Pitt 19, West Virginia 15 Nov 29, 2008
Black Friday quickly turned into a Shady Day for the Pitt football team, as sophomore tailback LeSean McCoy practically willed the Panthers into the end zone for a touchdown in the final minute to give Pitt a gut-wrenching 19-15 win against West Virginia in the 101st Backyard Brawl Friday at Heinz Field. had nine carries for 55 yards in the game-winning drive, including a one-yard scoring burst with 52 seconds remaining, and finished with a career-best 183 yards and two touchdowns on 33 carries. (PittInsiders.com)
Notes, Quotes And Anecdotes Nov 29, 2008
Pitt celebrates another win against WVU.. to read the rest of this story. (PittInsiders.com)
Again late pass fails, WVU drops second straight 'Brawl' Nov 29, 2008
PITTSBURGHMuch like last year, West Virginia was left to throw to Wes Lyons in the end zone with much the same result as Pitt took its second straight "Backyard Brawl," Friday, 19-15, before 63,019 at Heinz Field. To continue reading this article you must be a member. (West Virginia Sports -- Rivals.com)
GAME REPORT: Pittsburgh 19, West Virginia 15 Nov 29, 2008
11/29/2008 - 6:29 AM - Click reload often for latest version. Derek Kinder 30 yard pass from Bill Stull (Panthers 6, Mountaineers 0). (USA Today -- Sports)
Pitt-WVU still a big game Nov 29, 2008
Today the Panthers take on West Virginia at Heinz Field, and there's never a shortage of motivation for the Backyard Brawl. To continue reading this article you must be a member. (Pittsburgh Sports -- Rivals.com)
Once again, Pitt is king of the backyard Nov 29, 2008
Matt Freed/Post-Gazette Pitt's T.J. Porter, left, and Mike Toerper jump into the stands after defeating West Virginia, 19-15, in the Backyard Brawl yesterday at Heinz Field ... Pitt rallied to win the 101st Backyard Brawl yesterday, defeating West Virginia 19-15 in a thriller at Heinz Field ... He made the trip to Heinz Field with friends, including Michael R. Jones and Amber Spiers. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
34 charged with underage drinking Nov 29, 2008
State police cited 34 people for underage drinking in the parking lots of Heinz Field yesterday. Four of them were 17 or younger. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
WVU's loss to Pitt hands Big East title to Cincinnati Nov 29, 2008
LeSean McCoy scored twice in the fourth quarter, as Pittsburgh dashed West Virginia's Big East title hopes with a 19-15 win in the 101st edition of the "Backyard Brawl" at Heinz Field. McCoy ran for a career-high 183 yards for Pittsburgh (8-3, Big East 4-2), which bounced back from a loss to Cincinnati last week to win for the third time in its last four tries. (FOX23.com, OK)
Steelers: Offensive left tackle Starks relishes high-impact, late-season games Nov 29, 2008
His assignment tomorrow against the Patriots, who have beaten the Steelers six of the past seven times they've played including two AFC championship games at Heinz Field, dovetails with the start of the homestretch. Players are schooled to say that all games are important, but the contest with the Patriots carries some extra sizzle. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Ramblers take on Clairton tonight Nov 28, 2008
But a better analogy for tonight s PIAA Class A quarterfinal playoff game between Windber and Clairton might be David vs. Goliath (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Pitt Must Contain Pat White Nov 28, 2008
The 101st Backyard Brawl, Pitt (7-3, 3-2) versus West Virginia (7-3, 4-1) Friday at noon at Heinz Field, it doesn't get any better than this. And it doesn't get any more important for the football program. (PittInsiders.com)
Pitt ready to face down WVU in the Brawl Nov 28, 2008
Pitt's loss to Cincinnati last week is in the past, and now the Panthers are focused on West Virginia as they prepare for the 101st Backyard Brawl at Heinz Field tomorrow. To continue reading this article you must be a member. (Pittsburgh Sports -- Rivals.com)
Coaching fraternity becoming less gray Nov 28, 2008
" More for Zmijanac Aliquippa football coach Mike Zmijanac won his third WPIAL championship Saturday when the Quips defeated Beaver Falls, 8-6, in the Class AA title game. But really, it's his sixth WPIAL championship. Zmijanac is one of the few coaches who have won championships in two different sports. As Aliquippa's basketball coach, he won three WPIAL championships, in 1998, 2000 and 2003. He gave up the basketball job a few years ago. Zmijanac also has two PIAA titles to his credit -- one... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Panthers, Mountaineers make a good match Nov 28, 2008
