Pittsburgh Review

The Pittsburgh Steelers have been a subject of discussion among fans and experts, touching on topics from historical victories to recent performances. Robert Yeager from Canyon Country, CA, expressed his hope for the Steelers to win the Super Bowl this year in New Orleans, marking 50 years since their first victory there. He questioned why the team did not wear a commemorative patch for this anniversary. The response clarified that the Steelers did wear such a patch during their game against the New York Jets on October 20.

Wallace Horton from Hyattsville, MD, raised concerns about teams mismanaging timeouts and suggested hiring special assistants for this task. The response highlighted that managing timeouts is more complex than it appears and requires an understanding of the team's dynamics and game flow.

Ron Williams from Astoria, OR, asked about touchdowns scored by the Steelers on opening drives in 2024. The answer was straightforward: none so far.

Jay Smith from Morriston, FL, inquired about how many of the Steelers' games started with a three-and-out or ended with points. A detailed breakdown of each game's opening drive was provided.

Stephen Cuprzynski from Cockeysville, MD, compared Terry Bradshaw's and Ben Roethlisberger's career statistics. While Roethlisberger leads in individual statistical categories, Bradshaw holds significant accolades like being named NFL Player of the Year in 1978.

Herman Kane from New York reminisced about a remarkable 63-7 victory over the Giants in 1952 when injuries forced unusual player roles for New York.

Jim Anderson from Toledo wondered if future NFL schedules would avoid having teams play three games in 11 days. The response noted that scheduling changes are unlikely due to high ratings for Christmas Day games.

Khari Clemmons from Petersburg questioned why Preston Smith and Dean Lowry were healthy scratches against Kansas City. It was explained as a strategic decision related to special teams adjustments due to other players' injuries.

Mike Clapper from Bedford asked if Steelers' Super Bowl-winning teams visited the White House during the 1970s. Only one visit occurred after Super Bowl XIV during President Carter's administration alongside another invitation extended to World Series winners Pittsburgh Pirates.