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(Message started by: StegRock on Apr 13th, 2009, 4:55pm)
Title: Steelers Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Apr 13th, 2009, 4:55pm
Steelers commit to [smiley=key.gif] defender for the looooong haul... according to "The REAL Feed":

Report: Steelers, Harrison agree to long-term deal (http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=nfl/news/news.aspx?id=4226109)
The Sports Network: NFL (13.04.2009 12:58)
Title: Re: Steelers Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Apr 27th, 2009, 12:23am
Ward likely a Steeler for life... [smiley=towelwave.gif] according to "The REAL Feed":

Steelers' Ward signs 5-year contract extension (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/football/nfl/04/26/ward.extension.steelers.ap/index.html?eref=si_nfl)
SI.com: NFL (26.04.2009 22:10)
PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Wide receiver Hines Ward signed his five-year contract extension Sunday with the Steelers, a deal that should allow the two-time Super Bowl winner to finish his career in Pittsburgh.

Quietly and classily done behind the scenes at a time when the spotlight won't be on him because the distractions around the league are many.  What else would you expect from a class act like Ward?! [smiley=bow.gif]
Title: Re: Steelers Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Jun 3rd, 2009, 6:29pm
Roethlisberger already sore... [smiley=radar.gif] From "The REAL Feed":

Steelers QB Roethlisberger limps off practice field with knee issue (http://www.nfl.com/news/story?id=09000d5d810a4cd0&template=with-video-with-comments&confirm=true)
NFL.com (03.06.2009 16:11)
Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger was limping because of left knee discomfort during an optional team practice Wednesday, but he didn't appear to be injured.
Title: Re: Steelers Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Jun 4th, 2009, 3:39pm
Update on Big [smiley=ontheclock.gif] Ben... from "The REAL Feed":

Ben Roethlisberger of Pittsburgh Steelers back on field; no apparent sign of injury (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=4230789&campaign=rss&source=NFLHeadlines)
ESPN: NFL (04.06.2009 11:59)
Just one day after limping away from practice with an apparently injured left knee, Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger was back on the field Thursday.
Title: Re: Steelers Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Jul 21st, 2009, 11:01pm
UH-OH...  This is about Big [smiley=ontheclock.gif] Ben...  From "The REAL Feed":

Steelers QB Roethlisberger cancels press conference amid civil lawsuit (http://www.nfl.com/news/story?id=09000d5d8116680b&template=without-video&confirm=true)
NFL.com (21.07.2009 19:22)
Amid allegations of sexual assault, Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger canceled a press conference scheduled for Thursday that was associated with a reality show he was to make an appearance on, a team spokesman said Tuesday.
Title: Re: Steelers Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Jul 23rd, 2009, 12:29am
Updates on Roethlisberger sitch and team ownership issues roll off "The REAL Feed":

Seems like allegations regarding Roethlisberger possible misconduct will blow over...

No criminal probe of Ben Roethlisberger allegations (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=4349253&campaign=rss&source=NFLHeadlines)
ESPN: NFL (22.07.2009 19:03)
Authorities will not conduct a criminal investigation into allegations in a civil lawsuit that Ben Roethlisberger raped a woman.

And, as far as who owns the Steelers,... it's "All in the Family"...

Rooney brothers complete paperwork in Steelers ownership deal (http://www.nfl.com/news/story?id=09000d5d8116be9a&template=without-video-with-comments&confirm=true)
NFL.com (22.07.2009 20:35)
Steelers chairman Dan Rooney's four brothers signed papers this week transferring majority ownership of the six-time Super Bowl champions to Rooney and son Art Rooney II, the team president. The complicated sale, ongoing for nearly a year, is expected to close within the next several weeks.
Title: Re: Steelers Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Jul 23rd, 2009, 2:39pm
Roethlisberger to speak out about allegations... according to what's currently atop "The REAL Feed":

Roethlisberger plans press conference in response to rape allegation (http://www.nfl.com/news/story?id=09000d5d8116e5b4&template=without-video&confirm=true)
NFL.com (23.07.2009 13:25)
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger is scheduled to speak out Thursday for the first time since being accused of raping a woman at a Lake Tahoe hotel-casino a year ago.
Title: Re: Steelers Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Jul 23rd, 2009, 5:23pm
... And, what did Big Ben have to say...???  From "The REAL Feed":

Roethlisberger denies sexual assault accusations (http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=nfl/news/news.aspx?id=4244132)
The Sports Network: NFL (23.07.2009 15:07)
Title: Re: Steelers Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Jul 25th, 2009, 11:23pm
First-rounder Hood in the hood,... if you will,... ;D according to "The REAL Feed":

Source: Steelers, first-round DE Hood agree to 5-year deal (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=4355774&campaign=rss&source=NFLHeadlines)
ESPN: NFL (25.07.2009 14:35)
The Pittsburgh Steelers reached an agreement in principle Saturday on a five-year deal with first-round choice Ziggy Hood, the 32nd pick in the NFL draft, according to a source.
Title: Re: Steelers Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Jul 29th, 2009, 11:23pm
TE Miller to stay in Steeler fold for years to come... according to "The REAL Feed":

