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(Message started by: StegRock on Sep 10th, 2009, 10:27pm)
Title: Steelers In-season Report
Post by StegRock on Sep 10th, 2009, 10:27pm
Polamalu's being OUT [smiley=injury.gif] is BAD news for the Steelers' D... both tonight and, looking forward, for any length of time he remains down and out. [smiley=nervous.gif] This is NOT good news for owners of the Steelers D... [smiley=no.gif]

Via "the Gridiron Newsstand"...

Polamalu questionable to return after injuring knee (http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/09/10/polamalu-injures-knee-quesionable-to-return/)
Title: Re: Steelers In-season Report
Post by StegRock on Sep 11th, 2009, 12:28pm
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 (http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=nfl/news/news.aspx?id=4253222)
The Sports Network: NFL (11.09.2009 00:31)
Title: Re: Steelers In-season Report
Post by StegRock on Sep 14th, 2009, 9:11pm
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 (http://www.nfl.com/news/story?id=09000d5d8129f387&template=without-video-with-comments&confirm=true)
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.
Title: Re: Steelers In-season Report
Post by StegRock on Oct 2nd, 2009, 2:08pm
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 (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=4525049&campaign=rss&source=NFLHeadlines)
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.
Title: Re: Steelers In-season Report
Post by StegRock on Oct 3rd, 2009, 12:48am
After finally having a decent game, Parker will likely sit this week... according to "The REAL Feed":

Parker sits again, doubtful for Chargers game (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/football/nfl/10/02/parker.steelers.ap/index.html?eref=si_nfl#)
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.
Title: Re: Steelers In-season Report
Post by StegRock on Oct 6th, 2009, 4:47pm
Polamalu to return...  They surely need him...  From "The REAL Feed":

Polamalu expected to return for first practice since knee injury (http://www.nfl.com/news/story?id=09000d5d81334a73&template=with-video-with-comments&confirm=true)
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.
Title: Re: Steelers In-season Report
Post by StegRock on Oct 8th, 2009, 7:29pm
Polamalu still practicing... according to "The REAL Feed":

Polamalu practices for second straight day (http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=nfl/news/news.aspx?id=4258983)
The Sports Network: NFL (08.10.2009 17:57)
Title: Re: Steelers In-season Report
Post by StegRock on Oct 9th, 2009, 10:49pm
Officially... Parker OUT; Polamalu doubtful... according to "The REAL Feed":

Steelers' Polamalu doubtful, Parker out vs. Lions (http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=nfl/news/news.aspx?id=4259149)
The Sports Network: NFL (09.10.2009 19:05)
Title: Re: Steelers In-season Report
Post by StegRock on Oct 11th, 2009, 12:59pm
Polamalu OUT... according to "The REAL Feed":

Steelers' Polamalu out vs. Lions (http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=nfl/news/news.aspx?id=4259520)
The Sports Network: NFL (11.10.2009 12:14)
Title: Re: Steelers In-season Report
Post by StegRock on Oct 13th, 2009, 7:06pm
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 (http://www.nfl.com/news/story?id=09000d5d813620f6&template=with-video-with-comments&confirm=true)
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.
Title: Re: Steelers In-season Report
Post by StegRock on Oct 14th, 2009, 2:19pm
Well, it turns out to be a big hit...  From "The REAL Feed":

Steelers lose DE Smith (rotator cuff) for season (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/football/nfl/10/14/smith.ap/index.html?eref=si_nfl)
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.
Title: Re: Steelers In-season Report
Post by StegRock on Oct 15th, 2009, 8:55pm
Parker gets more reps... with Mendenhall under the weather... according to "The REAL Feed":

Sickness sidelines Mendenhall, so Steelers give Parker more work (http://www.nfl.com/news/story?id=09000d5d8136fcf0&template=with-video-with-comments&confirm=true)
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.
Title: Re: Steelers In-season Report
Post by StegRock on Oct 16th, 2009, 5:14pm
Mendenhall expected to start over Parker despite illness...  From "The REAL Feed":

Mendenhall returns from illness, expected to start over Parker (http://www.nfl.com/news/story?id=09000d5d81374f7b&template=with-video-with-comments&confirm=true)
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.
Title: Re: Steelers In-season Report
Post by StegRock on Oct 20th, 2009, 7:16pm
Just so yous know, [smiley=alcoholic.gif] especially since he might be a good play Week 7 against the Vikes...  From "The REAL Feed":

