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Steelers In-season Report
« on: Sep 10th, 2009, 10:27pm »
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Polamalu's being OUT is BAD news for the Steelers' D... both tonight and, looking forward, for any length of time he remains down and out. This is NOT good news for owners of the Steelers D...
 
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Polamalu questionable to return after injuring knee
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Re: Steelers In-season Report
« Reply #1 on: Sep 11th, 2009, 12:28pm »
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Update on Polamalu...  The early breaking reports do not appear to be as bad as they could be, but aren't all too good, either... From "The REAL Feed":
 
Polamalu sprains MCL in Steelers' victory over Titans
The Sports Network: NFL (11.09.2009 00:31)
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Re: Steelers In-season Report
« Reply #2 on: Sep 14th, 2009, 9:11pm »
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Polamalu doesn't need surgery, but says return likely won't happen for three to six weeks... at best... according to "The REAL Feed":
 
Polamalu says 'best case scenario' is return in three to six weeks
NFL.com (14.09.2009 17:47)
Pittsburgh Steelers safety Troy Polamalu doesn't need knee surgery and says "the best case scenario" is that he will be back in three to six weeks as expected.
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Re: Steelers In-season Report
« Reply #3 on: Oct 2nd, 2009, 2:08pm »
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Mendenhall trying to get back into the mix...  From "The REAL Feed":
 
Rashard Mendenhall of Pittsburgh Steelers seeks second chance after benching for not knowing assignments
ESPN: NFL (02.10.2009 07:35)
The Steelers' Rashard Mendenhall is hoping for a second chance after being benched for not knowing his assignments.
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Re: Steelers In-season Report
« Reply #4 on: Oct 3rd, 2009, 12:48am »
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After finally having a decent game, Parker will likely sit this week... according to "The REAL Feed":
 
Parker sits again, doubtful for Chargers game
SI.com: NFL (02.10.2009 20:25)
PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Steelers running back Willie Parker did not practice for a third consecutive day on Friday and is not expected to play against the San Diego Chargers on Sunday night.
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Re: Steelers In-season Report
« Reply #5 on: Oct 6th, 2009, 4:47pm »
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Polamalu to return...  They surely need him...  From "The REAL Feed":
 
Polamalu expected to return for first practice since knee injury
NFL.com (06.10.2009 14:52)
Steelers safety Troy Polamalu is expected topractice on a limited basis Wednesday for the first time sincetearing the medial collateral ligament in his left knee Sept. 10against Tennessee.
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Re: Steelers In-season Report
« Reply #6 on: Oct 8th, 2009, 7:29pm »
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Polamalu still practicing... according to "The REAL Feed":
 
Polamalu practices for second straight day
The Sports Network: NFL (08.10.2009 17:57)
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Re: Steelers In-season Report
« Reply #7 on: Oct 9th, 2009, 10:49pm »
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Officially... Parker OUT; Polamalu doubtful... according to "The REAL Feed":
 
Steelers' Polamalu doubtful, Parker out vs. Lions
The Sports Network: NFL (09.10.2009 19:05)
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Re: Steelers In-season Report
« Reply #8 on: Oct 11th, 2009, 12:59pm »
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Polamalu OUT... according to "The REAL Feed":
 
Steelers' Polamalu out vs. Lions
The Sports Network: NFL (11.10.2009 12:14)
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Re: Steelers In-season Report
« Reply #9 on: Oct 13th, 2009, 7:06pm »
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Polamalu's soon to be back, but D takes yet another hit... according to "The REAL Feed":
 
Steelers DE Smith out with right shoulder injury
NFL.com (13.10.2009 14:33)
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end Aaron Smith has a rightshoulder injury that coach Mike Tomlin says "potentially could besignificant.
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Re: Steelers In-season Report
« Reply #10 on: Oct 14th, 2009, 2:19pm »
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Well, it turns out to be a big hit...  From "The REAL Feed":
 
Steelers lose DE Smith (rotator cuff) for season
SI.com: NFL (14.10.2009 10:44)
PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end Aaron Smith will miss the rest of the season with a torn rotator cuff in his right shoulder, an injury that significantly weakens what was the NFL's best defense the last two seasons.
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Re: Steelers In-season Report
« Reply #11 on: Oct 15th, 2009, 8:55pm »
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Parker gets more reps... with Mendenhall under the weather... according to "The REAL Feed":
 
Sickness sidelines Mendenhall, so Steelers give Parker more work
NFL.com (15.10.2009 19:16)
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Rashard Mendenhall missed practice Thursday with flu-like symptoms, allowing Willie Parker to take more carries with the starters as he returns from a two-week layoff with a toe injury.
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Re: Steelers In-season Report
« Reply #12 on: Oct 16th, 2009, 5:14pm »
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Mendenhall expected to start over Parker despite illness...  From "The REAL Feed":
 
