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STEELERS-TITANS TO OPEN 2009

The Steelers confirmed today that they'll be opening the 2009 season on Thursday, September 10 against the Terrible Towel-stomping, Chris Hope and Nate Washington-employing Tennessee Titans. I'm guessing the above incident will be mentioned roughly 2,500 times between now and...
>> mondesishouse.blogspot.com/2009/03...
 

Steelers-Redskins one-liners

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With QB Ben Roethlisberger out of the lineup, the Steelers leaned heavily on running backs Rashard Mendenhall and Willie Parker.Three penalties on their first drive limited the effectiveness of the Steelers' first-team offense, however.Said QB Charlie Batch, "It was a...
>> profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2009/08...
 

Preseason Opener: Some Scattered Observations

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The Steelers got pretty much what anyone wants out of a first preseason game last night: encouraging signs from some new players who will need to make contributions this season and, best of all, no significant injuries. Even Heath Miller got a catch when he was supposed to have been...
>> dcsteelernation.blogspot.com/2009/08...
 

JOSE BAUTISTA A BLUE JAY

Earlier this afternoon, the Pirates consummated a trade with the Toronto Blue Jays that sent 3B Jose Bautista north of the border for the always-intriguing Minor Leaguer To Be Named Later.Rather than bore you with statistics, I'll limit my coverage to an email that our very own...
>> mondesishouse.blogspot.com/2008/08...
 

Breaking Down the Roster w/ Free Agency Coming: QB and RB

With free agency upon us in a few days, it?s time to start looking at the roster, and the tweaking that will be done. Here we go with a breakdown of the QB and RB spots: QB?s Ben Roethlisberger Byron Leftwich Dennis Dixon Charlie Batch This is not a real position of need for the team...
>> www.steelersgab.com/2009/02...
 

TOP 10 CURSED PRO FOOTBALL POSITIONS

by DMtShooter, Five Tool Tool Ever notice how your favorite pro football team seems to have the same weakness, year after maddening year? (This is where you nod your head vigorously. Good theoretical audience.) Well, here's a list of the Heels of Achilles. Enjoy, or wince, or both...
>> www.epiccarnival.com/2008/08...
 

Key Fantasy Matchups for Sunday's Lions-Vikings Matchup

From: KFFL.com Lions quarterback vs. Vikings SS Darren Sharper Sharper has intercepted 11 passes against the Lions and returned two of them for touchdowns. Quarterback Jon Kitna (back) has thrown three picks to Sharper. From Scott Mitchell to Charlie Batch to Joey Harrington to Kitna...
>> www.lionsgab.com/2008/10...
 

The Dream Ends In Pittsburgh

Saturday was a sad day in Steel Town.? The beauty of football is that every Fall you're entitled to dream about what future glories might lie ahead for your favorite team.? Of course,?those of us in Pittsburgh are entitled to dream a little longer and a little harder than say the...
>> nicepickcowher.com/2008/08...
 

New, Fancy-Talking NFLPA Boss Knows His Shakespeare, Young Jeezy

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DeMaurice Smith, the rookie executive director of what's left of the NFLPA, is dropping some serious oratory on his constituents these days, name-checking Hamlet, Nicolas Sarkozy, Napoleon, Iran and Young Jeezy, all in one speech. He's the realest! NFL.com's Vic Carucci...
>> deadspin.com/5305603...
 

Redskins Vs Steelers Review: Defense (and Other Stories)

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There were several Redskins defensive storylines I could have focused on Saturday night when Washington squared off against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Preseason Week Two. You know the kind … Had middle linebacker London Fletcher really lost the half-step he seemed to have...
>> bleacherreport.com/article...
 

Top 10 inappropriate Super Bowl questions

10. (To Tony Dungy on the NBC set At halftime) "The Cards have just suffered a hideous and devastating tragedy on the final play before halftime. How do they get over that?" 9. (To Kurt Warner) "How much does winning the Walter Payton award mean to you right now?"...
>> fivetooltool.blogspot.com/2009/02...
 

STEELERS KEEP BATCH

After Byron Leftwich turned his nose at the Steelers' insulting offer of the league minimum in favor of a two-year, $7.5 million deal with Tampa, a gaping hole remained in the team's QB depth chart. In stepped Homestead's Charlie Batch to save the day, signing a one-year...
>> mondesishouse.blogspot.com/2009/04...
 

