Behind the Steel Curtain: FanShotsA Pittsburgh Steelers blog2009-11-20T05:24:21Zhttp://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/rss/fanshots2009-11-20T05:24:21Z2009-11-20T05:24:21ZInterview with Big Ben<h3 class="link-title"><a href="http://www.google.com/hostednews/canadianpress/article/ALeqM5hp85Vcjazn87ueOAvD-KstH3MNCg">Interview with Big Ben</a></h3>
<div class="description"><p>Not sure what kind of access the Canadian Press has to the Steelers, but Ben makes some pretty revealing comments in this interview. </p></div>
http://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/2009/11/20/1166136/interview-with-big-benBilly522009-11-18T23:16:01Z2009-11-18T23:16:01ZRussell benched; Gradkowski will start for Oakland<h3 class="link-title"><a href="http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/11/18/cable-promotes-gradkowski-to-raiders-starting-qb/">Russell benched; Gradkowski will start for Oakland</a></h3>
<div class="description"><p>Cool to see a Pittsburgh guy get his (second or third) chance, even with a team like Oakland. Although, Tampa and Cleveland are hardly better, I suppose.</p></div>
http://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/2009/11/18/1163750/russell-benched-gradkowski-willwg1of52009-11-17T19:50:06Z2009-11-17T19:50:06ZPolamalu out this week should be back for Baltimore<h3 class="link-title"><a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=4663783">Polamalu out this week should be back for Baltimore</a></h3>
<div class="description"><p>Sit him out this week let him heal up for Baltimore and hopefully he'll be healty the rest of the way</p></div>
http://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/2009/11/17/1161757/polamalu-out-this-week-should-beWVPiratesfan2009-11-17T18:17:36Z2009-11-17T18:17:36ZArnold Harrison Released; Donovan Woods Promoted From Practice Squad<h3 class="link-title"><a href="http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09321/1014156-66.stm?cmpid=steelers.xml">Arnold Harrison Released; Donovan Woods Promoted From Practice Squad</a></h3>
<div class="description"><p>Back-Up Linebacker Arnold Harrison was released today and Donovan Woods was promoted from the practice squad. This is the first move in Coach Tomlin's efforts to try and improve the Steelers' lackluster special teams play.</p></div>
http://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/2009/11/17/1161599/arnold-harrison-releasedJett2009-11-17T14:06:36Z2009-11-17T14:06:36ZBengals fan burning a towel<h3 class="link-title"><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f7Wns74bsRY">Bengals fan burning a towel</a></h3>
<div class="description"><p>Um.....yea</p></div>
http://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/2009/11/17/1161180/bengals-fan-burning-a-towelSoCalSteelerFan2009-11-16T21:39:53Z2009-11-16T21:39:53ZThree Steelers named as Most Clutch Players in the NFL...<h3 class="link-title"><a href="http://msn.foxsports.com/fantasy/football/story/100...">Three Steelers named as Most Clutch Players in the NFL...</a></h3>
<div class="description"><p>Jeff Reed, HInes Ward and Ben Roethlisberger </p></div>
http://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/2009/11/16/1160230/three-steelers-named-as-mostSteeladyinVA2009-11-16T21:14:22Z2009-11-16T21:14:22ZI just heard on ESPN 1250 that Larry Johnson is signing with the Bengals...<blockquote>
<p>I just heard on ESPN 1250 that Larry Johnson is signing with the Bengals...</p>
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http://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/2009/11/16/1160202/i-just-heard-on-espn-1250-thatSteeladyinVA2009-11-15T23:22:25Z2009-11-15T23:22:25ZCalling Steeler Nation
"Greatest. Steeler Nation. Tribute. Evah!" -Pittsburgh Post Gazette...<object height="344" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/ZZ3CJi0Ih9s&hl=en_US&fs=1&" /></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always" /></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/ZZ3CJi0Ih9s&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" height="344" width="425"></embed></object>
<div class="source source-img"><p><strong>Calling Steeler Nation </strong></p>
<p>"Greatest. Steeler Nation. Tribute. Evah!" -Pittsburgh Post Gazette Blog-N-Gold
<br />"One of the best tributes I've ever seen to the borderless 'nation' of Steelers fans. And the song ain't bad either. "</p>
<p>Celebrate the fan clubs, bars, and world-wide fans of the Steeler Nation</p>
<p>Music by Mike Stout</p></div>
http://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/2009/11/15/1158688/calling-steeler-nation-greatestradiofreetunes2009-11-14T22:28:53Z2009-11-14T22:28:53ZAlert issued for fake Steelers tickets<h3 class="link-title"><a href="http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09318/1013591-66.stm?cmpid=steelers.xml">Alert issued for fake Steelers tickets</a></h3>
<div class="description"><p>counterfeit tickets from scalpers</p></div>
http://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/2009/11/14/1157437/alert-issued-for-fake-steelersLongTimeSteelersFan2009-11-14T09:50:26Z2009-11-14T09:50:26ZTroy on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon<h3 class="link-title"><a href="http://www.hulu.com/watch/108102/late-night-with-jimmy-fallon-tue-nov-10-2009">Troy on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon</a></h3>
