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Steelers First OTAs of Season in the Books

It’s not quite training camp, not quite the start of preseason and definitely not the start of the regular season but the 2012-13 Steelers assembled together for the first time for workouts this week. …Read More

The True Story of Trumaine Johnson: A Pittsburgh Steeler In The Making?

If you listened to our special live NPC Radio broadcast tonight, you may have heard me bring up a name that you were unfamiliar with, CB Trumaine Johnson of the Montana Grizzlies. I am a firm believer…Read More

Trimming The Fat: Steelers Dwyer to Train With Tom Shaw

Jonathan Dwyer is a big guy – 245-250lbs. worth.  And while it wasn’t a direct cause of his broken foot, that kind of size in a running back can keep the foot a problem.  Steelers Depot…Read More

Where Do Steelers Go From Here?

Don’t judge. I’ve finally managed to pull myself together enough to write about the Pittsburgh Steelers without having to blink back salty yet manly tears.  It’s time to lock memories…Read More

AFC Championship Recap: Pittsburgh’s Goin’ To The Super Bowl

On Myron Cope‘s 82nd birthday, the team he loved the most gave him the gift which was undoubtedly at the top of his list.   Hum-Hah!  The Pittsburgh Steelers soundly defeated the New York Jets…Read More

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Know Thy Enemy: New Yok Jets

This Sunday, Rex Ryan and his New York Jets take on the Pittsburgh Steelers for the right to play in…Read More

Steelers Two Opponents Sunday: Jets and NFL

Are you ready for some football? Are you ready for a screwjob of epic proportions? A running joke this…Read More

Know Thy Enemy: New York J-E-T-S

You gotta admire Rex Ryan and his New York Jets.  It truly takes a special talent to garner so very…Read More

Week 14 Recap: (H)Air Polamalu

Despite not scoring a single offensive touchdown, the Pittsburgh Steelers cruised to an easy 23-7 victory…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

Week 3 Recap: Sorry Charlie

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

Thoughts On Steelers Second Preseason Game

Ah, sweet sweet TIVO.  Allowing me to maintain some semblance of a social life and still blog about…Read More

Shed A Tear For Jeff Reed

The Pittsburgh Steelers have some unhappy training campers over at St. Vincent’s.   The team…Read More

Know Thy Enemy: Green Bay Packers

But do they have kung fu grip? Blah blah blah went Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin at his…Read More

Week 14 Recap: Absolutely Pathetic

If last week’s loss to Oakland theoretically ended the season, the Pittsburgh Steelers made sure…Read More

Know Thy Enemy: Cleve Brownies

Thursday Night Football features the season’s second match-up between the Cleveland Browns and…Read More

A Thin Line Between Love & Hate

I don’t want to like Chad Johnson.  But sometimes, I can’t help it. This year, HBO featured…Read More

Eat Like A Champion (And Maybe Meet One)

Pittsburgh has a long history of athlete-endorsed food products. There were Louis Lipps‘ uber-delicious…Read More

Jeff Reed Defends His Right To Pee

Pittsburgh Steelers kicker Jeff Reed celebrated Sunday’s victory over the Browns by getting his…Read More

Week 6 Recap: Dumb and Dumber

The Pittsburgh Steelers continued their dominance over the hapless Cleveland Browns on Sunday, handing…Read More