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Archive for August, 2007

Hall of Fame Opening Drive a Thing of Beauty

As far as the Steelers first offensive drive of the 2007 season is concerned, it can be summed up in one word - impressive.  Forget about everything else, it sure was nice to see the Steelers come out and make a statement with their first drive of the Mike Tomlin era.  It wasn’t anything all [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Aug 05 2007

Don’t Look for Too Much in Steelers Hall of Fame Game Showdown

As is usually the case for the first preseason game, don’t expect to see too much tomorrow night when the Steelers take the field for the first time under new coach Mike Tomlin in the Hall of Fame game.  To start, we know that we won’t see starting running back Willie Parker, as he hasn’t [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Aug 04 2007

Parker’s Knee, Wilson’s Pouting At Camp

Although he had a large ice pack on his left knee yesterday, Steelers running back Willie Parker says the injury is nothing serious.  The injury will keep Parker out of Sunday’s pre-season opener against New Orleans in the annual Hall of Fame Game in Canton.  Parker has also not indicated when he will return to [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Aug 03 2007

Stadium Dedicated To Noll

Golfing legend and Latrobe native Arnold Palmer will be on hand to officially dedicate the new Saint Vincent College football field in honor of a former Steelers coach.  The football stadium will today become Chuck Noll Field in honor of the man who spent 23 summers at Saint Vincent in camp with the Steelers.  The [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Aug 02 2007

Fast Willie a No-Go for Sunday Night’s HOF Game

Knee problems may force Steelers running back Willie Parker to miss the remainder of practice this week, and he will definitely sit out Sunday night’s pre-season opener against New Orleans.  Parker sat out practice for a second straight day yesterday with fluid buildup on his knee, but the Steelers are taking extra precautions to ensure [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Aug 02 2007

Simmons Wraps Up Starting Right Guard Spot

The Steelers have settled one position that was up for grabs in training camp, that being right guard. Kendall Simmons will be the starter this season it was announced Tuesday, as so far he has been impressive at the position, and has done a nice job in holding off challengers Sean Mahan and Chukky Okobi [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Aug 01 2007

Reed’s Clutch Kick Ends Practice Early

Talk about early season pressure, all Steelers kicker Jeff Reed had to do was make a 42-yard field goal yesterday and he and the rest of the Steelers players could take off practice early.  Reed’s successful kick gave the Steelers a 30-minute early dismissal from the afternoon workout under 90-degree heat.  Rookie linebacker Lawrence Timmons [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Aug 01 2007