It's no underground that the Pittsburgh Steelers have a big prestige to live up to. Not only are they the oldest team in the American Football Conference, they also have the most champion wins. They've played in no less than six Super Bowls and have won the Super Bowl not once but five times! Maybe the most memorable thing about the Steelers is that they are the only team in the Nfl to go from a sixth seed position to a Super Bowl win. Today, the quiz, on every football fan's mind is, 'Will the Steelers pull off a win this time too?
Ketchup And Mustard
You can't talk about Steelers football without mentioning Heinz Field. Affectionately referred to as the 'Big Ketchup Bottle and the Mustard Palace', Heinz Field has been the home turf for the Steelers since 2001. There has always been a lot of buzz about Heinz Field, and it hasn't always been good. For instance, in 2006 the field was voted as having the worst turf according to a survey by the Nfl Players connection - in fact, it has gained a prestige for having one of the most difficult kicking surfaces. Any way the turf has been improved since then and Green Packers rookie Mason Crosby broke the Nfl description for kicking at Heinz Field.
Today, Heinz Field is home to a team that is on the rebound. It's no underground that the Steelers have been working straight through some rough patches. 2006 was a tough year for the team, as it struggled to enhance their 11-5 description and defend their Super Bowl title. The year before had been littered with player injuries, with Steelers Superstar Ben Roethlisberger being hospitalized after a bike accident. But the team have certainly made a comeback; in 2007 they were able to bring their 11-5 description up to an impressive 8-8 tie.
Tomlin - Roethlisberger Magic
If there seems to be some magic in the Steelers, it might be because of two pieces of heavy-duty arsenal that the team has. One is Coach Mike Tomlin, the first ever African-American head coach for the team. Though Tomlin has never played in the Nfl, he has been one of the best defensive coaches in the league. He was the defensive coordinator for the Vikings in 2006 and they had the dissimilarity of having the best defense against the run. Expectations are high regarding how Tomlin will lead the Steelers in future games.
The second weapon that the Steelers have is a player called Ben Roethlisberger. Often referred to as Big Ben, he was named Rookie of the Year in 2005. But he's probably best remembered for foremost the Steelers to a Super Bowl win, becoming the youngest quarterback to win the Super Bowl in Nfl history. Roethlisberger is getting back into gear after his 2006 urgency and seems to be in top-notch comeback form. In 2007, he was also named to his first Pro Bowl.
The whole football world is expecting big things from Big Ben, Tomlin and the rest of the team. All eyes are on the Steelers to show some of their magic on the field.
Can the Pittsburgh Steelers Pull it Off This Time?