Mendenhall returns from illness, expected to start over Parker
NFL.com (16.10.2009 16:23)
Steelers running back Rashard Mendenhall is expected to start against the Browns after returning to practice following a day off with flu-like symptoms.
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Re: Steelers In-season Report
« Reply #13 on: Oct 20th, 2009, 7:16pm »
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Just so yous know, especially since he might be a good play Week 7 against the Vikes...  From "The REAL Feed":
 
Steelers' Tomlin: Reed will play despite incident
SI.com: NFL (20.10.2009 12:43)
PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin says kicker Jeff Reed will play in Sunday's home game against the Minnesota Vikings despite a recent brush with the law.
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Re: Steelers In-season Report
« Reply #14 on: Oct 22nd, 2009, 9:10pm »
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Polamalu resting or ailing?  In any event, sitting... according to 'The REAL Feed":
 
Polamalu sits practice
SI.com: NFL (22.10.2009 17:59)
Steelers safety Troy Polamalu didn't practice for the second straight day while he heals from a left knee injury.
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Re: Steelers In-season Report
« Reply #15 on: Oct 23rd, 2009, 7:21pm »
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Polamalu, back practicing, expects to play against the Vikes...  From "The REAL Feed":
 
Polamalu returns to practice, expects to play vs. Vikings
NFL.com (23.10.2009 17:52)
Steelers safety Troy Polamalu has returned topractice after sitting out two days to rest his still-healing leftknee.
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Re: Steelers In-season Report
« Reply #16 on: Nov 5th, 2009, 10:11pm »
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This could lead to some big numbers in an otherwise so-so matchup...  From "The REAL Feed":
 
Big Ben lobbying Steelers' coaches for more no-huddle vs. Broncos
NFL.com (05.11.2009 18:47)
No doubt Pittsburgh Steelers quaterback Ben Roethlisberger is especially eager to go to the no-huddle Monday night in Denver, given how much success the Baltimore Ravens had while running 31 plays out of no-huddle sets during their 30-7 victory over the Broncos on Sunday.
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Re: Steelers In-season Report
« Reply #17 on: Nov 7th, 2009, 4:58pm »
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Update on tenuous and sad situation of S Clark...  From "The REAL Feed":
 
Steelers safety Clark still not expected to play against Broncos
NFL.com (07.11.2009 13:56)
The Pittsburgh Steelers won't announce whether safety Ryan Clark will playin Denver until Monday night, although he is not expected to be in uniform.
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Re: Steelers In-season Report
« Reply #18 on: Nov 15th, 2009, 6:19pm »
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Polamalu exited today's game early... according to "The REAL Feed":
 
Steelers S Polamalu, Bengals RB Benson leave early
The Sports Network: NFL (15.11.2009 15:14)
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Re: Steelers In-season Report
« Reply #19 on: Nov 17th, 2009, 2:09am »
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Polamalu's playing status for Week 11 in question... according to "The REAL Feed":
 
Steelers S Polamalu's status uncertain for Sunday's game vs. Chiefs
NFL.com (16.11.2009 19:07)
The Pittsburgh Steelers have not yet updated the condition of star safety Troy Polamalu, who injured his left knee for the second time this season.
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Re: Steelers In-season Report
« Reply #20 on: Nov 18th, 2009, 10:39pm »
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It's not looking good for Polamalu...  From "The REAL Feed":
 
Pittsburgh Steelers' Troy Polamalu watches practice in brace
ESPN: NFL (18.11.2009 17:07)
Steelers safety Troy Polamalu wore a heavy brace on his reinjured left knee while watching practice Wednesday and did not take part in any drills.
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Re: Steelers In-season Report
« Reply #21 on: Nov 20th, 2009, 9:45pm »
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Polamalu sitting... according to "The REAL Feed":
 
Steelers to sit Polamalu in Week 11
The Sports Network: NFL (20.11.2009 19:31)
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Re: Steelers In-season Report
« Reply #22 on: Nov 22nd, 2009, 12:37pm »
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Polamalu likely OUT for longer than initially anticipated... according to "The REAL Feed":
 
Source: Pittsburgh Steelers' Troy Polamalu likely out for month
ESPN: NFL (22.11.2009 10:42)
Pittsburgh Steelers safety Troy Polamalu will not play Sunday at Kansas City and is expected to be sidelined about a month with a strained ligament in his knee, a source close to the situation told ESPN's Adam Schefter.
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Re: Steelers In-season Report
« Reply #23 on: Nov 23rd, 2009, 1:59am »
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Roethlisberger injured... according to "The REAL Feed":
 
Roethlisberger hurt in loss to Chiefs
The Sports Network: NFL (22.11.2009 19:22)
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Re: Steelers In-season Report
« Reply #24 on: Nov 23rd, 2009, 12:54pm »
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The Steelers could be down to Dennis Dixon as their starting QB next week... according to "The REAL Feed":
 
Source: Pittsburgh Steelers' Charlie Batch has a wrist injury, will need surgery
ESPN: NFL (23.11.2009 09:46)
Steelers QB Charlie Batch has a wrist injury that will require surgery this week and will sideline him six weeks, ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter reported.
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