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Pittsburgh Steelers Looking for Their First Road Victory

Posted: 8th October 2009 by Vicki Farries in NFL
The Steelers snapped a two-game losing streak with a win at home over the San Diego Chargers last Sunday night. The offense was balanced with Bruce Arians mixing the calls, 36 running plays and 34 passing. After an abysmal start this season, the offensive line put forth a great performance against an ailing defensive opponent. The line, for the first time, was opening holes and blowing defenders off the ball. G Chris ...

Steelers Will Face Challenges against Cincinnati

Posted: 23rd September 2009 by Vicki Farries in NFL
Despite the loss to the Chicago Bears this past Sunday, the Steelers did make strides as they prepare for game three against division opponent Cincinnati Bengals. There is a glimmer of improvement in the running game 36 yards in 23 attempts; 1.8 yard per carry against the Titans, to 4.8 rushing yards on 22 carries against the Bears. The offensive line created more rushing opportunities for running backs Willie Parker and ...

Steelers Offensive Line Remains Unsettled After Season Opener

Posted: 12th September 2009 by Vicki Farries in NFL
G Trai Essex was beaten by DT Jason Jones. C Hartwig and T Colon stood side by side while Essex looked on as Roethlisberger was being pursued by the defense and sacked by Jones. TE Heath Miller misses DT Tony Brown. He and T Max Starks looked confused over which man to block, so Starks touches no one: sack on Roethlisberger by Brown. These are only two examples of what ...