LATEST STORIES FROM THE STEELYARD
Jaguars: What are the Chances...?
January 07, 2008 by
The Steelyard
| Comments
This is The Steelyard's first opportunity to predict the outcome of a playoff game, having posted a 25-7 record over the past two seasons, even as the Steelers compiled an 18-14 record over that span. The Steelers are a slight underdog against Jacksonville, and deservedly so. Jacksonville...
Roethlisberger's underrated season
January 01, 2008 by
The Steelyard
| Comments
When Steelers' QB Ben Roethlisberger was named to the Pro Bowl earlier this season many sports media pundits questioned whether other AFC QB's like David Garrard (Jacksonville) or even Derek Anderson (Cleveland) would have been more deserving. Sorry folks, Roethlisberger is...
Steelers 41, Rams 24
December 21, 2007 by
The Steelyard
| Comments
Last night the Steelers lost RB Willie Parker for the remainder of the season after he suffered a broken right fibula, and replays would seem to indicate that the artificial turf at the Edward Jones Dome was a factor. Parker's injury should make the Steelers think twice about installing...
Rams: What are the Chances...?
December 21, 2007 by
The Steelyard
| Comments
Tonight the Steelers battle the Rams in St. Louis, and if history is any indication, the Steelers are destined to lose. Pittsburgh is 0-11-1 on the road and just 6-17-2 overall versus the Rams. It's also worth noting that the team is just 2-4 away from home this year. And it'...
Replacement of Porter now complete
December 16, 2007 by
The Steelyard
| Comments
The Steelers replaced LB Joey Porter's playmaking skills months ago, with James 'Silverback' Harrison well on his way to a Pro Bowl season. In fact, Harrison earned AFC Defensive Player of the Month honors in November, thanks in part to his "career game" against...
Browns: What are the Chances…?
December 16, 2007 by
The Steelyard
| Comments
On Sunday the Steelers play a Cleveland team that has won three consecutive games and seems poised to contend for a playoff spot, especially when one considers the Browns' soft remaining schedule. However, it's worth noting that most of Cleveland's success has come against...
Steelers v. Patriots: Line now at 10.5 points
December 14, 2007 by
The Steelyard
| Comments
The opening line on the Steelers/Patriots game was 13.5 points, but over the course of the week it has fallen to 10.5 points. It has been a long time since the Steelers have faced odds like this. The Steelers were 12.5 point underdogs for Bill Cowher's first game, way back in September...
History Demonstrates That Patriots' Fans Should Root For a Loss
December 14, 2007 by
The Steelyard
| Comments
Next week the undefeated New England Patriots will play the undefeated Indianapolis Colts in one of the most anticipated regular season games in history. A lot of NFL fans and media act as if the Patriots are a shoo-in to win the Super Bowl, and some even believe Tom Brady & Co...
Dick LeBeau Gives Tomlin a Chance to Succeed
May 29, 2007 by
The Steelyard
| 1 comment
When defensive coordinators step up and take on a head coaching gig, they usually want control and with that, the team's former DC is usually the first to go. As the Steelyard explains, Tomlin is making the right move by keeping Dick Lebeau around to run the Steelers D.
"...
Roethlisberger Just a Game Manager?
November 16, 2006 by
The Steelyard
| 7 comments
Recently, a scout had this to say about the Steelers quarterback. "I don't think Roethlisberger is what people think he is. They won [in 2005] because he was on a very good team — strong defense, strong running game. That's why he prospered.... I think when it's...
The Steelers Might have the Worst Luck
October 14, 2006 by
The Steelyard
| Comments
The Steelyard posted an injury report for Pittsburgh this week. This one stood out immediately.
"Apparently, Kendall Simmons suffered a frostbite-like burn after applying a cold pack to his foot while watching Monday Night Football."
Unbelievable. The Steelers won...
Related Yards
Today's Best Stuff
For Bloggers
Company Info
Help
What is Yardbarker?
Join the Yardbarker Network (YBN) for more promotion, traffic, and money.
