Somerset native Gohn honored as tennis coach Aug 9, 2007
Gohn attended Saint Vincent College in Latrobe, where he majored in Biology and played on the tennis team from 1994-1998 and again in 2001. His parents are Greg and Gail Gohn of Somerset. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
After forgettable year, Steelers' Taylor regaining starting job Aug 9, 2007
Wednesday was the hottest day of camp yet at Saint Vincent College, with stifling humidity and temperatures in the 90s. With Taylor seemingly locked in at left cornerback, Bryant McFadden and Deshea Townsend continue to compete on the right side. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Steeler Nation, say hello to Steely McBeam Aug 9, 2007
"My first reaction was that if they didn't have one for so long, why do it now? But I've come around. I think it's really good for the new generation of fans," Mr. Drewery, 35, said at the announcement of the name following afternoon practice at Saint Vincent College. "I took pride in the fact that the Steelers didn't need anything but their hard-core fans. No cheerleaders or gimmicks. No Hollywood stuff. Pittsburgh is all about old-school. But now I think this is a good idea.". (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Steelers Notebook: Timmons to get second opinion Aug 9, 2007
Timmons, the team's first-round draft pick, has not practiced in two weeks since the groin was re-injured on the third day of training camp practices at Saint Vincent College. He also missed all the spring drills after the groin was first hit in his first practice after being the 15th player taken in the NFL draft. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Slideshow: Back to work Aug 9, 2007
As the Steelers began their third week of training camp at Saint Vincent College in Latrobe, the man in black was back to work after his first win as head coach of the Steelers. The weekend victory over the New Orleans Saints not only started the pre-season off but also a new era. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Washington could be key player, but, so far, he is dropping the ball Aug 9, 2007
Peter Diana, Post-GazetteReceiver Nate Washington reacts to the heat during the afternoon workouts yesterday at Saint Vincent College. Click photo for larger image. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
PM practice report: August 7 Aug 8, 2007
comDate: Aug 7, 2007 The Pittsburgh Steelers got lucky with the rain for their preseason opener Sunday, but werent as fortunate Tuesday afternoon as they returned to practice here at Saint Vincent College. to read the rest of this story. (SteelCitySports.com)
Steelers Notebook: Faneca, Foote out with injuries Aug 8, 2007
The Steelers were without two of their starters yesterday when they returned to training camp at Saint Vincent College in Latrobe, including Pro Bowl guard Alan Faneca. Faneca sustained "shoulder difficulties? in the opening preseason victory Sunday night against the New Orleans Saints, said coach Mike Tomlin, and was held out of practice for precautionary reasons. Same with inside linebacker Larry Foote (sprained ankle). Quarterback Brian St. Pierre also did not practice because of swelling in... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
No snap decision due as Okobi continues to wait Aug 8, 2007
Peter Diana, Post-Gazette photosSteelers center Chukky Okobi stands with the rest of the offensive line during workouts yesterday at Saint Vincent College in Latrobe ... As the Steelers began their third week of training camp at Saint Vincent College in Latrobe, it still isn't clear if Okobi will end training camp the way he began -- as the starter at center --or if he will be displaced by Mahan, who was Tampa Bay's fifth-round pick in 2003. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Steelers' offense impresses Ward Aug 8, 2007
He complained on the field and off at Saint Vincent College that his quarterbacks have been ignoring him. Roethlisberger told him before the game he would be a prime target and he delivered with catches of 55 and 18 yards on the first scoring drive, and four total for 99 yards in the first half. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Kirwan: Under Tomlin, Steelers will still be Steelers Aug 6, 2007
A day at Saint Vincent College watching the 2007 Steelers prepare for the season under new head coach Mike Tomlin and it just looked like a tough, hard-nosed, blue-collar football team getting ready to make a playoff run. Pittsburgh is used to winning, and over the past five seasons the team has averaged 10 wins a year. (NFL.com)
PM practice report: Aug. 2 Aug 4, 2007
comDate: Aug 2, 2007 The Pittsburgh Steelers held their first night practice at the newly dedicated Chuck Noll Field here at Saint Vincent College Thursday, but it was a less-than-spirited effort. to read the rest of this story. (SteelCitySports.com)
Tomlin ready for his much-anticipated debut Aug 4, 2007
Before now, only those who have made the trek to Saint Vincent College have been able to see Tomlin in action. Like any other NFL coach, he will play his starters for only about a quarter tomorrow, although quarterback Ben Roethlisberger will get less time and rookie outside linebacker LaMarr Woodley and some others more. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Slideshow: Camp Tomlin Day 12 Aug 4, 2007
