Small Justice for Silverback
The NFL and their punishment wheel of fortune have decided to reduce James Harrison’s fine from 75K to 50K. It shouldn’t have been any fine, but something is better than nothing.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PSi4Po8NvK4
Big Ben wins the Chief Award
What a difference six months makes! Ben Roethlisberger recently just received the “Chief Award” for his cooperation with the media. The award is named after our illustrious chairman Art Rooney. For Ben it has been a roller coaster season/year but it looks like he is going to pull out of his self imposed tailspin! BWG wishes him well!
In the words of Terry Bradshaw; “You may lose with me, but you won’t win without me.” I have said all along Ben is the difference maker. If you look at these teams vs. the teams of the 90’s Ben to me is the biggest difference between being two time Super Bowl champs and coming up just short! On a side note he is the first QB to win the award! I hope Ben keeps it going!
Pouncey wins the Joe Greene Award
No surprise here as who else could have possibly won it. That being said he is obviously the heir apparent to the Center Dynasty in Steeler history. His play has provided a much needed boost in the sagging fortunes of the O-Line! I honestly felt he was a reach as the number one pick, I am happy to report he was worth it! The guy plays like a veteran and his athleticism is just remarkable! Pouncey netted a Pro Bowl nod the first rookie for the Steelers since Kendrell Bell.
Several Steelers Get Jobbed on the Pro Bowl
First and foremost I hope none of our guys are playing in the Pro Bowl! I would rather watch them play in Dallas, that being said only Troy Polamalu, “Silverback” James Harrison and my man Maurkice Pouncey were selected. Again this game stinks and it is terrible to watch but what is right is right. How James Farrior, Lawrence Timmons and LaMarr Woodley were left off was a mystery to me? Casey Hampton certainly will be named at some point as they are going to need an alternate but again I feel he is a real omission. BTW How about Mike Wallace or Rashard Mendenhall, either could have a serious case.
Again who cares, we are going to be playing in Dallas! 😉