Archive for December, 2009

Big Ben Voted Steelers’ MVP; Logan Talks Of Miami Grudge – WPXI.com

December 31st, 2009

Pittsburgh Post Gazette

Big Ben Voted Steelers' MVP; Logan Talks Of Miami Grudge
WPXI.com
Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger was named this year's MVP for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Roethlisberger is the first Steelers quarterback to pass for more than ...
Wilson: Steelers name Roethlisberger their MVPNational Football Post
Roethlisberger chosen as Steelers MVPWilkes Barre Times-Leader
The '00s bring out the best in PittsburghLebanon Daily News
Bleacher Report -Palm Beach Post -White Mountain Independent
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Vegas Doesn’t Lie Regarding Steelers – Bleacher Report

December 31st, 2009

Washington Post

Vegas Doesn't Lie Regarding Steelers
Bleacher Report
Meanwhile the belief is that the Pittsburgh Steelers are 3 points better than the host Miami Dolphins this Sunday. Even if the latter comes true, ...
NFL picks: AFC playoff picture is still pretty muddyAsheville Citizen-Times
Jets Are Given 67% Chance to Reach Playoffs, Analysis ShowsBloomberg
Five alive: Handful of 8-7 AFC teams chase two playoff spotsUSA Today
SportingNews.com -Los Angeles Times -Monessen Valley Independent
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NFL picks: AFC playoff picture is still pretty muddy – Asheville Citizen-Times

December 31st, 2009

Washington Post

NFL picks: AFC playoff picture is still pretty muddy
Asheville Citizen-Times
The defending Super Bowl Champion Pittsburgh Steelers need a little help to make it back to the playoffs. The Steelers must defeat Miami in Miami and hope ...
Conspiracy Theory: The NFL Is Trying To Keep the Steelers Out!Bleacher Report
David Elfin's Final NFL RankingsWashington Times (blog)
Jets Are Given 67% Chance to Reach Playoffs, Analysis ShowsBloomberg
SportingNews.com -USA Today -Wall Street Journal (blog)
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Eagles-Cowboys Prediction – ESPN

December 31st, 2009

Contributor Bulletin

Eagles-Cowboys Prediction
ESPN
Even though Oakland has knocked off the Bengals, Eagles, Broncos and Steelers, this game shouldn't be hard for the Ravens to win. The Raiders are thinking ...
Football Meteorology For Week 16RealGM.com
Athlon Sports Deputy EditorAthlonSports.com
NFL Week 17 PredictionsPoint-Spreads.com
The Canadian Press -FOXSports.com -TruFan (blog)
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Roethlisberger Is The Steelers MVP – Bleacher Report

December 31st, 2009

Bleacher Report

Roethlisberger Is The Steelers MVP
Bleacher Report
Roethlisberger this year threw for over 4000 yards and is the first Steelers quarterback to do so. Ben Roethlisberger has 23 touchdowns this season and is ...
Steelers pick Roethlisberger as their MVPPittsburgh Post Gazette
Roethlisberger chosen as Steelers MVPWilkes Barre Times-Leader
Roethlisberger voted team MVPSteelCityInsider.com (subscription)
Lebanon Daily News -Nice Pick, Cowher (blog) -White Mountain Independent
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David Elfin’s Final NFL Rankings – Washington Times (blog)

December 31st, 2009

Washington Post

David Elfin's Final NFL Rankings
Washington Times (blog)
The Steelers rose five and the Bucs and Carolina (which beat the Giants) four. The Giants plunged nine spots, the Titans six, the Ravens five and the ...
Jets Are Given 67% Chance to Reach Playoffs, Analysis ShowsBloomberg
Five alive: Handful of 8-7 AFC teams chase two playoff spotsUSA Today
Week 17 NFL picks: Eagles, Jets, Ravens should all soarSportingNews.com
Wall Street Journal (blog) -Los Angeles Times -SkySports
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Strong finishes the key in NFL, not quick starts, as Giants have learned – The Canadian Press

December 31st, 2009

Strong finishes the key in NFL, not quick starts, as Giants have learned
The Canadian Press
The Steelers' seven losses all came with wrecking ball safety Troy Polamalu either hobbled or sidelined. Atlanta couldn't survive injuries to Matt Ryan and ...