Up to now, only those who have made the trek to Saint Vincent College have been able to see Tomlin in action. And post-gazette. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Steelers Training Camp Video: The Emperor's New Field Aug 3, 2007
Chuck Noll Field -- the name for the new football home for Saint Vincent College -- was officially dedicated with a late afternoon ceremony that featured Steelers chairman Dan Rooney, team president Art Rooney II, several former Steelers players and former running back coach Dick Hoak, who retired after the 2006 season. Mac users. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Steelers dedicate Chuck Noll Field today Aug 3, 2007
The Steelers and Saint Vincent College will dedicate the school's new Chuck Noll Field today in a ceremony before practice. Steelers alumni also will be on hand as team president Art Rooney and Saint Vincent Archabbot Douglas Nowicki and President Jim Towey conduct the ceremony at 4:55 p.m. in honor of the Steelers' hall of Fame coach. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Steelers training camp: Blocking out more game time Colon's goal Aug 3, 2007
John Heller, Post-GazetteA young fans gets Deshea Townsend to sign his book after evening drills -- the first -- at the newly dedicated Chuck Noll Field at Saint Vincent College. Click photo for larger image. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Steelers Notebook: Tomlin traveled I-35W bridge Aug 3, 2007
John Heller, Post-GazetteChancellor Archabbot Douglas Nowicki, center, leads the crowd in prayer at the dedication of Chuck Noll Field yesterday at Saint Vincent College in Latrobe ... " Parker out Running back Willie Parker had his left knee heavily bandaged with ice as he walked off the practice field yesterday morning and said he would not play in Sunday's Hall of Fame Game in Canton, Ohio. Parker said he did not know when he would return to practice, but indicated the injury was nothing... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
First Polamalu, now Keisel as Steelers seek to disguise defense Aug 2, 2007
The Steelers will hold the second of their two evening practices Thursday, this one at the new Chuck Noll Field at Saint Vincent College. The 1,500-seat stadium will be dedicated before the practice starts at 5:30 p.m.. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Steelers Notebook: Roethlisberger gets break from the rigors of camp Aug 2, 2007
Matt Freed, Post-Gazette photosIan Costanzo of Irwin holds Jason Molinaro, 8, of Plum on his shoulders to get a view of the Steelers before the start of camp yesterday at Saint Vincent College ... One Hall of Famer will help honor another today when golfing great Arnold Palmer joins officials from the Steelers and Saint Vincent College to dedicate the school's new Chuck Noll Field tomorrow in a ceremony before practice ... The field, where the Steelers have practiced the past 41 summers, also... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
WR Wilson looking for more footballs his way Aug 2, 2007
Matt Freed, Post-Gazette Cedrick Wilson tosses the ball at training camp yesterday at Saint Vincent College. Click photo for larger image. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Willie Parker's goal is to be like LaDainian Tomlinson, only better Aug 1, 2007
"I want to be better than L.T.," Parker proclaimed yesterday between the Steelers' double practices at Saint Vincent College. "L.T. can do all that stuff. He's like a role model to me. I look up to this guy. I just want to do what he does.". (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Steelers Notebook: Reed's kick gives team a break Aug 1, 2007
Yet, as kicks go at training camp, few carried more pressure than the 42-yarder from the right hash Jeff Reed lined up yesterday at 4:28 p.m. in a broiling sun at Saint Vincent College ... A player pushes a sled in front of fans and the time clock during afternoon workouts yesterday at Saint Vincent College in Latrobe ... "I feel he did a lot to open up minority hiring in the league when he got to San Francisco," Nunn said as he watched the Steelers practice at Saint Vincent College. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Barlow Working Hard To Stay In Steelers Plans Jul 31, 2007
And like his time at the University of , it's been an uphill battle all the way during training camp sessions this past week at Saint Vincent College in Latrobe, Pa. "Personally, it's been a little tough for me, but sometimes you've got to swallow your pride,'' Barlow said. "And it can be a humbling experience, but I can't forget that hard work is what got me where I'm at today. (PittInsiders.com)
PM practice report: July 30 Jul 31, 2007
comDate: Jul 30, 2007 Apparently Brian St. Pierres parents were in town today as St. Pierre was given two opportunities to run a two-minute offense Monday afternoon at Saint Vincent College. to read the rest of this story. (SteelCitySports.com)
Steelers Training Camp Video: Week 2 Begins Jul 31, 2007
"I want to be better than L.T.," Parker proclaimed yesterday between the Steelers' double practices at Saint Vincent College. "Willie Parker has a chance to be great because he's willing to identify what he needs to work on, and he's doing it," coach Mike Tomlin said. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Steelers Notebook: Reid, Holmes back on returns Jul 31, 2007
