Archive for November, 2010

Harrison hit with another fine – $25,000 for hit on Fitzpatrick

Here we go again. Steelers LB James Harrison has been fined $25,000 for roughing the passer, a league source told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter. Harrison made “helmet contact” to the chest of Bills quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick, who was in a defenseless position at the time the contact was made. Harrison, a three-time pro bowler, [...]

Transcript of Mike Tomlin’s Tuesday Press Conference

Good afternoon. Quick assessment of the Buffalo game, there were a couple of things that stood out to me when reviewing the tape. I thought we had critical playmaking at critical times, and really in all three phases. Whether you look at Ben [Roethlisberger]’s scramble on third down – I thought it was a significant, [...]

Classic Video Rewind: Steelers top the Ravens to win the Division 2008

This week we will relive some of the classic Steelers-Ravens moments, and today’s video rewind is the AP video of the Steelers win over the Ravens in late 2008 that won them the AFC North.

Ravens Have Injury Issues as Well Heading Into Sunday

Three injured starters for the Ravens could miss the Sunday matchup for the Steelers – fullback Le’Ron McClain, left tackle Michael Oher and strong safety Dawan Landry. All three were hurt in Sunday’s game against Tampa Bay. McClain sprained his left ankle while blocking on a kickoff, Oher sprained his right knee and Landry received [...]

Tomlin says despite foot sprain, Roethlisberger should play vs Ravens

The Steelers are 5-0 with Ben Roethlisberger at QB when they play the Ravens. While the QB has a foot sprain, he should be in uniform Sunday night when the two teams do battle for the division lead in the AFC North. “He might be limited somewhat tomorrow,” Mike Tomlin. “I am going to be [...]

NFL Keeps Harrison’s Fines Just Where They Are

In what should not come as a surprise based on how the officials seem to be calling Steeler games these days, the NFL has announced they have rejected linebacker James Harrison’s appeals of his $75,000 fine for a hit on Browns wide receiver Mohamed Massaquoi, and $25,000 fine for slamming into Saints quarterback Drew Brees [...]

Roethlisberger to undergo tests on his right foot

Ben Roethlisberger will undergo tests on his right foot today, this after he was hurt in the teams win Sunday in Buffalo. Roethlisberger stayed in the game, playing through what coach Mike Tomlin labeled a foot sprain after the win. “My foot was in the ground and someone was driving me backwards and my foot [...]

Are the Refs Out to Punish Harrison?

After surviving yesterday’s 19-16 game over the Bills, there has to be a question posted this morning, and that is the one that seems to be popping up week after week – are the officials out for the Steelers – and more so James Harrison? Sunday there was yet another 15-yard flag on Harrison, that [...]