behindthesteelcurtain.com - 7/9/2009
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Prior to 1972, there were two things that all Pittsburgh Steelers' fans had in common. First, they had never experienced the euphoria of an NFL title. There was never a football parade in their lives where conquering heroes reached out and touched the fans who loved them. ...
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.
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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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
A Big Question About the Steelers - Will the Run Game Show Itself in 2009?
steelersgab.com 7/19/2009 — Going around the web looking for some good Steelers news before training camp starts is not easy, as there’s that lull in the air. Today though saw an interesting article by Matt Bowen at the National Football Post about the concerns of the teams in the AFC North. The question he poses ...
Historical Perspective VI - 1973
thephinsider.com 7/4/2009 —
After the epic run the 1972 Miami Dolphins completed with their 14-7 win in Super Bowl VII, the team came back to 1973 still hungry and looking to repeat as Champions. The celebration of the Perfect Season behind them, the front office quickly began working on the team and ...
The 12 Most Heartbreaking Playoff Losses In Pittsburgh Steelers History: #12 - #10
behindthesteelcurtain.com 6/29/2009 — Yes, a series of articles talking about heartbreaking playoff losses is a painful journey down memory lane, but I figured now is the best time to take such a journey. With Steeler Nation still basking in Super Bowl glory, having snatched two Lombardis in four years, nothing can feel too ...
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 ...
Historical Perspective VII - 1974
thephinsider.com 7/7/2009 — 1974
The Miami Dolphins were flying high. It was 1974 and the team had been to three straight Super Bowls, wining the last two, having only lost 2 games in the last 34. The team was a dynasty in the making. And then it all started to fall apart.
The 1974 Dolphins entered ...
The Pittsburgh Steelers are the True Dynasty —
Bleacher Report - NFL 7/9/2009
In the beginning of last season, it looked like the Pittsburgh Steelers had angered the football gods. The Steelers had the hardest schedule in the NFL, the Patriots had the easiest, and the offensive line contained four new starters. Well, Tom Brady ...
Pittsburgh Steelers: Why They Will Repeat —
Bleacher Report - NFL 7/9/2009
With a new season upon us, every NFL fan is trying to convince themselves of why their favorite team will end the season with the ultimate prize, the Lombardi trophy. I am here to tell every one of you why the Pittsburgh Steelers will be the team ...
Steelers: Looking at Next Season's Offense —
Bleacher Report - NFL 7/10/2009
After the Steelers won Super Bowl XL in 2006, Ben Roethlisberger suffered a head injury from a motorcycle accident, and later the same year had an emergency appendectomy.
Bill Cowher was a lame-duck coach poised to leave for North Carolina after ...