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| Raiders hard-hitting Jack Tatum dies at 61 |
NFL Football |
07/27/2010 |
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| nd knocked people out. ... I understand why Darryl is considered the victim. But I'll never understand why some people look at me as the villain.'' Tatum was a central figure in ``The Immaculate Reception'' in the Raiders' 1972 playoff loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers. With 22 seconds left, Tatum jarred loose a pass to Frenchy Fuqua from Terry Bradshaw, and the ball bounced off Fuqua's foot and ricocheted into the arms of Steelers running back Franco Harris. Harris never broke stride and ran 42 yards for the winn |
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| USC's Kiffin irks Titans' Fisher with Pola hire |
Division I College Football |
07/24/2010 |
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| t month. Pola was a fullback at USC from 1982-85, and spent four seasons coaching running backs and special teams at USC from 2000-03 - working alongside Kiffin, also a Trojans assistant - before moving to the NFL for six years. He is the uncle of Pittsburgh Steelers star Troy Polamalu, a former USC safety. Fisher told the Tennessean he'll promote a coach from within the Titans to replace Pola, who was hired after the 2009 season following five years with the Jacksonville Jaguars.Copyright © 2005 The Asso |
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| Wife of former Steelers coach Cowher dies |
NFL Football |
07/24/2010 |
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| Pittsburgh, PA (BettingExpress) - Kaye Cowher, the wife of former Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Bill Cowher, reportedly died Friday at the age of 54. The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports Kaye died in her native North Carolina after a battle with skin cancer. The paper said the Cowhers met in 1976, when they were classmates at North Carolina State. The Cowhers made Raleigh, N.C. their home following the end of Bill's coaching career with the Steelers. He resigned in 2006 after 15 seasons. |
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| Steelers sign Tomlin through 2012, with option |
NFL Football |
07/23/2010 |
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PITTSBURGH (AP) -The Pittsburgh Steelers have signed coach Mike Tomlin to a two-year contract extension through the 2012 season, with an option year in 2013. The extension was expected because the Steelers' policy has been to sign a coach before he begins the final season of a contract. Tomlin is only the Steelers' third coach since 1969, following Chuck Noll (1969-91) and Bill Cowher (1992-2006). Tomlin is 31-17 in three seasons. During the 2008 season, he became the youngest coach - he was 36 - to win the |
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| Steelers ink Tomlin to extension |
NFL Football |
07/23/2010 |
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| Pittsburgh, PA (BettingExpress) - The Pittsburgh Steelers extended the contract of head coach Mike Tomlin through at least 2012, the team announced on Friday. In addition, the deal calls for an option year for 2013. "Mike Tomlin has proven to be one of the top head coaches in the National Football League in a relatively short time," said Steelers president Art Rooney II. "His unique ability to lead the team and motivate individuals have been key factors in our success over recent years." The 38-year-old heads int |
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| In the FCS Huddle: NFL travels through Orono, Maine |
Division I-AA College Football |
07/22/2010 |
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| e enjoyed an opportunity to sit down and watch some NFL action on a Sunday afternoon. Oh, was it ever "must-see TV". First up, he caught Jovan Belcher, one of his former linebackers at Maine, make seven tackles for the Kansas City Chiefs against the Pittsburgh Steelers. After that game, the New York Jets and the New England Patriots aired on Cosgrove's TV, and he watched for Jets defensive end Mike DeVito and tight end Matt Mulligan, two of his former players, and Pats free safety Brandon McGowan, another of his f |
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| Steelers sign OL Jones to replace Colon |
NFL Football |
07/21/2010 |
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| Pittsburgh, PA (BettingExpress) - The Pittsburgh Steelers signed veteran offensive lineman Adrian Jones to a one-year contract on Wednesday. Financial terms of the deal were not announced. Jones was released in training camp last season by the Houston Texans and did not appear in an NFL game. The 29-year-old was a fourth round selection by the New York Jets in 2004 and appeared in 44 games, 16 as a starter -- all in 2005 -- in four seasons before being waived in 2007. He then hooked on with Kansas City and played |
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| Pouncey denies allegations he took money at UF |
Division I College Football |
07/21/2010 |
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| and the NCAA are investigating an allegation that Pouncey was paid $100,000 between the Southeastern Conference title game and the Sugar Bowl last season, ESPN.com reported earlier this week. The offensive lineman was selected 18th overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in this year's NFL draft. His twin brother, Mike, will be a senior at Florida this season. Florida athletic director Jeremy Foley has said the university became aware of the allegation in early June. He said the school reported the information to |
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| New deal in place for Steelers' Tomlin |
NFL Football |
07/13/2010 |
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| Pittsburgh, PA (BettingExpress) - Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin has reportedly received a contract extension. The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reported Tuesday that Tomlin has agreed to a three-year deal that will take him through the 2014 season. His previous contract, the paper said, had a year and an option remaining. Tomlin has a record of 31-17 in three seasons as Steelers coach and led the storied franchise to its sixth Super Bowl title after the 2008 campaign. The team finished 9-7 last year and mi |
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| Remaining Unrestricted Free Agents |
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07/04/2010 |
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| ns, TE; Billy Miller, TE; Paul Spicer, DE. NEW YORK GIANTS-None. NEW YORK JETS-James Dearth, LS; Marques Douglas, DT; Ryan Fowler, LB; Larry Izzo, LB. OAKLAND RAIDERS-John Wade, C. PHILADELPHIA EAGLES-Jeremiah Trotter, LB; Tracy White, LB. PITTSBURGH STEELERS-Rocky Boiman, LB; Tyrone Carter, DB; Travis Kirschke, DE; f-Jeff Reed, K; Deshea Townsend, DB. ST. LOUIS RAMS-Clinton Hart, DB; Leonard Little, DE. SAN DIEGO CHARGERS-Dennis Norman, C; Jon Runyan, T. SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS-f-Aubrayo Franklin, DT; |
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