Daily News & Links: Steelers-Chargers Picks; Announcers for Sunday’s Game
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? NFL.com released its preview for the Steelers-Chargers game on Sunday. Eight of the 10 panelists have Pittsburgh beating the Chargers.
? Michael Vick told Kay Adams that Ben Roethlisberger is without a doubt a first-ballot Hall of Famer.
Big Ben …. 1st ballot HOF’er???
Michael Vick says…@UpAndAdamsShow @steelers pic.twitter.com/hSqk2SHbRT
— Kay Adams (@heykayadams) September 18, 2024
? Steelers.com: The Pittsburgh Steelers and Philadelphia Eagles have collaborated for three years to grow girls flag football in Pennsylvania, and on Wednesday the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association (PIAA) voted to sanction it as a high school sport.
The PIAA Board of Directors meet on Wednesday in Mechanicsburg, Pa., where girls’ flag football was reviewed and approved on the third and final reading to be designated as a state sanctioned sport.
“We are excited to see such a groundbreaking moment for the future of girls’ flag football,” Steelers president Art Rooney II said. “It has been great working with the Eagles to accomplish a successful ruling that will now give young girls the chance to compete at a state level. We look forward to seeing how girls’ flag football continues to grow in Pennsylvania and worldwide.”
PIAA has officially sanctioned high school GIRLS’ FLAG FOOTBALL in PA! Officials say structural changes will begin in the 2025-2026 school year #WTAE pic.twitter.com/r0mz5se5P9
— Marcie Cipriani (@MCipriani_WTAE) September 18, 2024
? Jim Nantz, Tony Romo and Tracy Wolfson will call the Steelers-Chargers game for CBS on Sunday.
? Nose tackle Keeanu Benton displayed a violent swipe on a pass rush move in Sunday’s win over Denver.
violent swipe and instant pressure from Keeanu Benton pic.twitter.com/KMQPljvXsO
— Nate Tice (@Nate_Tice) September 18, 2024
? Dan Moore Jr. is one of nine offensive tackles who have allowed one pressure or less through two games (min. 50 pass block snaps), per Pro Football Focus. He also hasn’t allowed a single sack.
Dan Moore Jr. is one of nine OTs who have allowed 1 pressure or less through two games (min. 50 pass block snaps), per PFF. Also hasn't allowed a single sack.
Criticism for Moore was very loud last season. The praise should be just as loud for his play so far. https://t.co/2d9CbzQmUF
— Daniel Valente (@StatsGuyDaniel) September 18, 2024
? Steelers linebacker Patrick Queen is looking forward to hearing Renegade for the first time as a Steeler.
“I’m ready to hear Renegade in the fourth quarter. That’s what I’ve been waiting on,” Queen said ahead of Sunday’s home opener. “I can’t wait to get in front of fans and play our hearts out, play as fast as we can. Give the fans the best game we can and get a win.”
? Thursday marks the 20-year anniversary of Ben Roethlisberger’s NFL debut. Roethlisberger replaced an injured Tommy Maddox in the third quarter against Baltimore and never looked back.
20 years ago today….
The Big Ben era begins
Ben Roethlisberger’s first regular season NFL appearance is due to a 3rd quarter injury to Tommy Maddox.
Baltimore’s 20-point lead proves insurmountable but it will be Pittsburgh’s only regular season loss of 2004. @_BigBen7 pic.twitter.com/FF1NswdARa
— Steel City Star (@steelcitystar) September 19, 2024
? Rich Eisen thinks Sunday’s Steelers-Chargers game will be a an old-school, slobber knocker. Both teams have elite defenses and love to run the ball.
It's set to be a real slobber knocker in Pittsburgh on Sunday with the new-look #BoltUp taking on #HereWeGo:#NFL pic.twitter.com/hSHmeS9ewJ
— Rich Eisen Show (@RichEisenShow) September 18, 2024
STEELERS NOW CONTENT FROM SEPT. 18
Patrick Queen Looking to ‘Shut Down’ Chargers Lethal Run Game
George Pickens Not Shocked by Justin Fields’ Impressive Skill Set: ‘Throwing on the Run Was Kind of His Repertoire’
Roman Wilson Remains Limited in Practice
Steelers Afternoon Drive: Is Steelers Offensive Approach Bad?
TV Map: Half of Country Will Miss Out on Steelers vs. Chargers
Former Steelers Defensive Lineman Signs with Ravens
Steelers Promote Another Tight End to Active Roster
Steelers Lose Another Special Teamer to Long-Term Injury
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