http://www.heraldstandard.com/ en http://www.heraldstandard.com/fileadmin/template/images/logo144.gif http://www.heraldstandard.com/ 144 26 TYPO3 - get.content.right http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.heraldstandard.com/news_detail/article/1636/2010/march/11/steeler-fans-unfairly-picking-on-ben.html By Dutch Wydo ]]> Thu, 11 Mar 2010 11:31:00 -0500 http://www.heraldstandard.com/news_detail/article/1636/2010/march/10/steelers-reach-deals-with-s-clark-wr-randle-el-1.html PITTSBURGH (AP) - The Pittsburgh Steelers, normally one of the quietest teams in NFL free agency, suddenly are one of the busiest. ]]> Wed, 10 Mar 2010 01:51:29 -0500 http://www.heraldstandard.com/news_detail/article/1636/2010/march/10/roethlisbergers-attorney-no-sexual-assault-occurred-1.html MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga. (AP) - A high-profile defense attorney hired by Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger on Monday disputed a college student's claim that the two-time Super Bowl winner sexually assaulted her at a Georgia nightclub. ]]> Wed, 10 Mar 2010 01:51:09 -0500 http://www.heraldstandard.com/news_detail/article/1636/2010/march/10/steelers-reach-deals-with-s-clark-wr-randle-el-2.html PITTSBURGH (AP) - The Pittsburgh Steelers, normally one of the quietest teams in NFL free agency, suddenly are one of the busiest. ]]> Wed, 10 Mar 2010 01:51:06 -0500 http://www.heraldstandard.com/news_detail/article/1636/2010/march/09/bsteelers-qb-hires-attorney-b.html MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga. (AP) - A high-profile defense attorney hired by Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger on Monday disputed a college student's claim that the two-time Super Bowl winner sexually assaulted her at a Georgia nightclub. ]]> Tue, 09 Mar 2010 10:05:03 -0500 http://www.heraldstandard.com/news_detail/article/1636/2010/march/07/roethlisberger-accused-of-sexual-misconduct.html MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga. (AP) - For the second time in a year, Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger is being accused of sexual misconduct, with police investigating him Saturday for an alleged assault at a nightclub in a Georgia college town. ]]> Sun, 07 Mar 2010 01:52:26 -0500 http://www.heraldstandard.com/news_detail/article/1636/2010/march/02/bcharges-dismissed-against-reed-b.html PITTSBURGH (AP) - A judge on Monday dismissed charges of simple assault and resisting arrest against Steelers kicker Jeff Reed, who was accused of raising his fists at a Pittsburgh police officer when ordered back in his vehicle as police dealt with a teammate. ]]> Tue, 02 Mar 2010 08:55:24 -0500 http://www.heraldstandard.com/news_detail/article/1636/2010/february/26/bsteelers-sign-hampton-franchise-kicker-reed-b.html INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - The Pittsburgh Steelers have agreed to a deal with nose tackle Casey Hampton and placed the franchise tag on kicker Jeff Reed. ]]> Fri, 26 Feb 2010 14:18:54 -0500 http://www.heraldstandard.com/news_detail/article/1636/2010/february/05/hall-of-famer-bill-dudley-dies.html Bill Dudley, a Hall of Fame player who in 1946 with the Pittsburgh Steelers led the NFL in rushing, punt returns and interceptions, has died. He was 88. ]]> Fri, 05 Feb 2010 01:49:04 -0500 http://www.heraldstandard.com/news_detail/article/1636/2010/february/02/are-steelers-being-fair-with-hampton.html By Dutch Wydo ]]> Tue, 02 Feb 2010 18:04:00 -0500 http://www.heraldstandard.com/news_detail/article/1636/2010/february/02/roethlisberger-better-than-manning.html By Dutch Wydo ]]> Tue, 02 Feb 2010 16:40:00 -0500 http://www.heraldstandard.com/news_detail/article/1636/2010/january/31/bolsavsky-hired-by-steelers-b.html PITTSBURGH (AP) - Former Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Jerry Olsavsky is rejoining the team as a defensive quality control coach. ]]> Sun, 31 Jan 2010 01:57:04 -0500 http://www.heraldstandard.com/news_detail/article/1636/2010/january/28/all-stars-in-first-pro-bowl-practice.html FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) - Chad Ochocinco took a snap and tested his punting leg, then later tried out as TV commentator while his opponents practiced. ]]> Thu, 28 Jan 2010 03:03:39 -0500 http://www.heraldstandard.com/news_detail/article/1636/2010/january/25/why-upsets-happen.html By Dutch Wydo ]]> Mon, 25 Jan 2010 20:52:00 -0500 http://www.heraldstandard.com/news_detail/article/1636/2010/january/21/saints-sharper-savors-showdown-with-team-that-let-him-go.html METAIRIE, La. (AP) - Darren Sharper loves a good story, even more so when it involves him. ]]> Thu, 21 Jan 2010 01:42:57 -0500 http://www.heraldstandard.com/news_detail/article/1636/2010/january/21/manning-colts-ready-for-another-shot-at-jets-1.html INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - Peyton Manning is on a simple mission this week: Strike fast, stay on the field and take the Colts back to Miami. ]]> Thu, 21 Jan 2010 01:42:54 -0500 http://www.heraldstandard.com/news_detail/article/1636/2010/january/21/bcan-no-1-seeds-get-to-big-game-b.html For all the talk about the importance of home-field advantage in the playoffs, the cruel truth for top-seeded teams is this: The last time both of them made the Super Bowl was 1993. ]]> Thu, 21 Jan 2010 01:42:42 -0500 http://www.heraldstandard.com/news_detail/article/1636/2010/january/18/dutchs-mailbag-1.html By Dutch Wydo ]]> Mon, 18 Jan 2010 19:44:00 -0500 http://www.heraldstandard.com/news_detail/article/1636/2010/january/15/bsteelers-hire-kugler-b.html PITTSBURGH (AP) - The Pittsburgh Steelers have hired Sean Kugler as their offensive line coach. ]]> Fri, 15 Jan 2010 01:48:49 -0500 http://www.heraldstandard.com/news_detail/article/1636/2010/january/08/steeler-offense-final-specific-efficiency-rankings.html By Dutch Wydo ]]> Fri, 08 Jan 2010 18:54:00 -0500 http://www.heraldstandard.com/news_detail/article/1636/2010/january/08/bsteelers-dismiss-ligashesky-b.html PITTSBURGH (AP) - Steelers special teams coordinator Bob Ligashesky has become the second assistant coach fired by coach Mike Tomlin in as many days. ]]> Fri, 08 Jan 2010 01:45:05 -0500 http://www.heraldstandard.com/news_detail/article/1636/2010/january/05/bwoodley-not-apologizing-for-comment-b.html PITTSBURGH (AP) - Linebacker LaMarr Woodley isn't apologizing for saying the Patriots and Bengals would "lay down" in their season-ending games so the Super Bowl champion Steelers wouldn't return to the playoffs. ]]> Tue, 05 Jan 2010 01:45:25 -0500 http://www.heraldstandard.com/news_detail/article/1636/2010/january/05/steelers-cant-explain-what-happened.html PITTSBURGH (AP) - In the end, the Pittsburgh Steelers came up empty. ]]> Tue, 05 Jan 2010 01:45:17 -0500 http://www.heraldstandard.com/news_detail/article/1636/2010/january/04/parker-shows-team-he-still-has-it.html MIAMI - Willie Parker made a statement in the last quarter of what may become his last game in a Steelers uniform. ]]> Mon, 04 Jan 2010 01:49:54 -0500 http://www.heraldstandard.com/news_detail/article/1636/2010/january/04/steelers-win-but-fail-to-make-playoffs.html MIAMI (AP) - On the brink of elimination from the playoff race, the Pittsburgh Steelers averted a fourth-quarter collapse to extend their season. ]]> Mon, 04 Jan 2010 01:49:41 -0500 http://www.heraldstandard.com/news_detail/article/1636/2010/january/03/steelers-dolphins-cling-to-playoff-hopes.html MIAMI (AP) - The Pittsburgh Steelers beat good teams and lose to bad ones, which makes the outcome of their regular-season