I don't know how many of you have seen this so I thought I'd post it. Apparently Mendehall sent a text message to Ray Rice saying he was going to have a big game and Rice passed this information on to his defense. Why in your first NFL start would you go out of your way to piss off the opposing defense which just happens to be one of the best in the league? I was really looking forward to seeing what Mendenhall could do in this game (which I will be attending) but now I'm worried he just gave them that much more incentive. However part of me doesn't mind the confidence, lets just hope the rookie knows how to back it up. Anyways heres the link to the story....

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3610947

I live in Pennsylvania and somehow the game is not being televised in my area this weekend. Instead they will be showing the Baltimore Ravens and the Cleveland Browns. How this makes any sense at all I have no idea. It's not even a case of where the network has a deal with one of those teams that they have to show their games either. At least if that was the case I'd understand, I'd still be upset but at least have an explanation. I just don't get it. I apologize for my rant but had to let out my frustration somewhere and I know everyone here would understand haha.

I'm sure many of you have either already read about this or seen the video on ESPN, but I still felt the need to post it anyways. This is a sad story, but how great was it for the Steelers organization for one day to set aside everything and give this kid an experience he will never forget. Great story. Just goes to show even further what a class act the Pittsburgh Steelers are. Wacthing this video makes me love these guys even more than I already did before and realize they are just human beings as are you and I.

http://sports.espn.go.com/broadband/video/videopage?categoryId=null&brand=null&videoId=3462278&n8pe6c=3

Pat Kirwan recently chose LaMarr Woodley as one of his 10 players who may be going to their first pro bowl next year. Seems to me like most analysts are high on him, as is everyone else around here including myself. Lets hope he lives up to the expectations that we have for him. I know I think he will.

http://www.nfl.com/news/story;jsessionid=8D029CF9AB2E7D0AE4B373255E89D918?id=09000d5d80893ba8&template=without-video&confirm=true