Mike Zappone's Saturday Steelers Blog: Nov. 17, 2012
Do we really even need to blog about injuries for tomorrow's Steelers-Ravens game?
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Do we really even need to blog about injuries for tomorrow's Steelers-Ravens game?
When the Pittsburgh Steelers host the Baltimore Ravens Sunday Night, sparks are sure to fly. A highly anticipated AFC North Division Rivalry, the game is sure to be hotly contested. While the Steelers will be without Ben Roethlisberger and Antonio Brown, they get back Rashard Mendenhall. Read the injury report and see which player is saying what about the big game at Heinz Field.
Former Raven and current team analyst Qadry Ismail joined Seibel, Starkey and Miller on SportsRadio 93-7 The FAN to talk about just how big of a rivalry this weekend's match-up between the Steelers and Baltimore really is.
Pitt Analyst and former Quarterback Pat Bostick joined Seibel, Starkey and Miller on Sports Radio 93.7 The FAN love in-studio to talk about what happened to Pitt football last week in East Hartford, Connecticut as they got beat by the UCONN Huskies.
Pittsburgh Steelers OT Max Starks previews their upcoming game with the Baltimore Ravens with Vinnie & Cook on Sportsradio 93-7 The Fan.
Ben Roethlisberger didn't participate in practice and will be out for the game against the Baltimore Ravens at Heinz Field. Enter Byron Leftwich as the starting quarterback. With a short practice week, the Steelers are focused on getting Leftwich more reps and finding ways to control the game.
Sports agent Ralph Cindrich has some special insight into the Steelers' quarterback Ben Roethlisberger's injury.
The ribs are designed to protect the vital structures in your chest, but when ribs get injured, they can actually do damage. That's the concern now with what Pittsburgh Steelers' quarterback Ben Roethlisberger is saying about his injuries.
Former Redskins General Manager and current midday host on 105.7 The FAN in Baltimore Vinny Cerrato joined Seibel, Starkey and Miller on Sports Radio 93.7 The FAN.
Before practice, Ben Roethlisberger spoke with the media and revealed that he is dealing with a rare rib injury that could potentially be fatal if he were to be hit the wrong way.
A day after it was revealed that Ben Roethlisberger had suffered a sprained shoulder, the Steelers have announced he will not play this weekend.
The quarterback is struck… and it seems Big Ben's shoulder gets clocked. "Bruised ribs and bruised sternum are fairly common," says Dr. Jon Tucker, an orthopedic surgeon at St. Clair Hospital. Turns out, it wasn't his shoulder at all, but a sternoclavicular injury.
93-7 The Fan Steelers insider Ed Bouchette of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette holds his weekly visit with Vinnie & Cook.
The Pittsburgh Steelers squeaked by the lowly Kansas City Chiefs 16-13 Monday night, but the win might have been costly.
In their Monday Night Football matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs, the Pittsburgh Steelers looked distracted and unfocused. Saving the game was Lawrence Timmons as he grabbed a Matt Cassel toss during the overtime period to set up the game winning field goal. Leaving the field of play 16-13 counts as a win, but if quarterback Ben Roethlisberger is seriously injured, the Steelers may be on the road to further misery.
PITTSBURGH (AP) - The Pittsburgh Steelers escaped with a victory. The health of their franchise quarterback is another matter entirely.
Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger has left Monday night's game against the Kansas City Chiefs with a right shoulder injury.
The Pittsburgh Steelers (5-3) will host the flailing Kansas City Chiefs (1-7) in a game that the Steelers insist isn't a 'trap game'. See how the Steelers can effectively shut down KC and continue their winning ways.
Sometime in the next couple of weeks, Ben and Ashley Roethlisberger will become new parents. And the conflict of a birth on game day has returned to the spotlight thanks to a sports columnist for ProFootballTalk.com.
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Steelers Beat Writer Ed Bouchette joined Seibel, Starkey and Miller on Sports Radio 93.7 The FAN in Pittsburgh for his weekly chat.
Todd Haley seemed like the misunderstood stepchild when he entered Pittsburgh to take the offensive coordinator job before the 2012 NFL Season. With the Steelers seeing three consecutive wins, Haley's offense has taken shape and helped redefine Pittsburgh's season.
The Pittsburgh Steelers move to 5-3 on the season, breaking a four game winning streak by the NFC East-leading New York Giants in a game that gave tribute to storm survivors, first responders and the military.
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (93-7 THE FAN) -- The Steelers' two-time Super Bowl champion quarterback triumphed over the Giants' two-time Super Bowl champion quarterback with another big fourth quarter, but it wasn't the first thing on his mind after a 24-20 win Sunday.
The Pittsburgh Steelers (4-3) will be without three key players when they face the New York Giants (6-2) on Sunday at MetLife Stadium. Read more for the fantasy outlook and who should sit and start this weekend.
The Pittsburgh Steelers (4-3) are coming off of back-to-back wins against the Cincinnati Bengals and the Washington Redskins. Regardless of the win-loss column, the Steelers are striving to keep the hunt alive and their next prey is the New York Giants (6-2). The Steelers are ready to meet the challenge.
Pittsburgh could see high temperatures into the 80s on Saturday, but overnight, storms will move in.
Anglers are making last minute preparations ahead of Saturday's start of trout fishing season in Pennsylvania.
A 6-year-old girl from Pennsylvania is making it her mission to help childhood patients those patients through art.
Konnor Griffin made his MLB debut for the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday, and a photo captured his family's heartwarming reaction to his first hit.