Peter Diana, Post-Gazette photosReceiver Dallas Baker holds on to the ball as Troy Polamalu defends yesterday at afternoon workouts at Saint Vincent College in Latrobe. Click photo for larger image. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Steelers Notebook: Defense bests offense in 'fun' goal-line drill Jul 30, 2007
Coach Mike Tomlin decided to end his first week of training camp at Saint Vincent College in Latrobe with some excitement, conducting a full-scale best-of-seven goal-line drill that included chicanery, confusion and maybe even some collusion. "We had a little fun out there," Tomlin said. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Barlow dealing with unfamiliar situation Jul 30, 2007
Still, after one week of training camp at Saint Vincent College in Latrobe, it hasn't made it any easier on Barlow. "I'm going out there playing, man," said Barlow, who rushed for 2,324 yards and 20 touchdowns in just 15 starts at Pitt. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Steelers Notebook: Defensive backs throwing big hits; Ward not thrilled Jul 29, 2007
But perhaps what really upset Ward, a four-time Pro Bowl receiver, is that none of the Steelers coaches said anything about the defensive backs trying to rough up the receivers during yesterday's afternoon practice at Saint Vincent College in Latrobe. So Ward did it himself, coming across the field to challenge Smith and the defensive backs for their aggressive behavior. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Training Camp: Clark locked in competition again Jul 29, 2007
They even went so far as to anoint Clark the starter heading to training camp, and have spent the first week at Saint Vincent College rotating him every other series with Smith in the first-team defense ... "We're trying to make that pretty even, and get Ty what we can get him in there. The first day, just because we had to have someone in there, we put Ryan in there, but we kind of look at those guys as pretty even right now and let them battle it out. Safety Tyrone Carter, top, wrestles with... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Steelers Notebook: It happened one night -- Ben looking sharp Jul 28, 2007
" Well-deserved breather Tomlin eased up on his team for the first time. He extended their curfew last night after practice and canceled this morning's scheduled 90-minute practice at Saint Vincent College. Although the players still must attend meetings this morning, it's the first time they will not have two daily practices since their first Tuesday morning. They will have a two-hour practice starting at 2:55 p.m. that is open to the public. "It's good to throw the guys a bone now and then,"... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Tomlin stressing contact in Steelers' first week of camp Jul 27, 2007
The first morning practice Tuesday featured all-out hitting in full pads, something last seen so early in camp when Chuck Noll was the coach and, fittingly, the Steelers now practice on the newly named Chuck Noll Field at Saint Vincent College. There was an entire practice devoted Wednesday to special teams, with five or six more such practices on the way. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Timmons sidelined by groin injury Jul 27, 2007
It happened yesterday morning at Saint Vincent College in Latrobe when he made a juggling interception of a pass thrown by Charlie Batch, eventually cradling the ball to his chest as he was falling to the ground. It was a play that demonstrated the agility and athletic talent possessed by Timmons, and the reason he was the 15th player selected overall in the National Football League draft. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Steelers camp preview Jul 26, 2007
Site: Saint Vincent College Location: Latrobe, Pa. First practice: July 24 2006 record: 8-8. (ESPN -- Football News)
Steelers Notebook: Special teams get new voice, a ton of attention Jul 26, 2007
Former coordinator Kevin Gilbride had his quarterbacks do that often at Saint Vincent College in the summer of 1999, which prompted an old scout to note wryly back then that, when you practice throwing into garbage cans, you get good at throwing into garbage cans. Copyright. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Former backup linebacker special teams ace James Harrison gets his shot at big role Jul 26, 2007
Matt Freed, Post-Gazette James Harrison fights through a block during drills at Steelers training camp yesterday at Saint Vincent College in Latrobe. Click photo for larger image. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Slideshow: Camp Tomlin ... And the work begins Jul 25, 2007
Mike Tomlin's first practice as the Steelers' head coach proved more than its billing when he put the team through what many believe was the most physical practice session at Saint Vincent College since the days of Chuck Noll. Even former linebacker Levon Kirkland who was with Cowher from the get-go agreed it was rogh going. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Steelers move practice indoors Jul 25, 2007
The move disappointed hundreds of fans who turned out to watch the new coach's first practice open to the public at Saint Vincent College. The Steelers, scheduled to start practice at 2:55 p.m., started at 3:30 p.m. indoors, which was closed to fans. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Steelers Notebook: Roethlisberger ready to prove last season a fluke Jul 25, 2007
