Archive for August, 2009
August 17th, 2009 
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Sepulveda Shines in First Game Back w/ Steelers
The Tribune-Review talks about the comeback of punter Daniel Sepulveda, who shined on Thursday night: One of the biggest cheers at the Steelers’ preseason opener Thursday was reserved for punter Daniel Sepulveda, who missed last season because of a knee injury. Sepulveda was surprised when a loud roar accompanied his trot onto the field at [...]
Dixon Shows Growth in First Preseason Outing
You have to be happy with what Steelers second-year QB Dennis Dixon showed on Thursday night getting quite a bit of playing time vs the Cardinals at Heinz Field. The QB was 10-for-19 for 112 yards, and showed quite a bit of maturity in the Steelers eventual 20-10 win over Arizona. “I was looking to [...]
Steelers Ground Cards in Preseason Opener 20-10
It wasn’t pretty, but then again, when is August football ever a thing of beauty? For the defending champion Steelers, it must have been strange to look over across the field and see the same team they beat six months ago for their sixth Super Bowl title. The result of that February game in Tampa [...]
Roethlisberger’s Comments Following Preseason Game #1
Big Ben spoke out following his 4-of-6 for 33-yard outing vs the Cardinals on Thursday night at Heinz Field: On the Offense’s performance: Overall without looking at film, I think it was OK. I think we had a couple plays with few breakdowns, but it just felt good to go against someone other than our [...]
Forget the Drama Steelers Fans – Vick Signs with the Eagles
Just as the Steelers were on the field for the first time in preseason action on Thursday, one of the leagues biggest question marks was answered, as Michael Vick inked a two-year deal with the Eagles. Chris Mortensen reports on the signing: Vick arrived in Philadelphia Tuesday morning and remained there Wednesday evening. The Eagles [...]
Steelers-Cardinals First Quarter Thoughts
First series for the Steelers starts with run, pass, and then then a penalty on the Cards makes it 3rd-and-1…Cards call a time out as Steelers go with what appeared to be a power I for 3rd down…good push on the play gets them the first down… Drive ends with an overthrown pass by Ben [...]
Cards Paper Previews the Steelers-Cards Preseason Opener
AZcentral.com has a preview of the preseason opener of the Steelers-Cards game, and here is a quick tidbit from it: Revenge isn’t in the game plan, given that the starters for both teams likely will play only a series or two. “It’s just another game,” Steelers cornerback Deshea Townsend told reporters this week. “The Super [...]