At noon today, the two teams will meet at Heinz Field in the 101st edition of the Backyard Brawl, and this time around, realistically, there isn't anything major on the line for either ... Matchup: Pitt (7-3, 3-2 in the Big East Conference) vs. West Virginia (7-3, 4-1), today, Heinz Field, noon. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
The value of athletics (Today) Nov 28, 2008
His team was considered the underdogs against the Gateway Gators last Saturday at Heinz Field but went on to win the WPIAL Class AAAA championship and has a shot at a state title ... Jimmy described the atmosphere in the Heinz Field locker room as "electric," and added that being the underdog gave his team increased drive and determination. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Blackhawks Flying Blind (Today) Nov 28, 2008
Pam Panchak Pam Panchak/Post-Gazette Bethel Park''s Alex Baroffio and Bre Ford bump hips celebrate after beating Gateway in the WPIAL Class AAAA Championship game at Heinz Field Saturday, November 22, 2008 ... You play at Heinz Field and then the following week in a high school stadium, sometimes without much of a crowd. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
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Heinz Field will host the 101st meeting between the universities founded 70 miles apart. To continue reading this article you must be a member. (West Virginia Sports -- Rivals.com)
Preview: WVU - Pitt Nov 27, 2008
White's last stop at Heinz field was one of the best games of career, when he and running back Steve Slaton each ran for more than 200 yards. Last season Pitt slowed down the vaunted running attack of West Virginia by stacking the box and tackling well. (BlueGoldNews.com)
Stewart: Colorado loss turning point for WVU Nov 27, 2008
" With six victories in seven games since, Stewart's Mountaineers (7-3, 4-1 Big East) confront Wannstedt's Panthers (7-3, 3-2) at noon tomorrow in Heinz Field. It constitutes another critical speed bump in West Virginia's quest for a fifth consecutive New Year's Day bowl. Sure, it's the 101st Brawl, ever meaningful to this man from New Martinsville, W.Va. But he reaffirms that football is a game, and life is represented in the note he prepared to read his team about a cancer-stricken young fan... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Wannstedt: Signature win morphed into curse Nov 27, 2008
That is one reason he is looking forward to tomorrow when the two teams meet at Heinz Field in the 101st Backyard Brawl ... "But to win against West Virginia with the 101st meeting between two great teams, it is important. No matter what the records are, no matter what is at stake, it is still the Backyard Brawl on national television and [the seniors] last game at Heinz Field -- I couldn't ask for anything more.". (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
PG South/East/West/North: It's time for change (Yesterday) Nov 27, 2008
But when the site is Heinz Field with its natural grass surface, it's time to rethink the situation ... The fact the surface at Heinz Field wasn't covered between the Steelers-Bengals game last Thursday and the WPIAL finals Saturday is a head-scratcher no matter what WPIAL officials said ... That brings us to the question: If not Heinz Field, then where. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Wannstedt helps Pitt corral its local talent (Yesterday) Nov 27, 2008
" True, Ohio State snagged Terrelle Pryor from Jeannette. West Virginia and Penn State, moreover, haven't gone completely bereft of players from the WPIAL, City League or area schools from Erie to Johnstown. The overall figures, though, do appear to show a Pitt uptick. The Panthers (7-3, 3-2 Big East) will trot out more locally bred starters onto Heinz Field at noon Friday than West Virginia (7-3, 4-1) and Penn State have combined to play regularly this fall: nine Panthers against four... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
PG South: Bethel Park's plan -- Just make plays (Yesterday) Nov 27, 2008
Pam Panchak/Post-Gazette Bethel Park's Lyle Marsh tries to get away from Gateway's Dorian Bell in the first half of the WPIAL Class AAAA final Saturday at Heinz Field ... 3 yards per game through the WPIAL semifinals, but his worst fears materialized with so much at stake at Heinz Field. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
McCoy intends to return to Pitt for junior season Nov 26, 2008
