Archives for: August 2011
Kevin Colbert Named Steelers 1st General Manager In Team History

The Steelers make known their big promotions by saying nothing. They have done that again through their usual means of merely changing a title in their media guide. Kevin Colbert has been promoted to general manager by the team, becoming the first to hold that title in Steelers history. He held the title of director of football operations since he [...]

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Steelers vs Falcons Pregame: Expect Starters To Play Into 2nd Half & Things To Look For

The third preseason game is traditionally the one in which the starters play the longest, and it will be no different Saturday night against the Atlanta Falcons at Heinz Field. Coach Mike Tomlin said the starters will play at least a half, and one of the units might even begin the third quarter. He said his top two quarterbacks — [...]

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Steelers TE Heath Miller Leads By Example, Not Talk

The essence of Heath Miller could be seen in an unremarkable scene Wednesday in the Steelers’ locker room. Miller had been trying to downplay something receiver Hines Ward said about his work ethic, though the veteran tight end conceded he usually arrives at Steelers headquarters at 6:30 a.m. A couple of minutes later, Miller called a reporter back over. By [...]

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WR Emmanuel Sanders Returns To Limited Practice

Steelers WR Emmanuel Sanders (foot surgery) is returning to a limited practice Tuesday. It will be Sanders’ first on-field work since undergoing a third procedure on his foot during the first week of training camp. Considering his slow recovery rate, the acquisition of Jerricho Cotchery, and Antonio Brown’s sterling camp, Sanders is looking more like an in-season waiver addition than [...]

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SteelCityMafia.com – 8 x 10 FREE Autograph Giveaway – August 23rd @ 8pm EST

 HERE IS TODAY’S CONTEST ENDS AT 8PM est: You must go to Steel City Mafia’s Facebook Page HERE – “LIKE” the page and write on their wall the answer to this trivia question: Which Former Steeler Broke the NFL record for punt return yardage by a rookie with 656 yards in 1984? Lamarr Woodley, James Harrison, Lawerence Timmons, James Farrior [...]

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