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Belichick to Brady: ‘You’ll play’ – ESPN

December 31st, 2009

Washington Post

Belichick to Brady: 'You'll play'
ESPN
Brady kept things light when he was asked about the comments by Steelers linebacker LaMarr Woodley that the Patriots and Benglas would "lay down" for their ...
Brady: 'I'm expecting to play the whole game'Boston Globe
Patriots and Bengals Playing to Win? Brady and Ocho Say They Are!Bleacher Report
WR Julian Edelman wants moreBoston Herald
TSN -UPI.com -National Football Post
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NFL Odds Week 17 – Pittsburgh Steelers at Miami Dolphins Picks – VegasSports-Odds

December 31st, 2009

Palm Beach Post

NFL Odds Week 17 - Pittsburgh Steelers at Miami Dolphins Picks
VegasSports-Odds
NFL odds in week 17 have the Steelers listed as 3-point road favorites against the Dolphins while the game's total is sitting at 45. ...
NFL Preview - Pittsburgh (8-7) at Miami (7-8)MiamiHerald.com
Joey Porter could be playing his last game as a Miami DolphinSun-Sentinel
Laurels & LancesPittsburgh Tribune-Review
CBSSports.com -The Spread -Palm Beach Post
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Roethlisberger chosen as Steelers MVP – Wilkes Barre Times-Leader

December 31st, 2009

Roethlisberger chosen as Steelers MVP
Wilkes Barre Times-Leader
Ben Roethlisberger has been chosen as the Pittsburgh Steelers' most valuable player by his teammates for the first time in his six-season career. ...
The '00s bring out the best in PittsburghLebanon Daily News
Pittsburgh Steelers All-Decade Team: OffenseBleacher Report
Roethlisberger voted team MVPSteelCityInsider.com (subscription)
Nice Pick, Cowher (blog) -White Mountain Independent -Cay Compass
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Strong finishes the key in NFL, not quick starts, as Giants have learned – Los Angeles Times

December 31st, 2009

Strong finishes the key in NFL, not quick starts, as Giants have learned
Los Angeles Times
The Steelers' seven losses all came with wrecking ball safety Troy Polamalu either hobbled or sidelined. Atlanta couldn't survive injuries to Matt Ryan and ...

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What they’re saying about the Ravens – Baltimore Sun

December 31st, 2009

Mid-Atlantic Sports Network

What they're saying about the Ravens
Baltimore Sun
Let's get to the root of the issue and examine the types of penalties the Ravens committed against the Steelers. By our count eight of Baltimore's 11 ...
NFL Preview - Baltimore (8-7) at Oakland (5-10)MiamiHerald.com
NFL Spread: Ravens @ RaidersBetFirms
Ravens: No chance we overlook RaidersMid-Atlantic Sports Network
CBSSports.com -San Francisco Chronicle
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Jets Are Given 67% Chance to Reach Playoffs, Analysis Shows – Bloomberg

December 31st, 2009

Globe and Mail

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NFL Preview – Baltimore (8-7) at Oakland (5-10) – MiamiHerald.com

December 31st, 2009

Silver and Black report

NFL Preview - Baltimore (8-7) at Oakland (5-10)
MiamiHerald.com
Thanks to 113 yards in penalties, including two that wiped out potential touchdowns, the Ravens dropped a 23-20 decision to the Steelers in Pittsburgh last ...
Ravens' O-line will be tested by RaidersBaltimore Sun
Ravens: No chance we overlook RaidersMid-Atlantic Sports Network
Ravens-Raiders PreviewCBSSports.com
NBC Bay Area -San Francisco Chronicle -Press Box
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Steelers’ Troy Polamalu thinks it’s unlikely he plays vs. Dolphins in finale – USA Today

December 31st, 2009

TSN

Steelers' Troy Polamalu thinks it's unlikely he plays vs. Dolphins in finale
USA Today
Steelers safety Troy Polamalu said he's unlikely to play in Sunday's final at Miami as he continues to recover from a left knee injury. ...
Polamalu's Knee Improving, But Other Steelers Battle InjuriesAHN
Steelers' Polamalu Iffy for Week 17Football News Now