finale tough to predict. ]]> Sun, 03 Jan 2010 09:04:16 -0500 http://www.heraldstandard.com/news_detail/article/1636/2010/january/02/a-decade-in-pittsburgh-sports.html By Dutch Wydo ]]> Sat, 02 Jan 2010 20:57:00 -0500 http://www.heraldstandard.com/news_detail/article/1636/2010/january/01/bsteelers-vote-big-ben-team-mvp-b.html PITTSBURGH (AP) - Ben Roethlisberger has been chosen as the Pittsburgh Steelers' most valuable player by his teammates for the first time in his six-season career. ]]> Fri, 01 Jan 2010 01:43:49 -0500 http://www.heraldstandard.com/news_detail/article/1636/2009/december/31/a-statistical-glimpse-at-the-upcoming-nfl-playoffs.html By Dutch Wydo ]]> Thu, 31 Dec 2009 12:16:00 -0500 http://www.heraldstandard.com/news_detail/article/1636/2009/december/31/bwoodley-predicts-teams-will-lay-down-b.html PITTSBURGH (AP) - Linebacker LaMarr Woodley predicts the New England Patriots and Cincinnati Bengals will "lay down" for their virtually meaningless games Sunday because they don't want the Super Bowl champion Steelers to make the playoffs. ]]> Thu, 31 Dec 2009 01:39:26 -0500 http://www.heraldstandard.com/news_detail/article/1636/2009/december/29/steelers-can-only-blame-themselves.html PITTSBURGH (AP) - Win at Miami on Sunday, and the Pittsburgh Steelers are ... ]]> Tue, 29 Dec 2009 04:20:06 -0500 http://www.heraldstandard.com/news_detail/article/1636/2009/december/28/steelers-remain-in-playoff-hunt.html PITTSBURGH (AP) - There's still a tomorrow for the Pittsburgh Steelers, all they could have asked for only days ago. There's also a next week for the Baltimore Ravens, or exactly what they didn't want. ]]> Mon, 28 Dec 2009 02:54:33 -0500 http://www.heraldstandard.com/news_detail/article/1636/2009/december/28/defense-steps-up-in-fourth-quarter.html PITTSBURGH - Oniel Cousins shouldn't have made LaMarr Woodley mad. ]]> Mon, 28 Dec 2009 02:54:31 -0500 http://www.heraldstandard.com/news_detail/article/1636/2009/december/28/pittsburgh-needs-help-to-make-playoffs.html PITTSBURGH - Stated as simply as possible, the Steelers will make the playoffs if they win at Miami next Sunday and they avoid being tied with Baltimore, Houston or the Jets. ]]> Mon, 28 Dec 2009 02:54:30 -0500 http://www.heraldstandard.com/news_detail/article/1636/2009/december/27/look-for-plenty-of-offense-in-todays-game.html PITTSBURGH - Steelers play-by-play announcer Bill Hillgrove wrapped up last Sunday's frenetic 37-36 win over the Green Bay Packers by calling it the greatest game ever played at Heinz Field, and many have since supported that pronouncement. ]]> Sun, 27 Dec 2009 03:13:49 -0500 http://www.heraldstandard.com/news_detail/article/1636/2009/december/25/steelers-long-snapper-a-true-moving-man.html PITTSBURGH (AP) - Numerous NFL players are on the move during the season. Jared Retkofsky is the only one who does it in a moving van. ]]> Fri, 25 Dec 2009 02:45:01 -0500 http://www.heraldstandard.com/news_detail/article/1636/2009/december/25/bplenty-of-incentive-for-steelers-b.html PITTSBURGH (AP) - They are the two most visible faces of tough-guy football, as personified by James Harrison's snarling and Ray Lewis' meanness. Fittingly, the weather routinely is cold and nasty when they meet, or much like the attitude each carries for the other. ]]> Fri, 25 Dec 2009 02:44:48 -0500 http://www.heraldstandard.com/news_detail/article/1636/2009/december/25/how-fast-is-steeler-new-wide-receiver.html PITTSBURGH - The reporters surrounding the old guy with the gray beard in the corner of the locker room weren't interviewing a new assistant coach, or even Santa Claus for that matter, but the team's newest wide receiver. ]]> Fri, 25 Dec 2009 02:44:42 -0500 http://www.heraldstandard.com/news_detail/article/1636/2009/december/24/ivy-returns-to-ravens-after-1-game-with-steelers.html OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) - Corey Ivy has a unique perspective on the rivalry between the Baltimore Ravens and the Pittsburgh Steelers. ]]> Thu, 24 Dec 2009 02:49:36 -0500 http://www.heraldstandard.com/news_detail/article/1636/2009/december/24/bsteelers-now-part-of-nfls-jet-age-b.html PITTSBURGH (AP) - 503 yards passing. ]]> Thu, 24 Dec 2009 02:49:30 -0500 http://www.heraldstandard.com/news_detail/article/1636/2009/december/24/polamalu-questionable-ward-not-missing-this-one.html PITTSBURGH - Troy Polamalu said the results of his MRI are "encouraging" but the Steelers' All-Pro strong safety didn't practice Wednesday and wouldn't indicate whether he'll be able to play Sunday against the Baltimore Ravens. ]]> Thu, 24 Dec 2009 02:49:29 -0500 http://www.heraldstandard.com/news_detail/article/1636/2009/december/23/bno-faith-in-defense-led-to-steelers-onside-kick-b.html PITTSBURGH (AP) - When a weary Mike Tomlin arrived home from the Steelers' 37-36 victory over the Packers, 8-year-old Dino popped the same question to his dad that much of Pittsburgh was asking. ]]> Wed, 23 Dec 2009 03:05:36 -0500 http://www.heraldstandard.com/news_detail/article/1636/2009/december/22/steelers-trying-to-follow-1989-season.html PITTSBURGH (AP) - Back in 1989, a dreadful loss to the Cleveland Browns appeared to ruin the Pittsburgh Steelers' season. Owner Dan Rooney said the playoffs were out. With 11 rookies, the Steelers didn't seem to have enough experience to overcome a 4-6 start. ]]> Tue, 22 Dec 2009 09:02:43 -0500 http://www.heraldstandard.com/news_detail/article/1636/2009/december/21/black-and-gold-needs-minor-miracle.html PITTSBURGH - What would it take for the Steelers to make the NFL playoffs? ]]> Mon, 21 Dec 2009 02:42:18 -0500 http://www.heraldstandard.com/news_detail/article/1636/2009/december/21/steelers-win-on-last-second-td.html PITTSBURGH (AP) - Ben Roethlisberger throws to the corner of the end zone, the receiver barely gets his feet down inbounds for a remarkable touchdown. Ten months after winning the Super Bowl with just such an improbable play, the Pittsburgh Steelers possibly saved their season with a nearly identical one. ]]> Mon, 21 Dec 2009 02:42:16 -0500 http://www.heraldstandard.com/news_detail/article/1636/2009/december/21/roethlisberger-sets-team-passing-record.html PITTSBURGH - Against the worst defense in the league, the Steelers managed only six points in a demoralizing loss. ]]> Mon, 21 Dec 2009 02:42:15 -0500 http://www.heraldstandard.com/news_detail/article/1636/2009/december/20/rodgers-presents-a-challenge-for-steelers-secondary.html PITTSBURGH - Ryan Clark either knows something the rest of us don't know, or he's made a miscalculation not seen in these parts since Anthony Smith incorrectly sized up the Pittsburgh Steelers' chances in New England two years ago. ]]> Sun, 20 Dec 2009 03:29:39 -0500 http://www.heraldstandard.com/news_detail/article/1636/2009/december/16/steelers-on-wrong-side-of-fine-line.html PITTSBURGH (AP) - Saying the Super Bowl champion Steelers' 6-7 record "hacks you off," coach Mike Tomlin channeled one of the most oft-used phrases by predecessor Bill Cowher to explain the team's five-game losing streak. ]]> Wed, 16 Dec 2009 03:02:20 -0500 http://www.heraldstandard.com/news_detail/article/1636/2009/december/15/bpolamalu-plans-on-playing-this-season-b.html PITTSBURGH (AP) - Troy Polamalu hopes to play at least one more game this season, even though the slumping Pittsburgh Steelers have only a slim chance of making the playoffs. ]]> Tue, 15 Dec 2009 03:03:05 -0500 http://www.heraldstandard.com/news_detail/article/1636/2009/december/15/steelers-confused-by-recent-struggles.html PITTSBURGH (AP) - The disappointment and confusion are very