Steelers' Tomlin: Reed will play despite incident (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/football/nfl/10/20/reed.ap/index.html?eref=si_nfl#)
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.
Title: Re: Steelers In-season Report
Post by StegRock on Oct 22nd, 2009, 9:10pm
Polamalu resting or ailing?  In any event, sitting... according to 'The REAL Feed":

Polamalu sits practice (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/football/nfl/10/22/steelers.polamalu.ap/index.html?xid=si_nfl#)
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.
Title: Re: Steelers In-season Report
Post by StegRock on Oct 23rd, 2009, 7:21pm
Polamalu, back practicing, expects to play against the Vikes...  From "The REAL Feed":

Polamalu returns to practice, expects to play vs. Vikings (http://www.nfl.com/news/story?id=09000d5d813a3e88&template=with-video-with-comments&confirm=true)
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.
Title: Re: Steelers In-season Report
Post by StegRock on Nov 5th, 2009, 10:11pm
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 (http://www.nfl.com/news/story?id=09000d5d813f8eeb&template=with-video-with-comments&confirm=true)
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.
Title: Re: Steelers In-season Report
Post by StegRock on Nov 7th, 2009, 4:58pm
Update on tenuous and sad situation of S Clark...  From "The REAL Feed":

Steelers safety Clark still not expected to play against Broncos (http://www.nfl.com/news/story?id=09000d5d814013aa&template=with-video-with-comments&confirm=true)
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.
Title: Re: Steelers In-season Report
Post by StegRock on Nov 15th, 2009, 6:19pm
Polamalu exited today's game early... according to "The REAL Feed":

Steelers S Polamalu, Bengals RB Benson leave early (http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=nfl/news/news.aspx?id=4266843)
The Sports Network: NFL (15.11.2009 15:14)
Title: Re: Steelers In-season Report
Post by StegRock on Nov 17th, 2009, 2:09am
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 (http://www.nfl.com/news/story?id=09000d5d8144174b&template=with-video-with-comments&confirm=true)
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.
Title: Re: Steelers In-season Report
Post by StegRock on Nov 18th, 2009, 10:39pm
It's not looking good for Polamalu...  From "The REAL Feed":

Pittsburgh Steelers' Troy Polamalu watches practice in brace (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=4668470&campaign=rss&source=NFLHeadlines)
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.
Title: Re: Steelers In-season Report
Post by StegRock on Nov 20th, 2009, 9:45pm
Polamalu sitting... according to "The REAL Feed":

Steelers to sit Polamalu in Week 11 (http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=nfl/news/news.aspx?id=4268037)
The Sports Network: NFL (20.11.2009 19:31)
Title: Re: Steelers In-season Report
Post by StegRock on Nov 22nd, 2009, 12:37pm
Polamalu likely OUT for longer than initially anticipated... according to "The REAL Feed":

Source: Pittsburgh Steelers' Troy Polamalu likely out for month (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=4679534&campaign=rss&source=NFLHeadlines)
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.
Title: Re: Steelers In-season Report
Post by StegRock on Nov 23rd, 2009, 1:59am
Roethlisberger injured... [smiley=stars.gif] according to "The REAL Feed":

Roethlisberger hurt in loss to Chiefs (http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=nfl/news/news.aspx?id=4268719)
The Sports Network: NFL (22.11.2009 19:22)
Title: Re: Steelers In-season Report
Post by StegRock on Nov 23rd, 2009, 12:54pm
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 (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=4682002&campaign=rss&source=NFLHeadlines)
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.
Title: Re: Steelers In-season Report
Post by DOLFAN on Nov 23rd, 2009, 5:47pm
I just heard on ESPN radio that BIG BEN will be playing next week. Good news for all Steelers players.
Title: Re: Steelers In-season Report
Post by StegRock on Nov 24th, 2009, 3:52pm
Proof in print of that claim from "The REAL Feed":

Roethlisberger expected to play vs. Ravens despite concussion (http://www.nfl.com/news/story?id=09000d5d814754e3&template=with-video-with-comments&confirm=true)
NFL.com (24.11.2009 13:57)
Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger has aconcussion, but is expected to play at Baltimore as long as hecontinues to pass the daily tests given to players who havesustained the injury.
Title: Re: Steelers In-season Report
Post by StegRock on Nov 28th, 2009, 6:14pm
Ahhh,... au contraire...  From a LOCAL Baltimore source on "The REAL Feed":

Reports: Roethlisberger won't play (http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/bal-ben-roethlisberger-out-1128,0,7974991.story)
SunSpot.net - Sports (28.11.2009 14:56)
In a surprising but favorable development for the Ravens, Pittsburgh Steelers starting quarterback Ben Roethlisberger is expected to miss Sunday night's game at M&T Bank Stadium with concussion-related symptoms, according to multiple reports. Dennis Dixon, a 2008 fifth-round pick, would make his ...