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NFL Truths: Playoff system is flawed – FOXSports.com

December 31st, 2009

Washington Post

NFL Truths: Playoff system is flawed
FOXSports.com
If neither the Ravens or the Steelers make it, I'll reluctantly take the Patriots. 3. Mike Leach is meant to coach in the NFL. ...
NFL NOTES Steeler plays mind games in the mediaSan Francisco Chronicle
Vegas Doesn't Lie Regarding SteelersBleacher Report
Steelers' Woodley wonders if Patriots, Bengals will play hardUSA Today
Boston Globe -FanHouse
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Steelers’ Woodley wonders if Patriots, Bengals will play hard – USA Today

December 31st, 2009

Steelers' Woodley wonders if Patriots, Bengals will play hard
USA Today
By Gene J. Puskar, AP By Nate Davis, USA TODAY The Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker has been at his best when a defense that's missing injured all-pro ...
Pittsburgh Steelers vs Miami Dolphins NFL Week 17 PicksPoint-Spreads.com
NFL Odds Week 17 - Pittsburgh Steelers at Miami Dolphins PicksVegasSports-Odds
Steelers Playoff Chances Depend on Play of Patriots and BengalsBetFirms
Bleacher Report -USA Online Gambling News
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NFL Preview – Pittsburgh (8-7) at Miami (7-8) – MiamiHerald.com

December 31st, 2009

Palm Beach Post

NFL Preview - Pittsburgh (8-7) at Miami (7-8)
MiamiHerald.com
The Pittsburgh Steelers have showed some fight over the last two weeks in an effort to keep their playoff hopes alive. ...
Pittsburgh Steelers at Miami Dolphins NFL Odds & PicksLocksmith Sports Picks
Dolphins vs Steelers: Keys to VictoryThe Phinsider (blog)
Steelers-Dolphins PreviewCBSSports.com
SteelCityInsider.com (subscription) -The Spread -Palm Beach Post
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The ’00s bring out the best in Pittsburgh – Victoria Advocate

December 31st, 2009

The '00s bring out the best in Pittsburgh
Victoria Advocate
The Pittsburgh Steelers won 104 during the second-best decade in franchise history. The Pirates lost a remarkable 936 — that's nearly 94 per season — during ...
Pittsburgh Steelers All-Decade Team: OffenseBleacher Report
The Armchair Backup - Super Bowl hangover not affecting who you'd expectWhite Mountain Independent
Steelers really sparked a storied flowCay Compass

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The ’00s bring out the best in Pittsburgh – Lebanon Daily News

December 31st, 2009

The '00s bring out the best in Pittsburgh
Lebanon Daily News
The Pittsburgh Steelers won 104 during the second-best decade in franchise history. The Pirates lost a remarkable ...
Pittsburgh Steelers All-Decade Team: OffenseBleacher Report
The Armchair Backup - Super Bowl hangover not affecting who you'd expectWhite Mountain Independent
Steelers really sparked a storied flowCay Compass

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NFL Spread: Ravens @ Raiders – BetFirms

December 31st, 2009

NFL Spread: Ravens @ Raiders
BetFirms
The Baltimore Ravens didn't get the result they were looking for last week versus the Steelers with a 23-20 loss, but they still control their own destiny ...
Ravens' O-line will be tested by RaidersBaltimore Sun
Ravens-Raiders PreviewCBSSports.com
History is on the side of the Ravens ~ December 31, 2009Baltimore Ravens
San Francisco Chronicle -Bleacher Report
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LaMarr Woodley: Bengals will lay down against the Jets – Cincy Jungle (blog)

December 31st, 2009

Globe and Mail

LaMarr Woodley: Bengals will lay down against the Jets
Cincy Jungle (blog)
Apparently everything that everyone does in the NFL revolves around the Steelers. Here's a thought. How about not laying down during a five-game losing ...
NFL NOTES Steeler plays mind games in the mediaSan Francisco Chronicle
Bold claim by WoodleyBoston Globe
No one wants to play us: SteelersToronto Sun
FanHouse -Bleacher Report
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NFL awards of a different kind: the winners and losers – The Canadian Press

December 31st, 2009

NFL awards of a different kind: the winners and losers
The Canadian Press
MOST MEMORABLE GAME If you like offence, can't beat Steelers 37, Packers 36, won on the final play. If it's defence you prefer, how about the bruising 17-15 ...