evident in a downcast Pittsburgh Steelers locker room. An explanation for one of the most baffling failures by any Super Bowl champion isn't nearly as obvious. ]]> Tue, 15 Dec 2009 03:02:56 -0500 http://www.heraldstandard.com/news_detail/article/1636/2009/december/14/dutchs-mailbab.html By Dutch Wydo ]]> Mon, 14 Dec 2009 19:20:00 -0500 http://www.heraldstandard.com/news_detail/article/1636/2009/december/13/different-scenarios-for-12-0-colts-saints.html The Indianapolis Colts can clinch home-field advantage for the AFC playoffs and set the league mark for consecutive regular-season victories if they beat Denver on Sunday. There's also a chance, if they reach 13-0, the Colts could shut it down a bit as they prepare for the playoffs, perhaps tossing aside a shot at a perfect season. ]]> Sun, 13 Dec 2009 03:31:27 -0500 http://www.heraldstandard.com/news_detail/article/1636/2009/december/12/steelers-collapse-unprecedented-and-baffling-1.html PITTSBURGH (AP) - For the Pittsburgh Steelers, the worst collapse in NFL history by a reigning Super Bowl champion is as maddening as it is saddening. ]]> Sat, 12 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heraldstandard.com/news_detail/article/1636/2009/december/11/game-plan-to-beat-the-defending-superbowl-champs.html By Dutch Wydo ]]> Fri, 11 Dec 2009 14:57:00 -0500 http://www.heraldstandard.com/news_detail/article/1636/2009/december/11/could-it-get-any-worse-for-pittsburgh-1.html CLEVELAND (AP) - There's nothing Super about the Pittsburgh Steelers anymore. ]]> Fri, 11 Dec 2009 02:52:01 -0500 http://www.heraldstandard.com/news_detail/article/1636/2009/december/10/cleveland-may-be-tonic-pittsburgh-needs.html PITTSBURGH - The Cleveland Browns might be 1-11, but in their minds they're playing the Super Bowl tonight against the 6-6 Steelers. ]]> Thu, 10 Dec 2009 08:23:38 -0500 http://www.heraldstandard.com/news_detail/article/1636/2009/december/09/browns-brady-quinn-set-for-shot-at-rival-steelers.html BEREA, Ohio (AP) - Like so many Ohio kids raised on football, Brady Quinn developed a strong distaste for everything Pittsburgh Steelers. ]]> Wed, 09 Dec 2009 02:56:55 -0500 http://www.heraldstandard.com/news_detail/article/1636/2009/december/09/bpolamalu-unsure-about-playing-again-this-season-b.html PITTSBURGH (AP) - With the Pittsburgh Steelers fast running out of games and his left knee still not healed, star safety Troy Polamalu isn't certain if he will be back this season. ]]> Wed, 09 Dec 2009 02:56:32 -0500 http://www.heraldstandard.com/news_detail/article/1636/2009/december/09/bsteelers-say-they-must-change-to-save-season-b.html PITTSBURGH (AP) - They didn't shift practice to early morning or early evening. They didn't tear up their depth chart and start anew. They didn't drag their uniforms to the middle of their practice field and burn them in an attempt to rid themselves of the bad karma that has dogged them for weeks. ]]> Wed, 09 Dec 2009 02:56:12 -0500 http://www.heraldstandard.com/news_detail/article/1636/2009/december/09/gay-and-taylor-still-in-their-old-spots.html PITTSBURGH - If you try to connect the dots, you'll only draw a question mark. ]]> Wed, 09 Dec 2009 02:56:05 -0500 http://www.heraldstandard.com/news_detail/article/1636/2009/december/08/changes-being-made-after-latest-debacle.html PITTSBURGH (AP) - No more motivational slogans from coach Mike Tomlin. No more talk of his Pittsburgh Steelers redeeming themselves for past mistakes. No more grandiose promises to unleash havoc on the NFL for the rest of the season. ]]> Tue, 08 Dec 2009 03:01:11 -0500 http://www.heraldstandard.com/news_detail/article/1636/2009/december/07/raiders-hand-steelers-fourth-straight-defeat.html PITTSBURGH (AP) - The Super Bowl champion Steelers are losing their confidence as fast as