The 12 Most Heartbreaking Playoff Losses In Pittsburgh Steelers History: #4
behindthesteelcurtain.com 7/7/2009 — We're now down to the Final Four of heartbreakers in Pittsburgh Steelers' playoff history.  Again, ranking these games is like ranking ice cream.  There are no right and wrong opinions.  At the end, our tournament will determine how BTSC Steeler Nation feels as a whole. #4 ...

The 12 Most Heartbreaking Playoff Losses In Pittsburgh Steelers History: #9 - #7
behindthesteelcurtain.com 7/1/2009 —   As we continue with our countdown, it is interesting to hear the debate as to which losses are more painful than others.  Clearly, there are two distinct schools of thought.  One way to define a heartbreaking loss is to look specifically at the game itself and final ...

The 12 Most Heartbreaking Playoff Losses In Pittsburgh Steelers History: #6
behindthesteelcurtain.com 7/3/2009 —   It seems the Nation is taking a fancy to the discussions following these write-ups, painful as they may be.  Thus, we are going to change plans a bit and add a tournament at the end.  From now on, we are only going to give you one Heartbreak at a time, counting back from #6 on ...

Maple Street Press 2009 Pittsburgh Steelers Annual Now Available
behindthesteelcurtain.com 7/7/2009 — If you're not entirely new to Behind The Steel Curtain you're probably aware that I've been around these parts much less this past two or three months. I was consumed with a project that is also related to the Pittsburgh Steelers - editing an annual publication about the team we all love so ...

A Closer Look At The Pittsburgh Steelers 2009 Schedule
behindthesteelcurtain.com 6/23/2009 — Greetings friends. So, not all that scintillating a post idea to get back in to the swing of things after my little hiatus but I had started this awhile back and was needing to just get the wheels greased a bit before hopefully getting back to a very high paced as we approach the start of ...

Fans flock to Steelers training camp
steelerstoday.com 8/2/2009 — August 1, 2009 Saturday marked the Steelers’ first open practice of the 2009 training camp. Hoping to get a look at the Super Bowl champions, fans turned out in large numbers. While I don’t believe the Steelers attempt to count the number of people who attend the open ...

Signature Moments / The Top 8 of 2008-09 For The Pittsburgh Steelers
behindthesteelcurtain.com 6/24/2009 — Bumped from the Fanposts. Great stuff from a new member here at BTSC. Quite a first post. Keep it coming guys and gals! -Blitz- (Michael B.) *********** As we head into the relative quiet in the football world that preceeds training camp, I was reflecting back on some of my favorite moments ...

Charlie Batch Profile, Blog Posts, Stats, Photos - Pittsburgh Steelers - NFL
sbnation.com 6/22/2009 — Transactions/Injuries/Suspensions April 14, 2009 Re-signed as an unrestricted free agent by the Pittsburgh Steelers to a one-year contract. August 30, 2008 Collarbone injury, injured reserve. March 14, 2006 Re-signed as an unrestricted free agent by ...

The 12 Most Heartbreaking Playoff Losses In Pittsburgh Steelers History: #2
behindthesteelcurtain.com 7/8/2009 — Here we are with the runner-up...Again, we'll have a Great Eight Heartbreak Tournament and Steeler Nation will determine the final runner-up, but you need to read the write-ups and follow-up discussions to be fully informed to cast your votes...Anyhow, my Number Two Heartbreaker is... #2 - ...

2009 AFC North Divisional Preview w/ 09 North First Team
brownsgab.com 6/30/2009 — Believe it or not I think this years division race is more wide open then ever with so many question marks and unknowns. The Steelers are by far the favorites on paper going into this season but with age starting to become a factor for the Steelers, who know what is in store for the Black and ...

Despite Steelers' Success, Patriots Still Team of The Decade — Bleacher Report - NFL 6/29/2009
Let me just start by saying I love the Steelers, I really do. But there is simply no denying that the Patriots are the team of this decade, even if Pittsburgh wins the Super Bowl this season. Another Steelers title would match New England's three, ...

Adrian Peterson And The Quest For 2,000 Yards — Bleacher Report - NFL 6/29/2009
Last year around this time, Adrian Peterson set a goal for 2,000 yards rushing in a single season. He fell short of that mark by about 240 yards by gaining 1,760 on the ground. He had it easy last season facing the 32nd ranked defense of the ...

Agent: Eagles, RB McCoy agree to terms (AP) — Yahoo! Sports - NFL News 6/30/2009
The Philadelphia Eagles have agreed to terms on a four-year deal with second-round draft choice LeSean McCoy, according to his agent. Drew Rosenhaus announced the signing on his Twitter page Monday night. The running back from Pittsburgh, taken by ...

QBing The Pittsburgh Steelers: The Ben Roethlisberger Paradox — Bleacher Report - NFL 6/30/2009
Back in the 1970's, the Steelers established the benchmark for all contemporary NFL dynasties. The ingredients were as follows: 1. A dominant defense. 2. A powerful running game. 3. An efficient passing game. The defense was the bedrock of the ...

Bengals Poised To Return to '05 Form — Bleacher Report - NFL 6/30/2009
Former Pittsburgh Steelers defensive lineman Kimo von Oelhoffen swiped Carson Palmer's legs in the 2005 AFC Wildcard game, and drastically changed the direction of the Cincinnati Bengals' franchise. The hit, which brought significant damage to ...