Prior to the 2008 season it was stated that, based on their opponent's 2007 records (combined 153-103), the Steelers had one of the toughest schedules doled out by the NFL in a month of Superbowl Sundays. It turned out the schedule was tough, but as usual, not for the assumed reasons.
Frozen Field Forces Practice Indoors But the indoor practice was not warm and toasty as Coach Tomlin opened the doors and let the cold inside. Tampa Fires Coach and GM Gruden’s teams missed the playoffs four of the last six seasons after winning the Super Bowl during his first year at the helm. The ‘Bucs started strong at 9-3 but lost their last four, including two at home to miss the playoffs. Gruden was shocked…
Mention the Dallas Cowboys and jumbles of images present themselves. There’s the goofy everyman quarterback, Tony Romo, his ditsy blond girlfriend, Jessica Simpson, brash and mouthy wide out “TO” Owens, nipped and tucked owner Jerry Jones, bad boy club hopper Adam “Make it rain Pacman” Jones and the rest of the merry band of misfits, hoodlums and football players. When one thinks of the Pittsburgh Steelers images of crushing blows, sturdy defense and a physical,…
