Archive for November, 2009
Steelers’ team unity being tested by decision to sit Roethlisberger
November 30th, 2009
The Steelers' much-admired team unity is being
tested by a three-game losing streak and the unexpected decision to
sit quarterback Ben Roethlisberger hours before one of their
biggest games all season.
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Culture of hiding concussions may be changing – The Associated Press
November 30th, 2009
 Los Angeles Times | Culture of hiding concussions may be changing The Associated Press Pittsburgh's Ben Roethlisberger didn't play against the Baltimore Ravens, and the Steelers lost. Their absences came against the backdrop of increased ... Young Shines In Win Over Cardinals Titanic Bubble Titans still have slim shot at playoffs |
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Lewis: Cedric Benson will start for the Bengals against the Detroit Lions – Cincy Jungle (blog)
November 30th, 2009
 TSN | Lewis: Cedric Benson will start for the Bengals against the Detroit Lions Cincy Jungle (blog) ... head coaches at press conferences -- it'll be his first regular season action since the second quarter against the Pittsburgh Steelers on November 15. ... Bengals -vs- browns Bengals control North and south Browns/Bengals five things to watch |
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W.Pa. man held for trial in dog-kicking death – Philadelphia Inquirer
November 30th, 2009
W.Pa. man held for trial in dog-kicking death Philadelphia Inquirer ... to stand trial on charges he kicked a puppy to death because he was upset the animal wouldn't behave before the start a Pittsburgh Steelers game. ... |
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A team divided? Tomlin says slumping Steelers ready for a big finish – The Canadian Press
November 30th, 2009
 Globe and Mail | A team divided? Tomlin says slumping Steelers ready for a big finish The Canadian Press PITTSBURGH — During the few rough patches the Pittsburgh Steelers encountered while winning the Super Bowl last season, they emphasized their camaraderie ... Ward Voices Conflict Between Team Goals and Player Safety Steelers coach gets literary after Ravens loss Ravens get by Steelers, improve their standing in playoff chase |
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Other Week 12 insights: Bengals should cherish ‘hidden gem,’ Bears need WRs – ESPN
November 30th, 2009
Other Week 12 insights: Bengals should cherish 'hidden gem,' Bears need WRs ESPN Here are 10 observations regarding Week 12 (prior to the New England-New Orleans showdown on ESPN's "Monday Night Football"): The Pittsburgh Steelers are ... |
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Tomlin unconcerned QB decision divided Steelers – Philadelphia Inquirer
November 30th, 2009
 Los Angeles Times | Tomlin unconcerned QB decision divided Steelers Philadelphia Inquirer AP PITTSBURGH - During the few rough patches the Pittsburgh Steelers met while winning the Super Bowl last season, they emphasized their camaraderie and ... Steelers coach gets literary after Ravens loss Ravens get by Steelers, improve their standing in playoff chase Ravens dent Steelers' playoff hopes with OT victory |
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The comeback kings do it again – National
November 30th, 2009
 Washington Post | The comeback kings do it again National The defending Super Bowl champions are in a fight to even make the play-offs after the Baltimore Ravens (6-5) beat the Pittsburgh Steelers (6-5) 20-17 in ... Indianapolis Colts Could Have Won Super Bowl XLIII Colts clinch AFC South; big media makes a frowny face Colts Rally Past Texans to Improve to 11-0, Clinch Playoff Spot |
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Add Defense to the Steelers’ Woes – New York Times
November 30th, 2009
Los Angeles Times | Add Defense to the Steelers' Woes New York Times The Steelers' defense has been part of the team's recent struggles, especially late in games. By JUDY BATTISTA Forget that Pittsburgh Coach Mike Tomlin may ... Steelers' Hines Ward: 'It wasn't me calling Ben out' Steelers find a capable backup, but is there some internal controversy? Tomlin unconcerned QB decision divided Steelers |
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San Diego Chargers Gobble Up Kansas City Chiefs – USA Online Gambling News
November 30th, 2009
 CBC.ca | San Diego Chargers Gobble Up Kansas City Chiefs USA Online Gambling News Those of you who believed the Kansas City Chiefs were headed on the right track after an overtime win over the Pittsburgh Steelers need reconsider. ... Chiefs RB Charles Already Passes LJ as Season Rushing Leader Bad News Chiefs Return In 43-14 Loss Chargers defense leads way in 43-14 win over Chiefs; LT cracks NFL's Top 10 ... |
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The 10 best NFL teams of the last decade – Yahoo! Sports
