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Know Thy Enemy: Oakland Raiders

The Oakland Raiders continued their run of ineptitude last year, going 5-11 to extend their streak of 11 loss seasons to seven.  Of course, one of those five wins was against a reeling Pittsburgh Steelers. …Read More

Hines Ward Isn’t Tough As Nails, Nails Are Tough As Hines Ward

After spending way too much time talking about kickers, let’s talk about real athletes. With the exception of the sissies who boot the pigskin, football players are the toughest athletes in all…Read More

Meet Shaun Suisham (Rhymes With Miss ‘Em)

@ Yahoo! Video Sifting through the wreckage of L’Affaire d’ Skippy… The Pittsburgh Steelers bid farewell to their long-time kicker with a short bitterly worded press release which was…Read More

Skippy May Get The Boot

Allow me to take you back in time.  It’s 2002 and Kris Brown signs an offer sheet from a brand-spanking new expansion franchise called the Houston Texans.  The Pittsburgh Steelers elect not to…Read More

Week 10 Recap: Owned

At least my fantasy team won… A week after getting manhandled by the friggin’ Browns, the New England Patriots marched in to Heinz Field and humiliated the Pittsburgh Steelers 39-26.  If…Read More

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Know Thy Enemy: New England Patriots

You gotta hand it to Bill Belichick.   Don’t get me wrong, I can’t stand the MILF-chasing,…Read More

Black and Gold Mid-Season Awards

A quick reminder: NPC and Hatchette Book Group are giving away two copies of Merril Hoge‘s fantastic…Read More

“Find A Way” To Beat The Patriots Contest

Other than a photo in a #12 tee shirt and a vague recollection of  Black and Gold Day at nursery school…Read More

Week 9 Recap: Out-Bungling The Bengals

Thanks, Ryan. The Pittsburgh Steelers continued their unfortunate habit of making games closer than…Read More

Know Thy Enemy: Cincinnati Bengals

Last season, the Cincinnati Bengals finally got it.   They stopped being the Bungles and started copying…Read More

Harrison, Polamalu Fight The Power

It’s pretty much agreed that the NBA has the worst officiating of any major professional sports…Read More

T.Ocho Lectures Big Ben

As a loyal reader of TMZ, I’ve become familiar with the trend of celebrity power couples being…Read More

Week 8 Recap: No Treats For You

The Pittsburgh Steelers suffered their first decisive loss of the season on All Hallow’s Eve,…Read More

Know Thy Enemy: New Orleans Saints

Thanks to my friends over at Benstonium for our Halloween themed opening. Check out more great Pittsburgh…Read More

Oh Snap! Mike Tomlin Gets Sassy

Watch out, Roger Goodell.  The teacher’s pet is turning into a rebel without a cause. Mike Tomlin…Read More

Can Aaron Smith Pull A Woodson?

When Pittsburgh Steelers great Rod Woodson was enshrined in the NFL Hall of Fame a couple years back,…Read More

Week 7 Recap: Grand Theft Miami

Mike Tomlin likes to say “Style points don’t matter.”  That’s his unique way…Read More

Know Thy Enemy: Miami Dolphins

Time to get back to football or strenuous two-handed touch as the Lords of the NFL seem intent on making…Read More

James Harrison Won’t Play Flag Football

Sweet iPad, Stink. The firestorm over the unwarranted fine levied against Pittsburgh Steelers star linebacker…Read More

James Harrison Fined For Playing Football

Here we go again. In their never-ending quest to ruin the greatest sport on earth, the NFL has decided…Read More