Archive for October, 2011

James Harrison via Twitter: “Looks like I won’t be playing this weekend”

Not long after his agent said “Unless something happens, he will play this week,” linebacker James Harrison said he will not. Harrison in a Twitter message this evening: “Saw the doctor today. Looks like I won’t be playing this weekend but at least I’m cleared for practice.” Earlier, agent Bill Prise said “I think that [...]

Agent: James Harrison set to return Sunday night vs. Baltimore

Steelers big-play linebacker James Harrison will return to play against Baltimore Sunday night after missing four games with a broken orbital bone around his right eye according to Ed Bouchette of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. “I think that is possible,” said Bill Parise, Harrison’s agent, told the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette this afternoon. “Unless something happens, he will play [...]

Polamalu’s Slap at the End of the Game was Illegal

Safety Troy Polamalu’s slapping of the ball into the end zone at the end of the Steelers’ victory over New England was against an NFL rule. The rule states that a player may not bat or punch a loose ball in the field of play toward the opponent’s goal line; a loose ball that has [...]

Woodley on Week 9 status vs. Ravens: “I’ll be in there, I have a week to heal”

The left hamstring injury that forced sack artist LaMarr Woodley from the Steelers’ 25-17 win over New England on Sunday won’t keep him from playing next week when Baltimore visits Heinz Field according to the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. That’s what the AFC’s leading sack man said after he recorded his eighth and ninth sacks of the [...]

Woodley’s Hamstring Likely to Sit Him Sunday vs Ravens

With the Ravens showdown coming up next Sunday night, the injury issues for the Steelers continue to not look good. Sunday they lost linebacker LaMarr Woodley, who was having a huge game, with a hamstring injury. The Post-Gazette reports that Woodley’s injury is likely to keep him out for at least another game, and James [...]

Photo Gallery From Sunday’s Steelers 25-17 Win Over the Pats

It was the biggest win of the year, and it could decide if the Steelers are going to have home field in the postseason. Sunday the team trounced the Pats 25-17 to move to 6-2 on the season. Sit back and enjoy this photo gallery of Sunday’s big win.

Sunday Night Poll Questions After the Patriots Win

The Steelers were 6-2 last season after 8 Games – Which Team is Better, 10 or 11? Will 2011 Go Down as Ben Roethlisberger’s Best Season as a Pro? Most Impressive Aspect of Sunday’s Win At 6-2, What Will the Steelers Final Record Be?

Tomlin Talks on the Win Over the Patriots

Coach Mike Tomlin: Boy that was a great win for us, at home, in front of our fans, versus a very good football team. We played good, fundamental football today, and that’s the recipe. We were where we were supposed to be, doing what we were supposed to do, for the most part in all [...]