they're losing leads and losing games. The Oakland Raiders? Suddenly, they're winning like they did in the old days, with remarkable comebacks and surprise finishes. ]]> Mon, 07 Dec 2009 02:56:08 -0500 http://www.heraldstandard.com/news_detail/article/1636/2009/december/07/bforget-the-playoffs-pittsburgh-needs-a-win-b.html PITTSBURGH - The Steelers four-game losing streak has taken them from certain playoff participants to a team on the outside looking in. ]]> Mon, 07 Dec 2009 02:56:04 -0500 http://www.heraldstandard.com/news_detail/article/1636/2009/december/07/defense-apologizes-to-roethlisberger-for-loss.html PITTSBURGH - People have been apologizing to Ben Roethlisberger quite a bit these days. ]]> Mon, 07 Dec 2009 02:55:57 -0500 http://www.heraldstandard.com/news_detail/article/1636/2009/december/05/books-a-better-source-than-beat-writers.html By Dutch Wydo ]]> Sat, 05 Dec 2009 20:14:00 -0500 http://www.heraldstandard.com/news_detail/article/1636/2009/december/05/going-on-peyton-manning-rant.html By Dutch Wydo ]]> Sat, 05 Dec 2009 20:00:00 -0500 http://www.heraldstandard.com/news_detail/article/1636/2009/december/04/lebeau-feels-defense-is-playing-up-to-par.html PITTSBURGH - In one practice series this week, rookies Joe Burnett and Keenan Lewis did something rare for Steelers cornerbacks this season: They made plays. ]]> Fri, 04 Dec 2009 02:59:07 -0500 http://www.heraldstandard.com/news_detail/article/1636/2009/december/04/roethlisberger-opens-up-to-media-thursday.html PITTSBURGH - Ben Roethlisberger opened up to the Pittsburgh media Thursday, going in depth on the many questions swirling around the Steelers' quarterback this week. ]]> Fri, 04 Dec 2009 02:58:37 -0500 http://www.heraldstandard.com/news_detail/article/1636/2009/december/03/roethlisberger-feels-great-set-to-play-against-raiders.html PITTSBURGH - Ben Roethlisberger has suffered four known concussions, but after only one of those did he play the following Sunday. ]]> Thu, 03 Dec 2009 02:52:18 -0500 http://www.heraldstandard.com/news_detail/article/1636/2009/december/03/ward-apologizes-to-team-for-comments.html PITTSBURGH (AP) - Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Hines Ward extended his apology to Ben Roethlisberger to all of his teammates, saying he didn't mean to create a distraction by questioning why a concussion kept the quarterback from playing against Baltimore. ]]> Thu, 03 Dec 2009 02:52:01 -0500 http://www.heraldstandard.com/news_detail/article/1636/2009/december/02/bbig-ben-expects-to-play-sunday-b.html PITTSBURGH (AP) - Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger has worked out without problems since missing Sunday night's game in Baltimore with a concussion and is expected to play Sunday against Oakland. ]]> Wed, 02 Dec 2009 03:00:04 -0500 http://www.heraldstandard.com/news_detail/article/1636/2009/december/02/ward-apologizes-to-roethlisberger.html PITTSBURGH (AP) - Steelers wide receiver Hines Ward apologized Tuesday for openly questioning Ben Roethlisberger's toughness, saying he spoke emotionally without knowing a team doctor recommended the quarterback not play Sunday because of a concussion. ]]> Wed, 02 Dec 2009 03:00:02 -0500 http://www.heraldstandard.com/news_detail/article/1636/2009/november/30/dixons-interception-in-overtime-costs-steelers-in-20-17-loss-to-rival-ravens.html BALTIMORE (AP) - Third-string quarterback Dennis Dixon was doing a fine job for the Pittsburgh Steelers in his first NFL start - until he was forced to work overtime. ]]> Mon, 30 Nov 2009 02:50:07 -0500 http://www.heraldstandard.com/news_detail/article/1636/2009/november/29/dixon-will-start-for-roethlisberger.html PITTSBURGH - Time to get out the abacus and the NFL tiebreaker formulas, because it appears the Pittsburgh Steelers will