"Everyone keeps trying to push that idea, that this is my last game at Heinz Field. I'm not going anywhere," McCoy told the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette on Tuesday before word of his decision spread. "There is a lot of stuff I have to prove and the thing is, I don't think I've done enough here at this university and there is a lot of stuff I have to achieve here. "It is something I want to squash and get it over with and not have to talk about it because I am kind of getting a little fed up with it. (ESPN -- College Football News)
Pittpourri: Game eleven Nov 26, 2008
The 101st Backyard Brawl will be held on Friday at Heinz Field. The game will be the final home contest for Pitt seniors like Derek Kinder, and here is a collection of notes, numbers, and notables from the matchup. (Pittsburgh Sports -- Rivals.com)
McCoy opts to stay put Nov 26, 2008
But yesterday, as Pitt (7-3, 3-2 Big East) prepared to play West Virginia (7-3, 4-1) Friday in the 101st edition of the Backyard Brawl, McCoy was asked if it would be his last game at Heinz Field in a Panthers uniform ... "Everyone keeps trying to push that idea that this is my last game at Heinz Field. I'm not going anywhere," McCoy said ... " THE 101ST BACKYARD BRAWL West Virginia vs. Pitt Noon Friday, Heinz Field TV: WTAE First published on November 26, 2008 at 12:00 am Online: Print:... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Backyard Brawl Games Can Make History Nov 25, 2008
And when (7-3, 3-2) and (7-3, 3-1) meet in the 101st edition of the annual Backyard Brawl Friday at noon at Heinz Field with a national broadcast by ABC-TV, it could be just as memorable ... National Television and my last game at Heinz Field, I couldn't ask for anything more ... And this season's game Friday at noon at Heinz Field has a chance to be just as memorable as last year. (PittInsiders.com)
Pitt Football: Panthers' defense must contain White Nov 25, 2008
" NOTES -- Pitt's only injury is defensive tackle Tommie Duhart (ankle). ... Freshman cornerback Antwuan Reed could see more playing time this week as Ricky Gary and Jovani Chappel have continued to struggle. ... Heinz Field has been re-sodded in the wake of the four WPIAL playoff games on Saturday. Paul Zeise can be reached at . First published on November 25, 2008 at 12:00 am Online: Print: Copyright ?1997 - PG Publishing Co., Inc. All Rights Reserved.. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Brawl probably McCoy's home finale Nov 25, 2008
Of the many, varied reasons to devote 3 1/2 hours of your holiday weekend to watching what should be a fascinating Pitt-West Virginia game Friday, this might be at the top of the list: It is one final chance to see LeSean McCoy tote the pig on the Heinz Field lawn. What a joy it has been the past two seasons watching McCoy, arguably Pitt's best running back since Tony Dorsett, apologies to future NFL Hall of Famer Curtis Martin. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
WVU Football: Mountaineers looking for retaliation, but no revenge at the Backyard Brawl Nov 25, 2008
What if the 101st Brawl's outcome hinged on his foot at hometown Heinz Field ... " NOTES -- McAfee, who only 28 games ago became a punter at the coaches' request, yesterday was named one of three finalists for the Ray Guy Award for punting, to be awarded Dec. 11. The other two: Utah's Lou Sakoda and Oklahoma State's Matt Fodge. ... Patrick White, after rushing for 200 yards at Louisville to establish a major-college career high for rushing quarterbacks (4,292 and counting) and accounting for... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Friday Night Lights Nov 24, 2008
Gateway Bell scored a 1-yard touchdown on a fourth-and-goal play, but Bethel Park pulled off a 10-6 upset over Gateway in the Western Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic League Class AAAA title game at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh. The Black Hawks (13-0) won their first WPIAL football title by getting a solid effort from their running game. (Bucknuts.com)
Royal Review: Louisville Nov 24, 2008
Our BCS hopes, to me, are very much alive, but West Virginia must take care of business at Heinz Field on Friday. I work in Pittsburgh and we employ several Pitt graduates, and they thoroughly enjoy coming into my office and lifting my 2008 Fiesta Bowl Championship mug and turning it around to highlight the December 1, 2007 score Pitt 13 West Virginia 9. (BlueGoldNews.com)
Difficult loss kills Panthers' dreams Nov 24, 2008
