http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/players/art_rooney/126261 Recent articles about Art Rooney en-us Injuries really have taken their toll on the Pittsburgh Steelers over the course of the last two seasons, and team president Art Rooney II has taken notice of it. “It does happen sort of in cycles, and hopefully we’re getting through this cycle," said Rooney back in January. "But having said that I don’t think we can just sit here and believe we’ll come to the end of the cycle. We have to look at everything we’re doing, and we will look at everything we’re doing, from the training and conditioning side of things, from a practice side of things and see if there are things we can do Read more [...] Wed, 05 Jun 2013 10:31:35 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/steelers_players_undergoing_stress_tests_in_2013/13766990 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/steelers_players_undergoing_stress_tests_in_2013/13766990 Steelers Players Undergoing Stress Tests In 2013 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/steelers_players_undergoing_stress_tests_in_2013/13766990 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Dr. Butch won the $355,000 Art Rooney Pace on Saturday night at Yonkers Raceway. Driven by George Brennan, the 3-year-old son of Art Major paced the mile in 1:51:2 and paid $6.90 to win the race honoring the late owner of the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Rooney family has owned Yonkers Raceway since 1972. Lonewolf Currier was second, and Sir Cary's Z Tam finished third. Dr. Butch, owned by Ken Jacobs and trained by Linda Toscano, finished third last week in the Rooney elimination in his only other start of the year. Sat, 01 Jun 2013 23:48:39 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/dr_butch_wins_art_rooney_pace/13742969 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/dr_butch_wins_art_rooney_pace/13742969 Dr. Butch wins Art Rooney Pace http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/dr_butch_wins_art_rooney_pace/13742969 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Pro Football Talk is doing a 32-part series this month that features a Mount Rushmore for each of the NFL teams. This question has been beat to death over the years, but in the case of the Pittsburgh Steelers, it always produces great discussion as there are so many members of the organization that one could argue as a candidate to be one of the four faces of the franchise. I think that everyone would agree that Art Rooney Sr. has to be one of the four faces on a Steelers Mount Rushmore. If you disagree, make your argument for leaving him off below. Once you get past "The Chief, however, Read more [...] Sun, 12 May 2013 15:00:17 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/the_age_old_steelers_mount_rushmore_discussion/13601507 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/the_age_old_steelers_mount_rushmore_discussion/13601507 The Age Old Steelers Mount Rushmore Discussion http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/the_age_old_steelers_mount_rushmore_discussion/13601507 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png We already know to expect a flat salary cap in 2014, but opinions seem to be mixed about what it will be in 2015 when the new television deal money starts kicking in. Pittsburgh Steelers president Art Rooney II seems to think the next few years that the salary cap will not increase very much when he talked to the Pittsburgh media about the tough decisions the team has had to make recently that led to the release of linebacker James Harrison and guard Willie Colon. "Every year you have to make decisions like that. You obviously have to look ahead to what the implications are going to be in years Read more [...] Fri, 15 Mar 2013 10:09:04 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/flat_salary_cap_in_2015_as_well_art_rooney_ii_seems_to_think_so/13149934 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/flat_salary_cap_in_2015_as_well_art_rooney_ii_seems_to_think_so/13149934 Flat Salary Cap In 2015 As Well? Art Rooney II Seems To Think So http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/flat_salary_cap_in_2015_as_well_art_rooney_ii_seems_to_think_so/13149934 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Some new quotes have emerged from the year-end talk that Pittsburgh Steelers team president Art Rooney II had with members of the Pittsburgh media last week concerning injuries suffered this past season and training. “I do think it’s something that comes in cycles,” said Rooney about injuries, per the Steelers official website. “I remember sitting there a few years ago and looking at the Colts, who had like 15 guys on injured reserve, and I was thinking, ‘I’m glad that’s not us.’ “It does happen sort of in cycles, and hopefully we’re getting through this cycle. But having Read more [...] Mon, 14 Jan 2013 21:48:01 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/bad_luck_or_bad_conditioning_art_rooney_ii_says_he_will_look_into_it_as_it_relates_to_injuries/12660739 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/bad_luck_or_bad_conditioning_art_rooney_ii_says_he_will_look_into_it_as_it_relates_to_injuries/12660739 Bad Luck Or Bad Conditioning? Art Rooney II Says He Will Look Into It As It Relates To Injuries http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/bad_luck_or_bad_conditioning_art_rooney_ii_says_he_will_look_into_it_as_it_relates_to_injuries/12660739 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Any time that Pittsburgh Steelers Team President Art Rooney II talks, it is usually news worthy. Rooney II, according to Gerry Dulac of the Pittsburgh Post Gazette, said Wednesday in regard to restricted free agent wide receiver Mike Wallace, "He should be here." When NFL Total Access reported those four words