need to make the playoffs the hard way, particularly with an expected loss tonight to the Baltimore Ravens. ]]> Sun, 29 Nov 2009 03:28:22 -0500 http://www.heraldstandard.com/news_detail/article/1636/2009/november/27/roethlisberger-preparing-for-baltimore.html PITTSBURGH (AP) - Ben Roethlisberger played one of the worst games of his NFL career one week after sustaining a concussion in 2006. He is days removed from his fourth concussion in four years, an uncommonly high number even for an NFL player. ]]> Fri, 27 Nov 2009 02:57:02 -0500 http://www.heraldstandard.com/news_detail/article/1636/2009/november/27/batch-might-be-out-longer.html PITTSBURGH (AP) - The Pittsburgh Steelers have met with experienced quarterbacks Patrick Ramsey and Todd Bouman, a sign that injured backup Charlie Batch might be out longer than the team first expected. ]]> Fri, 27 Nov 2009 02:57:00 -0500 http://www.heraldstandard.com/news_detail/article/1636/2009/november/26/ivy-remembers-sweeds-hit.html PITTSBURGH - You'd think he wouldn't remember; that he only saw it on tape after his headache went away. ]]> Thu, 26 Nov 2009 02:58:12 -0500 http://www.heraldstandard.com/news_detail/article/1636/2009/november/24/blame-tomlin-for-this-mess-1.html By Dutch Wydo ]]> Tue, 24 Nov 2009 19:01:00 -0500 http://www.heraldstandard.com/news_detail/article/1636/2009/november/24/bsteelers-didnt-see-it-coming-b.html PITTSBURGH (AP) - Maybe the Pittsburgh Steelers should have seen this one coming. Somehow, they didn't. ]]> Tue, 24 Nov 2009 02:51:22 -0500 http://www.heraldstandard.com/news_detail/article/1636/2009/november/23/chiefs-27-24-ot-win-shocks-steelers.html KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - When the last player drafted in 2009 trotted onto the field, the best team of 2008 was doomed. ]]> Mon, 23 Nov 2009 02:55:49 -0500 http://www.heraldstandard.com/news_detail/article/1636/2009/november/23/bbad-start-sets-the-tone-in-loss-b.html KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The game couldn't have started much worse for the Steelers. ]]> Mon, 23 Nov 2009 02:55:48 -0500 http://www.heraldstandard.com/news_detail/article/1636/2009/november/22/steelers-should-fare-well-without-polamalu.html PITTSBURGH - Earlier this week, a local newspaper ran a web poll asking readers whether Troy Polamalu should play for the Steelers today against the Kansas City Chiefs, even if he's cleared by team doctors. ]]> Sun, 22 Nov 2009 03:41:10 -0500 http://www.heraldstandard.com/news_detail/article/1636/2009/november/21/steelers-polamalu-kirschke-out-for-chiefs-1.html ]]> Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heraldstandard.com/news_detail/article/1636/2009/november/20/the-day-the-dynasty-ended.html By Dutch Wydo ]]> Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:04:00 -0500 http://www.heraldstandard.com/news_detail/article/1636/2009/november/20/roethlisberger-looks-to-bounce-back.html PITTSBURGH - The last time Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger had a passer rating like the one he had Sunday in the 18-12 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals, he bounced back with a razor-sharp performance against the San Diego Chargers in last season's playoffs. ]]> Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:52:34 -0500 http://www.heraldstandard.com/news_detail/article/1636/2009/november/19/holmes-disputes-roethlisberger-says-steelers-were-in-sync.html PITTSBURGH (AP) - Ben Roethlisberger felt out of sync all day in the Pittsburgh Steelers' offense. Santonio Holmes felt just fine. ]]> Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:11:02 -0500 http://www.heraldstandard.com/news_detail/article/1636/2009/november/17/diagnosing-the-steelers-recent-offensive-problems.html By Dutch Wydo ]]> Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:05:00 -0500 http://www.heraldstandard.com/news_detail/article/1636/2009/november/16/bmean-joe-picks-up-award-for-commercial-b.html PITTSBURGH (AP) - Mean Joe Greene already had his four Super Bowl rings. Now, 30 years later, he also has his CLIO for one of TV's most famous commercials. ]]> Mon, 16 Nov 2009 02:58:17 -0500 http://www.heraldstandard.com/news_detail/article/1636/2009/november/16/steelers-in-uphill-climb-after-loss-to-bengals.html PITTSBURGH (AP) - Maybe it wasn't a concession speech, even if it sounded like one. The Bengals spent most of the last 20 seasons chasing Pittsburgh, and now it's the other way around, and the Steelers realize it's a decidedly uphill climb. ]]> Mon, 16 Nov 2009 02:58:10 -0500 http://www.heraldstandard.com/news_detail/article/1636/2009/november/16/bdefense-did-its-job-against-bengals-b.html PITTSBURGH - The last time the Steelers lost to a team that had fewer than 14 first downs, 218 total yards and didn't score an offensive touchdown was in Oakland during the 2006 season when the Steelers used a quarterback fresh off a concussion. ]]> Mon, 16 Nov 2009 02:58:07 -0500 http://www.heraldstandard.com/news_detail/article/1636/2009/november/16/steelers-could-lose-more-than-game.html PITTSBURGH - Losing strong safety Troy Polamalu is worse than losing any game. ]]> Mon, 16 Nov 2009 02:58:05 -0500 http://www.heraldstandard.com/news_detail/article/1636/2009/november/15/bcountry-divas-fans-of-titans-johnson-b.html Playing in Nashville offers the chance to make new friends and fans. Just ask Tennessee running back Chris Johnson. ]]> Sun, 15 Nov 2009 07:33:56 -0500 http://www.heraldstandard.com/news_detail/article/1636/2009/november/15/bpittsburgh-needs-to-win-b.html PITTSBURGH - Bill Cowher predicted last January that the Cincinnati Bengals would win the AFC North Division this season. Ben Roethlisberger carried that comment with him until June. ]]> Sun, 15 Nov 2009 07:33:48 -0500 http://www.heraldstandard.com/news_detail/article/1636/2009/november/15/colts-patriots-rivalry-renewal-has-familiar-look.html INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - Things are back to normal among the NFL's elite. ]]> Sun, 15 Nov 2009 07:33:46 -0500 http://www.heraldstandard.com/news_detail/article/1636/2009/november/14/steeler-bengal-matchups-reviewed.html By Dutch Wydo ]]> Sat, 14 Nov 2009 19:09:00 -0500 http://www.heraldstandard.com/news_detail/article/1636/2009/november/13/steelers-will-win-showdown-against-bengals.html By Dutch Wydo ]]> Fri, 13 Nov 2009 13:18:00 -0500 http://www.heraldstandard.com/news_detail/article/1636/2009/november/12/bsteelers-a-different-team-with-polamalu-b.html PITTSBURGH (AP) - The Pittsburgh Steelers watched a snow-splattered Troy Polamalu make a seemingly impossible, one-handed scoop interception on a mushy field against Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers last season. That doesn't mean they believed it. ]]> Thu, 12 Nov 2009 02:50:29 -0500 http://www.heraldstandard.com/news_detail/article/1636/2009/november/12/carter-is-afc-defensive-player-of-the-week.html PITTSBURGH - Lining up at free safety is paying off for Tyrone Carter. ]]> Thu, 12 Nov 2009 02:50:13 -0500 http://www.heraldstandard.com/news_detail/article/1636/2009/november/10/carter-fills-in-for-clark-in-steelers-win.html DENVER (AP) - Rarely has playing it safe paid off so well for the Pittsburgh Steelers. ]]> Tue, 10 Nov 2009 03:00:54 -0500 http://www.heraldstandard.com/news_detail/article/1636/2009/november/09/bstats-show-polamalu-is-missed-more-b.html Dick LeBeau calls his safeties the best pair in the NFL, but stats show that the Steelers have missed Troy Polamalu more than they've ever missed Ryan Clark. ]]> Mon, 09 Nov 2009 03:07:38 -0500