November 30th, 2009
The 10 best NFL teams of the last decade Yahoo! Sports Eventual fate: Lost to Steelers in Divisional Round. They lost in the playoffs in one of the all-time craziest finishes in NFL history, ... The Spread Offense: The Future of the NFL and Fantasy Football The 10 best plays of the decade The 10 best NFL games of the last decade |
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NBC dominates Sunday night ratings – Variety
November 30th, 2009
 HitFix | NBC dominates Sunday night ratings Variety Typical for a Sunday night during the NFL season, NBC won the ratings race with a strong showing for the Steelers vs. Ravens game. ... TV ratings: NBC racks up another Sunday win “Family Guy,” “Simpsons” Ratings Boosted By NFL Football gives NBC an easy Sunday win |
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The Day After: Tale of two quarterbacks – FOXSports.com
November 30th, 2009
 The Inquisitr | The Day After: Tale of two quarterbacks FOXSports.com Based on one game, Dennis Dixon appears to have a NFL future, but the Steelers are going nowhere without Roethlisberger. Plus, the Cardinals are hoping they ... Week Thirteen NFL Predictions: the Vince Young Era |
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Cowboys sign 2, drop 1 from practice squad – Dallas Morning News
November 30th, 2009
Cowboys sign 2, drop 1 from practice squad Dallas Morning News Woods, who is from Oklahoma State, played one game this season for the Pittsburgh Steelers before he was cut last week. Floyd was on Cleveland's practice ... 'Boys sign Woods, Floyd |
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Breaking down the Redskins-Eagles game and latest NFL news – Washington Post
November 30th, 2009
 New York Daily News | Breaking down the Redskins-Eagles game and latest NFL news Washington Post Did you see Mike Tomlin's postgame promise that the Steelers will "not go gently" and to "unleash hell in December"? That is echoing in my mind as the local ... John Clayton's Last Call: mcnabb answers bell; pretenders exposed |
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What did you think of nbc’s telecast of Ravens? – Baltimore Sun
November 30th, 2009
HitFix | What did you think of nbc's telecast of Ravens? Baltimore Sun Sunday's night's victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers was a joy to behold for Baltimore Ravens fans, but what about the NBC telecast? ... NBC football rules Sunday #1 in the metered markets TV Ratings TV Ratings: Ravens soar, NBC rules Sunday TV ratings: NBC racks up another Sunday win |
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NFL Week 12n Preview: Kansas City Chiefs @ San Diego Chargers – Mirror.co.uk
November 30th, 2009
CBC.ca | NFL Week 12n Preview: Kansas City Chiefs @ San Diego Chargers Mirror.co.uk However The Chiefs are coming off a spectacular win against The Steelers and will have some momentum of their own to flaunt. Key to their success last week ... Kansas City Chiefs: Week Twelve Report Card Chargers defense leads way in 43-14 win over Chiefs; LT cracks NFL's Top 10 ... San Diego Chargers Gobble Up Kansas City Chiefs |
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Steelers vs Ravens score – A Pakistan News
November 30th, 2009
 A Pakistan News | Steelers vs Ravens score A Pakistan News Steelers vs Ravens score, Sunday Night Football game would be low. These are two of the top defenses in the league, and then you add in the fact that ... Willis mcgahee: mcgahee finds end zone in SNF victory Week 12: Steelers Key Matchup Key Matchups: At Ravens |
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Pittsburgh Steelers coach gets literary after Ravens loss – Baltimore Sun
November 30th, 2009
 ESPN | Pittsburgh Steelers coach gets literary after Ravens loss Baltimore Sun First, the Baltimore Ravens beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 20-17 in overtime. Then Steelers coach Mike Tomlin made a literary reference in his post-game news ... Ravens get by Steelers, improve their standing in playoff chase Ravens dent Steelers' playoff hopes with OT victory Ward's outburst only hinders Steelers' focus down stretch |
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Uninformed Recap: Ravens Beat Steelers in OT, 20-17 – Acme Packing Company (blog)
November 30th, 2009
Uninformed Recap: Ravens Beat Steelers in OT, 20-17 Acme Packing Company (blog) by Brandon on Nov 30, 2009 7:00 AM CST in Analysis 10 comments by Nick Wass - AP In between their games against the Ravens and Steelers, the Packers play ... Forget the Falcons Countdown Daily Recap: Cardinals-Titans The Book Report: Vikings and Colts are killing bookies |
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Steelers in danger of imploding – ProFootballTalk
November 30th, 2009