Actually, the headline is not exactly what the article says,... but that there is even any chance of Roethlisberger's sitting is news... to most of us. :-/
Title: Re: Steelers In-season Report
Post by StegRock on Dec 1st, 2009, 9:41pm
Big Ben expected to return... according to "The REAL Feed":

Steelers expect Roethlisberger to play against Raiders (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/football/nfl/12/01/steelers.ap/index.html?xid=si_nfl)
SI.com: NFL (01.12.2009 11:58)
PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger has worked out without problems since missing Sunday night's game in Baltimore with a concussion. He is expected to resume practicing Wednesday.
Title: Re: Steelers In-season Report
Post by StegRock on Dec 7th, 2009, 10:41pm
Ward injures hammy... according to "The REAL Feed":

Hamstring injury may sideline Steelers' Ward against Browns (http://www.nfl.com/news/story?id=09000d5d814ca47e&template=with-video-with-comments&confirm=true)
NFL.com (07.12.2009 14:28)
Wide receiver Hines Ward strained a hamstring near the endof the Pittsburgh Steelers' 27-24 loss to the Oakland Raiders and is expectedto miss Thursday night's game in Cleveland.
Title: Re: Steelers In-season Report
Post by StegRock on Dec 8th, 2009, 10:33pm
Lots of headlines on "The REAL Feed" regarding struggling Steelers...

AFC North: Changes coming for struggling Steelers (http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=nfl/news/news.aspx?id=4272549)
The Sports Network: NFL (08.12.2009 17:40)

The injury front... [smiley=injury.gif]

Steelers' Ward iffy for Thursday (http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=nfl/news/news.aspx?id=4272548)
The Sports Network: NFL (08.12.2009 17:40)

Polamalu uncertain about playing again this season (http://www.nfl.com/news/story?id=09000d5d814d2488&template=with-video-with-comments&confirm=true)
NFL.com (08.12.2009 18:52)
With the Pittsburgh Steelers fast running outof games and his left knee still not healed, star safety TroyPolamalu isn't certain if he will be back this season.
Title: Re: Steelers In-season Report
Post by StegRock on Dec 9th, 2009, 11:10pm
Ward's chances of hitting the field tomorrow night officially in "question"... according to "The REAL Feed":

Steelers WR Ward questionable vs. Browns with hamstring injury (http://www.nfl.com/news/story?id=09000d5d814d888f&template=with-video-with-comments&confirm=true)
NFL.com (09.12.2009 19:09)
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Hines Ward practiced lightly despite a hamstring injury and is listed as questionable for Thursday night's road game against the Cleveland Browns.
Title: Re: Steelers In-season Report
Post by DirkDiggler on Dec 10th, 2009, 7:58pm

on 12/09/09 at 23:10:08, StegRock wrote:
Ward's chances of hitting the field tomorrow night officially in "question"... according to "The REAL Feed":

Steelers WR Ward questionable vs. Browns with hamstring injury (http://www.nfl.com/news/story?id=09000d5d814d888f&template=with-video-with-comments&confirm=true)
NFL.com (09.12.2009 19:09)
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Hines Ward practiced lightly despite a hamstring injury and is listed as questionable for Thursday night's road game against the Cleveland Browns.


Hines Ward is active and scheduled to play.
Title: Re: Steelers In-season Report
Post by StegRock on Dec 10th, 2009, 8:03pm

on 12/10/09 at 19:58:42, DirkDiggler wrote:
Hines Ward is active and scheduled to play.


Linkage on that... currently atop "The REAL Feed":

Steelers' Ward active vs. Browns (http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=nfl/news/news.aspx?id=4272933)
The Sports Network: NFL (10.12.2009 19:43)


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