<div class="description"><p>I don't know if you guys have seen this, it's a couple of days old but Troy was on Jimmy Fallon's talk show. Just a random link I thought you guys might enjoy. </p></div>
http://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/2009/11/14/1156880/troy-on-late-night-with-jimmypaulamalu2009-11-14T00:28:31Z2009-11-14T00:28:31ZMendenhall Trailer<object height="340" width="560"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/_cli-RhmUJw&hl=en_US&fs=1&" /></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always" /></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/_cli-RhmUJw&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" height="340" width="560"></embed></object>
<div class="source source-img"><p>Mendenhall Trailer</p></div>
http://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/2009/11/13/1156474/mendenhall-trailerSteelLegend2009-11-13T20:56:40Z2009-11-13T20:56:40ZGreat gift for the die-hard Steeler fan yinz!<img alt="Wm_72dpi_mbtpb_101809_01" src="http://cdn1.sbnation.com/fan_shot_images/85995/wm_72dpi_mbtpb_101809_01.jpg" />
<div class="source source-img"><p>Great gift for the die-hard Steeler fan yinz!</p></div>
http://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/2009/11/13/1156157/great-gift-for-the-die-hardMVPCollection2009-11-13T18:37:41Z2009-11-13T18:37:41ZREaction to Cowher's preseason prediction<h3 class="link-title"><a href="http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/sports/steelers/s_652933.html">REaction to Cowher's preseason prediction</a></h3>
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http://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/2009/11/13/1155936/reaction-to-cowhers-preseasonPixburghArn2009-11-13T12:14:45Z2009-11-13T12:14:45ZI want one of these<h3 class="link-title"><a href="http://www.donnan.com/images/Steelers-Hall-3.jpg">I want one of these</a></h3>
<div class="description"><p>I didn't like them before but I think I would like to rock one of these at the games. :)</p></div>
http://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/2009/11/13/1155424/i-want-one-of-thesePixburghArn2009-11-13T03:02:20Z2009-11-13T03:02:20ZMendenhall is already better than you think.<h3 class="link-title"><a href="http://nfl.fanhouse.com/2009/11/12/mendenhalls-already-better-than-you-make-think/">Mendenhall is already better than you think.</a></h3>
<div class="description"><p>Historical perspective from AOL's fanhouse.</p></div>
http://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/2009/11/12/1143600/mendenhall-is-already-better-thanacrollet2009-11-11T23:13:26Z2009-11-11T23:13:26ZFollowing up on Ward's efforts in Korea<h3 class="link-title"><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2009/11/09/sports/football/09ward.html?pagewanted=1&em">Following up on Ward's efforts in Korea</a></h3>
<div class="description"><p>A few days old, but worth it if you haven't read it. </p></div>
http://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/2009/11/11/1126779/following-up-on-wards-efforts-inphxsteeler2009-11-11T20:04:42Z2009-11-11T20:04:42ZCarter wins AFC devensive honors<h3 class="link-title"><a href="http://www.steelers.com/article/113721/">Carter wins AFC devensive honors</a></h3>
<div class="description"><p>Congrats to Tyrone Carter. He's a valid starter in waiting when we need him. He went above and beyond at Invesco Field. I'm glad we have such a neat guy like Carter on our team. </p></div>
http://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/2009/11/11/1126476/carter-wins-afc-devensive-honorsSoCalSteelerFan2009-11-11T06:53:59Z2009-11-11T06:53:59ZE60: Big Ben Piece<h3 class="link-title"><a href="http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=4641995">E60: Big Ben Piece</a></h3>
<div class="description"><p>Nice Piece on Big Ben, his growth as a leader, his role in team chemistry, and the rape allegations.</p></div>
http://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/2009/11/11/1125661/e60-big-ben-pieceHighSchoolSteeler2009-11-11T04:15:25Z2009-11-11T04:15:25ZThis was the scene after the game last night - chanting, towel-waving... You really would have...<object height="300" width="400"><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true" /><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always" /><param name="movie" value="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=7541477&server=vimeo.com&show_title=1&show_byline=1&show_portrait=0&color=&fullscreen=1" /><embed src="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=7541477&server=vimeo.com&show_title=1&show_byline=1&show_portrait=0&color=&fullscreen=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" height="300" width="400"></embed></object>Steelers @ Broncos aftermath from Adrian on Vimeo.
<div class="source source-img"><p>This was the scene after the game last night - chanting, towel-waving... You really would have thought you were at Heinz field.</p></div>
http://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/2009/11/10/1125531/this-was-the-scene-after-the-gameacrollet2009-11-10T21:00:01Z2009-11-10T21:00:01ZCoach Mike's Press Conference<h3 class="link-title"><a href="http://pit.scout.com/2/918146.html">Coach Mike's Press Conference</a></h3>
<div class="description"><p>Mike Tomlin's presser is live on pit.scout.com</p></div>
http://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/2009/11/10/1124955/coach-mikes-press-conferenceBostonWahoo