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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 to crack down on hitting.  “Wait,” you may ask, “Isn’t football a game of…Read More

Roethlisberger Protesters Embarrass Steeler Nation

For all who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted. (Luke 14:11) You may have heard Ben Roethlisberger made his triumphant return to Heinz Field this past Sunday. …Read More

Week 6 Recap: Big Ben Bombs Browns

Don’t make James Harrison angry.   You wouldn’t like him when he’s angry. Displaying a balanced attack missing most of the first month of the season, the Pittsburgh Steelers crushed…Read More

Know Thy Enemy: Cleveland Browns

The Cleveland Browns improved upon their pathetic total of four wins in 2008 by winning a whopping five games last year.  Baby steps, I guess.  They did, however, win their last four games in a row…Read More

Steelers Thrown Fresh Meat

James  Harrison makes a living hunting quarterbacks.   He spends his free time hunting buffalo. I’m not referring to the kind who roam Ralph Wilson Stadium in upstate New York.  I’m talking…Read More

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Steelers Win Without Playing

Ah, the bye week.   It gives you the chance to sit back, relax, and watch other teams play without…Read More

Brett Favre Should Be Suspended

I don’t usually write about other teams because, frankly, I don’t care about any teams other…Read More

Our Hero Has Returned

On Tuesday, Mike Tomlin was interviewed on Sirius Satellite Radio. Is that still around?  Anyway, he…Read More

Steelers Book Club: From Black To Gold

This is the most dreaded week of the regular season:  the bye week.   Football is going on but there’s…Read More

Week 4 Recap: Fail

Can’t win ‘em all. Although the Pittsburgh Steelers had plenty of chances to win on Sunday. …Read More

Know Thy Enemy: Baltimore Ravens

The Baltimore Ravens rebounded from the hellacious beating the Pittsburgh Steelers handed them in the…Read More

Quoth The Ravens: Waah! Waah!

There are certain things you can count on in life.  The Liberty Tubes will be jammed when you’re…Read More

LaMarr Woodley Will Hurt You. Bad.

Dear Joe Flacco: Just thought you’d like a sneak peek at what you’ll be facing this Sunday. …Read More

Week 3 Recap: Sorry Charlie

Sorry for doubting you, Charlie.  I’ll never do it again. Team Dixon.  Team Leftwich.   It…Read More

Know Thy Enemy: Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Ordinarily, I’d like the Pittsburgh Steelers chances against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.  But last…Read More

Don’t Fall For The Tampa Trap

In footballese, a “trap game” is a game played the week before a contest against a tough…Read More

The Chaz Stands Alone

Is a quarterback controversy still a controversy when you only have one healthy quarterback? This Sunday…Read More

Week 2 Recap: Who Needs A Quarterback?

Quarterback?  We don’t need no stinkin’ quarterback! The Pittsburgh Steelers put on a magnificent…Read More

Know Thy Enemy: Tennessee Titans

Considered a Super Bowl caliber team last year, the Tennessee Titans instead lost their first six games. …Read More

Don’t Mess With The Terrible Towel

Late in the 2008 season, the Pittsburgh Steelers played the Tennessee Titans.  A Black and Gold squad…Read More