Source: Pittsburgh Steelers TE Heath Miller agrees to extension (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=4365087&campaign=rss&source=NFLHeadlines)
ESPN: NFL (29.07.2009 20:46)
Heath Miller has agreed to an extension with the Steelers.
Title: Re: Steelers Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Aug 5th, 2009, 3:09am
Coaching m.o. worth noting...  From "The REAL Feed":

Tomlin keeps Ward out of Steelers workouts (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/football/nfl/08/04/steelers.ward.ap/index.html?eref=si_nfl)
SI.com: NFL (04.08.2009 17:23)
LATROBE, Pa. (AP) -- Hines Ward didn't appear at the Pittsburgh Steelers' afternoon practice until he started running sprints with Willie Parker midway through the 2-hour workout.
Title: Re: Steelers Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Aug 8th, 2009, 10:54pm
Ben's accuser caught bragging... according to "The REAL Feed":

Document: Big Ben accuser bragged about sex (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/football/nfl/08/08/steelers.roethlisberger.ap/index.html?eref=si_nfl)
SI.com: NFL (08.08.2009 16:42)
RENO, Nev. (AP) -- The woman suing quarterback Ben Roethlisberger for alleged sexual assault has been accused of bragging about having consensual sex with him to a co-worker.

Also, off the Feed, back Parker's back "spazzin' out" and "sore":

Steelers RB Parker skips practice because of back spasms, should be OK (http://www.nfl.com/trainingcamp/story?id=09000d5d811c3e09&template=without-video-with-comments&confirm=true)
NFL.com (08.08.2009 19:44)
Running back Willie Parker sat out the Pittsburgh Steelers' Saturday practice with back spasms, although the team doesn't believe the problem is serious.
Title: Re: Steelers Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Aug 15th, 2009, 4:54pm
Team still up in the air regarding Mendenhall... according to this report off "The REAL Feed":

Steelers still not sure about '08 pick Mendenhall (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/football/nfl/08/15/steelers.mendenhall.ap/index.html?eref=si_nfl)
SI.com: NFL (15.08.2009 13:24)
LATROBE, PA. (AP) -- Last season didn't tell them. Their first exhibition game didn't tell them.
Title: Re: Steelers Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Aug 19th, 2009, 6:23pm
Confirming what I think we already knew...  From "The REAL Feed":

Ben Roethlisberger's lawyer: Accuser e-mails absolve QB (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=4410263&campaign=rss&source=NFLHeadlines)
ESPN: NFL (19.08.2009 16:13)
A former Nevada casino worker who accused Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger of rape in a civil lawsuit should drop the case because her own e-mails and text messages prove she wasn't assaulted, his attorney said.
Title: Re: Steelers Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Aug 23rd, 2009, 12:44am
Big [smiley=ontheclock.gif] Ben sits out... according to "The REAL Feed":

Big Ben sits Redskins game with sore Achilles (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/football/nfl/08/22/bigben.steelers.ap/index.html?eref=si_nfl)
SI.com: NFL (22.08.2009 18:17)
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger got the night off after injuring his Achilles' tendon in practice this week.
Title: Re: Steelers Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Sep 8th, 2009, 9:53pm
No anticipated change at center for a while as long-term deal gets done, [smiley=deal.gif] but starting linebacker looks to be out in the short run... [smiley=injury.gif] according to "The REAL Feed":


Steelers ink center Hartwig to four-year contract (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/football/nfl/09/08/steelers.ap/index.html?eref=si_nfl)
SI.com: NFL (08.09.2009 16:32)
PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Pittsburgh Steelers center Justin Hartwig has signed a four-year contract on Tuesday, two days before the season opener against Tennessee.

Steelers LB Timmons misses practice, not expected to play vs. Titans (http://www.nfl.com/news/story?id=09000d5d812748d0&template=without-video-with-comments&confirm=true)
NFL.com (08.09.2009 17:24)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Lawrence Timmons didn't practice again Tuesday because of a high ankle sprain and isn't expected to play in the NFL season opener against the Tennessee Titans.
Title: Re: Steelers Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Sep 10th, 2009, 2:17am
Week 1 status of Timmons officially in "doubt"... according to "The REAL Feed":

Steelers' Timmons doubtful (http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=nfl/news/news.aspx?id=4253025)
The Sports Network: NFL (09.09.2009 20:30)
Title: Re: Steelers Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Sep 10th, 2009, 7:44pm
Now, THIS is "FANTASY" football... [smiley=pudwhacker.gif] From "The REAL Feed":

Lawyer may ask Roethlisberger for list of affairs (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/football/nfl/09/10/ben.roethlisberger.ap/index.html?eref=si_nfl)
SI.com: NFL (10.09.2009 13:16)
CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) -- The lawyer for a woman who is accusing Ben Roethlisberger of rape is prepared to ask a Nevada court to compel the Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback to name all the women he has had sex with.

Schhhhhwing... [smiley=dick.jpg] This should be interesting (but, incidentally, I think totally inappropriate and, moreover, irrelevant, :-/ though it is JUICY).


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