Teenager Konnor Griffin made a splash in his major league debut for the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Pittsburgh could see high temperatures into the 80s on Saturday, but overnight, storms will move in.
Anglers are making last minute preparations ahead of Saturday's start of trout fishing season in Pennsylvania.
A 6-year-old girl from Pennsylvania is making it her mission to help childhood patients those patients through art.
Konnor Griffin made his MLB debut for the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday, and a photo captured his family's heartwarming reaction to his first hit.
Teenager Konnor Griffin made a splash in his major league debut for the Pittsburgh Pirates.
President Trump has ousted Pam Bondi as attorney general, saying she will be taking a job in the private sector.
According to a top Shapiro campaign official, the total more than doubles the previous benchmark for a Pennsylvania gubernatorial race at this stage.
President Trump said in a speech that the U.S. will complete its military mission in Iran "very shortly," and that U.S. forces have achieved "overwhelming victories."
President Trump is planning to deliver a prime-time address Wednesday night to "provide an important update on Iran," the White House said, as the president faces critical decisions in the monthlong war.
A federal judge has ordered Penn to hand over records about Jewish employees on campus to a federal agency as part of an investigation into antisemitic discrimination.
The Pirates' home schedule starts on Friday, so how can fans save money on tickets, food, and other deals at PNC Park?
Fat Head's Saloon on Pittsburgh's South Side is closing next month after more than 30 years in business.
Studies show nearly 25% of Pennsylvanians can't pay their power bills at least once a year.
After a rat raised questions about health and safety at The Urban Tap, the owner says the South Side business is ready to gain back the public's trust.
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To close out the show, we're making sure you're prepared for the Pirates Home Opener on the North Shore!
Neighborhood Ford Store is giving away a Pirates-wrapped F-150 and Daisy learned how you can win it!
Team PTL's Daisy Jade is joined by Pirates Executive Vice President of Sales David Burke to learn about the giveaways, theme nights, and so much more!
Mikey and David are joined by Aramark Chef Gabor to show off some of the newest eats at PNC Park this season!
We check in with KDKA-TV Meteorologist Trey Fulbright for the latest forecast ahead of the Pirates Home Opener!
A new homeless encampment has popped up on Pittsburgh's North Side.
A Sewickley Hills man said he's left without a usable driveway because PennDOT cannot get it right.
Steven Eason, 15, was shot and killed while trying to break up a fight at the Haunted Hills Hayride in North Versailles in 2021. No arrest has been made.
People in the Pittsburgh area formed "Families for Justice," a support group for parents who lost children to gun violence.
An inspection sheds light on why dust is blanketing a neighborhood in Westmoreland County.
UPMC and AHN say they've been collaborating about getting ready for an event of this magnitude.
When doctors found out Ainsley Flynn had viral myocarditis, they leaped into action to save her. Now, Flynn is giving back.
UPMC Hillman Cancer Center is exploring everything radiation treatment can treat, and the success has been life-changing for people.
A Pittsburgh-area man is not just giving people living with ALS a voice, he's giving them their own voice.
A cancer once rare in young people has become the number one cause of cancer-related deaths for Americans under age 50.
Konnor Griffin made his MLB debut for the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday, and a photo captured his family's heartwarming reaction to his first hit.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Teenager Konnor Griffin made a splash in his major league debut for the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Fans are flocking to the North Shore to welcome home their Pittsburgh Pirates for a new season.
Baseball's top prospect answered questions about being promoted to the Pittsburgh Pirates, expectations, and his MLB debut.
Fat Head's Saloon on Pittsburgh's South Side is closing next month after more than 30 years in business.
Pittsburgh's newest music venue released a lineup of its first concerts on Monday, giving a taste of what's to come at Citizens Live at the Wylie.
Forbes' latest ranking of the world's richest people has been released, and the list features billionaires with ties to Pittsburgh.
A fire chief says a fire at an Ohio hog farm complex has killed about 6,000 pigs and unleashed a large plume of smoke that could be seen for miles.
Lawmakers in Harrisburg are looking at bills to tackle dynamic pricing.
The first stop on Boone's new tour will be at PPG Paints Arena on July 7.
The price hike raises the cost of the standard plan with ads by $1 per month and the cost of the standard and premium plans by $2.
Newborns at a Pittsburgh-area hospital dressed up to celebrate the 20th anniversary of "Hannah Montana."
11 shows will be coming to Pittsburgh, including six winners of the Best Musical at the Tony Awards.
CBS News announced Friday that CBS News Radio will be shutting down this spring after nearly 100 years of broadcasting, citing "challenging economic realities."
Stay on top of local weather with meteorologist Mary Ours’s forecast!
Stay on top of the weather in the Pittsburgh area with First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin's forecast.
Anglers are making last minute preparations ahead of Saturday's start of trout fishing season in Pennsylvania. Ricky Sayer reports.
On April 23-25, hundreds of thousands of people are expected to come to Pittsburgh for the 2026 NFL draft. Episode 1 of KDKA Draft Command breaks down everything to know ahead of the three-day event.
In this week's On A Positive Note, Ross Guidotti meets a 6-year-old girl who made it her mission to help childhood cancer patients through her art.
Mike Tomlin stepped down as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers after 19 seasons with the team.
Pitt's regular season has ended with an 8-4 record.
Pitt's five-game winning streak came to an end with a 37-15 loss to Notre Dame.
Mason Heintschel set a new Pitt freshman single-game passing record in the Pitt win at Acrisure Stadium.
The 44th annual KDKA-TV Turkey Fund will help our neighbors in need have a nice meal for Thanksgiving.
