http://www.realfootball365.com Pittsburgh Steelers Football News, scores, analysis and discussion. NFL Football News. en-us info@realfootball365.com Copyright (C) 2005-2008 www.realfootball365.com http://www.realfootball365.com/articles/steelers/13443 http://www.realfootball365.com/articles/steelers/13443 Pittsburgh Steelers beat writer Jim Wexell shines a spotlight on the well-known but infrequently explored niche of an athlete’s hometown in his newest book, “Steeler Nation.” Wexell spent a good chunk of the first half of the 2007 season on the road, driving from his home in Irwin, Pa., across the country, visiting the hometowns and cities of current and former Steelers players. He conducted ... ncoolong@gmail.com (Neal Coolong) Pittsburgh Steelers 2008-12-28T02:55:42-05:00 http://www.realfootball365.com/articles/steelers/13278 http://www.realfootball365.com/articles/steelers/13278 Despite a fumble return touchdown by Steelers safety Troy Polamalu at the end of regulation that should have counted, a TD wasn't in the cards for the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday afternoon. But a victory was, and considering the AFC North rival Baltimore Ravens had lost to the New York Giants earlier in the day, it was important to keep the San Diego Chargers winless in Pittsburgh. A defense ... ncoolong@gmail.com (Neal Coolong) Pittsburgh Steelers 2008-11-17T10:44:04-05:00 http://www.realfootball365.com/articles/steelers/13235 http://www.realfootball365.com/articles/steelers/13235 The last thing the Pittsburgh Steelers want going into a Week 11 matchup with the San Diego Chargers is a beat-up pass defense. As it is, the Steelers confirmed they will be without starting cornerback Deshea Townsend, who has a "severely injured hamstring," meaning second-year man William Gay will get his first professional start against the AFC's top-rated passer, Phillip Rivers. The Steelers ... ncoolong@gmail.com (Neal Coolong) Pittsburgh Steelers 2008-11-12T09:15:16-05:00 http://www.realfootball365.com/articles/steelers/13206 http://www.realfootball365.com/articles/steelers/13206 The Pittsburgh Steelers released running back Najeh Davenport on Saturday, just one day before they host the Indianapolis Colts in Week 10. Considering Willie Parker will miss another game, the move indicates the Steelers aren't as interested in Davenport's contributions on offense. Davenport hasn't carried the ball much - just two attempts for 5 yards - but he has been the team's kickoff ... ncoolong@gmail.com (Neal Coolong) Pittsburgh Steelers 2008-11-09T10:33:08-05:00 http://www.realfootball365.com/articles/steelers/13204 http://www.realfootball365.com/articles/steelers/13204 Not much has changed with the Pittsburgh Steelers over the past few weeks. More starters are injured, including running back Willie Parker and left tackle Marvel Smith, who have missed all but one of the last six games combined. A somewhat new addition to the team's ultra-talented injury report is outside linebacker LaMarr Woodley, who is questionable for Sunday's game with the Indianapolis ... ncoolong@gmail.com (Neal Coolong) Pittsburgh Steelers 2008-11-08T09:41:51-05:00 http://www.realfootball365.com/articles/steelers/13186 http://www.realfootball365.com/articles/steelers/13186 The results of Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger are in: His right shoulder is just as injured as it's been all season. Is that good news or bad news? Judging by the way Roethlisberger played over the past six games of the season, it was obvious that the injury is affecting him. He left at the end of the first half of a 23-6 win over the Washington Redskins in Week 9. Veteran ... ncoolong@gmail.com (Neal Coolong) Pittsburgh Steelers 2008-11-06T08:37:58-05:00 http://www.realfootball365.com/articles/steelers/13168 http://www.realfootball365.com/articles/steelers/13168 It was a different story for Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Byron Leftwich last season. Struggling mightily with the Atlanta Falcons, Leftwich was eventually released in favor of Joey Harrington. As it turns out, he ended up in a better spot, filling in for super-sub Charlie Batch behind Pro Bowl passer Ben Roethlisberger. Leftwich replaced Roethlisberger after the Steelers' starter had ... ncoolong@gmail.com (Neal Coolong) Pittsburgh Steelers 2008-11-04T09:11:45-05:00 http://www.realfootball365.com/articles/steelers/13138 http://www.realfootball365.com/articles/steelers/13138 Neither concussion nor newborn son will keep Pittsburgh Steelers strong safety