February 29, 2008 • 7:08 am
This week saw the passing of Pittsburgh icon, Myron Cope, the beloved, legendary broadcaster for the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Like much about Pittsburgh, Myron is unique and deeply deeply revered to Pittsburghers everywhere. With a combination of seriousness about the game and Steelers’ football, a classic Pittsburgh-ese sense of humor, and a voice that can only be heard to be believed, Myron is, and will always be, an icon.
Great YouTube Tribute below.
Myron, we’ll miss you.
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October 8, 2007 • 7:48 pm
After a rocky first quarter, the Steelers dominated the Seahawks. The EPSN reporter called the ‘Hawks defense “visibly exhausted” in the 4th quarter of the 21-0 skunking.
I love it.
The team had several high-profile injuries. To control the ball on offense as much as they did — they took their opening drive in the 3rd quater over 100 yards (with penalties) and chewed up over 10 minutes — was quite impressive. The D also was outstanding–the second half they allowed a single first down.
They should be able to get healthy with the bye week. Health and momentum on both sides of the ball: a recipe for success.
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August 27, 2007 • 5:32 am
That’s right, the Steelers took it to the Eagles, trouncing them 27-13 in Pittsburgh. Sure, it’s pre-season and the Eagles are in the NFC. Still, as a Pittsburgher, it’s always nice to beat a team from Philadelphia.
The Steelers had 3 turnovers, 2 by veteran players (Roethlisberger throwing an interception and Parker fumbling at the goal line). This is a troubling data point from today’s game.
It’s great the team hung together and got the W. Still, keep an eye on turnovers. The starters need to take care of the football. It shouldn’t take all of camp to get the rust out on that.
ESPN.com – NFL – Recap
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August 23, 2007 • 1:47 am
Say it ain’t so, Bus!
just faking that the injury happened on that short-yardage play. I had to fool the coaches and the team’s medical department into thinking the injury had occurred on that play. Otherwise, the Steelers would have had their reason to cut me and my salary.”
Business is business, I suppose, and his claim that the original injury occurred while playing for the Steelers does mitigate slightly. But boy does it read as unseemly.
The thing I don’t get is why he’d disclose this. He’ll sell a book, but it impacts his celebrity and announcer value. And it sounds just awful–beneath him. Not BUS-worthy.
ESPN – Bettis book: He ‘faked’ injury to avoid getting cut – NFL
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August 22, 2007 • 9:38 am
New Pittsburgh Steelers’ coach Mike Tomlin knows football, and I love how he’s up-leveling the intensity of training camp.
Seems like he’s got something to learn about Pittsburgh though, as today’s USA Today shows:
When movie star Will Smith accompanied Tomlin to dinner at a local restaurant, fans mobbed their table — to meet Tomlin… Smith told Tomlin it was the first time in 20 years he had eaten in a restaurant and hadn’t been asked for his autograph.
“The irony is, Mike had been to the restaurant once before but couldn’t enjoy it because fans kept interrupting him,” Hammons says. “He figured if he took Will Smith, he’d have a peaceful meal.”
Coach Tomlin could take the Pope, Tom Cruise, Naomi Campbell and Heidi Clum to dinner, and he’d still be the only one people would want to speak with.
Welcome to Pittsburgh, Coach Tomlin!
For Pittsburgh’s Tomlin, it’s all about the details – USATODAY.com
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