" Whistling through practice Whistles are making a comeback on NFL training camp practice fields, and they may have made their first appearance at Saint Vincent College. Whistles have been a part of football practices since football and whistles were invented. They're so important to the game that they are banned from stadiums. But the staffs of Chuck Noll and Bill Cowher didn't use whistles in practices. Noll or his coaches would scream out something if they wanted someone's attention. The air... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Offseason news, notes Jul 24, 2007
CAMP CALENDAR: Players report to Saint Vincent College in Latrobe, Pa. July 23 with the first practice July 24. (USA Today -- Sports)
Camp Tomlin / Day One: Polamalu signs 5-year extension Jul 24, 2007
Peter Diana, Post-Gazette photosTroy Polamalu is all smiles during running drills in Steelers training camp yesterday at Saint Vincent College in Latrobe ... Where: Saint Vincent College, Latrobe ... The deal was reported just before the Steelers took the practice field at Saint Vincent College yesterday afternoon for the first time under new coach Mike Tomlin. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
STEELERS VIDEO: The Run Test Jul 24, 2007
After all the talk of how tough his training camp would be, new coach Mike Tomlin turned soft on his very first day at Saint Vincent College in Latrobe. Mac users. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Steelers Notebook: Tomlin not so tough on first day Jul 24, 2007
Peter Diana, Post-Gazette Steelers first-round draft pick Lawrence Timmons checks in to camp yesterday at Saint Vincent College in Latrobe ... After all the talk of how tough his training camp would be, new coach Mike Tomlin turned soft on his very first day at Saint Vincent College in Latrobe ... The Steelers' second practice today is the first one open to the public, scheduled to start at 2:55 p.m. at Saint Vincent College. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
This year's offense is a Big Ben production Jul 23, 2007
The Steelers' quarterback, however, helped write what could be a more profound script this year and it will make its debut in summer stock this week at Saint Vincent College in Latrobe. Roethlisberger helped rewrite the Steelers' offensive playbook, in collaboration with Bruce Arians, the Steelers' new coordinator. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
As a coach, Tomlin is said to have the gift Jul 23, 2007
Where: Saint Vincent College, Latrobe. First preseason game: 8 p.m., Aug. 5 vs. New Orleans in Canton, Ohio. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
No-nonsense Tomlin looks forward to camp Jul 22, 2007
In his first training camp, Bill Cowher stopped practice in the middle one day, gathered his players around him and screamed at them so loud his words could be heard on the hillside around Saint Vincent College. Mike Tomlin seems ready to continue the tradition tomorrow when his first Steelers team reports to training camp in Latrobe. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Ron Cook: Roethlisberger the key man Jul 22, 2007
Amid all of the uncertainty surrounding the Steelers as they prepare to gather at Saint Vincent College tomorrow for the start of training camp -- and there's plenty involving the offensive linemen, outside linebackers, cornerbacks and even the new head coach with the 0-0 record -- one question looms largest. Will Big Ben throw the ball to the right team this season. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
What every fan needs to know ... Jul 22, 2007
Saint Vincent College, Route 30, Latrobe, the Steelers' 41st summer at the school and their second when Rolling Rock beer won't be brewed in Latrobe ... Take Route 30 East about 15 miles to the Saint Vincent College sign on the right and turn left at the traffic light ... They are open free to the public only in the afternoon, normally between 2:55 and 5 p.m. All practices are scheduled at Saint Vincent College, except for two night practices, at 7 p.m. Friday at Latrobe Stadium and 5:30 p.m.... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Five pressing topics Jul 22, 2007
The site remains the same as the previous 40 years, at Saint Vincent College in Latrobe, but the atmosphere for the Steelers will be markedly different as they report to training camp tomorrow under new head coach Mike Tomlin. Here are five of the more pressing topics as they go to work. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Steelers training camp will have a job fair atmosphere Jul 21, 2007
Training camp has been rarely like this, at least not recently, because the Steelers report to Saint Vincent College Monday with more starting jobs open than they've had in years. There are three openings on the offensive line and two in the secondary. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Tomlin stresses new 'D' for Steelers: discipline Jul 20, 2007
