First-year coaches next face conference titans (The Beaver County Times)

5 September 2008, 4:45 am

ELLWOOD CITY — Some fans of the Pittsburgh Steelers are convinced that schedule makers have a sick sense of humor as the Steelers face one of the toughest schedules in recent history.... read more

Steelers hope Polamalu ready to come out of hiding (Lebanon Daily News)

5 September 2008, 1:31 am

PITTSBURGH—Troy Polamalu and the long black hair that cascades out of his helmet and falls below his shoulders are difficult to disguise, yet the Pittsburgh Steelers safety has managed to stay hidden for months.... read more

Steelers Plan Tribute To Myron Cope, Ernie Holmes, Dwight White (WTAE-TV Pittsburgh)

4 September 2008, 11:49 am

Pittsburgh Steelers fans can take part in a tribute to broadcaster Myron Cope and defensive linemen Ernie Holmes and Dwight White before the season opener Sunday at Heinz Field.... read more

Inside Slant (USA Today)

4 September 2008, 10:21 am

The team with the NFL's toughest schedule plays one of its weaker opponents in its opener at home, and it's essential for the Pittsburgh Steelers to get off to a quick start.... read more

Champion(R) Signs Pro Football Running Back Rashard Mendenhall (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)

4 September 2008, 8:00 am

SALEM, N.C., Sept. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- Champion, a leading athletic apparel brand for men and women, announced today a three-year deal with Rashard Mendenhall who was the 2008 first-round draft pick of the Pittsburgh Steelers.... read more

Texans pass rushers will test sack-prone Steelers (Lisbon Morning Journal)

4 September 2008, 3:16 am

PITTSBURGH (AP) _ During his first four seasons, Ben Roethlisberger looked to his left at the line of scrimmage and was comforted by the sight of All-Pro guard Alan Faneca.... read more