http://www.yardbarker.com/rss/player/3778 Recent articles about Hines Ward en-us If you weren't worried about the supposedly toothless Steelers, you can start worrying now. Dennis Dixon just completed a couple of long passes, the second a 33-yard scoring strike to Santonio Holmes to tie the game. The Ravens have had secondary issues throughout their 2-5 slump, and the ease with which Dixon hit Hines Ward for 19 yards with Dawan Landry in unsuccessful pursuit, then caught Dominique Foxworth toe-tied on the touchdown, doesn't exactly instill confidence that th... Sun, 29 Nov 2009 21:08:08 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Ravens_Secondary_springs_a_leak/1651683 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Ravens_Secondary_springs_a_leak/1651683 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Ravens_Secondary_springs_a_leak/1651683 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/e/9/e92102187a4ecf6c18779fba9cf19164d45df55d/small/Pittsburgh_Steelers_2009_fe42.jpg Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger won't be starting tonight's game against the Ravens, due to the lingering effects of a concussion.Roethlisberger, as widely reported, was not cleared by a neurologist.But teammate Hines Ward hints at a locker room divided on the... Sun, 29 Nov 2009 20:21:32 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Ward_says_locker_room_is_50_50_on_whether_Ben_should_have_played/1651502 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Ward_says_locker_room_is_50_50_on_whether_Ben_should_have_played/1651502 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Ward_says_locker_room_is_50_50_on_whether_Ben_should_have_played/1651502 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/e/1/e10800a1f7d36e579a34c5558d95ea970ec57c53/small/Pittsburgh_Steelers_v_68b2.jpg Photo from fOTOGLIF I just watched Hines Ward on the NBC pregame show and was pretty shocked to hear him discuss the Ben Roethlisberger situation. Roethlisberger won’t play against the Ravens tonight due to a concussion that he suffered last week, leaving the Steelers with third-string quarterback Dennis Dixon, who will make his first NFL start. Hines [...] Sun, 29 Nov 2009 20:19:41 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Hines_Ward_calls_out_Ben_Roethlisberger_for_not_playing/1651456 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Hines_Ward_calls_out_Ben_Roethlisberger_for_not_playing/1651456 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Hines_Ward_calls_out_Ben_Roethlisberger_for_not_playing/1651456 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/c/b/cb8e75bf20779759144ca2e2f362567f5811f37e/small/Pittsburgh_Steelers_v_b7bc.jpg Steelers WR Hines Ward vs. Ravens CB Lardarius Webb The Steelers will line up Ward, above, anywhere on the field, so he gets a couple of chances to go against Webb. Ward is a tough receiver with no fear of going over the middle. He is a ferocious blocker and a fierce competitor. Webb, a rookie, hasn't seen a receiver like Ward, who can get into Webb's head. Webb is surprisingly strong and physical and can run with most receivers. He'll get a taste of a true professional tonight. E... Sun, 29 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Ravens_Steelers_Mike_Prestons_matchups_to_watch/1648179 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Ravens_Steelers_Mike_Prestons_matchups_to_watch/1648179 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Ravens_Steelers_Mike_Prestons_matchups_to_watch/1648179 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/e/8/e8fdcb5555bd60358c96aeba94712332ebc6bf52/small/Pittsburgh_Steelers_v_b952.jpg A fourth kick return for a score in the last five games sent the Steelers down a path that resulted in a 27-24 loss to the Chiefs. Said Steelers WR Hines Ward, "The coaches have to put us in a... Mon, 23 Nov 2009 10:54:54 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Steelers_Chiefs_one_liners/1617204 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Steelers_Chiefs_one_liners/1617204 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Steelers_Chiefs_one_liners/1617204 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/6/f/6fd9b648a17ce67b9b7ed7b2b6f27ea5822d1563/small/GettyImage.ashx_url_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f93020792.