" Ahhh, yes, West Virginia (7-3, 4-1 Big East) -- it's true that nothing can get a team back up after a heartbreaking loss better than a game against its most bitter rival. At least that is what Pitt's coaches are banking on. The Mountaineers and Panthers will play the 101st edition of the Backyard Brawl Friday at Heinz Field. There is no doubt losing the Cincinnati game, and with it losing any chance of winning the Big East title, was devastating; but as McKillop said, the Panthers (7-3, 3-2)... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
WVU Football: They are all 'Eers in this family (Today) Nov 24, 2008
"The two brothers, same team -- that would be so big," Berry said in a quiet moment the other day, away from the shadows of this 101st Brawl Friday at Heinz Field between West Virginia (7-3) and Pitt (7-3), which has dropped from the national rankings. "Not just for football and this team, but for my family, you know? "It's kind of strange [to be apart. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
It's time for Steelers' Reed to get his due (Today) Nov 24, 2008
Peter Diana/Post-Gazette Jeff Reed celebrates with Paul Ernster after kicking a field goal in the fourth quarter against the Bengals Thursday at Heinz Field ... Not even the slippery surface at Heinz Field, the bane of all kickers ... A 44-yard field goal against the Miami Dolphins in the muck and goo at Heinz Field last year, the first game played on a new sod surface that became water-logged from heavy rains and a broken tarp. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Gateway grounded Nov 24, 2008
Despite being undefeated at 12-0 themselves, Metheny's Bethel Park Black Hawks were a decided underdog against top-seeded Gateway (12-1, No. 4 in RivalsHigh 100) in Saturday's WPIAL (District 7) Class AAAA championship at Heinz Field. Yet it was those same Black Hawks who walked off the field with the school's first-ever football championship trophy, after a 10-6 win. (Prep Sports Sports -- Rivals.com)
Broken play leads Clairton to WPIAL Class A title Nov 24, 2008
PITTSBURGH Monaca head coach Sam Cercone told his team that the key to beating top-seeded Clairton on Saturday in the WPIAL (District 7) Class A Championship at Heinz Field was to stop the big play that Clairton had become known for this season. Monaca did just that the entire game. (Prep Sports Sports -- Rivals.com)
Peter KingMONDAY MORNING QB Nov 24, 2008
The stories as I saw them, going back to my trip Thursday night to see the Steelers and Bengals at Heinz Field. PITTSBURGH -- , leader. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NFL)
Windber coaches watch Clairton win Nov 23, 2008
Their speed is phenomenal, head coach Phil DeMarco said. Their defense flies to the ball. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Heinz Field to receive new layer of grass Sunday Nov 23, 2008
ESPN - Heinz Field will get new layer of grass after span of six games in seven days ... Heinz Field will get new layer of grass after span of six games in seven days ... Heinz Field will get new layer of grass after span of six games in seven days. (ESPN -- Football News)
Orange Crushed Nov 23, 2008
"It was a nice play on their part, and he lunged at him and fell down, and that was the one touchdown. And the other one we just didn't get the safety () over the top.'' The Bearcats neutralized Pitt's hard-charging defensive front by running quick slants, shovel passes and quarterback draws. Also, Pike rolled away from the pressure and made accurate throws, including a four-yard touchdown pass to at the back of the end zone that made it 14-7 just before halftime. It was Goodman's 22nd career... (PittInsiders.com)
Refs won't blow more calls? All bets are off Nov 23, 2008
Depending on which sportsbook professional you believe, between $100 million and $500 million was wagered worldwide on last Sunday's game between the San Diego Chargers and Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field. I bring this up because of the controversial conclusion to the game, won by the Steelers, 11-10. (Nola.com -- Sports)
White, WVU Run Past Cards Nov 23, 2008
" West Virginias defense gave up 474 yards on the afternoon, but more than made up for that with five takeaways. We did have good numbers, but we also had a big number in turnovers, lamented Kragthorpe. You cant turn it over five times because youre just killing yourself. The win is the first for West Virginia at Louisville since a 30-21 win at the old Cardinal Stadium in 1989. The Mountaineers are now 32-7 with White as the starting quarterback, and leads the all-time... (BlueGoldNews.com)
