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Explaining What Pittsburgh Steelers' Emmanuel Sanders Will Bring to New England Patriots (IrishCentral)

Fri, 15 Mar 2013 03:47:17 PDT

Back in the off-season of 2006, the New England Patriots were in pursuit of a little-known restricted free agent from the Miami Dolphins In the end, the Patriots traded for that receiver instead of signing him to an offer-sheet Of course, that receiver turned into Wes Welker During the same off-season that Welker's Patriots' career has come to a close, the Patriots are targeting another restricted free agent wide receiver READ MORE

Pittsburgh Steelers owner Dan Rooney’s rule to help UK football put a stop to racism (IrishCentral)

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 08:15:03 PDT

By: SEAN BROSNAN

A rule introduced in 2003 by US Ambassador to Ireland Dan Rooney will be instrumental in helping the Players Football Association (PFA) stamp out the growing problem of racism in English football, it was announced today.

Croke Park’s 2013 NFL glory dashed as Dan Rooney’s Pittsburgh Steelers to play London (IrishCentral)

Fri, 19 Oct 2012 06:44:29 PDT

By: SEAN BROSNAN

Those lobbying for a Pittsburgh Steelers game to be held in Croke Park were dealt a killer blow on Wednesday, as it was confirmed that the Pittsburgh Steelers will play the Minnesota Vikings in Wembley Stadium next September. This will be the second game to be held in the famous soccer arena as they will also host the Jacksonville Jaguars when they take on the San Francisco 49ers next October, according to the Journal.ie.

Ambassador Dan Rooney likely to return to Pittsburgh Steelers this summer (IrishCentral)

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 06:57:53 PDT

By: DARA KELLY

Dan Rooney made a return to the NFL owners meeting on Monday morning after missing the last two annual meetings due to his commitments as U.S. ambassador to Ireland.

New England Patriots eyes will be watching closely to Pittsburgh Steelers and San Francisco 49ers on Monday Night Football (IrishCentral)

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 01:30:17 PST

With the AFC East crown locked up for the New England Patriots thanks to a victory over Tim Tebow and the Broncos in Denver yesterday The Patriots will now have their sights set on the overall number one seed in the AFCThe Patriots will have had a bitter sweet feeling watching the Baltimore Ravens falter to the San Diego Chargers last night The Ravens were the second seed behind the Patriots but shared the same 10-3 record entering the weekend READ MORE

Pittsburgh Steelers expose serious flaws for the New England Patriots and Bill Belichick (IrishCentral)

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 12:30:18 PDT

There is no doubt that the Pittsburgh Steelers are an overwhelmingly talented football team, however the New England Patriots contributed to their own downfall also in the team's second loss of the season in Heinz FieldWhile the score was only 25-17 in the end, the Patriots were really never in the game Even when they had a chance to score on two quick drives late in the game, and take a one point lead, the same offensive incision wasn't evidentTom Brady will remain an elite quarterback, however it is evidently obvious that he is still a system quarterback also READ MORE

New England Patriots v. Pittsburgh Steelers NFL Week 8 Preview (IrishCentral)

Sun, 30 Oct 2011 06:00:19 PDT

Tom Brady leads his Patriots to Heinz Field today, hoping to add to his 6-1 career record against the Pittsburgh Steelers The Steelers however will be looking for revenge after being embarrassed in this fixture last year, while also hoping to take a stranglehold of the AFC NorthWith the AFC favorites for this season, and the reigning AFC Champions, going toe-to-toe, there is no doubt which game is a must watch this weekendHowever it is not just the fact that both teams are winning right now, these two teams have been the most dominant of the past decade with a combined five Super Bowl rings and seven appearances READ MORE

Is Tom Brady's reputation against the Pittsburgh Steelers deserved? (IrishCentral)

Thu, 27 Oct 2011 04:30:16 PDT

Tom Brady in actionThe New England Patriots face off against the Pittsburgh Steelers this weekendDespite the fact that these two teams have been the most successful in the whole league during the past decade or so, Tom Brady's dominance over the Steelers has become (in)famousNow, that's not to say that the only ever unanimous MVP hasn't dominated other teams, the Dolphins come to mind The Steelers are a defense that very few quarterbacks can actually claim to have consistent success against, never mind actually dominate them READ MORE

20 Random Conclusions from Superbowl XLV, Pittsburgh Steelers @ Green Bay Packers (IrishCentral)

Tue, 08 Feb 2011 03:10:09 PST

As of 10:39 on the 08/02/2011, Aaron Rodgers is the best quarterback in the NFL I am not one to make such extreme statements on the back of one performance but the start to Rodgers' playoff career is unmatched throughout history Before the season I knew he was the most accurate passer but his consistency and composure throughout the season has been awe inspiringRodgers' performance in the Superbowl was one of the best ever READ MORE

Rooneys at the heart of Pittsburgh Steelers' greatness (IrishCentral)

Sun, 06 Feb 2011 04:41:26 PST

By: JAMES O'SHEA

The Rooney family are at the epicenter of the decades of Pittsburgh Steelers greatness and the Irish American clan continues to inspire new generations of Steelers fans.

