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post-gazette.com - Steelers/NFL
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On the Steelers: Dixon displays accuracy
Quarterback Dennis Dixon's ability to run -- whether his coaches want him to or not -- drew so much attention this summer that his passing talents were overlooked.
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Gerry Dulac's NFL Forecast: Week 1
Back from a summer on the links and in Latrobe, the fresh pigskin picks from the PG's gridiron guru.
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Let's Learn From the Past: Super Bowl IX
The Steelers emphatically proved that "defense wins championships" with their first Super Bowl win in franchise history, Jan. 12, 1975, in New Orleans. Super Bowl IX pitted two of the NFL's most legendary -- and well nicknamed -- defenses in a hard-fought, defensive struggle.
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Collier: Too many NFL issues growing tedious
As the start of the NFL season lurches to within hours, you pretty much can't butter your toast without banging into still another football forecast, usually in stark terms, and most always with some dubious degree of credibility.
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CMU exhibit examines the culture of Steelers nation
A new exhibition that showcases the creativity of that multitude called Steelers nation is a lot like its subject -- loud, colorful, funny and in your face.
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On the Steelers: Tomlin has plans for three running backs
Three years after Mike Tomlin ran Willie Parker until his wheels came off, he will take a more prudent approach with his new horse at running back.
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Collier: Using Steelers' Dixon like using spare tire
Officially, the National Football League season does not begin until Thursday night in New Orleans with the first kickoff of a long Kickoff Weekend, but, for me, it always starts the moment the head coach of the Steelers throws out the ceremonial first Tomlinism at his first regular weekly media irrigation.
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NFL again tweaks positioning of umpires
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NFL Notebook: Leinart has deal with Houston
Quarterback Matt Leinart agreed to a one-year deal with the Houston Texans, according to agent Tom Condon. Leinart was cut Saturday by Arizona.
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Big burden falls on Mendenhall
So Dennis Dixon will get the start at quarterback Sunday afternoon against the Atlanta Falcons. It's not the right call by Steelers coach Mike Tomlin, not the right call at all. Charlie Batch is the better option because of his experience. ... Commentary by Ron Cook
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Revis returns to Jets after holdout
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- New York Jets cornerback Darrelle Revis was walking toward his teammates on the practice field Monday when a strange feeling came over him. "I had butterflies," he said with a grin Monday.
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On the Steelers: Dixon winner of QB derby
Coach Tomlin picks youth over experience for suspended Roethlisberger's spot at QB, says 'whole playbook' will be available
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Fantasy Football column, 9/6/10
Adrian Peterson slid past the first two picks in one of my leagues. He wasn't even taken in the first round. Or the second. In fact, following our 17-round draft, Peterson remains a free agent. And he'll stay that way all season.
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Steelers name team captains; place 8 on practice squad
The Steelers announced their eight-man practice squad and their four captains for the 20010 season this morning.
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On the Steelers: 8 draft picks land on 53-man roster
The Steelers have their 53-man-roster-plus-one with three quarterbacks keeping the seat warm for Ben Roethlisberger during the next four games. Virtually no surprises accompanied their reduction from 75 to 53 over the weekend, even though a handful of veterans were waived as a new wave of young players hit their roster, including a 21st Century record of eight draft picks.
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NFL Notebook: Saints' defense adjusts to change
Malcolm Jenkins fully expects Brett Favre to try to pick on him when the New Orleans Saints play host to the Minnesota Vikings Thursday in the NFL's season opener. "I'll just have to hold my own," said Jenkins, who will start for All-Pro safety Darren Sharper. As the Saints open their 2009 title defense, they're not exactly the same team they were a year ago.
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