Class A: One pop of offense wins Clairton the title Nov 23, 2008
The explosive Bears offense, bottled up for almost all of the WPIAL Class A championship game against Monaca at Heinz Field, connected on a 71-yard touchdown pass from Troy Webb to Deontae Howard late in the third quarter to earn a 12-6 victory against the Indians (11-2). The win gave Clairton (13-0) its second WPIAL title in three years and advanced the Bears to the PIAA quarterfinals against Windber (9-3) Friday at Johnstown High School. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Cincinnati holds off Panthers Nov 23, 2008
The Panthers also must regroup quickly because they only have five days to prepare for the annual Backyard Brawl Friday against West Virginia (7-3, 4-1) at Heinz Field. The Mountaineers still have an outside shot of winning the Big East but would need to win their final two games and then root for the Orange to upset the Bearcats. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Class AA: Safety lifts Aliquippa to crown Nov 23, 2008
Lake Fong/Post-Gazette Aliquippa's Gerode Carry breaks up a pass intended for Beaver Falls' Todd Thomas in the first half of the WPIAL Class AA championship yesterday at Heinz Field ... That turned out to be the winning points as Aliquippa upset Beaver Falls, 8-6, in the WPIAL Class AA championship at Heinz Field. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
26 cited for underage drinking at Heinz Field Nov 23, 2008
State police cited 26 individuals, including 14 juveniles, for underage drinking in a Heinz Field parking lot yesterday morning. The WPIAL football championships were taking place at the North Shore stadium. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Class AAAA: Bethel Park captures 1st championship Nov 23, 2008
Bethel Park shook the world of WPIAL football last night, knocking off Gateway, 10-6, in the Class AAAA championship at Heinz Field. Bethel Park, a team whose best players hope to maybe play in the Ivy League, used a tremendous defensive effort and an efficient running game to turn back Gateway, the Post-Gazette's No. 1-ranked team in the WPIAL and PIAA since the second week of the season. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Class AAA: First-half set up T-J's 3rd title in row Nov 23, 2008
Pam Panchak/Post-Gazette The Jaguars celebrate their fourth title in five years yesterday at Heinz Field ... Every time someone gets a little nerve about them, saunters into Heinz Field with the notion that they're going to stand and slug it out with Thomas Jefferson, an invariable result remains after the final whistle -- the Jaguars batter, hammer and bruise teams until they are the ones walking off the field holding a trophy above their heads ... With what has become a signature workman-like... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Mountaineers, White run amok against Louisville Nov 23, 2008
"Pitt is Pitt," defensive tackle Scooter Berry was saying moments after a 35-21 dispatching of host Louisville at Papa John's Cardinal Stadium, beginning the countdown until the 101st rivalry rendition Friday at Heinz Field. "It's the Backyard Brawl. We lost last year. It's still going to have the same tenacity built up in all our players.". (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
WVU wins, White sets NCAA mark (Yesterday) Nov 23, 2008
West Virginia plays Friday at Heinz Field in the 101st Backyard Brawl with Pitt, which upended the Mountaineers' national-championship-game aspirations last December with a 13-9 upset. More details in tomorrow's Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Bouchette on the Steelers: Steelers keep it in their pocket while others go "Hog" wild (Today) Nov 23, 2008
Too often, however, the use of replay gets it wrong, such as what happened last Sunday in Heinz Field. Referee Scott Green and his crew made the right call on Troy Polamalu's 12-yard fumble return for a touchdown. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
High School Notebook: Beaver Falls' Matsook has run-in after defeat (Today) Nov 23, 2008
Lake Fong/Post-Gazette Clairton players celebrate their 12-6 victory against Monaca in the WPIAL Class A championship yesterday at Heinz Field. Beaver Falls coach Ryan Matsook obviously was upset at an 8-6 loss to Aliquippa in the WPIAL Class AA championship yesterday at Heinz Field ... At the start of the Class A final, the surface at Heinz Field was almost totally covered with snow. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Steelers' home getting new grass for stretch run Nov 23, 2008
