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Archive for December, 2007

Roethlisberger and Polamalu Both Practice; Should Play Sunday

It appears that the Steelers got two doses of good news on Friday, as QB Ben Roethlisberger returned to practice despite a sore shoulder and should play on Sunday, and also safety Troy Polamalu also was on the field once again and he will play Sunday for the first time in four weeks.  Ben is [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Dec 14 2007

Ward & Partners File Bankruptcy

The owners of The Locker Room Bar & Grille, including Steelers wide receiver Hines Ward, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy Tuesday in federal court.  Chapter 11 proceedings allow the business to reorganize because debtors expect to remain in business and expect to be able to pay unsecured creditors.  Paperwork filed in relation to the case [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Dec 13 2007

Big Ben Misses Second Straight Day of Practice

Big Ben was not on the practice field again today for the second straight day, but the team has stated that they don’t seem overly concerned about him missing the game vs the Jags on Sunday.  Ben missed practice with a sore right shoulder, and Charlie Batch ran the 1st team offense.  Mike Tomlin said [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Dec 13 2007

Steelers on Road to Recovery

The Steelers practice today as they get ready for Sunday’s home finale at Heinz Field against the Jacksonville Jaguars.  Steelers players say there is no better medicine to get over last week’s lost to New England than to get back on the horse and ride again.  Strong safety Troy Polamalu returned to practice on Wednesday and [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Dec 13 2007

DE Smith to Miss the Rest of 07 With Torn Biceps Muscle

The Steelers have lost one of their, if not their best defensive linemen today as Aaron Smith has been ruled out for the season with a torn biceps muscle.  The injury took place during the teams loss to the Pats on Sunday.  “Being the guy he is, he continued on,” coach Mike Tomlin said Tuesday. [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Dec 11 2007

Blowout Loss Had Better Teach the Steelers Some Lessons

The Steelers talked all week long about being not that impressed by how good the Pats were, and how they were going to be able to show them how they could play with them.  They were right.  For one half anyway.  Playing the best team in the league, bar none, the Steelers crumbled in the [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Dec 09 2007

Steelers - Patriots Two Days Away

The Steelers practice today as they finalize preparations for Sunday’s game at New England.  The Patriots, who are undefeated, have the best record in the NFL and AFC at 12-and-0.  The Steelers have the third best record in the AFC behind the Patriots and Indianapolis Colts.  Steelers’ safety Anthony Smith is not backing down from his [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Dec 07 2007

Ward Named 2007 Walter Payton Man of the Year

Steelers wide receiver Hines Ward is the team’s 2007 Walter Payton Man of the Year.  Ward will now compete with one nominee from every team in the league for Man of the Year in the NFL.  Jerome Bettis won the award when he played for the Steelers.  The Walter Payton award is given to players [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Dec 06 2007

Was Smith Guarante Wise?


Posted by Matt Loede on Dec 06 2007

Three Injured Starters All Take the Field

Tackle Marvell Smith, wide receiver Santonio Holmes and safety Troy Polamalu all practiced on Wednesday and should be back in the lineup on Sunday.  Running Back Najeh Davenport should be back in the lineup on Sunday as well.  Davenport missed last week’s game after his foot swelled up following a non-Steelers supervised acupuncture treatment.  Davenport [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Dec 06 2007