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Well, I'm going to save much of my energy and thoughts until tomorrow, when the final roster is unveiled by the 5 pm deadline. But, a few thoughts on the game for now, followed by a final roster prediction later today.

* In my book what mattered was the lack of injuries last night, and......

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This is the final piece in a series in which I've tried to educate/enhance all of our understanding of the Steelers 3-4 "zone blitz" defensive scheme.  In part 1 we reviewed the various coverage......

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Do any of y'all longtime readers remember when I held a Pick 'Em Challenge and tallied the results each week by hand? Haha. That was ok back then, but I'm hoping enough people get involved in this contest that the mere thought of tracking it myself would make me cringe. BTSC is partnering with......

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Ok guys and gals, we're getting closer and closer to Opening Day 2008 in the NFL. Last year, it took us until Week 16 against the Rams to implement our own 'Adopt-A-Steeler' idea. This year, let's have things rolling by We......

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This is the time of year when we talk periodically about the squad make-up.  I want one last shot at the tea leaves.  With the Steelers roster now at 75, this Saturday NFL teams need to cut to 53 by 4:00 p.m.  After 12:00 noon on Sunday, teams may sign an eight-man prac......

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Well, it's been a while since I posted any statistical analyses, but here's one I've been curious about researching for a couple of years. With excitement ramping up for the upcoming college football season, I thought it was the right time to post this analysis of how the top conferences s......

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This piece is about a great All American Player who, in typical Steeler fashion back in the old days, suffered a career-ending injury before he finished his sixth game.  BTSC interviewed Perry's widow, Maxine and his son, Lowell Perry Jr.  Both wife and son expressed......

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No Surprise: Hartwig Named Steelers Starting Center

Of all the projections that we've done and will continue to do before the opener in two Sundays, none are, or will be, as intriguing as the ones for Willie Parker and Rashard Mendenhall. Let's start with Willie Parker, the incumbent starter.

Ever since we received confirmation this pre......

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How about some reading material to start your Monday?

* Starting on a light hearted note: Cotter, from One For The Other Thumb, has mapped out our season in the way he knows best - with some humor and Photoshop. Check out the comical breakdown in Original Story: http://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/2008/...

Without breaking down film, of which I am incapable anyhow, here is some info to chew on after the Steelers third preseason game.

Quarterbacks:  Ben had a very nondescript game.  It was disappointing to see him throw three passes behind receivers.  On a ......

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This is Part 2 of a three part series examining the inner workings of the Steelers' 3-4 "zone blitz" defensive scheme.  We are looking at responsibilities of the different groups of players: secondary, linebackers, and defensive line. In Original Story: http://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/2008/...

It's a possibility. At least so says Micah Rucker. Or maybe that's just Rucker's wishful thinking, knowing that if only five receivers are kept, then he's probably relegated to the practice squad.<......

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Gene Upshaw Dies at the Age of 63

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