Pittsburgh's Heinz Field to get new grass for final two games ... A new layer of grass will be laid atop the current playing surface at Heinz Field on Sunday, a few hours after completion of Saturday's four district high school football championship games ... Counting the high school games, six games were scheduled at Heinz Field in a seven-day span. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NFL)
Steelers' defense is really good Nov 23, 2008
- After watching the Cincinnati Bengals at Heinz Field, I can't shake the thought that they reminded me a lot of a Category 5 hurricane. You can't fully appreciate the complete devastation without seeing it in person. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Big East Preview: 11/22-23 Nov 22, 2008
Pittsburgh and Cincinnati will meet for the eighth time Saturday with the Bearcats looking for their first win in the series Pittsburgh is 7-0 all-time against Cincinnati, including a 3-0 mark in BIG EAST play and a 2-0 ledger at Nippert Stadium Last year's matchup produced a 137-yard effort from Pitt RB LeSean McCoy and three field goals from K Conor Lee in Pitt's 24-17 win at Heinz Field Saturday's winner will be assured of at least a share of first place in the BIG EAST heading... (BlueGoldNews.com)
It's a Super Saturday Nov 22, 2008
Robin Rombach/Post-Gazette Today's contests at Heinz Field will decide the WPIAL football championships for a season the teams will never forget ... All four championship games will be played today at Heinz Field. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Steelers Notebook: Tuckahoe Farms to resod Heinz Field (Today) Nov 22, 2008
Steelers Notebook: Tuckahoe Farms to resod Heinz Field ... But a new layer of sod is ready to be applied to Heinz Field after the four WPIAL championship games today ... Heinz Field gets more wear and tear than any other NFL Stadium. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
PIAA football scores, schedule Nov 22, 2008
2008 2:17AM CLASS AAAA First RoundFridays resultsNorth Penn 41, Downingtown West 21Neshaminy 21, Garnet Valley 14Wilson-West Lawn 48, Bishop McDevitt 6Cumberland Valley 44, Governor Mifflin 0 Todays gamesPhiladelphia George Washington (9-1) vs. La Salle (9-2), Northeast High School, Philadelphia, noonBethlehem Liberty (11-1) vs. Bethlehem Freedom (10-2), Bethlehem Area School District Stadium, Bethlehem, noonGateway (12-0) vs. Bethel Park (12-0), Heinz Field, 7:30 p.m.State College (11-0) vs.... (Erie Times-News, PA)
Bengals deactivate Ocho Cinco over rules Nov 21, 2008
The Steelers (7-3) play the Bengals (1-8-1) at 8:15 p.m. ET at Heinz Field. Ocho Cinco's agent, Drew Rosenhaus, addressed the issue during an interview on ESPN's "SportsCenter" Thursday afternoon. (ESPN -- Football News)
Pitt's McCoy truly a road runner Nov 21, 2008
McCoy has rushed for 142 yards or more in each of his last five road games, and has gained 120 yards or more in seven of his nine career games away from Heinz Field. McCoy has been held below 100 yards only twice on the road and below 86 only once, a 60-yard game at Rutgers last season. (WKRC.com, OH)
Bengals Fall To Steelers Nov 21, 2008
Ben Roethlisberger didn't let a bitter, snowy night bother his throwing or running, totaling 243 yards passing with a passing and rushing touchdown, as Pittsburgh methodically wore down Cincinnati, 27-10, at Heinz Field ... After a late game in the snow last Sunday, it took awhile for the Steelers to get into game action on a early winter night at half-full Heinz Field. (WKRC.com, OH)
Steelers plow through snow, Bengals 27-10 Nov 21, 2008
Steelers safety Troy Polamalu, right, is grabbed by Bengals wide receiver T.J. Houshmandzadeh after intercepting a pass in the fourth quarter at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh. IN 'THE HUDDLE. (USA Today -- Sports)
Steelers Lead Bengals 10-7 at Half Nov 21, 2008
Ryan Fitzpatrick threw a 10-yard touchdown pass to Glenn Holt during the first quarter to give the Bengals the early lead at a blustery Heinz Field, where the Steelers were playing their third game in 12 days. Temperature at kickoff was 31 degrees, and snow began falling not long after kickoff, briefly picking up in intensity during the second quarter. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Can Bengals block the Steelers? Nov 21, 2008
comDate: Nov 20, 2008 The Pittsburgh Steelers are looking to take an 8-3 record into the weekend against the 1-8-1 Cincinnati Bengals tonight at Heinz Field. The Steelers hope to take advantage of their big edge along. (SteelCitySports.com)
