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Archive for January, 2008

Upshaw Says the Steelers Should Switch to FieldTurf

The Steelers have already said they don’t want to go to FieldTurf in 2008, but that might be a hotly contested debate as Gene Upshaw, executive director of the NFL Players Association, has stepped in and said otherwise. Upshaw stated that the team needs to go from natural grass to FieldTurf. The field […]

Posted by Matt Loede on Jan 31 2008

Ward Should Not Be So Concerned About the Comments from Roethlisberger

Now that a lot of readers have weighed in on the latest Hines Wards comments that he made back to Ben Roethlisberger about the team needing a wide out - here are my thoughts.  If I was to have a direct line to Hines, I would tell him one thing - get some thicker skin.  […]

Posted by Matt Loede on Jan 28 2008

Steelers To Sign Zabaransky

The Steelers now have insurance at the quarterback position; the team, according to the Idaho Statesman, is expected to sign former Boise State quarterback Jared Zabaransky to a free-agent contract Monday.  Zabaransky, who was not selected in the 2007 NFL Draft, spent a portion of last season on the Houston Texans’ practice squad; he played […]

Posted by Stephen Rhodes on Jan 28 2008

Big Ben Disses Hines; Ward Fires Back

 
Steelers wide receiver Hines Ward is hurting after remarks made by quarterback Ben Roethlisberger. Roethlisberger told the Pittsburgh Post Gazette that the Steelers should acquire a tall wide receiver, specifically to help in the “red zone” and for a bailout target when he’s under pressure. Roethlisberger cited 6’5” Plaxico Burress, a former Steelers receiver, as […]

Posted by Matt Loede on Jan 25 2008

Wilson Obtains Protection Order Against Girlfriend

Steelers wide receiver Cedrick Wilson has acquired a protection-from-abuse order against his girlfriend, Lindsey Paulat.  The 26-year-old Fawn resident is charged with aggravated assault and reckless endangerment for allegedly firing two shots in Wilson’s home on Saturday.  Paulat is still in custody of police, who say she and Wilson were in an argument Saturday morning.  […]

Posted by Matt Loede on Jan 24 2008

Funeral Services set for Former Steeler Holmes

Funeral Services for former Steelers defensive lineman Ernie Holmes are set.  Holmes was killed in an automobile accident Thursday night in Texas.  A service will be held Friday from 6-to-9 p.m. at Faith Temple Church of God and Christ in Jasper.  A viewing will take place Saturday at the Jasper High School Gymnasium at 11 […]

Posted by Matt Loede on Jan 23 2008

Ward Up For NFL’s Man of the Year Award

Steelers wide receiver Hines Ward is one of four finalists for the NFL’s Walter Payton Man of the Year Award. The award, which is presented annually, recognizes community involvement and service as well as on-field performance. The other finalists are Dallas Cowboys tight end Jason Witten, Kansas City Chiefs offensive lineman Brian Waters and Miami […]

Posted by Matt Loede on Jan 21 2008

Holmes Dead At 59 After Car Crash

It is with great sadness to announce that former Pittsburgh Steelers defensive lineman Ernie Holmes has passed away at the age of 59; according to a dispatcher with the Texas Department of Public Safety, Holmes was driving alone Thursday night when his automobile left the roadway and rolled over several times near Lumberton, about 16 […]

Posted by Stephen Rhodes on Jan 18 2008

Former Broadcaster Cope Still Hospitalized

Retired Steelers broadcaster Myron Cope is still hospitalized after being admitted in November.  According to the Pittsburgh Post Gazette, Cope, 78, has battled various ailments the past year including recurring cases of pneumonia.  Cope retired as the Steelers color analyst prior to the 2005 season.  Cope spent 35-years as the Steelers color man and will always […]

Posted by Matt Loede on Jan 17 2008

Steelers Sign DT Paxson to Reserve/Future List

From SteelersLive.com
The Steelers have signed defensive tackle Scott Paxson their reserve/future list today. Paxson, 6-2, 292 pounds, signed with the team as an undrafted free agent in 2006. He spent some time on the Steelers’ practice squad each of the past two seasons.

Posted by Matt Loede on Jan 16 2008