Troy Polamalu out of the lineup. For the second consecutive week, Polamalu had every reason not to play in the upcoming game. After suffering a concussion in the Steelers' 38-10 win over the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 7, he played the entire Week 8 loss to the New York Giants. On Oct. 31, Polamalu's wife, Theodora, ... ncoolong@gmail.com (Neal Coolong) Pittsburgh Steelers 2008-11-02T09:07:12-05:00 http://www.realfootball365.com/articles/steelers/13131 http://www.realfootball365.com/articles/steelers/13131 Gerry Dulac of the Post-Gazette points out an interesting stat Friday: Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger has a chance to be just the fifth player since the merger to throw touchdown passes of 48 yards or more in four consecutive games. Considering the first three have all gone to wide receiver Nate Washington (48, 50 and 65), the Steelers' Monday night opponent, the Washington ... ncoolong@gmail.com (Neal Coolong) Pittsburgh Steelers 2008-10-31T08:19:08-05:00 http://www.realfootball365.com/articles/steelers/13106 http://www.realfootball365.com/articles/steelers/13106 If Anthony Smith doesn't understand why he isn't the Pittsburgh Steelers' default choice to replace injured free safety Ryan Clark, he shouldn't have to look very far for an explanation. Clark went down last year when the altitude in Denver triggered a reaction from his blood that landed him in the hospital after the team's 31-28 loss. Smith was penciled in as the starter. Smith then made ... ncoolong@gmail.com (Neal Coolong) Pittsburgh Steelers 2008-10-30T09:52:09-05:00 http://www.realfootball365.com/articles/steelers/13088 http://www.realfootball365.com/articles/steelers/13088 Pittsburgh Steelers defensive linebacker James Farrior told the media Monday that he accepts the apology of wide receiver Santonio Holmes because he "has to." It's safe to say Steelers No. 3 wide receiver Nate Washington was thankful for the opportunity. Holmes was deactivated for Sunday's loss at home to the New York Giants after being arrested on a charge of marijuana possession, and ... ncoolong@gmail.com (Neal Coolong) Pittsburgh Steelers 2008-10-28T08:33:31-05:00 http://www.realfootball365.com/articles/steelers/13087 http://www.realfootball365.com/articles/steelers/13087 Unheralded Steelers long-snapper Greg Warren cemented his legacy Sunday at Heinz Field. His absence ultimately did in the Steelers, who dropped a winnable game against a very good New York Giants team. Warren was injured in the fourth quarter with the Steelers holding a 14-12 lead, and outside linebacker James Harrison -- who has never snapped a ball in a game, including high school -- ... ncoolong@gmail.com (Neal Coolong) Pittsburgh Steelers 2008-10-28T08:14:52-05:00 http://www.realfootball365.com/articles/steelers/13062 http://www.realfootball365.com/articles/steelers/13062 The Pittsburgh Steelers have seen what happens to their run defense without defensive end Aaron Smith. The team swooned over the second half of last season when their most underrated player was out with a biceps tear. They may be without Smith again in their Week 8 matchup with the Super Bowl champion New York Giants. Smith missed practice all week attending to a personal issue. Commentary: ... ncoolong@gmail.com (Neal Coolong) Pittsburgh Steelers 2008-10-26T12:21:07-05:00 http://www.realfootball365.com/articles/steelers/13057 http://www.realfootball365.com/articles/steelers/13057 Not that there is a good time to have a team's best deep threat suspended, but Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Santonio Holmes' arrest on a charge of marijuana possession came at a particularly bad time. With the defending champion New York Giants on the docket for Week 8, followed by a Monday Night matchup in Washington, then consecutive home games against the Indianapolis Colts and the San ... ncoolong@gmail.com (Neal Coolong) Pittsburgh Steelers 2008-10-24T08:38:14-05:00 http://www.realfootball365.com/articles/steelers/13020 http://www.realfootball365.com/articles/steelers/13020 The banged-up Pittsburgh Steelers will have their depth tested again in Week 8. Cornerback Bryant McFadden, who has been playing very well in the team's 5-1 start, broke his forearm in Pittsburgh's Week 7 win at Cincinnati; as a result, he will miss at least five games. He had surgery Monday. Making matters worse, strong safety Troy Polamalu, the only Steeler defensive back having a better ... ncoolong@gmail.com (Neal Coolong) Pittsburgh Steelers 2008-10-21T10:04:27-05:00