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Steelers Troy Polamalu’s College Counterpart (Hair Wise): Illini RB Troy Pollard

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The similarities between Pittsburgh Steelers safety Troy Polamalu and Illinois Fighting Illini leading rusher Troy Pollard go further than just the amazing coincidence in names. There's the hair thing too! You've seen Polamalu's shampoo commercials, right? "Troy Polamolecules dude." You can go here for more. But let's learn more about the man nicknamed "bucket o' hair." … [Read more...] about Steelers Troy Polamalu’s College Counterpart (Hair Wise): Illini RB Troy Pollard

It’s Time for Curtis Painter, Indianapolis Colts- Boiler Up Purdue Fans

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Curtis Painter has been the subject of much opinion during his tenure as the backup quarterback for the Indianapolis Colts -- most of those opinions negative. He's not a NFL-caliber QB. Anyone would be better than that no-talent waste of a draft pick. Are these opinions really the case? Is this thinking based on his play in meaningful games (his total is one, last … [Read more...] about It’s Time for Curtis Painter, Indianapolis Colts- Boiler Up Purdue Fans

Indianapolis Colts Shine in Defeat, Fall to Pittsburgh Steelers

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The Indianapolis Colts indeed fell to 0-3 Sunday night at Lucas Oil Stadium as many predicted they would. I'm sure few people, however, predicted that a loss that dropped the Colts to 0-3 would feel so good. The Colts put forth a stellar effort on the field and pushed the Pittsburgh Steelers to the brink in a 23-20 loss. Steelers kicker Shaun Suisham kicked a 38-yard … [Read more...] about Indianapolis Colts Shine in Defeat, Fall to Pittsburgh Steelers

Indianapolis Colts — And Fans — Need to Prove Themselves Against Pittsburgh

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After two bad losses to open the 2011 NFL season, the Indianapolis Colts are close to confirming everyone's worst fears about the team without Peyton Manning. Tonight's prime-time matchup with the defending AFC champion Pittsburgh Steelers (1-1) at Lucas Oil Stadium can either establish one and for all that the Colts can't contend without their four-time MVP starting … [Read more...] about Indianapolis Colts — And Fans — Need to Prove Themselves Against Pittsburgh

Indianapolis Colts’ Peyton Manning Reportedly Being Evaluated Again

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Thanks to our ever-evolving flow of news, we're seeing countless different rumors about what's going on with Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning. Is he undergoing another neck surgery? Could he miss the Colts' season opener at Houston on Sunday? Is he out for the entire season? This much we have seen confirmed: ESPN's Chris Mortensen reported that Manning was … [Read more...] about Indianapolis Colts’ Peyton Manning Reportedly Being Evaluated Again

NFL Signings and Trade Rumors: Kevin Kolb Traded to AZ, Reggie Bush and More!

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Donovan McNabb ends up on the Minnesota Vikings, who say goodbye to Sydney Rice.  Kevin Kolb has a new home in Arizona!  The Redskins also rid themselves of Albert Haynesworth.  Who else is going where?  Now that blue chip wide receiver Santonio Holmes has decided to remain a Jet, where will other receivers go? The Sportsbank posts the basics here so you can be the king of your … [Read more...] about NFL Signings and Trade Rumors: Kevin Kolb Traded to AZ, Reggie Bush and More!

Just How Valuable is Maurkice Pouncey to the Steelers?

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Obviously, one of the big topics that everyone is talking about heading towards Super Bowl 45 is Pittsburgh Steelers’ rookie pro-bowl center Maurkice Pouncey. It was made official this week that Pouncey will not play in the Super Bowl after weeks of…. will he play or won’t he play conjecture. A man that played in big games all the time when at Florida protecting Tim Tebow … [Read more...] about Just How Valuable is Maurkice Pouncey to the Steelers?

Pick One QB to Win One Game: Big Ben or Aaron Rodgers?

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The Packers and Steelers will face off Sunday to decide Super Bowl XLV. And there are lots of Super Bowl Picks to be made. Both teams have two of the best quarterbacks in the NFL behind center. One is a two-time Super Bowl champion and the other holds the all-time highest quarterback rating in playoff history. This begs the question: If you had to win one game, which … [Read more...] about Pick One QB to Win One Game: Big Ben or Aaron Rodgers?