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Steelers Lose Second Quarterback-Leftwich Out

Jay Walker — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 01:37:32 +0000

After losing Ben Roethlisberger to an injury last week, the Pittsburgh Steelers will now look to their third quarterback this weekend against Cleveland.

Charlie Batch, 37, will get the start for Pittsburgh after Byron Leftwich was ruled out because of a fractured rib suff

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Pittsburgh Steelers Ben Roethlisberger Has Injury Setback To His Ankle

Scott Prather — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 20:23:15 +0000

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger admits to having an injury setback to his sprained left ankle. How healthy will he be for the team's Wild Card matchup this Sunday against the Denver Broncos?

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Steelers Linebacker James Harrison Suspended 1 Game

Scott Prather — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 21:38:33 +0000

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker James Harrison has been suspended 1 game by the NFL after his illegal hit on Cleveland Browns quarterback Colt McCoy last Thursday. The hit marked the fifth illegal hit against a quarterback in the past three seasons by Harrison. The Steelers will be without Harrison for Monday night's game in San Francisco.

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Michael Vick Tops List of Most Disliked NFL Players

Joe Student — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 08:45:37 +0000

Players with legal troubles and quarterbacks head a list of the NFL’s most disliked players. The list, based on the findings of a public survey of NFL player perception conducted by Nielsen and E-Poll Market Research, indicates that players with legal issues, contract disputes or suspect character are viewed unfavorably by NFL fans.

Philadelphia Eagles’ quarterback Michael Vick ranks first on the most disliked list. Vick

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Which NFL QB Is Hardest To Tackle?

Scott Prather — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 02:51:08 +0000

Which NFL quarterback is the hardest to bring down? Ben Roethlisberger might be the first name that comes to mind, but according to Detroit Lions defensive end Cliff Avril, there's another QB that's just as hard to tackle.

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Ranking The NFL Quarterbacks

Steve Peloquin — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 07:45:59 +0000

Quarterback is the most vital position on an NFL team.

In most instances, teams that have a quality guy behind center normally have a quality team.

Aaron Rodgers (Packers), Drew Brees (Saints), Ben Roethlisberger (Steelers), Eli Manning (Giants), Peyton Manning (Colts), and Tom Brady (Patriots) have guided the last eight Super Bowl winners, and most people would consider those players elite quarterbacks, with the possible exception of Eli Manning.

How would you rank the NFL quarterbacks, heading into the 2011 season?

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James Harrison Apologizes

Scott Prather — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 05:15:05 +0000

Pittsburgh Steelers All-Pro linebacker James Harrison has issued an apology for some of the comments he made in a Men's Journal article. Harrison made offensive comments toward NFL commissioner Roger Goodell, including an anti-gay slur. He also ripped teammates Ben Roethlisberger and Rashard Mendenhall. "I'll start by offering my apologies for some of the words that I said..."

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Harrison Rips Goodell And Teammates

Scott Prather — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 21:43:07 +0000

James Harrison of the Pittsburgh Steelers is known as one of the best defensive players in the NFL. He has also earned the reputation of being mean, hard nosed, and at times dirty. Harrison claims he's not dirty, but that NFL commissioner Roger Goodell branded him as such. He also ripped his quarterback Ben Roethlisberger for some costly mistakes he made in the last Super Bowl, as well as calling Steeler running back Rashard Mendenhall a "fumble machine."

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Ben Roethlisberger May Need Surgery

Scott Prather — Sun, 26 Jun 2011 23:55:51 +0000

Pittsburgh Steelers' quarterback Ben Roethlisberger played through a broken foot late last season, and throughout the playoffs. Ben told a Pittsburgh newspaper that the foot has not fully healed, and he may need an operation to repair the injury.

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Is Big Ben Destined For The Hall Of Fame?

Steve Peloquin — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 09:25:47 +0000

Would a possible third Super Bowl ring be enough to guarantee Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger a spot in the Pro Football Hall of Fame?

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Packers Put The Title Back In Titletown

Steve Peloquin — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 11:48:25 +0000

The Green Bay Packers won their first Super Bowl since 1996 on Sunday, defeating the Pittsburgh Steelers, 31-25. Judy Battista, of the New York Times, has the story, below.

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Packers Are Super

Steve Peloquin — Mon, 07 Feb 2011 03:33:19 +0000

The Green Bay Packers won Super Bowl XLV, defeating the Pittsburgh Steelers, 31-25, in Arlington Texas, on Sunday night. The Associated Press, courtesy of espn.com, has the story, below.

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Super Bowl Preview

Steve Peloquin — Sun, 06 Feb 2011 16:55:39 +0000

Espn.com has a Super Bowl preview, below. The Vince Lombardi Trophy is displayed between a Pittsburgh Steelers helmet and a Green Bay Packers helmet during a press conference with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell at the Super Bowl XLV media center on February 4, 2011 in Dallas, Texas. The Green Bay Packers will play the Pittsburgh [...]

Brees Picking Packers

Steve Peloquin — Sun, 06 Feb 2011 16:40:38 +0000

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees is picking the Green Bay Packers in Sunday's Super Bowl. James Varney, of the Times-Picayune, has the story, below.

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Warner Says Roethlisberger Isn't A Hall Of Famer Just Yet

Steve Peloquin — Fri, 04 Feb 2011 12:12:37 +0000

Former NFL quarterback Kurt Warner says Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger hasn't done enough to be inducted in the Hall of Fame, even if the Steelers win on Sunday. Arizonasports.com has the story, below.

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MAC Proud

Steve Peloquin — Thu, 03 Feb 2011 11:40:25 +0000

Sunday's Super Bowl between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Green Bay Packers will feature 15 players who played their college football in the Mid-American Conference. That number rankks second only to the SEC. Dan Wetzel, of yahoo.com, has the story, below.

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Ranking Super Bowl XLV Players

Steve Peloquin — Mon, 31 Jan 2011 12:38:15 +0000

Who are the best players in Super Bowl XLV, between the Green Bay Packers, and the Pittsburgh Steelers? Matt Williamson, of Souts Inc./espn.com, has his rankings, below.

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Steelers Center Has Ankle Break

Scott Prather — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 23:14:21 +0000

Pittsburgh Steelers pro bowl center Maurkice Pouncey reportedly has a broken ankle. Chances of him playing in the Super Bowl appear to be finished.

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Steelers Hold On, Defeat Jets, 24-19

Steve Peloquin — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 03:13:40 +0000

The Pittsburgh will take on the Green Bay Packers, in Super Bowl Forty-Five, after hanging on to defeat the New York Jets, 24-19, in the AFC championship game, on Sunday, at Heinz Field, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The Associated Press, courtesy of espn.com, has the story, below.

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AFC Championship Preview

Steve Peloquin — Sun, 23 Jan 2011 03:34:45 +0000

The Pittsburgh Steelers will play host to the New York Jets, in the AFC championship game, on Sunday, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Espn.com has a preview, below.

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