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.
The country group Little Big Town will perform at Citizens Live at the Wylie in October.
Hazmat crews were also called to the scene after a truck accident in Lower Burrell.
Monday will be sunny with hot and humid conditions in Pittsburgh, but stormy weather is expected the rest of the week.
Traffic could be impacted for a while on Greentree Road as Columbia Gas replaces an underground pipeline.
A series of drone incursions into countries neighboring Ukraine and Russia is fueling concern that their four-and-a-half year war could spread.
The country group Little Big Town will perform at Citizens Live at the Wylie in October.
Hazmat crews were also called to the scene after a truck accident in Lower Burrell.
Monday will be sunny with hot and humid conditions in Pittsburgh, but stormy weather is expected the rest of the week.
Traffic could be impacted for a while on Greentree Road as Columbia Gas replaces an underground pipeline.
A series of drone incursions into countries neighboring Ukraine and Russia is fueling concern that their four-and-a-half year war could spread.
A Pennsylvania state lawmaker is proposing giving taxpayers $250 to celebrate America's birthday.
Two men wounded in a shooting during then-presidential candidate Donald Trump's 2024 rally at the Butler Farm Show grounds are suing the United States.
A fractured majority of Republican justices sided with a sweeping challenge brought by local and county officials against Oak Run Solar.
The move by Republican Gov. Mike DeWine comes as tax breaks for energy-hungry AI data centers are increasingly playing a role in state budgets.
Allegheny County Sheriff Kevin Kraus is suing over a ballot referendum that he says would illegally impose term limits on his position.
A Pennsylvania state lawmaker is proposing giving taxpayers $250 to celebrate America's birthday.
Buc-ee's plans to open another store in Ohio, bringing its gas station, convenience store and smiling buck-toothed beaver mascot closer to the Pennsylvania stateline.
A James Beard Award-nominated bar is coming back to Pittsburgh.
What if what's sitting in your jewelry drawer is worth more than you think?
The price of electricity in Pennsylvania is going up next month.
Daisy Jade is getting some facetime with 90s legends, The Spin Doctors, who will be the Friday headliner at the arts festival!
Mikey Hood is checking out the wild side of the arts festival with the Neighborhood Ford Store!
Randy Fenoli of "Say Yes To The Dress" fame, joins Heather and David for a special chat ahead of his appearance at the Rivers Casino.
The Artist Market is a place to discover something unexpected, and now, you just have to find a place to display that something unexpected! Boaz Frankel is giving you a look at many of this year's offerings!
Heather and David are getting a first "hand" look at how the Squonk Joy Machine transforms music into an interactive, musical playground!
Pittsburgh's fire boat has been on the water for nearly a decade, but it hasn't seen much action.
A lawsuit has been filed over the smell neighbors say is coming from the Sherwin-Williams plant in Rochester.
Naida Reed contacted KDKA Investigates after she said Pittsburgh Water failed to follow through on what crews allegedly promised.
What if what's sitting in your jewelry drawer is worth more than you think?
A Bethel Park homeowner says he's out thousands of dollars after hiring a contractor to replace his front porch.
Lone star ticks have been found in Franklin and Erie counties in Pennsylvania.
Pittsburgh, with its natural beauty and parks, can be a great place for people to put the phones down and enjoy life.
Doctors say it looks like it will be a bad season for tick-borne diseases.
Temperatures could reach into the 90s this week in Pittsburgh, and that impacts everything, including your sleep.
Frontline healthcare workers at Butler Memorial Hospital overwhelmingly approved their first union contract on Friday.
Michael Harris II hit a three-run double in the seventh inning, and the Atlanta Braves beat the Pirates 3-2 to complete a three-game sweep.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
The Atlanta Braves recovered after losing an early three-run lead to beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-3 and clinch another series win.
Golden Tempo made Cherie DeVaux the first woman to train a Kentucky Derby winner and the second woman to train a Belmont Stakes winner.
West Virginia hosts Cal Poly in the 2026 NCAA super regionals at noon at Kendrick Family Ballpark.
Buc-ee's plans to open another store in Ohio, bringing its gas station, convenience store and smiling buck-toothed beaver mascot closer to the Pennsylvania stateline.
A James Beard Award-nominated bar is coming back to Pittsburgh.
A fractured majority of Republican justices sided with a sweeping challenge brought by local and county officials against Oak Run Solar.
The move by Republican Gov. Mike DeWine comes as tax breaks for energy-hungry AI data centers are increasingly playing a role in state budgets.
Ohio's tax break for data centers is costing the state far more than expected.
The country group Little Big Town will perform at Citizens Live at the Wylie in October.
The second of two shows at Acrisure Stadium, originally scheduled for Saturday night, has been canceled, according to Wallen.
Ahead of a packed weekend here in Pittsburgh, many are taking to the three rivers ahead of a big country show.
Now that Arts Landing is open, the Three Rivers Arts Festival will have a permanent home.
The trailer teases a high-stakes Robin Hood-esque bank heist from a star-studded crew.
Get the latest weather updates with meteorologist Ron Smiley’s forecast!
Drivers on the Parkway West may see an uptick in evening traffic as gas line replacement work begins this evening. KDKA's Jessica Riley has the details.
Storm damage cleanup is continuing across multiple counties in western Pennsylvania following severe weekend storms. KDKA-TV's Ricky Sayer shares the latest details.
Thousands of residents across the Pittsburgh area are still without power following severe storms on Saturday. KDKA-TV's Ricky Sayer reports from Washington County with a look at how locals are cleaning up.
Stay on top of local weather with First Alert Meteorologist Trey Fulbright's forecast!
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.
