I’ve always admired courage. Not just acts of courage in and of themselves, but courage from A-Z such as displaying courage in the face of adversity to follow one’s dream. Wherever that road might take you. Saturday night the AFL Pittsburgh Power got off…
On the NFL labor negotiations front, it’s being reported that current NFL Alumni president and former Giants DE George Martin, a 14-year player and 10-year NFLPA rep, can’t get a meeting with NFLPA prez De Smith. Did i get that right? Can’t get a…
With the NFL labor situation melting down into the hands of the lawyers, Baltimore Ravens Safety Tom Zbikowski decided to continue to pursue work in the ring of professional pugilism. Over the weekend Zbikowski stepped into the ring for the second time as a…
Welcome everybody to the inaugural game tonight of the Pittsburgh Power, the Arena Football League team here in the ‘burgh. Folks, i must tell you that this is condensed football, micro-waved and packaged to provide the fans with a close-up real time look at professional…
I was hanging out at the White Fields dinner at “The Priory” last week and many ex-players were in for the dinner. One of my former teammates, the legendary tackle Jon Kolb was in attendance. Jon was reminiscing about the Steelers-Browns game from my…
If you ever questioned Mike Tomlin’s thoughts concerning the value of Aaron Smith’s contribution to the Steelers and what Aaron’s mere presence, though not able to contribute on the field, but by being there daily means to his teammates, then have a gander at Coach…
Ed Bouchette of the Post-Gazette is reporting that in the event of a lockout, some Steelers are considering alternative conditioning programs and discussing meeting at various locations to workout together. Keeping the “Sword sharp” so to speak. Not a bad idea. This was the…
This story came from a friend and i wanted to share this with everybody. It is self-explanatory. We never know when we may have the opportunity to impact a life. ++ The spirit of loving those we often think of as unlovable… There was…
What would you say was your biggest suprise of the Steelers 2010 season? It could be a player’s performance, a play or game. A ruling from the league maybe. The fact that the Steelers went to the Super Bowl? Mine is easy (push the…
What a ride it was, that being Super Bowl 45. From the team charter and “Hopalong Hines” showing up in cowboy hat, jeans, boots and a belt buckle big enough to make John Travolta circa “Urban Cowboy” fame envious, to the rolling roller-coaster ride through the…
I’ve always admired Mr. Rooney and the life he’s lived. Mr. Rooney lives life and teaches life skills by example, not mere words. My broadcast partner and former teammate Tunch Ilkin related this story the other day. On the Friday morning before the Super Bowl Tunch…
