Week 1, Steelers open at home against the Houston Texans Houston Texans Defensive Star Mario Williams who was the NFL 1st pick in the draft a few years ago, just finishes off getting a sack against the Denver Broncos (he tallied 14 total sacks last year). Well after a tough playoff loss by the game Steelers against the Jacksonville Jaguars last season that ended a great campaign for the men of steel (we could have won if Willie Parker were healthy), a new season ... Read More

Louis Lipps, one of my fav Steelers while growing up. He played for the team when they had lousy seasons & not great QB play. This was the 80’s where the Steelers had some bad bad QBs & with him being a WR – that meant not too many chances to shine. But still he did. Louis Lipps concentrating on one of his many catches with the Steelers in the mid-80's early 90's Louis played 9 years in the NFL, the 1st 8 with ... Read More

Prediction 4th Quarter of the 2008 Steeler Season Pittsburgh Steelers plow thru their last 4 games with a 3-1 record, moving them to another great year. 10 – 6 being their final mark, & winners of their division the AFC North. Week 14, Cowboys @ Steelers Playing probably the most talented roster of players in the NFL (maybe Chargers beat them slightly), this will be a tough one for the Steelers to win. My heart says they do, but the realist in me – says ... Read More

Steelers sign their key rookies to contracts Steeler Running backs stretching during practice. Willier Parker who was leading the NFL in rushing until he broke his leg (L) next to rookie Rashard Mendenhall who's hoping to be the back up to Willie. 1st round pick, #23 - RB Rashard Mendenhall, Illinois. Signs a 5 year contract 2 days before training camp started. 2nd round pick, # 53 - WR Limas Sweed, Texas. Signs a 4 year contract. 1 day before training camp started. Bruce ... Read More

Prediction 3rd Quarter of the 2008 Steeler Season Pittsburgh Steelers first half record is 5-3, 3rd Quarter mark of 2-2 brings their record to 7-5 – they’ll need a good push in the last 4 games to make the playoffs / get a bye. These 4 games have got to be the toughest stretch for them this year, as they play 3 top dogs in the AFC in this stretch. Week 10, Colts @ Steelers Playing probably the best offensive team the last 5 years, ... Read More

Quiz 1 Answers: 1) Super Bowl IX RB Franco Harris, Beat: Minnesota Vikings 16-6 2) Super Bowl X WR Lynn Swann, Beat: Dallas Cowboys 21-17 3) Super Bowl XIII QB Terry Bradshaw, Beat: Dallas Cowboys 35-31 4) Super Bowl XIV QB Terry Bradshaw, Beat: Los Angeles Rams 31-19 5) Super Bowl XL WR Hines Ward, Beat: Seattle Seahawks 21-10 ---------------- Part 1: Pittsburgh Steelers have won 5 super bowls, can you name 3 of 5 MVPs – without looking them up anywhere? Part 2: Regarding part 1, which team did the ... Read More

Quiz 1 Part 1: Pittsburgh Steelers have won 5 super bowls, can you name 3 of 5 MVPs – without looking them up anywhere? Part 2: Regarding part 1, which team did the beat in that particular Super bowl? Read More

Steelers end the 1st half of the 2008 Season with a great record of 5-3 Pittsburgh Steelers start the season 3-1 in the 1st Quarter, & now the second Quarter they go 2-2 for a first half record of 5-3, not bad I might say. Here’s a recap of the 2nd Quarter prediction: Week 5, Steelers @ Jaguars: Jaguars are what kryptonite was to Superman – definitely they got our number. We can’t seem to beat these guys, regular season or playoffs. I still can ... Read More

Steelers off to a great 2008 Season, 1st Quarter of season prediction is 3-1 Pittsburgh Steelers start the season 3-1, off to a good 2008 season. Yup, that is my prediction for the Steelers this year. Here’s how I see it coming together: Week 1, Texans @ Steelers: Texans a young team, being led by a QB Matt Schaub who’s only starting for the 2nd year in his career & he didn’t play so well his 1st year due to injuries & his inconsistent play. ... Read More

Jack Lambert's famous intense growl (game face) - before, during & after games Jack Lambert is another member of the Steelers in the 70’s that won 4 super bowls, as a star linebacker in that awesome Steel Curtain – and is recognized as one of the best middle linebackers in NFL history & has been voted in some lists as the toughest player of all time (whatcha expect from men of steel) . Played his college ball at Kent State where he ... Read More