October 31st, 2008 
Matt Loede 
Posted in Depending on who you listen to, it looks as if Steelers safety Troy Polamalu will not be with the team when they play in Washington Monday night. The reason – Troy is set to become a daddy. The Beaver County Times said today that Troy probably won’t be with the team due to the birth [...]
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Breaking Down the Fantasy Matchups for the Steelers-Skins Game
Redskins RB Clinton Portis vs. Steelers run defense The NFL stat sheet is alarming when you note that Portis leads the NFL in rushing with 944 yards and carries with 187. He is averaging about five yards per carry and 118 per game, and he has seven touchdowns, but the Steelers defense is as stout [...]
Steelers Sign Long Snapper Retkofsky; Parker Hopeful to Play
You can kiss the long-snapping career of Pro Bowl LB James Harrison good-bye. And that is a good thing. Today the Steelers signed Jared Retkofsky as their new long-snapper, as they placed Greg Warren on injured reserve. Warren underwent surgery to repair a torn ACL in his knee. The injury took place during the loss [...]
Contest! – Giveaway of a FREE Champion Gold Sweatshirt
Steelers rookie sensation RB Rahsard Mendenhall recently inked a three-year deal with Champion, a leading athletic apparel for men and women. Here at the Gab, we’re proud to support Champion apparel as well as Rashard in our new giveaway in which we will ask a question about Rashard and in return send out a FREE [...]
Results of Our Contest Giveaway for a FREE Champion Sweatshirt
Thank you everyone for your emails on the giveaway for the FREE Champion Gold Sweatshirt. As promised, here are our winners of a Sweatshirt. The question was: What City in Illinois was Rashard Mendenhall born? Answer: Skokie, IL Winners: Kevin Mialky – Dansville, NY Dennis Weed James Monroe – Ashtabula, OH
Two Game Changers From Sunday Loss to New York
There is plenty of blame to go around for yesterday’s 21-14 loss to the Giants. From an O-line that couldn’t pass block, to a defense that played well but gave up some big fourth quarter plays, there was just not enough to bail the Steelers out and walk away with their fourth straight win and [...]
Giant Letdown: Fourth Quarter Demise Does in Steelers in 21-14 Loss
Even though they were outplayed for three quarters for the most part, the New York Giants again on Sunday proved why a return trip to the big game in early February is not out of the question. Out scoring the Pittsburgh Steelers 12-0 in the fourth quarter, the Giants outlasted the Black and Gold, 21-14 [...]
Up to Four Starters Could Be Out for Giants Game
It’s expected to be a hard-hitting affair tomorrow when the Steelers tangle with the World Champion New York Giants at Hinez Field. While the Steelers remain a slight favorite, they will go into the matchup missing possibly as many as four starters. For sure out for the game is left tackle Marvel Smith, who has [...]
