Troy Polamalu has been one of the most distinctive and productive players in the NFL over the past decade or so. He has a human highlight film of some of the best defensive plays you could ever hope to see. Despite all this, and you might need to whisper it very quietly as I feel […] READ MORE
Tag: Mike Tomlin
Communication Breakdowns Killing the Steelers
Editor’s Note: The following was written by our newest partner Marc Uhlmann, who writes for and co-owns www.steelcityblitz.com. Follow him on Twitter @SteelDad and the website @SCBlitz. Check us out on Facebook at and on Fancred.com. We are proud to have his radio show as a partner at LWOS. You can hear him weekly during the […] READ MORE
Pittsburgh Steelers: Stop Fighting Your Identity, Simple Is Better
When the Pittsburgh Steelers exploded for 264 yards on the ground against the Carolina Panthers, they seemed on the right path to finding the identity they have been searching for. With both Le’Veon Bell and LaGarrette Blount rushing for over 100 yards, it seemed like the old days of Steelers power football would be making […] READ MORE
Pittsburgh Steelers Draft Playmakers First Need Second
Pittsburgh Steelers Draft Picks: Ryan Shazier: 1st round, 15th overall, LB, Ohio State Stephon Tuitt: 2nd round, 46th overall, DE, Notre Dame Dri Archer: 3rd round, 97th overall, RB, Kent State Martavis Bryant: 4th round, 118th overall, WR, Clemson Shaquille Richardson: 5th round, 157th overall, DB, Arizona Wesley Johnson: 5th round, 173rd overall, T, Vanderbilt […] READ MORE
Steps for the Steelers to Get Back To the Playoffs
Ever since Tim Tebow squashed the Pittsburgh Steelers hopes of going to two consecutive Super Bowls in 2011, the Steelers have succeeded in going 8-8 in consecutive seasons, narrowly missing the playoffs each time. These results are unacceptable for a franchise that is usually a Super Bowl contender. If the Steelers want to get back […] READ MORE
Numbers from the NFL 2013 Season; From the Impressive to the Absurd
In a season when Peyton Manning broke the single-season records for touchdowns and passing yards, records previously held by Tom Brady and Drew Brees, it is without question the greatest regular season of football the NFL has ever witnessed from a quarterback. There are some numbers we here a lot of, there are others no […] READ MORE
And Thats the Way the Ball Bounces – December 14th
Sports fans, welcome to “…and that’s the way the ball bounces”, with host Chuck Bolland. Chuck has been producing his brand of no holds barred daily sports radio commentaries for probably more years than you’ve been on earth. Starting back in the mid 60′s on KJR in Seattle, he has continued not only on the […] READ MORE
Steelers Lose a Late-Round Draft Pick for Sideline Incident
Mike Tomlin may not be smiling anymore. After the NFL came down with a $100,000 fine against the veteran coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers, it had been widely speculated that the team may also see a draft pick stripped from them. The conversation in the time leading up to the ultimate decision from the NFL […] READ MORE
FISH ON SPORTS: NFL Tears, NBA Jeers, and MLB Traitors
It’s great to back again this week. Here’s a recap of all the big stories from the past week in the world of pro sports: NFL – CRY ME A RIVER Did you see Knowshon Moreno break down during the national anthem before the Broncos-Chiefs game? I think the only thing emptier than his […] READ MORE
What We've Learned from the NFL in Week 13
Another week of NFL football has come and gone and we’ve officially entered the month of December. With just four weeks left of the regular season, this month will be imperative for most and somber for some. This is when teams really start coming into their own. The good teams will attempt to play their […] READ MORE