Top 10 absolutely true facts about this year's Super Bowl

Are you well and truly prepared for the Super Bowl? Not until you know these following facts. 10) Before he was born again, Kurt Warner was born 9) Larry Fitzgerald's mother is a sex advice columnist, and his sister is a crack whore 8) When Troy Polamalu wakes up in the morning, his hair is ...
>> fivetooltool.blogspot.com/2009/02...
 

Tuesday Morning Thoughts: Execrable Commercials

This image resulted from a Goggle images search of "Best Commercials". I concur. Although today, the young Cindy Crawford would be called a plus sized model. Alright, this week's TMT theme? Terrible commercials and advertisements. 1. The Bud Light "Drinkability"...
>> chicitysport.blogspot.com/2008/11...
 

A STEELERS SOFTBALL SATURDAY

This is the best I could do for a "Steelers Softball" photoFor anyone interested in watching football players play softball, tomorrow is your lucky day. At 1 PM at North Allegheny HS, several Steelers take to the diamond for a celebrity game to benefit the Pittsburgh Foundation...
>> mondesishouse.blogspot.com/2008/06...
 

The Offseason: Quarterbacks

This is an idea lovingly ripped from PhinPhanatic, the FSB Dolphins Blog, but it is a great idea.
>> ebonybird.com/2009/01...
 

Wheel, Keep On Turning

Kitna. Orlovsky. Stanton. Henson. Culpepper. Who's next? PFT is reporting that the Lions are still unsure about which QB will be under center this week against the Colts: Starter Daunte Culpepper has a shoulder injury that will make him, in the words of coach Rod Marinelli, "...
>> 16thanksgivings.blogspot.com/2008/12...
 

Epic Thanksgiving

I just realized what's happening this Thanksgiving. Thursday, November 27th, is going to be ginormous. At 12:30 PM (EST) we'll get to see our one nationally televised game of the year while we sip our apple cider and nibble on appetizers. Or whatever. And our one big game of...
>> 16thanksgivings.blogspot.com/2008/10...
 

Leftwich to Get Plenty of Reps Thursday Night vs Panthers

Look for backup QB Byron Leftwich to get most of the snaps Thursday night when the Steelers play their final preseason game vs the Panthers at home.
>> www.steelersgab.com/?p=476...
 

SILVERBACK PLAYED TWO

Big Ben: too cool for socksFor all of you concerned, the Steelers' softball extravaganza went off as planned on Saturday. The "early" game at North Allegheny High School featured big names such as Hines Ward, Ben Roethlisberger, Charlie Batch, Nate Washington, Deshea...
>> mondesishouse.blogspot.com/2008/06...
 

Lions uncaged

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So I’m sure folks have been wondering where my exquisitely detailed, play-by-play breakdown of the open practice at Ford Field—the “Lions Uncaged!” event--is.  It is here, at NetRat’s blog.  NetRat has been doing incredible work, watching all of the publicly available practices...
>> thelionsinwinter.blogspot.com/2009/08...
 

Redskins top Steelers in second preseason game

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The Pittsburgh Steelers dropped their first preseason game 13-17 of the year last night to the Washington Redskins. The game gave us a good opportunity to see the first team for the first couple of series. However more importantly it gave the youngsters an opportunity to showcase their...
>> mvn.com/thestee...
 

Steelers, Cardinals tied at the half

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econd-year receiver Limas Sweed made two acrobatic catches, including a 45-yarder from Charlie Batch that led to a field goal, as the Steelers and the Arizona Cardinals went to halftime tied, 3-3, in both teams’ preseason opener.
>> www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pitts...
 

My Day at M&T Bank Stadium (via ArmchairGM)

Dirtlocker points for: Charlie Batch, Devard Darling, Najeh Davenport, Clark Haggans, Santonio Holmes, David Pittman, Willie Reid, Cory Ross, Musa Smith, Matt Stover, Cedrick Wilson, Yamon Figurs, Troy Smith My Day at M&T Bank Stadium Yesterday the Baltimore Ravens defeated the playoff-bo...
>> www.dirtlocker.com/score.p...
 

Pirates 2, Phillies 0

In a night that was filled with massive frustration and what seemed like an inevitable heartbreaking loss, the Pirates pulled out a 2-0 stunner in 12 innings at Citizens Bank Park on Friday night. -- Paul Maholm was back to his usual self (of late)--the dominant one. 7 innings, 10...
>> www.raisethejollyroger.com/2008/08...
 
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