" Those days are gone. Good riddance. That doesn't mean Tomlin won't be smart at Saint Vincent College. He's not going to burn his team out in the brutal heat and humidity of July and August. There will be special-teams work and walk-throughs on at least half of those scheduled two-a-days. And, as the new boss noted, though he put a lot of time and thought into his rugged practice demands and is happy with the schedule, "We understand that we have to be light on our feet and things will have to... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Steelers Camp 2007: Mike Tomlin outlines a grueling first camp schedule Jul 20, 2007
Where: Saint Vincent College, Latrobe ... " There's also no day off for the roster of 86 players over the first two weeks of practices at Saint Vincent College. "It's not going to be comfortable when we play on Sunday and have to come back and play on Thursday night on the road," Tomlin said. Indeed, the Steelers play Jacksonville at home Dec. 16 and four days later, have another game at St. Louis. "But guess what. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Faneca says this Steelers' camp will be his last Jul 19, 2007
Alan Faneca said today he will report to the Steelers training camp on time Monday but that it will be his final summer at Saint Vincent College in Latrobe. "I'll be there. I don't think I'll have bells on, but I'll be there," Faneca said from his home in Louisiana. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
NFL camp capsules Jul 18, 2007
WHERE: Saint Vincent College, Latrobe, Pa. HELLO: RB Kevan Barlow (FA/San Francisco), OL Sean Mahan (FA/Tampa Bay), LB Lawrence Timmons (1st round/FSU). (AZCentral -- Sports)
Polamalu close to signing Jul 18, 2007
Where: Saint Vincent College, Latrobe ... NOTES -- The Steelers expect to have more rookie draft picks under contract this week as they approach Monday's reporting date for training camp at Saint Vincent College in Latrobe. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Collier: Stupidity never really has an offseason Jul 15, 2007
National Football League training camps will be opening as early as next weekend, including the one at Saint Vincent College, which means that players are now down to a precious few hours when they can still get arrested without officially becoming "a distraction.". I'm not looking for a flurry of last-minute hi-jinks, mostly because it's been a relatively slow summer, criminally speaking, probably because many of the fellas are mildly despondent over the demise of NFL Europe, as am I. It's not... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
SUNDAY NORTH: St. Vincent, Petruska good fit Jul 15, 2007
Where Petruska is today is part of Saint Vincent College history. At 25, Petruska recently became the first full-time assistant coach in the history of the women's basketball program at Saint Vincent. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Spectators will find changes at Steelers training camp Jul 13, 2007
Saint Vincent College is preparing for its 41st consecutive season as host of the Steelers' training camp, and a few changes will take effect for fans coming to watch coach Mike Tomlin begin his first NFL campaign ... "When the temperature starts to rise and the humidity goes up, we know it's time to kick off Steelers football at Saint Vincent," said Saint Vincent College president Jim Towey. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
PG East: St. Vincent coach starting football team from scratch Jul 12, 2007
At Saint Vincent College, the clock is ticking. literally. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
NFL training camp dates Jul 4, 2007
PITTSBURGH: Saint Vincent College, Latrobe, Pa. both July 23. (News & Observer -- Sports)
The latest in Steelers news: Jul 1, 2007
All Steelers are scheduled to report to Training Camp at Saint Vincent College in Latrobe, Pa ... " Sounds to me like they're waiting for Carter to sign the contract and make it official. (--j.w.) MONDAY, MARCH 26, 6:50 a.m. * This is strange. ESPN.com has no news of Tyrone Carter's alleged signing with the Chicago Bears. A Google update of ESPN's report was sent to me via e-mail, but there was no story behind the link this morning. The Chicago Tribune reported the alleged signing, but credited... (SteelCitySports.com)
Piano fest inspires musicality in young pianists Jun 30, 2007
Tomislav Dimov of Pennsylvania's Saint Vincent College tutors a violin and a piano student in chamber music ... Tomislav Dimov, a violinist, conductor and professor at Saint Vincent College in Pennsylvania, the United States, gave chamber master classes. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
Court bars suit against faith-based plan Jun 26, 2007
"It's also a repudiation of the kind of secular extremism that ruled the public square for decades," said Towey, now president of Saint Vincent College in Latrobe, Pa. "It's a bad day for the First Amendment. The Supreme Court just put a big dent in the wall of separation between church and state," said Ralph G. Neas, president of People For the American Way Foundation, a liberal-oriented group. (Yahoo News -- Politics)
Big Ben trying to put accident behind him Jun 13, 2007
Roethlisberger's accident came days after the Steelers received their Super Bowl rings, then closed down their spring training until they would report to Saint Vincent College in Latrobe. Not only did he report on time to camp, but he played briefly in their first preseason game Aug. 12 in Arizona. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)