December 21st, 2007 
Matt Loede 
Posted in For Steelers fans last night, it was the best of times, and the worst of times. While the offense exploded for 425 yards, the team is in deep trouble with Pro Bowl back Willie Parker out for the rest of the season with a fractured leg. The play in which Willie got hurt didn’t look [...]
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Key Battle Tonight as Steelers Look to Rebound in St.Louis
The Steelers are in St. Louis getting ready to face the Rams tonight in prime time. The Steelers come into the game seeking their 10th win and a spot in this year’s playoffs. The Rams come into the game seeking their fourth win. The Rams do not have a shot at the playoffs. The Steelers are [...]
Sepulveda Wins Steelers Rookie of the Year
The Steelers rookie punter Daniel Sepulveda is this year’s winner of the Joe Greene Great Performance award, which goes to the Steelers Rookie of the Year. Sepulveda, a fourth-round pick, beat out second-round pick LaMarr Woodley in voting done by local members of the Pro Football Writers of America. Sepulveda is the second punter to [...]
Smith Out as Starter; Carter In
The Steelers are making changes in their secondary. Anthony Smith is out of the starting lineup and Tyrone Carter is in. Smith was responsible for deep coverage when the Steelers were burnt for touchdown passes of 63, 56 and 55 yards against New England and Jacksonville. Smith was also responsible for guaranteeing a win against the [...]
Four Starters Sit out Practice Session
Four starters for the Steelers were sitting on the sidelines at practice yesterday. Cornerback Ike Taylor did not practice, he left the Jacksonville game with a knee injury. Left Tackle Marvell Smith sat out because of his bad back. Smith is not expected to play Thursday night in St. Louis. Max Starks is expected to get [...]
Steelers Sending Five to Hawaii
The Steelers are sending five players to the Pro Bowl in Hawaii. Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger is making his first trip as is linebacker James Harrison. Running back Willie Parker is making his second. Safety Troy Polamalu is heading back to Hawaii despite missing some games due to injury and guard Alan Faneca is heading back for [...]
Short Week for the Steelers Starts Today
The Steelers begin preparations for Thursday night’s game at St. Louis with practice today on the South Side. Head coach Mike Tomlin will not have the full compliment of players available this afternoon. Linebacker Clark Haggans has a knee sprain, Linebacker and special teams ace Clint Kriewaldt has a stinger-injury and offensive tackle Marvell Smith’s [...]
Last Two Road Games Must Wins for Steelers
The Steelers will not have Tuesday off, and will have two days of practice before they head to the Gateway city of St.Louis for a now huge game with the Rams on Thrusday night. Losers of two in a row for the first time in 2007, the team was not very good at all Sunday vs the [...]
