Category Archives: Cool Stuff

This Is Steel Curtain III; Don’t Forget About the 1990s

Posted on February 4, 2011 by ted

Stories on the blending (as opposed to comparisons) of the current era of Pittsburgh Steelers with the squads from the 1970s are long overdue, as are debates on if this present group qualifies as a dynasty (they do with a … Continue reading →

Posted in Cool Stuff, Steelers History | 10 Comments

Steelers Face Tough Calls on Super Bowl Dress Roster

Posted on January 25, 2011 by ted

Although NFL teams keep and fully pay 53 players on their regular rosters, only 46 are allowed to dress on gamedays, which includes an emergency No. 3 quarterback. Pittsburgh standout defensive end Aaron Smith (triceps) may return for his first … Continue reading →

Posted in 2010 steelers, Analysis, Cool Stuff, Defensive Line, Postseason, Special Teams | Tagged | 12 Comments

Two More Wins and ’04-’10 Steelers Officially a Dynasty

Posted on January 22, 2011 by ted

In modern-era NFL history, any team with three Super Bowl wins within a decade gets classified as a dynasty. The Packers of the 60s (who get credit for the first two Super Bowl wins and three NFL titles in the … Continue reading →

Posted in 2010 steelers, Cool Stuff, Postseason, Steelers History | 11 Comments

NFL Playoff Fines; Latest From Benstonium

Posted on January 14, 2011 by adam

Thanks to Chicago Bears safety Chris Harris (via Twitter) and Doug Farrar at Shutdown Corner, we now know what the NFL will be fining players for uniform violations in the playoffs: A minimum of $50,000 dollars, all for wearing the … Continue reading →

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Heinz Field Winter Classic 2011

Posted on January 3, 2011 by adam

(This isn’t a football post, but since the 2011 Winter Classic Involved Heinz Field and was hosted by the Steelers, we’re going to make it fit here. Hopefully you enjoy it.) I had the opportunity to cover the NHL Winter … Continue reading →

Posted in 2010 steelers, Cool Stuff, Heinz Field, Random Junk, Steelers Lounge Field Trips | 4 Comments

New Year’s Resolution: Steelers Should Draft Multiple Offensive Linemen in 2011

Posted on December 31, 2010 by ted

Jim Wexell of SteelCityInsider.net provides a must-read, detailed breakdown of all the key prospects for the upcoming NFL draft to watch in the nine bowl games held today and Saturday. But my primary concern has long been and remains the … Continue reading →

Posted in 2010 steelers, 2011 mock draft, Cool Stuff, Front Office | 20 Comments

If the Pens Need an Enforcer, James Harrison Offers His Services

Posted on December 30, 2010 by ted

The best show on TV right now is 24/7 Penguins/Capitals, which is worth watching even if you are not a hockey fan. But this week’s episode, which premiered Wednesday night on HBO and will be shown numerous times on HBO … Continue reading →

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What Steelers Related Gifts Did You Get This Holiday Season?

Posted on December 27, 2010 by adam

Now that Christmas (or Hanukkah, or Festivus, or whatever you may celebrate) is behind us, it’s time to share our Steelers related gifts with the rest of the class. Sort of like a cyber game of show and tell. I’ll … Continue reading →

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A Steelers Win and Ravens Loss Will Avoid Tiebreaker Chaos

Posted on December 15, 2010 by ted

The Steelers’ comeback victory at Baltimore two weeks ago put them in a commanding position to win the AFC North and claim the more important No. 2 seed in the AFC playoffs, thus securing a first-round bye. Most probable scenarios … Continue reading →

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2011 Pittsburgh Steelers Mock Draft Version 3.0

Posted on December 8, 2010 by ted

The Steelers have four realistic options for their first-round draft pick in 2011, each of which would fill a major need. They could draft an offensive guard (Mike Pouncey) who would almost certainly start as a rookie and provide a … Continue reading →

Posted in 2011 mock draft, Cool Stuff, Defensive Line, Free Agency, Front Office, Offensive Line | 21 Comments