then 25-year-old Chris Kemoeatu to become his replacement. After a fine first year in the starting line-up, Kemoeatu received a five year deal worth $20 million.
Skip ahead to the 2012 off-season and Kemoeatu's status as a Steelers starter is gone while his position on the roster...
A Natural Pulling Guard -- Pittsburgh Style
Lucas Nix grew up in Western PA to the sights and sounds of Russ Grimm, Alan Faneca and Jack Lambert, among others. And today he's "pumped" about his Combine interview with the Steelers. Read more inside from Indianapolis.
Via pit.scout.com
February 24, 2012
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