Apr 23, 2009 | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Why undrafted free agents are important
So you think all those undrafted free agents that sign next week are little more than training camp fodder.
Q&A from the NFL Combine: A.Q. Shipley
Former Penn State co-captain and 2008 Rimington Trophy winner A.Q. Shipley is in Indianapolis this week for the NFL Scouting Combine, which officially begins workouts on Saturday.
District attorney to run despite controversies
After three years marked by numerous controversial court cases, Centre County District Attorney Michael Madeira announced Saturday he will seek a second term in office.
Former Nittany Lions McHugh and Paxson Help Steelers Win Super Bowl XLIII
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa.; - A pair of former Penn State standouts, Sean McHugh and Scott Paxson, helped the Pittsburgh Steelers defeat the Arizona Cardinals, 27-23, in Super Bowl XLIII.
Steelers' Ward starts, gets involved early
The Steelers' Hines Ward started at wide receiver Sunday night, making good on his vow that he wouldn't miss Super Bowl XLIII because of a sprained right knee.
Shipley Feels the Buzz as he Trains for Draft in Tempe
A.Q. Shipley has rooted for the Steelers for as long as he can remember, but this former Penn State All-American center finds himself in enemy territory this week.
Steelers defensive end Brett Keisel grew up in Wyoming and is an avid outdoors man.
Ex-Nittany Lions helping Steelers
Two former Penn State players have found their niches with the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Super Bowl redemption for ex-Penn State DT Scott Paxson
The Philadelphia Daily News ran a story today on former Penn State defensive tackle Scott Paxson , currently plying his trade in the NFL with the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Apparently, Scott Paxson is so thrilled to be going to the Super Bowl, he can't control himself.
Super Bowl, Big 33 have long history
Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger and fullback Sean McHugh were teammates, albeit briefly, long before each played for the Steelers.
Nittany Lions Well-Represented on Super Bowl XLIII Teams
When the Arizona Cardinals and Pittsburgh Steelers clash in Super Bowl XLIII on February 1 in Tampa, Fla., Penn State once again will be well-represented on the field and sidelines.
Big 33 again well represented in Super Bowl
Accompanying death and taxes is one more sure thing: If there's a Super Bowl on the schedule, there is at least one former Big 33 player on one of the teams' rosters.
Knee injury sidelines Steelers WR Ward
Steelers wide receiver Hines Ward hurt his right knee early in Sunday's AFC Championship Game and did not play in the second half.
Rolle out vs. Steelers; Suggs will play
Ravens linebacker Terrell Suggs will play in today's AFC championship game against the Pittsburgh Steelers , but cornerback Samari Rolle will not.
Offensive line paramount in Steelers' win
Following the Steelers' 35-24 win over the San Diego Chargers on Sunday, quarterback Ben Roethlisberger sought out the offensive linemen that protect him and gave each one a hug.
Steelers deactivate Harrison against Browns
Analysis: Do the Browns have any healthy tight ends? Steelers: Dennis Dixon , FS Ryan Clark, DB Fernando Bryant, LB Bruce Davis, T Tony Hills, T Jason Capizzi, DT Scott Paxson and LB James Harrison.
Roethlisberger, Harrison banged up
Two of the Steelers' marquee players were banged up in a 31-14 loss Sunday to the Tennessee Titans.
Tomlin skips out on tough decision
Would Mike Tomlin have gone for the win had wide receiver Santonio Holmes been ruled down at the 1-yard line after a third-down catch late in the fourth quarter? "We never have to say," Tomlin said with a smile ...
Steelers' WR one tough customer
Nate Washington caught four passes for 58 yards, and his 16-yard reception late in the fourth quarter set up the Steelers' only offensive touchdown in their 20-13 win over the Cowboys.