 Bleacher Report | Steelers in danger of imploding ProFootballTalk ... (and flashing more than a little Randall Cunningham-style potential), the Steelers sounded like a team that is feeling its season slipping away. ... Is Team Unity Threatened? Hines Ward Didn't Get the Memo on Concussion Safety |
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Steelers win three straight to take Continental Cup group – SkySports
November 30th, 2009
 More Than The Games | Steelers win three straight to take Continental Cup group SkySports By Neil Chiplen Last updated: 30th November 2009 David Matsos has told skysports.com that Joey Talbot was the inspiration for the Sheffield Steelers' ... Matsos delights as Sheffield take historic step in Europe Latest: Sheffield Steelers led by brave Joey |
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Chargers defense leads way in 43-14 win over Chiefs; LT cracks nfl’s Top 10 … – Los Angeles Times
November 30th, 2009
CBC.ca | Chargers defense leads way in 43-14 win over Chiefs; LT cracks nfl's Top 10 ... Los Angeles Times The Chiefs (3-8) lost a week after stunning the defending Super Bowl champion Pittsburgh Steelers in overtime. The Chargers' win came courtesy of a defense ... Bad News Chiefs Return In 43-14 Loss Chiefs play hot potato with the football and San Diego in a 43-14 loss Chargers roll up and over Chiefs |
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A Good Week To Lose – Jaguars News – WOKV
November 30th, 2009
 The Associated Press | A Good Week To Lose - Jaguars News WOKV The Big Ben less Steelers lost in overtime to Baltimore. The Colts win gave them the AFC South crown so now it's wild card or bust for the Jags. ... Jaguars back Jones-Drew a challenge for 49ers Bell Tolls: Clutch, aggressive Jaguars playing way into race Surprising Jags surge into San Francisco |
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Facing losers, it’s time to prey – San Diego Union Tribune
November 30th, 2009
 Seattle Post Intelligencer | Facing losers, it's time to prey San Diego Union Tribune The Chiefs may smell, but they came to town having defeated the Steelers the previous Sunday. It may make you wonder if Pittsburgh sent its scout team to KC ... Chargers bolt past Chiefs Cassel, Haley's growth bigger than score Bad News Chiefs Return In 43-14 Loss |
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Week 12: Ravens-Steelers Preview – The Ebony Bird (blog)
November 30th, 2009
Week 12: Ravens-Steelers Preview The Ebony Bird (blog) The first is that if the Ravens don't win this, they go below .500 and fall two games behind the Steelers in the division. The other is that it's the first ... Steelers vs. Ravens LIVE! Willis mcgahee: mcgahee finds end zone in SNF victory Week 12: Steelers Key Matchup |
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Bengals control North and south – Bengals.com
November 30th, 2009
 Seattle Post Intelligencer | Bengals control North and south Bengals.com They would have to wait another eight hours, but Baltimore's overtime victory over the Steelers on Sunday night in the division's other game gave the ... Bengals -vs- browns Two Ohio Teams Headed In Opposite Directions Browns/Bengals five things to watch |
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Indianapolis Colts Could Have Won Superbowl XLII – Bleacher Report
November 30th, 2009
 CBC.ca | Indianapolis Colts Could Have Won Superbowl XLII Bleacher Report During the 2008 NFL season the Pittsburgh Steelers were truly the best team. There was really no competition in the NFL during that season if you think ... Colts rally to victory Colts Rally Past Texans to Improve to 11-0, Clinch Playoff Spot Colts remain perfect, win AFC South |
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Young rallies Titans to 20-17 win over Cardinals – The Associated Press
November 30th, 2009
 TSN | Young rallies Titans to 20-17 win over Cardinals The Associated Press Ravens 20, Steelers 17, OT In Baltimore, Pittsburgh third-string quarterback Dennis Dixon was picked off by rookie Paul Kruger, setting up a 29-yard field ... Young Shines In Win Over Cardinals nfl's Change's in Post-Concussion Treatment a "headache" For Players Young Stuns Arizona, Tennessee Titans With Fifth-Straight |
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Steelers must run table—’no ifs, ands or buts’ – SportingNews.com
November 30th, 2009
Globe and Mail | Steelers must run table—'no ifs, ands or buts' SportingNews.com Winning the remaining five games will be difficult for the Steelers, considering their physical and mental state. Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger did not ... Ravens get by Steelers, improve their standing in playoff chase Hines Ward: Steelers locker room split '50-50' on whether Ben Roethlisberger ... Ravens dent Steelers' playoff hopes with OT victory |
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