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The Pittsburgh Steelers rebounded in convincing fashion in Week 2 of 2011 with a 24-0 victory over the Seattle Seahawks in the Heinz Field opener. Some observations from the game and from the Steelers post-game locker-room session: Thirty-something linebackers James Farrior and Larry Foote met reporters with sarcastic cries of "hold on, let me get […]

The Steelers buried Seattle 24-0 today, the defense came back to life with multiple sacks and big hits, although Tavaris Jackson is most likely the worst QB starting in the NFL. Mike Tomlin continues to keep playing key guys way too long in blowouts. Ben Roethlisberger already injured earlier thanks to poor pass protection stayed […]

There's a large contingent of bettors out there who don't believe the Seattle Seahawks are two TDs worse than the Pittsburgh Steelers. That's the line (-14.5) on the Week 2 match featuring the home team but 48% of voters have picked the Seahawks to cover that number in the consensus data at OddsShark.com. http://oddsshark.com/nfl/seattle-pittsburgh-odds-september-18-2011 "Seattle […]

After such a devastating loss last week in Baltimore, there weren't any celebrations or happy faces from the Steeler faithful, just statements like we'll get 'em next time or it's only game one, they'll play better next week. I'll admit that I was disappointed in the outcome of the game but as the week went […]

Despite all the excitement and drama of being in first place in late July, the Pittsburgh Pirates extended their North American sports record of consecutive losing seasons to nineteen. With yesterday's 3-2 loss against the St. Louis Cardinals, the Pirates reached 82 losses to ensure their fate; a mark that was reached August 20th of […]

The Steelers wrapped up a Wednesday practice at their South Side facility today as they prepare to play the Seattle Seahawks this Sunday in the home opener. A couple of observations: LG Chris Kemoeatu did not practice as he continues to battle a knee issue that has been nagging him since training camp. In his […]

The oddsmaker always remembers the good things you have done in the past and believes you will do it again in the future. How else to explain the Steelers going from suffering the worst defeat of any Week 1 team to being the biggest favorite on the NFL odds menu just a few days later. […]

This was a good old fashion butt whopping by the Baltimore Ravens. Heading into this season, the defending AFC Champion Steelers heard about how their defense was too old and their offensive line was terrible. The Ravens didn't just prove those critics right, they made them look like Einsteins. Ray Rice ran for 107 yards […]