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d77BFBA49EF878921CC759DF4EBAC47D08F5CA158BD1D439BCE72F9D70AD2331AD560C848969BE991.jpg We thought we'd just continue to use the midway point of the season as an excuse to roll out some more easy content for us to read and discuss as we wait for Sunday's pivotal AFC North showdown with the Cincinnati Bengals. Drinkyourmilkshake and I are handing out some fictitious awards, both good and bad, but mostly good. They are..   Offensive MVP- Ben Roethlisberger Ben Roethlisberger is pretty clearly the offensive M.V.P. of the Steelers for the first half of 2009.&nbsp... Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:21:47 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/BTSC_Mid_Season_Awards/1558031 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/BTSC_Mid_Season_Awards/1558031 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/BTSC_Mid_Season_Awards/1558031 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/6/a/6ac1bd8ee4adbf3d1413d326e5e77e560ebb308d/small/Pittsburgh_Steelers_v_5ead.jpg Ben Roethlisberger hit Hines Ward for a three-yard touchdown with 1:22 remaining in the game to put the Steelers up 28-10 over the Denver Broncos. Pittsburgh could’ve run the ball on third down and kicked a field goal for a two touchdown lead if they were stopped. They opted to make a highlight play. [...] Related posts:Cal’s Jahvid Best Injured on Touchdown Leap Cal’s outstanding running back Jahvid Best was injured Saturday after...Video: Santonio Holmes Super Bowl Winni... Tue, 10 Nov 2009 01:21:35 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Hines_Ward_Jumps_Over_Champ_Bailey/1535884 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Hines_Ward_Jumps_Over_Champ_Bailey/1535884 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Hines_Ward_Jumps_Over_Champ_Bailey/1535884 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/0/e/0e5d352c22594431727446fb73039d10ba36da9a/small/FAVREnerds.jpg This video is proof positive that just like OJ Simpson, Hines Ward knows how to handle a Bronco in white.If you didn't catch that reference, chances are you slept through most of 1994 and 1995. Either way, game preview coming tomorrow.In the meantime, enjoy today's games, and go Ravens...?...I feel dirty even having to say that.Obligatory Footer - If you haven't already, become a fan of OFTOT on Facebook, join the blog network and follow Cotter and Steve on Twitter. Or d... Sun, 08 Nov 2009 12:05:25 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Whos_Fired_Up_For_Monday_Night/1524113 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Whos_Fired_Up_For_Monday_Night/1524113 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Whos_Fired_Up_For_Monday_Night/1524113 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/0/e/0e5d352c22594431727446fb73039d10ba36da9a/small/FAVREnerds.jpg When told that he came in first place in a Sports Illustrated poll asking NFL players to name the dirtiest player in the league, Steelers wide receiver Hines Ward said he was surprised to learn he came in ahead of... Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:22:38 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Hines_Ward_reflects_on_dirtiest_player_label/1504549 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Hines_Ward_reflects_on_dirtiest_player_label/1504549 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Hines_Ward_reflects_on_dirtiest_player_label/1504549 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/1/a/1a09f9d2df68f4dad8c5b77bc4f329202d995f4d/small/Pittsburgh_Steelers_v_ded9.jpg While We’re Waiting serves as the early morning gathering of WFNY-esque information for your viewing pleasure. Have something you think we should see? Send it to our tips email in the sidebar. Your must-read article of the day: “There are no best practices or guides for dealing with an athlete with a diagnosed mental illness.  The [...] Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:00:40 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/While_We_8217re_Waiting_8230_Delonte_and_the_Media_Dirty_Hines_Ward_and_Dysfunctional_Browns/1504304 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/While_We_8217re_Waiting_8230_Delonte_and_the_Media_Dirty_Hines_Ward_and_Dysfunctional_Browns/1504304 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/While_We_8217re_Waiting_8230_Delonte_and_the_Media_Dirty_Hines_Ward_and_Dysfunctional_Browns/1504304 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/5/6/56337c5349fb2429a3cb7f64fa81dcd0196e60be/small/San_Diego_Chargers_2cd1.jpg Is Hines Ward(notes) simply a guy who likes to play hard or a cheap shot artist? According to NFL players, it's the latter. Sports Illustrated asked 296 players who they thought was the dirtiest player in the league and the Pittsburgh Steelers receiver was a resounding victor, earning nearly double the votes of the next highest player. I was always on Ward's side when it came to the dirty/hard argument, but his block on Keith Rivers last year swayed me to the other side. It's a g... Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:32:54 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Players_say_Hines_Ward_Albert_Haynesworth_are_dirtiest_in_NFL/1501698 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Players_say_Hines_Ward_Albert_Haynesworth_are_dirtiest_in_NFL/1501698 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Players_say_Hines_Ward_Albert_Haynesworth_are_dirtiest_in_NFL/1501698 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/5/6/56337c5349fb2429a3cb7f64fa81dcd0196e60be/small/San_Diego_Chargers_2cd1.jpg We all know that Hines Ward is a tremendous blocker, and yes, he’s knocked some players out over the years (Earl Little and Keith Rivers come to mind), but would you call him “dirty”? That’s the results of a poll on Sports Illustrated, that called Ward and the Skins Albert Haynesworth as the two [...] Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:57:12 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Ward_Wins_the_Offensive_Side_of_Dirtiest_Player_in_the_NFL/1493647 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Ward_Wins_the_Offensive_Side_of_Dirtiest_Player_in_the_NFL/1493647 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Ward_Wins_the_Offensive_Side_of_Dirtiest_Player_in_the_NFL/1493647 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/6/a/6ac1bd8ee4adbf3d1413d326e5e77e560ebb308d/small/Pittsburgh_Steelers_v_5ead.jpg It's hard to believe that the player shown above taunting a grounded opponent is considered 'dirty' by some of his peers, but that's exactly what a recent SI player poll revealed.296 NFL players were asked "Who is the dirtiest player in the league?" this summer, and Hines Ward ran away with the title, getting 11.6% of the vote. So congratulations to #86 for bringing another title home to the Steel City.Albert Haynesworth, the freshly-minted Washington Redskin who onc... Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:12:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/BREAKING_NEWS_PLAYERS_THINK_HINES_WARD_IS_DIRTY/1492981 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/BREAKING_NEWS_PLAYERS_THINK_HINES_WARD_IS_DIRTY/1492981 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/BREAKING_NEWS_PLAYERS_THINK_HINES_WARD_IS_DIRTY/1492981 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/e/8/e8fdcb5555bd60358c96aeba94712332ebc6bf52/small/Pittsburgh_Steelers_v_b952.jpg A Sports Illustrated poll of NFL players has found that Hines Ward is considered by his colleagues to be the dirtiest player in the league, with Albert Haynesworth and Joey Porter tied for second.The question, "Who is the dirtiest player... Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:23:04 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Ward_Porter_Haynesworth_called_NFL_aposs_dirtiest/1492530 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Ward_Porter_Haynesworth_called_NFL_aposs_dirtiest/1492530 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Ward_Porter_Haynesworth_called_NFL_aposs_dirtiest/1492530 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/e/6/e6cabf85a39feeb3f43ae0d60f7ae38a840a9e0d/small/Picture_1.png Earlier this week, maryrose blessed us with this excellent post on Hines Ward's growing claim to HOF consideration. The only thing he did not highlight in that post was Hines's excellent ranking in terms of playoff receiving stats. I had written this post a couple of weeks ago (and drinkyourmilkshake linked it in a Six Pack), but Blitz and I thought it would be a good followup to 'rose's fine piece. Hope you enjoy it as much as I enjoyed maryrose's. ********... Thu, 29 Oct 2009 22:00:29 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Another_Reason_to_Argue_for_Hines_Wards_HOF_Candidacy/1462287 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Another_Reason_to_Argue_for_Hines_Wards_HOF_Candidacy/1462287 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Another_Reason_to_Argue_for_Hines_Wards_HOF_Candidacy/1462287 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/0/e/0e5d352c22594431727446fb73039d10ba36da9a/small/FAVREnerds.jpg