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Archive for November, 2007

Steelers’ Practice Notes

There was a practice on Wednesday, and there are mixed results.  According to Scott Brown of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, quarterback Ben Roethlisberger practiced although team head coach Mike Tomlin had previously said that Roethlisberger would be limited in practice reps because of a sore shoulder and hip.  Roethlisberger told the T-R, “I feel better than [...]

Posted by Stephen Rhodes on Nov 15 2007

Big Ben Takes Home AFC Offensive Player of the Week Award

Big Ben’s big outing on Sunday at home against the Browns has earned him the honor of AFC Offensive Player of the Week.  Here is the tidbit written about Ben on the Steelers website: In a divisional match-up against Cleveland, Roethlisberger was a major catalyst as the Steelers rallied from a 21-6 deficit to defeat [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Nov 14 2007

Season Over for Two Steelers

The season is over for two members of the Pittsburgh Steelers.  The Steelers on Tuesday placed tight end Jerame Tuman and safety Ryan Clark on injured reserve because of injuries.  Tuman has a disc problem in his back and has not played in three of the past four games.  Clark has an inflamed spleen that [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Nov 14 2007

Big Ben and Parker Likely Both to Miss Practice Wednesday

The Steelers will likely be without their two biggest offensive starts when they kick off practice and prep for the woeful New York Jets tomorrow, but not to worry, as they should both be ready for Sunday.  Head coach Mike Tomlin said today that both QB Ben Roethlisberger and RB Willie Parker will almost for [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Nov 13 2007

Steelers Looking Good with Seven Games Left

The Steelers are sitting pretty this week as they get ready to travel to New York this coming weekend to take on the Jets.  The Steelers 31-28 victory over the Cleveland Browns not only helped them in the AFC North race but the overall race in the AFC as well.  The victory gave the Steelers a [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Nov 13 2007

Tested Steelers Overcome Browns 31-28 in Pittsburgh

 
Yes, they were tested.  Yes, this was a different Browns team.  But, just like they have done so often in the recent past against their rivals - the Steelers found a way.  Trailing 21-6 at one point, 21-9 at the half, and 28-24 in the fourth quarter, the Steelers pulled out their biggest win of [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Nov 12 2007

All-Time Favorite Steelers-Browns Games in Pittsburgh

 
With yet another beating coming to the Browns Sunday, time to take a quick look back at my three favorite Steelers-Browns game played in Pittsburgh.  Feel Free to comment with your own and if we get enough we’ll do another post with reader submissions. 
1. Steelers 29 Browns 9 (AFC Playoff Game Jan 1995) - The [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Nov 09 2007

Steelers Finalizing Game Plan

The Steelers are putting the finishing touches on their game plan for Sunday’s clash against the Cleveland Browns at Heinz Field.  Safety Ryan Clark did not practice again on Thursday because of an inflamed spleen.  Tight end Jerame Tuman did not practice either due to a back injury.  Both are doubtful for Sunday’s game.  Wideout [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Nov 09 2007

Latest Updates on Steeler Injuries

Steelers safety Ryan Clark is not sounding optimistic about returning to play Sunday against the Cleveland Browns at Heinz Field.  Clark did not practice yesterday because of an inflamed spleen.  Clark said the injury is still causing him pain and is still causing him to get high fevers.  Clark said the condition also causes him [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Nov 08 2007

Black and Gold Admit Browns Much Different From Opening Day

The Steelers are continuing preparations for Sunday’s game against Cleveland at Heinz Field by practicing today on the South Side.  Steelers players say the Browns are not the same club that the team blew out, 34-7, in Week One at Cleveland Stadium.  The starting quarterback on opening day was Charlie Frye, who has since been [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Nov 08 2007