History says Steelers have a lot to live up to
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Pittsburghers became accustomed to winning Super Bowls as the Steelers captured four titles from 1975-80. But though expectations were lowered since, hopes have been revived by the Steelers' 15-1 record this season.
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It usually comes down to one or two plays each Sunday, and for the last 13 months, the New England Patriots have made them all. Itâs an incredible feat, but one the Pittsburgh
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Pittsburgh's bye week came at the right time for the defending NFL champions, losers of two of their first three games. The slow start came with Ben Roethlisberger considered "rusty," not a designation for the official injury list but one used to describe the early-season play of the QB.
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After ending New England&#39;s 21-game winning streak last week, the Steelers greet the NFL&#39;s last unbeaten team, playing Philadelphia for the Pennsylvania championship in a game that down the line might be a preview of a matchup for a much grander title.
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Another dominating triumph against another unbeaten team raises the stakes: These Steelers just might be the class of the NFL. By Ed Bouchette, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
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No one likes to frame it this way around here, but among the things the hometown Steelers will be playing for today is Bill Cowher's reputation.
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The conditions, the timing, the setting all seem perfect for a Browns-Steelers game.
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Going 13-1 hasn&#39;t just assured the Eagles and Steelers of division titles. It&#39;s also made them the leaders in Pro Bowl players.
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Not long ago, the Pittsburgh Steelers' final two games against downtrodden teams appeared to be a victory lap. Now they're sweating just a bit. Consecutive losses to the Jaguars and Patriots have dropped the Steelers (9-5) into a tie for the AFC North lead with the Cleveland Browns, making them more dependent on what the competition is doing heading into Thursday night's game against the St. Louis Rams.
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The Eagles and Steelers once were so closely tied they briefly shared owners and players during World War II. The paths of these cross-state rivals rarely cross nowadays, but Sunday's matchup offers up two of the NFL's best teams in what many Pennsylvanians hope is the first of two Pittsburgh-Philadelphia games this season.
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PITTSBURGH -- The Steelers nearly followed form in their playoff-opening 20-17 overtime win over the New York Jets yesterday.
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Pittsburgh Steelers running backs are supposed to be big and strong, rugged and durable, perfect symbols like Jerome Bettis and Franco Harris of a tough-as-it-gets franchise. Willie Parker is much different, and he finds himself in their record book because of it.
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PITTSBURGH -- They always answered back. Every time they were challenged, which was several more times than seemed likely early in the game, the New England Patriots answered back. They were like a great counterpuncher, responding whenever the Pittsburgh Steelers seemed to be on the edge of a rally last night. They responded with a crisp, hard punch to Pittsburgh's ...
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Twenty-one and not counting, thanks to the Pittsburgh Steelers. Pittsburgh took care of the New England Patriots&#39; NFL record winning streak on Sunday, registering
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When the Pittsburgh Steelers vote for the team's most valuable player this year, a lot of ballots might be split five ways.
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Rookie quarterback Ben Roethlisberger is drawing plenty of praise, and deservedly so, for leading the Pittsburgh Steelers to victories in his first five starts.
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What Bill Cowher likes to call it, &quot;situational football,&quot; figures to take center stage today when the Steelers host the NFL&#39;s defending champions, the New England Patriots.