Wednesday evening on their broadcast, they said take them for what they are worth. What were they worth? What message was Rooney II trying to send with those four words, and exactly what context were they used in? He obviously knew the statement would make news, but without additional Read more [...] Wed, 13 Jun 2012 23:55:41 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/he_should_be_here_says_art_rooney_ii_what_were_those_four_words_worth/11008949 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/he_should_be_here_says_art_rooney_ii_what_were_those_four_words_worth/11008949 ‘He Should Be Here’, Says Art Rooney II – What Were Those Four Words Worth? http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/he_should_be_here_says_art_rooney_ii_what_were_those_four_words_worth/11008949 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Happy Friday everyone. Time to post something a little on the lighter side as we head off into the final weekend before the draft. The ever entertaining Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Ike Taylor is at again today as he is attempting to get Art Rooney II to join Twitter. Taylor posted in a tweet today, "Bout to see if I can start MR. ART ROONEY a TWITTA page Might need y'all HELP NO foe an answer is not an OPTION WORD". Does it get any better than that? Taylor was asked about the possibilities of getting Ambassador Dan Rooney on Twitter as well and his reply was, "OH THAT WANT BE A PROBLEM" Bout Read more [...] Fri, 20 Apr 2012 13:30:29 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/ike_taylor_attempting_to_get_ambassador_rooney_art_rooney_ii_to_join_twitter/10603792 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/ike_taylor_attempting_to_get_ambassador_rooney_art_rooney_ii_to_join_twitter/10603792 Ike Taylor Attempting To Get Ambassador Rooney & Art Rooney II To Join Twitter http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/ike_taylor_attempting_to_get_ambassador_rooney_art_rooney_ii_to_join_twitter/10603792 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Check out the video. The Pittsburgh Steelers will be celebrating their 80th season, so the team unveiled their throwback 1934 uniforms — and they look absolutely hideous. Fortunately, the black-and-gold striped jerseys will be worn for just two games in 2012. "We wanted to go back ... and recall some of the early days of the franchise," Steelers’ President Art Rooney II said. “Back in the early 1990's we wore the 1933 jersey for our throwback game, so we thought the 1934 jersey would be something different and would help us recall the early days of pro football." Tue, 17 Apr 2012 19:50:12 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/video_the_pittsburgh_steelers_throwback_uniforms_are_ugly/10580509 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/video_the_pittsburgh_steelers_throwback_uniforms_are_ugly/10580509 Steelers unveil unsightly throwback uniforms http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/video_the_pittsburgh_steelers_throwback_uniforms_are_ugly/10580509 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/b/c/bcda60ecdb7bbd10fe39358d1d438fc64844b4d6/mini/steelers.jpg Ever since it was announced that Bruce Arians had retired as the Pittsburgh Steelers offensive coordinator, team president Art Rooney II has been accused of being a meddlesome owner as it relates to not letting head coach Mike Tomlin make his own decisions in regards to his own coaching staff.. Although the Arians exit was termed a retirement in a statement by Tomlin, Arians was hired as the Indianapolis Colts new offensive coordinator just a short time thereafter. That led many to think that Rooney II put his foot down about Arians returning. Tomlin had said in his final press conference of the Read more [...] Thu, 16 Feb 2012 17:44:27 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/art_rooney_ii_answers_to_charges_of_being_a_meddlesome_owner/9960670 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/art_rooney_ii_answers_to_charges_of_being_a_meddlesome_owner/9960670 Art Rooney II Answers To Charges Of Being A Meddlesome Owner http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/art_rooney_ii_answers_to_charges_of_being_a_meddlesome_owner/9960670 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png With the New York Giants in the Super Bowl this year, there will undoubtedly be some speculation regarding whether or not the Rooney family, majority owners of the Pittsburgh Steelers, will be rooting for them against the New England Patriots or not.  The reason:  The Rooneys and Maras have a connection that is steeped in family connectedness. The relationship between Art Rooney "The Chief" and Tim Mara goes as far back as the late 1920s and early 1930s, and it didn't necessarily relate to football, although both men were creating franchises that would go on to produce World Championship teams. Art Read more [...] Sun, 29 Jan 2012 17:10:50 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/the_rooney_mara_connection/9660784 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/the_rooney_mara_connection/9660784 The Rooney-Mara connection http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/the_rooney_mara_connection/9660784 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger is certainly not happy about offensive coordinator Bruce Arians being let go and he has spoke out about today to two different media outlets. Roethlisberger, who is currently in Hawaii practicing for the Pro Bowl game on Sunday, told Fran Charles and Marshall Faulk of the NFL Network in regards to the departure of Arians, "Well, anyone that knows about the Pittsburgh Steelers, it's family, from the top to bottom, from the Rooney's all the way down to the training staff, to equipment staff. Everybody. So when you lose a family member it always tough Read more [...] Thu, 26 Jan 2012 19:06:24 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/ben_roethlisberger_wants_answers_from_art_rooney_ii_damn_it/9609407 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/ben_roethlisberger_wants_answers_from_art_rooney_ii_damn_it/9609407 Big Ben upset over Arians' departure http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/ben_roethlisberger_wants_answers_from_art_rooney_ii_damn_it/9609407 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/4/1/418637026718322e41e227f382f74a99635e3a32/mini/arians-roethlisberger.jpg Bob Labriola recently sat down for the second part of his one-on-one interview with Pittsburgh Steelers President Art Rooney II and Rooney answered questions about full time officials, the new Steelers NIKE uniforms for 2012 as well as new throwback uniforms for next season as well. Labriola made sure to hit on the recent departure of offensive coordinator Bruce Arians, and while Rooney seemed to dance around the question at first, he then seemed comfortable pinning the reasoning on the Arians on again, off again retirement talk. He did however state how they were looking to improve the offense. Read more [...] Wed, 25 Jan 2012 23:12:23 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/art_rooney_ii_talks_about_bruce_arians_decision_passing_game_evolution/9591836 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/art_rooney_ii_talks_about_bruce_arians_decision_passing_game_evolution/9591836 Art Rooney II Talks About Bruce Arians Decision & Passing Game Evolution http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/art_rooney_ii_talks_about_bruce_arians_decision_passing_game_evolution/9591836 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Coach Tomlin has come out repeatedly and made known he likes continuity in his unit.  That got shook up last week when the Steelers did not renew the contract of Bruce Arians.  Art Rooney II was ready for a change and made the decision.  Even after Tomlin came out and said he wanted Arians back in 2012.  Tomlin lost the first round of this fight.  Who will win Round 2? Rooney is the big boss and he was ready for a change.  He wants the more “blue collar” type of offense that the Steelers used to have.  He has been calling for it for years.  It is starting to come to a head with the removal of Arians.  Even though it was an unpopular decision with his coach and his quarterback. To do this Rooney is most likely going to have to look outside the organization to find his candidate.  There are blue collar run the ball guys out in the league ready to go.  If he wants to go that old school he could bring in Tom Cable who is the offensive line coach right now for Seattle.  Todd Haley runs t... Wed, 25 Jan 2012 12:02:30 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/tomlin_wants_continuity_and_rooney_wants_change_who_wins/9578717 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/tomlin_wants_continuity_and_rooney_wants_change_who_wins/9578717 Tomlin Wants Continuity and Rooney Wants Change, Who Wins? http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/tomlin_wants_continuity_and_rooney_wants_change_who_wins/9578717 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Bruce Arians was forced to retire last week as his contract was not going to be renewed by the Steelers.  The decision came from above.  Art Rooney II did not want Arians on the staff and told Arians he would not be resigned with the team.  After yesterday’s report from ESPN it looks like Arians was “retired” for the wrong reasons. Rooney wants the team to go back to the way things were.  He wants to be a dominantly running team.  He has been calling for it for the past couple of years.  He wants 3 yards and cloud of dust.  Lets hold the ball and play defense type ot team.  This is shocking. The NFL does not work this way anymore.  Even if you play defense the game is about throwing the ball.  Going backwards in time is not the right idea.  This is not 1990.  Teams do not play that game anymore.  The teams in the Super Bowl are the teams that pass.  We were one of those teams who threw the ball to get there.  The Ravens never make it because they can not score enough even if they pl... Mon, 23 Jan 2012 11:57:37 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/bruce_arians_was_retired_because_rooney_is_stuck_in_the_past/9532226 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/bruce_arians_was_retired_because_rooney_is_stuck_in_the_past/9532226 Bruce Arians was “Retired” Because Rooney is Stuck in the Past http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/bruce_arians_was_retired_because_rooney_is_stuck_in_the_past/9532226 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png The Pittsburgh Steelers will wear new "throwback" uniforms for two homes games in 2012 as the team celebrates its 80th season in the NFL according to team Steelers president Art Rooney II on Tuesday. Rooney met with several of the Pittsburgh media today for a 20 plus minute interview to put a wrap on the 2011 season and look forward to 2012. The Steelers wore throwback uniforms this past season at home against the Baltimore Ravens and the Cleveland Browns and they featured the black jersey tops with yellow stripes and yellow numbers. They wore these with the white pants that had yellow and black Read more [...] Tue, 17 Jan 2012 22:11:57 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/steelers_to_wear_new_throwback_uniforms_for_two_home_games_in_2012/9416039 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/steelers_to_wear_new_throwback_uniforms_for_two_home_games_in_2012/9416039 Steelers To Wear New Throwback Uniforms For Two Home Games in 2012 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/steelers_to_wear_new_throwback_uniforms_for_two_home_games_in_2012/9416039 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png