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Wilson: Wallace named Steelers’ Rookie of the Year – National Football Post

December 31st, 2009

Pittsburgh Post Gazette

Wilson: Wallace named Steelers' Rookie of the Year
National Football Post
The third-round draft pick leads all AFC rookies with 692 receiving yards and leads his team with 18.7 yards per reception. He won the "Joe Greene Great ...
Wallace, Farrior earn honors from SteelersPittsburgh Tribune-Review
Wallace chosen as Steelers' rookie of the yearPittsburgh Post Gazette
Pro Football Writers Awards Given To Steelers' Vet, RookieThePittsburghChannel.com
Beaver County Times -Pittsburgh Post Gazette
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Pittsburgh Paranoia? Linebacker Says Teams Will Quit So Steelers Won’t Advance – AHN

December 31st, 2009

Globe and Mail

Pittsburgh Paranoia? Linebacker Says Teams Will Quit So Steelers Won't Advance
AHN
Pittsburgh, PA, USA (AHN) - Steelers linebacker LaMarr Woodley called out the New England Patriots and the Cincinnati Bengals, claiming they will ...
Bold claim by WoodleyBoston Globe
Linebacker predicts Bengals and Patriots won't even try to win Sunday so that ...Los Angeles Times
No one wants to play us: SteelersToronto Sun
Examiner.com -Beaver County Times
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Steelers-LaMarr Woodley says the Pats and Cats will “lay – Patriots Insider (subscription)

December 31st, 2009

Steelers-LaMarr Woodley says the Pats and Cats will "lay
Patriots Insider (subscription)
I personally hope the Steelers don't make the playoffs. Not because of fear of them beating the PATS but becuase I hate em and love it when they lose! ...

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Week 17 NFL picks: Eagles, Jets, Ravens should all soar – SportingNews.com

December 31st, 2009

Reuters

Week 17 NFL picks: Eagles, Jets, Ravens should all soar
SportingNews.com
Pittsburgh Steelers at Miami Dolphins. The reigning Super Bowl champions and last season's AFC East winners likely will miss the playoffs. ...
Five alive: Handful of 8-7 AFC teams chase two playoff spotsUSA Today
Team-by-Team NFL Playoff ScenariosNew York Times (blog)
DJ Gallo's NFL Hangover, Week 16ESPN
Bloomberg -Washington Post -Pittsburgh Post Gazette
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Ravens should hope to face Cincy in first round – ESPN (blog)

December 31st, 2009

Ravens should hope to face Cincy in first round
ESPN (blog)
On Thursday, Adam fields questions about the Pittsburgh Steelers and Baltimore Ravens, who are both fighting for a spot in the postseason in the NFL's final ...

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Indianapolis Colts had the right to throw game against the New York Jets – The Express Times – LehighValleyLive.com

December 31st, 2009

Washington Post

Indianapolis Colts had the right to throw game against the New York Jets
The Express Times - LehighValleyLive.com
The Steelers did the same thing when they rested Ben Roethlisberger and Jerome Bettis in Buffalo in the final game of 2004. The difference? ...
10-Pack: Indy needs to feed off the anger it has generatedSportingNews.com

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No one wants to play us: Steelers – Toronto Sun

December 31st, 2009

Washington Post

No one wants to play us: Steelers
Toronto Sun
The Steelers (8-7) would reach the post-season for the fifth time in six seasons if they beat Miami, the Patriots defeat Houston, and the Bengals beat the ...
Bold claim by WoodleyBoston Globe
Linebacker predicts Bengals and Patriots won't even try to win Sunday so that ...Los Angeles Times
LaMarr Woodley thinks the Patriots are afraid of the SteelersExaminer.com
Beaver County Times -Pittsburgh Post Gazette
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