Superbowl XLV, The Green Bay Packers have the edge over the Pittsburgh Steelers (IrishCentral)

Sat, 05 Feb 2011 08:10:11 PST

It's a game like no otherThe Superbowl is finally here Savor it because the wait for the next one may be much longerThe Green Bay Packers and Pittsburgh Steelers have had different but similar journeys to this point READ MORE

10 Reasons why...The Superbowl Edition: Pittsburgh Steelers @ Green Bay Packers (IrishCentral)

Fri, 04 Feb 2011 03:55:09 PST

10 Reasons why both Mikes are elite Head Coaches:Tomlin is the youngest head coach to ever win a Superbowl and the youngest to appear in a secondMcCarthy has made a seamless transition from Brett Favre to Aaron RodgersTomlin reshaped his coaching staff to drastically benefit his team; signing offensive line coach Sean Kugler and Special Teams coach Al EverestMcCarthy has gotten the best out of his defense changing from a 4-3 to a Dom Capers coached 3-4 READ MORE

Dan Rooney wants to bring the Pittsburgh Steelers to Ireland (IrishCentral)

Fri, 04 Feb 2011 04:28:11 PST

By: CATHY HAYES

The U.S. Ambassador to Ireland, Dan Rooney, has said that he is definitely interested in bringing the Pittsburgh Steelers to Ireland to play an NFL game.

Top 20 Superbowl Players: The Green Bay Packers vs The Pittsburgh Steelers (IrishCentral)

Tue, 01 Feb 2011 05:10:12 PST

1Ben RoethlisbergerRoethlisberger gets the edge over his counterpart Aaron Rodgers because of his last Superbowl Roethlisberger showed that he is unfazed by the big occasion leading his team on a game winning drive READ MORE

Pittsburgh Steelers and Green Bay Packers pack an Irish punch (IrishCentral)

Fri, 28 Jan 2011 01:38:09 PST

By: CIAN FAHEY

Pittsburgh Steelers Ben Roethlisberger wants to play in Ireland (IrishCentral)

Sun, 23 Jan 2011 03:40:08 PST

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback would like to play an American football game in Ireland he has told a local newspaper the Beaver County timesIn response to a question about the annual NFL game in London Big Ben stated: "That’s a long flight I’ve talked to some of the guys who have played over there They say it is one of the most awesome things that they have gotten to do READ MORE

One Step to the Superbowl; New York Jets travel to Pittsburgh to face the Steelers (IrishCentral)

Thu, 20 Jan 2011 01:55:09 PST

After knocking off the Superbowl favorite New England Patriots in Foxboro last week, the New York Jets travel to Pittsburgh this Sunday hoping to upset the odds once again against the SteelersThe Steelers earned the right to host the AFC Championship game after defeating the Baltimore Ravens in a dramatic come from behind victory last weekThe Jets have already come out of Heinz Field with a victory this season after beating the Steelers 22-17 in the regular season They somewhat stole that game from the Steelers who were missing key players on both sides of the ball and were a dropped pass winning the game READ MORE

Will the Rooneys rid the Pittsburgh Steelers of Ben Roethlisberger? (IrishCentral)

Thu, 22 Apr 2010 09:25:30 PDT

Now that the NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has handed Ben Roethlisberger a six-game suspension, will the Rooneys decided enough is enough and rid the franchise of their talented but philandering quarterback?Big Ben might have taken the team to the Promised Land twice in recent years, but his off field antics have dragged the Steelers’ name through the mud, and three generations of blood sweat and tears from the Rooney family may not put up with that too much longerThe quarterback’s attorney was quick to release a statement Thursday saying Roethlisberger was keen to stay on with the franchise"Ben wants to be part of the Pittsburgh Steelers, and we believe the Pittsburgh Steelers want Ben to be part of that organization," said attorney David CornwellThe Steelers boss, Art Rooney II had no qualms with the suspension handed down to the face of his franchise for violating the NFL’s personal conduct policy READ MORE